<strong>CODENAME:</strong>Doctor Strange<br/><strong>REAL NAME:</strong>Dr. Steven Vincent Strange<br/><strong>AGE:</strong>36<br/><strong>SEXUAL ORIENTATION:</strong>Straight<br/><br/><strong>APPERANCE/ORIGINAL COSTUME:</strong><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://www.moviecricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ultimate_marvel_vs_capcom_3_dr_strange_by_kaboxx-d4n19mn.jpg)</div></div><br/><strong>APPERANCE WITHOUT COSTUME:</strong><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://luke-evans.us/picture/albums/photo-session/luke-evans-photoshoot-002/luke-evans-by-andrea-vecchiato-we-men-magazine-04.jpg)</div></div><br/><strong>POWERS/ABILITIES:</strong>Strange was trained by a mystic known at the Ancient One in the arts of sorcery, drawing upon energies generated by celestial beings and empowered with the abilities they bestow upon him as well as the use of numerous enchanted artifacts. Strange can conjure spells to do a number of things similar to telekinesis with many of them resembling energy attacks not unlike those of HYDRA weaponry or that which can be shot from Odin's staff.<br/><br/><strong>WEAKNESS:</strong>Strange is not overly well-trained physically and relies upon the blessings of the entities that grant him his powers. If he overtaxes his magical abilities or loses favor with his benefactors, he is virtually helpless.<br/><br/><strong>HISTORY:</strong><br/><br/>Dr. Strange was a world-renowned neurosurgeon nicknamed the 'man with the billion dollar hands' that had saved more lives than anyone else in his field. And this gave the man a very swelled head and pompous attitude. It made him difficult to deal with even for his peers and caused many problems with developing relationships. Not unlike a certain prominent technologically savvy family, he was shallow in his romantic exploits and consumed alcohol in excess. It was only when this habit caused him to get into a drunk driving accident that he was put on the path of his destiny.<br/><br/>The accident mangled his hands and damaged the nerves in them, causing uncontrollable trembling and effectively ending the career that had brought him fame and wealth. Too proud to accept a lesser position, in desperation he turned to alternate medical practices when Western medicine failed to give him any hope of regaining his miracle hands. Exhausting his fortune and close to giving up, he finally learned of a man in the far East known as the Ancient One, who was rumored to be able to perform true miracles and grant wishes. With no other options, Strange spent the last of his savings traveling to the Tibetan mountains for a trek through the snowy wilderness to the home of this supposed Ancient One.<br/><br/>Nearly dying on his journey there, Strange collapses on the front steps before entering the temple. He is found and brought inside by a disciple of the Ancient One, a monk named Wong. Befriending Wong, Strange learns he has been expected and that the Ancient One has known all along he was going to arrive. Strange begins to believe that he really will be able to get what he wants from the Ancient One, but is greeted coldly by the Ancient One's pupil, Mordo. That night, Strange awakens and stumbles upon Mordo preparing to assassinate the Ancient One and usurp the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Strange hurries to warn the Ancient One of the impending attack but is halted by Mordo's mystical powers.<br/><br/>The Ancient One comes to his rescue and defeats Mordo, banishing him from the temple. Strange now knows for certain that these events are no mere parlor tricks, but genuine magic. Learning that his destiny is to rise to the position of Sorcerer Supreme and become the new protector of the Earth when the Ancient One dies, he accepts the Ancient One's invitation to train with him and embrace his destiny. Strange spends the next several years mastering the mystic arts and learning their origins, the power being bestowed upon sorcerers coming from beings such as Agamotto, Hoggoth and others, each granting different spells to be cast.<br/><br/>The appearance of Iron Man, the attack on New York, and everything between were unknown to Strange by the time he was deemed ready to return to his home and use his skills in the outside world. Such threats had been taken care of by those he learned were called the Avengers but it was too late for him to become part of their team. They were also seemingly completely unlike him in the nature of their powers, and his talents were best used for dealing with threats of a mystic origin, such as the malevolent deities from other worlds like the dreaded Dormammu. With nothing to demand his attention, Strange decided to build a base of operations and replenish his resources by becoming a stage magician in Las Vegas, with an act so convincing none could find anything to demystify the experience. He quickly rose to fame once again and built a special sanctuary in which he could continue to train in private.<br/><br/>When disasters began to emerge in the media, he took notice and decided to make himself available to SHIELD and the Avengers if they needed his help. Little did he know he was already on SHIELD's radar, even if it was as a target for HYDRA's attacks.<br/><br/><strong>EQUIPMENT:</strong><br/><br/>Strange was gifted the Cloak of Levitation by the Ancient One, which, when worn, allows him to float and fly at speeds comparable to Thor when flying with Mjolnir, but not as fast as Iron Man. He also wields the Eye of Agamotto, which allows him to detect the presence of dark magic and dispel it.<br/><br/><strong>KNOWN ENEMIES:</strong>None known to SHIELD or HYDRA (yet)<br/>