Who’s the better sorcerer in the comics?
Who’s the better sorcerer in the comics?
Strange has been considerably more impressive in the heights of his career. Even his weaker incarnations are not without potential and threat to Loki. Especially with proper prep and access to his sanctum etc
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Classic Strange, certainly.
Current Strange, still probably a lot better.
At Strange's lowest ebbs, Loki, obviously.
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I recall, many years ago, Strange having a tough time against Loki. I found a thread elsewhere that has a scan of the page where Loki breaks a Strange spell and Strange comments on Loki's power.
https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forum...vs-loki-16570/ Look for the scan.
That scan was from the original Ditko run in Strange Tales, before Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme. Loki is solidly winning, but abruptly flees after mystically detecting that Thor is nearby. Strange eventually surpassed Loki in skill with magic, though I haven't seen them directly clash again. Loki is able to survive being one of Thor's greatest enemies because he is clever, physically durable, and often able to lay hands on powerful magic gear.