A new sorceress in Marvel's comic universe, but she could have a more prominent role in the near future.
Early History
Clea debuted in Strange Tales #125 in 1964. She's a princess in the Dark Dimension. Her father was Prince Orini (a Mhuruuk) and her mother was Umar, the sister of Dormammu (a Faltine). She's therefore half-mortal and half-magical being. Clea's mother left her with her father, who kept her mother's identity hidden. Eventually Clea would discover who her mother was and even lead a rebellion against her. She first met Doctor Strange in the Dark Dimension and the two fought against Dormammu. Clea was imprisoned by her uncle twice for her efforts in dethroning him, with Doctor Strange saving her both times. She was often used by her main two enemies (her mother and uncle) as a pawn to get to Doctor Strange. Clea has repeatedly fought her uncle and has gone back and forth between the Earth and the Dark Dimension. She spent time living with Strange in New York as an apprentice and his lover. They married in Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #3 in 1988. However, they were often forced to be apart due to their responsibilities.
Most often, Clea's time is split between Doctor Strange #17 in 2019.
Powers and Future
Clea is the Sorceress Supreme of the Dark Dimension. She can astral project herself, throw energy blasts, and she can move objects. She can also create illusions, control minds, and teleport. She studied under Doctor Strange and likely has even more skills similar to his that haven't been revealed thanks to her sporadic appearances in recent years. Most of her adventures in Marvel Comics have been in Doctor Strange titles or have revolved around his adventures. She hasn't had many solo adventures or focus on her own, though this will be changing with her newly gained role.
Following the Clea is Earth's new Sorcerer Supreme and she'll finally be taking the spotlight.
