Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom vs Mephisto! | Triumph and Torment

Every year on Midsummer's Eve, Victor von Doom clashes with the forces of evil in a vain attempt to free his mother's soul from Hell. Only when Doctor Stephen Strange -- Master of the Mystic Arts and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme -- is convinced to join the fight, does the outcome have any hope of changing. But first these unlikely allies must journey to Mephisto's infernal realm...where they find that the cost of one soul may be more than they are willing to pay! Pick up a copy right here: amzn.to/1TiDJdP Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #doctorstrange
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[@Kopaka808]

Dr. Strange: Von Doom, if you have worked so long for your mother's salvation, why did you subject yourself to the contest of the Vishanti.......Why did you never simply seek me out and ask for my help? *Doom stares silently into the blazing flames of his fire place* Dr. Doom: I will bear any ordeal, Strange.....But Doctor Doom Does not BEG. Good Night.

[@AndreNitroX]

This is why Doom is my favorite marvel villain

[@arhamahmad6795]

I love that line for Dr. Doom.

[@watchyanuggets]

I was the fan that sent it! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it and I had a blast watching this episode!

[@kennethrobinson7177]

You’re the real hero

[@kendyer8761]

@@benparrish672 No, I'm Spartacus!!!

[@zach1425]

W this guy

[@taylorsachs5779]

I AM SPARTACUS!

[@Sicod79]

It is always good when they can show a story where Doom wins, because Doom should win at least some of the time.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"Alone"? What're you talking about, Tiffany. Doom..._Doom needs no one..._

[@dragontears]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache Doom needs his mama. Which is why he's the sweetest boy in the Marvel Universe.

[@Grievousish]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache Well, except for Sue Storm.

[@superioridiot3846]

@@Grievousish Not really, unless we're talking about the movies, there are some exceptions with alternate universes, but I think there's just one.

[@Redem10]

I hope Doctor Doom yells a "Dam you Stephen!" at some point

[@godzillasaurbuttersworth3176]

I really want Marvel to reveal that, like The Purple Man and Deadpool, Mafisto is totally aware that he's in a comic book, and that's why he destroyed Spider-Man's marriage. Just because he KNEW it would piss off comic fans. So now he gets to laugh at us in his pocket hell dimension. That would actually be way less depressing than what really happened.

[@Ike_of_pyke]

It's always hinted he's aware of the 4th wall

[@lukasszalbot1636]

Godzillasaur Buttersworth if you read infamous iron man last issue he actually speaks to us as comic book readers.

[@thesolarengineer]

Agreed but only if we see him sign his name as, "Mafisto" 😜

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*Genghis:* "Well, looks like my job is finally done. I suppose I just have to wait again." *Servant with Rice:* "That's great, sir. Now, can you please just eat this rice?" *Genghis:* _puts hand on servant's shoulder_ "Genghis Can." *Servant with Rice:* "-_-......How long did it take you to think of that?" *Genghis:* "Longer than I'm happy to admit."

[@JoshMunroe]

You know who would've gotten Doom's mother out of Hell, easily? MORTY FLEISCHMANN, that's who!

[@davidn3909]

Tiffany nailed it! Loved her storytelling.

[@comicpop]

+David Nielsen Thanks David!

[@taylorsachs5779]

I mean it’s cute how they are acting like they ain’t be knowing who’s the goon

[@Blackwing2040]

Tiffany should do this more often, she did a great job

[@ErnieLG]

+Blackwing2040 , It's Tiffany!!!

[@mickshady4]

+Whirlwind Spiral Agreed would make for some interesting hijinks if Ben and or Ethan had to read then recall a comic. Not a constantly just maybe a one off here and there.

[@mickshady4]

Oh the cruelty.

[@theresamonroe1651]

She did an amazing job she should do more sal you may be out of a job😤

[@mclovinU2night]

+Theresa Monroe do more sal......I think sal would like that

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

I love the concept of Doom having such a small or minor scarring on his face, but he is so obsessed with perfection that he feels he is tainted and hides behind the mask rather then the completely melted grotesque appearance recently portrayed

[@SammieReads]

I'm really digging the cloak.

[@joeleustice]

+Sammie Reads I'm really digging the gloves.

[@johnnyfive222]

+Joel Eustice (Euseless) I'm really digging Tiffany lol.

[@TheRealZubes]

Thank you! It was hand made by a friend of Sal's

[@wagdawgwag872]

Are you sure that isn't genuine sorcery-ing equipment?

[@biger16]

I'll be honest, this story made me cry a little. I already knew the story and yet it gets me. Glad you guys finally made it to this one.

[@headoverheels88]

This is the first time I've heard the story, and it was BEAUTIFUL. Like Tiffany said, it makes Doom's and Strange's relationship in Secret Wars make SO much more sense. There's a level of mutual respect that is unique in the Marvel universe. I really loved it.

[@kyrosvlar]

now it makes sense why Strange and Doom r friends on battleworld

[@MikeDo_0]

Can Tiffany do a Strange book after every Crisis? It's like a pallet cleanser.

[@ShawnWeeded510]

yes. please.

[@batfreeze56]

I love how Dr Strange is my favorite Marvel hero and I've never read a single Dr Strange book.

[@batfreeze56]

+Vanz Pictures OR I just think that he's a really cool character but don't have the money to buy his books.

[@batfreeze56]

+Vanz Pictures I don't get why you're getting so riled up all I said was that I like Dr Strange and then you went on to insult me? Go ahead.

[@goldnova1son80]

+Vanz Pictures Did someone have a bad day? Did someone do you wrong? PTCD(Post traumatic comic disorder)?

[@grimthane]

+Batfreeze Don't worry about this Vanz jack-ass. He seems to be insulting someone on almost every Back Issues. I suppose he has a few issues of his own.

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

+Gold Nova 1 son He's always like that. trust me. it's bot even worth argument.

[@jameskingman1227]

I had literally finished reading this for the first time when it came up on Back Issues, I would have hated this book when I was younger, but I thought it was amazing! In terms of Dooms facial scarring, I've always liked the interpretation represented in this story, of Dooms accident giving him just a single scar on his cheek, but due to his nature as a perfectionist he hates it so much that he puts on his armour before sufficiently cooled thus scarring his face to a point of hideousness, but Doom see's no difference in what are clearly 2 very different levels of injury.

[@g-mandacomicfan350]

Ive gotta say, I love all the episodes of BI Ive seen, but Ive come back to this one like 5-6 times now. Love this episode for some reason, great story and a hilarious time as always.

[@grimthane]

"Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

[@SeekerLancer]

I've always been a fan of Dr. Doom and this book is much of the reason why. I've been saying this needs to be a movie for years. Could you imagine this as Dr. Strange 2? Man I wish Doom were in the MCU.

[@SuperMcgangbang]

I would definitely read a "Morty Fifeshman: Go Getter Sourcerer" comic. Make it Comicpop. Make it.

[@Waffles..]

Bro this comic is fuckin amazing...wow

[@arthurofold9737]

Tiffany singing at the end is so cute.

[@83nickv]

Great episode guys, Tiffany in the middle seat was great , and ben didn't get some sort of trauma this time! (that means he can do the middle seat one day for Preacher!) nice to see the cloak has finally made it's way on the show too

[@dentescare]

This comic would make a good Dr. Doom film, and maybe it could fit after the Dr strange film.

[@JoshMunroe]

This is amurzing. Tiffany's energy is infectious. Can't wait for her to do Dr. Strange: The Oath!

[@DukeOfGames42]

They say there is one psychopath in every one hundred people; 697 like & 6 dislikes, I rest my case.

[@cjconcannon8713]

Great episode! It's cool to hear a story featuring Doom without the Fantastic Four.

[@Xaintrix]

Tiffany at the wheel and this Back Issues didn't miss a beat! Well done and well edited.

[@Zackathor]

Tiffany really kicked this Back Issues ass! This was a great one!

[@TDWTB]

What’s Fantastic, wink wink, is that the recent Doctor Doom omnibus has this and Emperor Doom. Like that is so cool.

[@shaddowrealm]

Aaaaaawww shit yes. Also Tiffany is awesome in her cloak. Can we have a cosplay back issues? Tiffany Dr Strange, Ben as Wolverine, I'm not entirely sure on Sal and Ethan. Maybe Ethan could be Mr Fantastic?

[@mateuscordeiropereira6198]

Yesssss! Ben come on! You need a back issues!!!

[@liverusrock6789]

Sal is spiderman haha

[@ghareebcolt3954]

+JohnFrost Sal is the watcher

[@shaddowrealm]

hahaha

[@seankensing]

Is this the first one that Tiffany hosts? Incredible moment in ComicPop lore.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

Never got a repeat of that classic Back Issues goodbye song. Tiffany ruined a long running tradition. 🤣

[@thesolarengineer]

This was like the weirdest edition of a Clue game...The Tiffz, in the man cave, wearing the Doom Cloak! 😜

[@AndreNitroX]

Of all the comic book stories I want made into a movie. I want to see doc strange and doom fight Mephisto the most!!!! Please MCU hurry up and Introduce doom so he can meet strange!

[@Forge996]

49:25 ben turned into alpha 5 for a second there

[@bill9842]

My favorite comic book. Thanks for this.

[@joeleustice]

Tiffany was adorable in this. Thanks!

[@ShawnWeeded510]

what the actual fuck?? you did an episode about everything ive ever wanted and I didn't even know thats what I wanted. id call that great customer service but I dont pay for back issues. time to support on patreon.

[@MercysLittleShoww]

This was a lot of fun. I think it's awesome that you guys aren't afraid to switch things up every now and then. And Tiffany did a great job.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

This is my favorite comic story ever

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

I think Ethan trying to host a back issues would be the funniest thing ever.

[@Avarn388]

I love this comic. I remember actually picking it up from my comic book store a year or two back. Dr. Strange is my favorite superhero. I love the character, his origin and the world that he inhabits. A lot of this love goes back to reading the Oath. That comic not only made me a huge fan of Dr. Strange( I highly recommend everyone to check it out), but also Brian K. Vaughn. Combined with the 07 movie, I sought out as much Strange stuff as possible, like the old Steve Ditko comics, like the Eternity Saga(which I'd love to see adapted in the MCU, along with the War of the Seven Spheres). I'm even starting to check out the Roger Stern(excluding this comic) run, which is excellent, and will be checking out the Jason Aaron run. What I like about this comic was layered the story was. We see Dr. Strange as this very competent, compassionate individual. Dr. Doom is also shown in a different light. His willingness to rescue his mother's soul from Mephisto and make sure that it is freed from its clutches, even if it doesn't bring her back to life; that just speaks volume of Doom. And still solidifies why he's my favorite villain in comics. Also, the art is fantastic. Mike Mignola's style has always been one of my favorites. The uses of color and shading still hold up so well. And combined with a great story, this comic remains on my top ten favorite comics of all time. Great episode.

[@fredrikgranstrom6743]

Tiff does a grear job explaining this book

[@joelsittler6997]

Tiffany was sooo pumped. That was a really good one!

[@liumellowyellow666]

Yes we need more Tiffany episodes! I cant help but wonder what a back issues hosted by Ethan would be like

[@brianward6291]

I love the traditional "Back-Issues" - but this format was informative, entertaining and a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for the continued great content!

[@nicklee2505]

"for Doom is freezing his balls off!"

[@kingknotts]

I love that you guys actually did this. Especially because you all do much longer discussions on the comics than the other comic YTers

[@WhorrorMovies]

This is one of the funniest videos I've seen in a long time. Well done, guys! Really enjoyed the video and the comic book.

[@lewaproductions]

The art on the TV looks like Doom is doing the thing where a kid puts his arms out and pretends to be a plane. While Dr. Strange is wondering why he didn't give up custody in the divorce.

[@agashi336]

Tiffany is my hero! Thanks for finally doing a Doctor Strange episode on Back Issues, guys!

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

This is the best Back Issues ever, which is a huge feat to accomplish.

[@MrShadowRage]

Great Video, My T-Shirt came in today and it fits just right.. I'll post a Photo on You're Facebook Page..😁👍👍 #TeamComicPop!

[@comicpop]

Awesome! Can't wait to see!

[@dragontears]

Loved it! Thanks for the episode, Tiffany!!! I adore Dr. Doom, though I don't have much experience with Strange, I loved their interactions in Secret Wars (and cried like a baby when THAT happened...). I'm going to have to look this up. It sounds like this is where most of the stuff they pulled for BOOKS OF DOOM (which is what *I* want made into a movie) is from. THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@DMontra]

How is this story not more well known. It’s fucking awesome lmao

[@meerkatx]

Great job all around making Tiffany's first go as being the reader of the back issue work wonderfully.

[@kingcoheed1208]

this was awesome, thanks Tiffany great job

[@xAgaul09x]

One of my favorite books. Would love to see a back issues on Fraction's run of Immortal Iron Fist!

[@Pryrates89]

That ... was ... awesome! :) Good job Tiffany

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

Dude, that is an amazing story! I would pay so much money to see that multiple times

[@babaloo526]

This was really fun, good job Tiff!

[@tunz6701]

"bring me my hot cod piece"... i laughed soo hard

[@kellerprime853]

Just on the whole Doom side of things you guys should do Fantastic Four: Unthinkable by Mark Waid & Mike Wieringo! Also, Fantastic Four: The Books of Doom by Ed Brubaker & Pablo Raimondi! Great stories, and the deal in depth will Dooms Origin!!

[@thatHARVguy]

43:46 Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal! 45:13 Curse *your* sudden but inevitable betrayal!

[@markstringmanlizziestringm4750]

I love the doctor strange early 1990s stories great art and story

[@freddieawsome1]

notes and stickys?!? Tiffany is Hermione Granger!

[@King_Cosmic]

Such a great episode thank you for this!

[@Vistaboy97]

My Blue Tee arrived the other day! I love it :3 you guys are so great :)

[@brandonhines25]

FUCK YEAH THE GREATEST TEAM UP EVER that we'll never see in a movie😔

[@IvanTheTurrible]

Sal channeled 2001 Sal with those rave moves

[@NerdGasims]

Tiffany your Doom cape is very impressive and awesome! So impressive and awesome the real Doom wants to take it from you! Awesome video and what a nice change to see someone else talk about a book and surprising to see a book that Sal hasn't read. Ben Tiffany has raised the bar for Back Issues, now you gotta find a book that Sal and Tiffany hasn't read and do a Back Issues of it.

[@monstermanalex1313]

Well this comic has been added to my notepad, of comics I need.

[@scottholcomb4739]

great episode, I'm going to check this one out. keto up the excellent work

[@jon888ish]

I love how I guess Tiffany hasn't been into Comics as long as Sal, but you wouldn't necessarily notice by the way she knows her stuff.

[@RudeandNotGinger1]

that was fun, I normally only watch dc backissues but decided to watch this because of Tiffany and I wasn't disappointed. I might read some dr strange and doom now

[@simonstoten4819]

I now want a Morty Flichman Sorcerer book 🤣🤣

[@yohsephcassidy7324]

really want a back issues goodbye song every time now. even if ya just record it once and slap it at the end of the videos. bahahaha i can't believe she fell for the oldest trick in the book. your the best Tiffany!!!

[@danielbollergrimm7059]

Tifanny full Geeked out this time, good to see someone enjoying a comics this much!

[@hiphopsouldesigned]

goddamn that's a lot of post notes; but i was waiting for back issues all week, . Just started the video but I'm sure tiffany will be great. thanks :D

[@onifrancis1566]

Tiffany was so damn hyped about this book that I had to check it out...and I'm glad I did

[@nerdbot37]

I like the guys alright, but Tiffany is the reason that I subscribed to the channel. Her take on comics is always spellbinding (in this context, pun somewhat intended (sorry)), and - let's face it - she also happens to be much easier on the eyes than the lads. But the fact that she looks like a model is secondary to the fact that she's smart and interesting.

[@maurianobaruso5859]

The Ol' Switcharoo hha! You all Rock :D

[@oatmat]

Sal when Batman v Superman comes out you gotta do a review for it like you did with Star Wars, BvS is easily the most anticipated film of the year

[@TheWrestlingNerd]

I like the change up. Maybe we could get a back issues where Ben or Ethan lead. That would be interesting.

[@Amadeo78]

This pleases me...almost as much as beer.

[@scotttristanholcomb4712]

Hey Sal, been a fan since TV little house and I love the channel but I also admire your business acumen . I had an idea if you did 2 back issues a week, 1 mainstream 1 less known. And alternate which 3. Just an idea to grow. Love seeing the ComicPop omnimedia empire grow.

[@michaelboyer7253]

Fantastic job. Great video

[@christopherwurtz650]

Another great video guys, I love this graphic novel. I think you should give Sal a break every so often and find more books that he didn't read and have Ben, Ethan or Tiffany explain it.

[@Raidanzoup]

Yes! Love this story. Looking forward to you guys covering New Frontier!

[@mobaby1979]

Nicely done!!!

[@TommyBaysMusic]

A darude freaking sandstorm reference! Dr Doom Raving out! Lol

[@Matty2Tone]

DOOM NEEDS NO ONE! Awesome episode guys.

[@lewisXxOo]

Loved this episode, hopefully Tiff will do a saga vol 2 one day so i can see ben and ethan reactions. Went and bought all 5 volumes after watching volume one on back issues!!

[@jamiebird9515]

dear comic pop, you guys are truly awesome. please please please please do a back issues on the life and death of captain marvel. its an amazing story of how some of the most powerful heroes of the marvel universe are susceptible to common disease. the reason i ask is because my dog was recently diagnosed with canine lymphoma and doesnt have a long time to live, so it got me reading about cancer, and then got be back into my trade of captain marvel (mar-vell). thanks guys keep up the good work!

[@comicpop]

I'm really sorry about your dog! We'll do the story one day, but in the meantime I'm sure he'll be happy and surrounded by people who love him.

[@ampharosfan]

I liked Ben's face when he heard Khalid. he thought of Dr. Fate.

[@Otsego]

Loved it! Now I would love to see Ben host a Green Lantern story. I can't recall if you guys already did Blackest Night but that would be sweet!

[@HexMark12]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE

[@ussdefiantmm]

Excellent Episode - I love this tpb, great to see another classic Marvel Event from my own back issues. Tiffany, sister you did a fantastic job, great costume, well researched - you painted a super story in our minds. You can tell when someone presents a book which they love and are passionate about, time for Ben to do one of his (which he did on that long live show once) and even Ethan can do one he love. Can't wait for the next show - you go girl, let Tiffany do some more Dr.Strange maybe with the Defenders or the Secret Defenders x