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Putting The Super In Supernatural: 10 Awesome Paranormal Comic Book Heroes

Not all heroes are superpowered because they're aliens, doused with radiation or demi-gods. Some superheroes owe their origins to a darker, more otherworldly source. These guys might get their powers from the occult - be they a sorcerer, possessed by a demonic spirit or a monster hunter - but they're nonetheless dedicated to fighting for good. They're spookerheroes, if you like.
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Published: Feb 1, 2017 02:52 pm

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7) Doctor Fate

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While Marvel has Doctor Strange, DC has Doctor Fate, their very own Sorcerer Supreme. He might not have got his chance at the spotlight just yet, but he actually predates Strange by over two decades, having been created back in 1940 by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman.

The first Doctor Fate was archaeologist Kent Nelson who was trained by the ancient wizard Nabu and derived his considerable mystical powers from the Helm of Fate, joining the Spectre as one of the founding members of the JSA. After Nelson’s death, many others took up the Helm including Eric and Linda Strauss, Jared Stevens and Hector Hall.

Whoever wears the Helm of Fate is one of the most powerful heroes in the DC universe, so it’s a great shame the character hasn’t been better used in adaptations of the comics. That said, he did play a multi-episode role in both Young Justice and Smallville. 

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Christian Bone is a Staff Writer/Editor at We Got This Covered and has been cluttering up the internet with his thoughts on movies and TV for over a decade, ever since graduating with a Creative Writing degree from the University of Winchester. As Marvel Beat Leader, he can usually be found writing about the MCU and yet, if you asked him, he'd probably say his favorite superhero film is 'The Incredibles.'
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