10 Characters For Marvel Studios To Explore The Supernatural

8. Witches

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With so many supernatural threats out there, it's hard for Doctor Strange to be everywhere at once. And in the comics, he briefly gave responsibility of taking care of those tasks to a group of three of Marvel's female mystics.

Jennifer Kale, a sorceress and descendent of cultists (and cousin to two Ghost Riders). Topaz, a woman of mysterious origins with mystic and empathic powers. And Satana, the succubus half-human daughter of Marduk Kurios, a powerful demon who once called himself Satan.

Witches wasn't one of Marvel's best comics - it was basically an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer—but the concept is a good one. Kale, Topaz, and Satana all have connections to different areas of the Marvel Universe. Not only is Kale related to the Ghost Riders, but she's also a former associate of the Man-Thing. Topaz has been an ally of the Werewolf By Night, and Satana's brother is Hellstorm, the Son of Satan.

Satana's presence in the series alone guarantees the possibility for some really great character interactions. As a half-demon who may or may not be evil, seeing her play off Kale and Topaz would be a real treat. Not to mention the connection to Doctor Strange. Get Benedict Cumberbatch to come in for a cameo to gather them together and then have the witches take over from there.

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Percival Constantine is the author of several novels and short stories, including the Vanguard superhero series, and regularly writes and comments on movies, comics, and other pop culture. More information can be found at his website, PercivalConstantine.com