Doctor Stranges counterparts had mostly scientific-based origins, but his was rooted firmly in the supernatural.
Doctor Strange was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Bats eventually found his way into Doctor Stranges life in one of its darkest moments.
Bats died in his care, but was resurrected as a ghost dog.
Since his resurrection, Bats has become one of the most popular members of Doctor Stranges supporting cast.
Bats has helped Doctor Strange, and his ghost-like nature allows him to possess people.
A member of the Pet Avengers alongside Throg and Lockjaw, Bats made a massive impact during theDamnationevent.
After Doctor Strange fell under Mephistos control, Bats was instrumental in freeing his humans from the demons clutches.
Resembling a giant, green-skinned Minotaur, Rintrah hailed from another dimension.
When he first met Doctor Strange, Rintrah was already the apprentice of another: Enitharmon the Weaver.
Doctor Strange came to Enitharmon to fix his Cloak of Levitation, which is how he met Rintrah.
Sensing great potential in Rintrah, Doctor Strange brought him back to Earth to train him as an apprentice.
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Rintrah was at Doctor Stranges side during major stories such asThe Infinity Gauntlet.
All good things must come to an end, and Rintrah eventually takes his leave of Doctor Strange.
Rintrah also famously appeared inDoctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.
Eventually, in time, Doctor Strange surpassed his teacher.
The Ancient One was played, with a good deal of controvsey, in the MCU by Tilda Swinton.
Strange discovered Mordos plot, but a spell cast by Mordo kept Strange from warning the Ancient One.
Eventually rebelling against her masters, Topaz fought a number of mystical threats,including the demon lord Mephisto.
When Franklin Richards slayed Mephisto, Topaz was freed from his realm.
Even after sharing adventures together, Topaz remained a mystery.
Doctor Voodoo is one of Doctor Stranges oldest allies, and best of friends.
Doctor Voodoo is one of Marvels most powerful magic users.
Initially couched in Orientalist stereotypes, Wong has grown to become a layered and nuanced character.
The Vishanti pressured Doctor Strange into fighting against the Trinity of Ashes in the War of the Seven Spheres.
It turns out, he was corrupted during the War, becoming the cruel and ruthless General Strange.
When the War ended, the Vishanti separated General Strange from Stephen, and imprisoned him in a gem.
Later, General Strange was able to free himself, and confront Doctor Strange.
The General, aghast at what he had done, then pledged to do better.
Proving that he will always be a healer, Doctor Strange agrees to help rehabilitate the General.
What role the General will have in Stranges future remains to be seen.
Doctor Strange and Clea fell in love, and have had an on-again/off-again relationship through the years.
Clea appeared in the post-credits scene ofDoctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, played by Charlize Theron.
Clea worked tirelessly to restore her dead lover to life, eventually succeeding.
Clea will soon embark on a new chapter in her life as she joins thelatest version of the Thunderbolts.
Living in prehistoric times, Agamotto was the son of Oshtur, and is one third of the Vishanti.
A member of the Stone Age Avengers, Agamotto set the template for all Sorcerer Supremes to follow.
Agamotto attacked once again when Doctor Voodoo became Sorcerer Supreme, feeling Voodoo was inexperienced.
Agamottos mother Oshtur and the alien god Hoggoth are the other two members of the Vishanti.
In the modern day, the Vishanti rarely interfere in the affairs of mortals.