10 Characters For Marvel Studios To Explore The Supernatural

Doctor Strange has now joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he may be one of the most important characters introduced yet. While other new characters come out of the world of the Avengers in many ways, Doctor Strange is something of an anomaly of what we've seen so far.

Up until now, the MCU has had a heavy basis in science. Really weird science, but science nonetheless. Even the more fantasy-esque Thor films tried to explain away the magical connections as just being another kind of science.

But Doctor Strange is a character who is unapologetically connected to the supernatural. And he's not the only character in Marvel connected to that world. In fact, the addition of the Sorcerer Supreme means Marvel is broadening their scope to no longer be limited to the standard sci-fi superheroics.

And it's happening in other corners of the MCU, too. It could be argued it began with Daredevil's introduction of the Hand, a mystic order of ninjas. And the current season of Agents of SHIELD has seen the introduction of both Ghost Rider and the Darkhold, two very supernatural elements in the comics.

So now the question: where does Marvel go from here? The supernatural side of the Marvel Universe is pretty broad, and here are ten characters who'd be perfect to show us around.

Marvel's Netflix shows have consistently been the best aspect of the MCU, with very few low points among a sea of really high ones. The long-form storytelling combined with gritty characters and landscapes has been a real treat to watch. And one character who continuously appears on fan wishlists for future shows is none other than Moon Knight.

Sometimes described as Marvel's Batman, Moon Knight actually has a supernatural connection. He first appeared in one of Marvel's horror comics, Werewolf By Night, and his origin is that he was saved from certain death and granted abilities by Khonshu, one of the Egyptian gods.

Beyond his origins, Moon Knight has often come into conflict with the supernatural in his adventures, more so than Daredevil has been and presumably more than Iron Fist will. Play up those elements of the character and combine a good dose of the multiple personalities Marc Spector has to deal with, and you've got the makings of what could be the most unique superhero tale in years.

Given Moon Knight's mental instability, there's also enough room in there to keep viewers guessing at the beginning whether or not he's actually been resurrected by some Egyptian moon god or if he's just completely nuts.