Who Is Clea? Marvel Origin, Powers & Movie Future Explained
Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduced Clea, but who is she really and what does her future hold? The Marvel Cinematic Universe has historically introduced new characters in post-credits scenes — like Harry Styles’ Star Fox in Eternals — and Clea is no exception. Her arrival makes things interesting for the MCU, especially considering how much of her history is tangled with that of Doctor Strange.
After presumably saving the multiverse from catastrophic repercussions, Doctor Strange returns to New York. But it isn’t long before he develops a Third Eye after using the Darkhold to dream-walk into the dead body of his doppelgänger from another universe. Abruptly, a mysterious woman wearing purple appears through a portal claiming Doctor Strange has caused an incursion — which occurs when the boundaries of two worlds collide and are eventually annihilated — and that he should come with her to fix it. Doctor Strange goes with her without hesitation, unafraid to handle whatever comes next.
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While the woman isn’t named in the scene, the credits confirm it is indeed Clea, who is played by none other than Charlize Theron. Her purple costume would have also been a giveaway for fans of the comics who are aware of who she is. Clea has a decades-long history in Marvel and her origins and powers are fascinating. One of the intriguing things about her character is her connection to Doctor Strange and the big role she plays in his life. Here is more information on Clea’s identity, her comic book past, the extent of her powers and
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