mysticism

Lena and several men are suddenly released from the Cave of Death only to be forced to fight one another to the death as gladiators, unless Lena can escape and free the others.

Lena Ha, fleeing the chaos that erupted when it was learned that the boy she loves is her long-lost half-brother, is taken in by a mystic seer in a strange, distant world where she learns about her potential destiny. Presented in graphic novel form.

Siddhartha undergoes a series of experiences in ancient India on a quest for the ultimate answer to the enigma of humanity's role in the world, and emerges in a state of peace and wisdom.

Maggie, a frontierswoman in the 19th century American West, must accept the help of her estranged father when her daughter is snatched by a hooded phantom.

"Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond! But every spell cast comes at a cost. What happens when Earth's Sorcerer Supreme falls behind on his tab? Find out as the good doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked--with no spell books, no weapons and no memory of how he got there...or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum learns one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange's friends and allies are about to face their greatest threat. Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. Magic's days are numbered, and Doctor Strange is not ready!"--Back cover.

"They've crossed the dimensions, purging each of all sorcery. Now the Empirikul have come to the source of magic on Earth. The Master of the Mystic Arts finds himself at the mercy of the Imperator! But the Empirikul have nearly won the battle before it's even started. With his magic destroyed and his world on the brink of disaster are there any more tricks left up Strange's sleeves? Or failing that, how about some cool weapons? Plus: As the Empirikul wreak havoc on magic users across the Marvel Universe, discover Wong's ultimate sacrifice, watch Brother Voodoo make a stand and meet a new player just as she's about to lose the game!"--Back cover.

"Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond! But every spell cast comes at a cost. What happens when Earth's Sorcerer Supreme falls behind on his tab? Find out as the good doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked--with no spell books, no weapons and no memory of how he got there...or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum learns one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange's friends and allies are about to face their greatest threat. Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. Magic's days are numbered, and Doctor Strange is not ready!"--Back cover.

A moral allegory, set in ancient India, about one soul's quest for the ultimate answer to the enigma of man's role in this world. The hero, Siddhartha, undergoes a series of experiences to emerge in a state of peace and wisdom.

"New York City is under attack by dark forces, and only Doctor Strange can save it--but it's a long shot. And to have any hope at all, Strange and Spider-Woman must strike an uneasy alliance with Wilson Fisk, A.K.A. the Kingpin of Crime. Together, they'll take the fight to Baron Mordo!"--Back cover.

"Mr. Misery helped Doctor Strange defeat the Empirikul as magic faced its last days! But that doesn't make Misery a hero. Not one bit. Now the nightmarish creature is about to show Strange the full meaning of his name-- and he'll do it by visiting pain and suffering on one of the Doc's closest allies! The Sorcerer Supreme won't stand for that--but to bring the thunder down on Misery, he needs a little help from Thor! Then, Clea walks back into Doctor Strange's life just as he's picking up the pieces from the worst beating he's ever taken. Is she there to make things all better--or will she make that battle feel like a walk in the park for Stephen?"--Back cover.