Clea

Creation & Design

Clea was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appearing in Strange Tales #126. She was designed as a powerful sorceress and a love interest for Doctor Strange.

Early Years

Clea's early years were spent in the Dark Dimension, where she was the daughter of Umar, the ruler of the dimension. She was introduced as a strong character who often assisted Doctor Strange in his battles against mystical threats.

Character Development

Over the years, Clea has evolved from being a supporting character to a powerful sorceress in her own right, often taking on leadership roles and showcasing her strength and independence.

Cultural Reception

Clea has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Clea
Aliases:
Sorceress Supreme, Doctor Strange's Apprentice
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Defenders, Midnight Sons, Sorcerers
Abilities:
Magic, Telepathy, Astral Projection
Equipment:
Magic Amulet, Sorcerer's Staff
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
white
Results: 14 Issues Found

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Strange Tales #126
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1st appearance of Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension

1st appearance of Clea, future wife of Doctor Strange, unnamed

Doctor Strange first uses the phrase 'By The Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth

[March 2025 - Charlize Theron rumored to reprise the role of Clea in Avengers: Doomsday]

Strange Tales #127
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2nd appearance of Dormammu

2nd appearance of Clea

First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu

Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation

Strange Tales #146
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Identity of Clea revealed, her name

1st team appearance of A.I.M. [Advanced Idea Mechanics]

2nd appearance and first cover of Eternity

Marvel Collectors Item Classics #17

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First reprint of Hawkeye's first appearance from Tales of Suspense #57

First reprint of Strange Tales #126, the first appearance of Clea

Doctor Strange #175
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1st cover appearance of Clea

1st team appearance of the Sons of Satannish

Charles Benton becomes Asmodeus, later he releases Ymir and Sutur from their prisons

Doctor Strange #8
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Origin of Clea

Doctor Strange #9
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Origin of Clea

Marvel ⋅ 1999

Earth X #4
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1st cover appearance of Spiders Man

1st appearance of Clea as Sorcerer Supreme

TwoMorrows ⋅ 2014

Back Issue #71
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Cover art by Art Adams featuring Doctor Strange and Clea

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

Guardians of the Galaxy #17
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Variant cover art by Frank Brunner

Hidden Gem edition

Death of Doctor Strange #5

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Doctor Strange passes the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme to Clea

Strange #1

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Strange #1
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Variant cover art by Frank Brunner

Hidden Gem edition

Strange #1

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Strange #1
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Strange #2

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Strange #2
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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans