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Doctor Strange has a all-embracing array of mogul in Marvel Comics , so many that , despite all the spells he casts in theMCU , he hardly strike the surface of what he can do . This is likely due in part tothe MCU not having as many wizard threatsyet as the comics do . foreign is often facing off against fabulously brawny enemy in the comics that require him to be equally brawny . In contrast , if he was as powerful in the MCU , conflicts between him and someone like Spider - Man would be far less of a fairish encounter .
Another possible explanation for Strange not having used as many powers inthe MCU timelineis that he simply has n’t had to yet . Strange defeated Dormammu with a comparatively simple trick , and when he defend Thanos , he already have a go at it that the only fashion to win in the long - terminus was to miss in that moment , so he in all probability was n’t try his hardest . Future appearances maygive Doctor Strange more of his comic book powers to utilize , specially if rumour characters like Mephisto turn up inthe MCU ’s futurity .
Multiverse of Madness terminate with Doctor Strange getting a third middle , leaving the audience with many question . Here ’s what Strange ’s third eye mean .
10Doctor Strange Can Hypnotize People
Doctor Strange’s Hypnosis Can Be Seen In Strange Tales #110 (1951)
Doctor Strange has been shown to be able to hypnotize multitude both by mundane method and sorcerous ace . primitively , Doctor Strange learned hypnosis from the Ancient One . Though he was good at it , there were still limit to his ability . This is especially true when going up against a foe with magical power . Luckily , Doctor Strange has more than just ecumenical hypnosis that he can rely on .
In the MCU , the Eye of Agamotto is essentially just used as a storage container forthe Time Stone . However , in the comic , it possess some very powerful magical abilities of its own . Strange can use the Eye to enhance his natural hypnosis power , pass on him an even great control condition over others , even those that would normally be capable to withstand him . It ’s possible thatthe MCU avoided center on Doctor Strange ’s hypnosis , as mind command is often seen more as a nefarious skill .
As long as an resister Doctor Strange is press is n’t more skilled with magic than him , Strange can send them away to another attribute .
9Doctor Strange Can Send People To Other Dimensions
Doctor Strange’s Ability To Send People To Other Dimensions Can Be Seen In Strange Tales #120 (1964)
Perhaps one of Doctor Strange ’s most sinewy abilities is a spell he uses to send people or objects to other dimensions . This power was potentially demonstrated in the MCU when Doctor Strange plucked the Time Stone out of the aviation , though it was n’t quite cleared if it was occur from another property or if it had just been smartly hide in some other way . Besides , the mogul is n’t just in force for hiding thing , but also sending enemies forth .
As long as an opponent Doctor Strange is fighting is n’t more skilled with magic than him , Strange can send them off to another proportion . This power has been called the Vapors of Vishanti in the comics , but has appeared in other forms as well . The closest the MCU gets to depict something like this is with Strange sending the great unwashed like Thanos or Spider - Man to the Mirror Dimension , but Strange ordinarily ends up go along with them . In the cartoon strip , Strange can just send people away with a quick spellwithout much jeopardy of them coming back .
8Doctor Strange Can Enter People’s Minds
Doctor Strange’s Ability To Enter Minds Can Be Seen In Doctor Strange #80 (1986)
The MCU showed that Doctor Strange was able to leave his dead body via astral forcing out . However , Strange can take this a step further in the cartoon strip by entering someone else ’s soundbox in the physical process . This means that , or else of having to instruct Christine how to manoeuvre on him , he could have merely take over her torso and done the subprogram himself . Strange has actually perform surgery on himself before in the cartoon strip by consider over someone ’s organic structure .
While this is a utile skill , it is also very dangerous for Doctor Strange to own someone for too long . When he enters someone ’s body , Doctor Strange also has access to their thoughts and memories . This means , if he is n’t careful , he can start to have trouble commend where Stephen Strange oddment and where the person he ’s possessing begins . The MCU came close to this with Strange possessing the body of his variant self inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness , but given this iteration of him was already utter , it was n’t quite the same as his mirthful power .
7Doctor Strange Can Travel In Dreams
Doctor Strange’s Dream Travel Can Be Seen In Strange Tales #110 (1951)
In general , the MCU has strayed off from many of Doctor Strange ’s mind - based powers . This might be because they are more difficult to make visually interesting . One such power is the ability to go into other masses ’s dreams . There , Strange has provided aid to the sleepers , and sometimes fought off the scoundrel have a go at it as Nightmare , who assail people in their sopor .
uproariously , when this power was first introduced in the comics , it showed an astral projection of Doctor Strange spring into a pink dream cloud over the heads of the multitude log Z’s . Though this is believably far too silly for the MCU , it is still fun to envisage Benedict Cumberbatch soaring into a downlike pinkish cloud that ship him to a dreaming humanity . Perhaps if Doctor Strange ever teams up with someone likeDeadpool in the MCU , Marvel can explore some of these aged powers in a more clapper - in - cheek fashion .
Doctor Strange has used a wide variety of magic spell over the course of his Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances , demonstrating his arcane acquirement .
6Doctor Strange Can Shoot Pure Energy
Doctor Strange’s Use Of Energy Beams Can Be Seen In Doctor Strange #32 (1978)
Plenty of MCU characters have been shown shooting energy flak during battles . Iron Man has his Repulsor Beams , Wanda has her crackling red-faced push , and Vision has shot steady yellow beams out of the Mind Stone . Perhaps this is why the MCU decided it would be better to show Doctor Strange using more unique attacks like the glow whips he expend against Thanos . However , in the comics , Doctor Strange has several while that basically amount to shooting energy shaft of light .
The most standard type of energy shaft Doctor Strange uses in the cartoon strip is known as the Bolts of Balthakk . These were depicted in earlier strip as a stock energy shaft of light , but more recently have been picture to look more like lightning . Though Strange uses a magical spell that could be the bolt inAvengers : Infinity War , they hop between rocks before , instead of being shot directly from Strange ’s hand . It also seems in the comic that Strange broadly speaking has to verbally say the spell ’s name to draw it , mean it ’s unclear if these really are the bolt in the movie .
5Doctor Strange Can Create Money With Magic
Doctor Strange’s Ability To Create Money Can Be Seen In Strange Tales #151 (1966)
Doctor Strange has the power to conjure all sorting of thing with his charm . One very useful detail Strange can conjure is money . While it wo n’t aid him take down a supervillain , it does check Strange can always afford what he require , and he has even used this to pay off his debts in the past .
It would seem likesorcerers ca n’t conjure up money in the MCU.This is demonstrate by Wong not have enough money to give to Doctor Strange to get him lunch inAvengers : Infinity War . With Wong being the Sorcerer Supreme in the MCU , audience would carry that he would be able to conjure up a few dollar sign if this exponent was canon in the MCU .
pay how much of an issue prison term travel can be for storytelling purposes , it is understandable why the MCU would desire to put a operose limit on how much Strange can mess up with time .
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4Doctor Strange Can Time Travel Without The Time Stone
Doctor Strange’s Time Travel Abilities Can Be Seen In Doctor Strange #17 (1976)
In Marvel Comics , Doctor Strange has spells that allow for him to manipulate time in a variety of ways . Not only can he move through clock time , but he can also freeze meter on a global scale . ThoughStrange has been prove manipulating time in the MCU , it was made very clear that this is not an unconditioned ability that he possess .
In the MCU , Doctor Strange is reliant on the Time Stoneto do any time - based magic . Without it , Strange is n’t seen doing any sorts of temporal manipulation in his MCU appearances . Given how much of an issue time travel can be for storytelling purposes , it is understandable why the MCU would need to put a knockout limit point on how much foreign can mess with time . Still , the result is that he is much less knock-down than he is in the comics .
3Doctor Strange Can Detect Anyone Who Would Meddle With Time
Doctor Strange’s Ability To See Beyond The Mundane World Can Be Seen In Doctor Strange #1 (2015)
Doctor Strange has the power to sense a magical world that exists on top of the mundane one . This means view charming fauna or tracing of spells that other people would n’t see , despite them being close by . When unusual enhances this power with the Eye of Agamotto , he can even sense any major modification to time . If MCU Strange had this power , someone would in all probability have mentioned it inLoki .
Both seasons ofLokirevolved heavy around timelines and version . feel those who meddled with the Sacred Timeline was the entire point in time of the TVA . If Doctor Strange could have easy sensed these disturbances , it ’s likely the TVA would have sought him out . The TVA is clearly not against recruiting heroes , as they will apparently be taste to draft Deadpool inDeadpool & Wolverine . Even if Strange refused to work with the TVA , a throwaway line could have explained this . That said , foreign may develop this cosmic sentience in a next flick , now that he has gained his third middle .
2Doctor Strange Can Phase Through Objects Like Vision
Doctor Strange’s Phasing Appeared In Strange Tales # 119 (1964)
In earlier Doctor Strange comics , Strange showed off some powers that have since become less common in his repertory . One of these powers was the ability to phase through wall or other solid objects . Strange could also phase other people through solid objectsin gain to himself . This is similar to what Vision does in the MCU , but Strange ’s phasing seems limited to his astral physical body in the MCU .
There could be a few reasons why Doctor Strange ’s phasing was left out of the MCU.One could be they just wanted to keep the superpower unique to Vision , allowing the MCU fiber to feel more dissimilar from one another . Another reasonableness could just be that it is n’t exactly a major power of Doctor Strange ’s in the comic , so Marvel may have just decided it was n’t necessary to include it in the MCU .
1Doctor Strange Can Enter Other Dimensions On His Own
Doctor Strange’s Interdimensional Travel Can Be Seen In Doctor Strange #71 (1985)
InDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , Doctor Strange needed the help of America Chavez to travel between different dimensions . However , if Strange ’s powers were honest to the comic , this is something he could have managed all on his own . Strange can also travel to magical dimension , like Dormammu ’s Dark Dimension and Mephisto ’s Realm .
An easy account for the MCU deciding not to give Doctor Strange these powers was that they want to keep America Chavez inherent to the plot ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Though Doctor Strange clearly has the ability to tempt the multiverse in the MCU , as seen inSpider - Man : No Way habitation , it seems he has n’t yet get the hang the ability to travel there himself . If theMCUcontinues the Multiverse Saga , Strange may learn to arise the ability to locomote between earthly concern for the rice beer of storytelling .
make by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee , Doctor Strange ’s first appearance was onStrange Tales # 110,a amusing magazine released in july 1963 in which the graphic symbol shared space with other Marvel heroes , like the Human Torch .
Doctor Strange follows the journey of a brilliant yet arrogant surgeon, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, whose career is derailed. He finds redemption under the tutelage of a mystical sorcerer, learning to harness mystical powers to protect the world from dark forces. Released in 2016, the film expands Marvel’s cinematic universe into the realm of mysticism.
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Doctor Strange follow the journey of a brilliant yet arrogant surgeon , portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch , whose calling is derailed . He recover redemption under the charge of a mystic thaumaturge , learning to harness mystical power to protect the mankind from dark forces . Released in 2016 , the film expands Marvel ’s cinematic universe into the kingdom of mysticism .
