Recently, the last superhero blockbuster of 2016, Doctor Strange, officially premiered to audiences worldwide. The film follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, a former ordinary person who enters a magical realm filled with hidden secrets and becomes one of the powerful sorcerers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And in a magical world, there is no shortage of mystical artifacts. Let’s explore some of the notable artifacts that appeared in Doctor Strange.
1. The Book of Cagliostro
The Book of Cagliostro is one of the most important artifacts in Doctor Strange. It serves as a manual for dark magic that Kaecilius used to access the Dark Dimension, and The Ancient One utilized it to counteract dark magic. Along with the Eye of Agamotto, it can also be used to manipulate time.
In the comics, Strange used the Book of Cagliostro for time travel. Written by the sorcerer Cagliostro, this book contains many powerful spells, including rare dark arts. Baron Mordo once used it to confront The Ancient One and reverse time, but later Strange had to intervene. This book is now kept by Strange at Sanctum Sanctorum.
2. The Living Tribunal
During training, Doctor Strange and Baron Mordo encountered a mystical entity known as the Living Tribunal. In the comics, the Living Tribunal is a cosmic entity regarded as a deity protecting the Marvel Universe.
Although mystical entities like this have appeared throughout Marvel comics, its name is a recent reference for the Polar Power entity, previously used by both Doctor Strange and the Living Tribunal to manipulate cosmic energies.
3. The Cloak of Levitation
The Cloak of Levitation, a mystical artifact that allows its wearer to fly, belongs to Doctor Strange. It can be said that this artifact symbolizes Strange; the cloak was a gift from The Ancient One during his early days of training.
This cloak has also been seen helping Strange during battles, showcasing its remarkable strength and resilience, making it hard to be destroyed.
4. The Watoomb Ring
Before facing Kaecilius and his nefarious plot, Wong wielded the powerful Watoomb Ring. In the comics, this ring has the ability to open portals to other dimensions and is an essential magical artifact in Doctor Strange’s arsenal.
This ring is one of the significant artifacts used by Doctor Strange in the comics, allowing him to defend the Earth. It has also been destroyed and recreated by Dormammu himself.
5. The Eye of Agamotto
In the comics, Agamotto is one of the original sorcerers and is often associated with Strange’s use of magic. This artifact is one of three sources of magic (Agamotto, Oshtur, and Hoggoth) that Strange utilizes. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Agamotto is portrayed as a powerful sorcerer who created the Eye hundreds of years ago, which is worn by Doctor Strange.
This Eye is seen as a representation of the source of wisdom, possessing the ability to dispel illusions, perceive the truth, and uncover realities that one seeks, even beyond dimensions. However, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Eye of Agamotto is used to manipulate reality and time, as it literally embodies…
6. The Time Stone
Wong reveals that the Eye of Agamotto is actually the Time Stone, one of the Infinity Stones from the comics. This stone has the power to manipulate time—past, present, and future. It allows its user to see into the future, time travel, alter fate, and even manipulate time loops.
We witness the immense power of this artifact in Doctor Strange, as Strange uses it to reverse a tragic battle, recreate an apple, and fight Dormammu by trapping him in a time loop.
