Ch. 981A Qualified Sorcerer Supreme Starts with Being Petty
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Avengers celebrate the wrap of a film, with each receiving a bonus check and a trip to Mars.
- Agent Coulson reflects on his past and feels matured by life's experiences.
- Strange ponders his role as the Sorcerer Supreme and seeks advice from Russell.
- Russell reveals the truth about becoming the Sorcerer Supreme and passing the title to Strange.
- Howard Stark asks Russell to lift his house arrest, and Tony Stark insists on joining him in an underground boxing match in Asgard.
Character Developments
- Agent Coulson: Reflects on his past and feels more mature, understanding that life's experiences bring depth and richness.
- Dr. Strange: Struggles with the weight of being the Sorcerer Supreme and seeks guidance from Russell, eventually embracing his role with petty intentions.
- Russell (Mage Russell): Reveals his past actions and thoughts, showing his pettiness and willingness to pass the Sorcerer Supreme burden onto others.
- Tony Stark: Insists on joining his father, Howard, in an underground boxing match in Asgard, driven by curiosity and a desire to prove himself.
Significant Themes
- Responsibility and Burden: Characters grapple with the responsibilities that come with their roles, and the burden of expectations.
- Pettiness and Thick Skin: The true essence of the Sorcerer Supreme lineage is revealed to be pettiness and thick skin, rather than faith and spirit.
- Father-Son Dynamics: The relationship between Howard and Tony Stark is explored, with Tony seeking to prove himself to his father.
Character Interactions
- Coulson and Strange: Coulson sits alone, while Strange joins him, leading to a brief interaction.
- Strange and Russell: Strange seeks advice from Russell about his role as the Sorcerer Supreme, leading to a revealing conversation.
- Howard, Tony, and Nick Fury: Howard tries to leave, but Tony and Nick Fury intercept him, leading to a conversation about Howard's plans and Tony's desire to join him.