Movie lovers around the world especially ones who are diehard comic book fans of different superhero universes usually like to draw comparisons between Heros and villains across their universes. Some of such comparisons are carried out between DC comic universe and the Marvel comic universe ranking each character according to their ability to win in a death match. So, I’ll just go with the flow and take a look at two Lords of magic in this article who seem to be masters of both the good and dark arts; Dr Stephen Strange and John Constantine. 

Dr Strange

Dr Stephen V. Strange is actually a surgeon-turned Sorcerer supreme, who was a gifted doctor till an accident caused him to lose the use of his hands. Having tried everything thinkable in modern medicine, he found use again in Tibet where he regained the use of his hands after being trained by The Ancient One. After learning magic, he became sorcerer supreme and eventually Earth’s defender against any mystical or wicked forces. 

John Constantine

John Constantine is a warlock and an infamous con man well versed in sorcery and the dark arts. He walks the fine line between being the bad guy and the good guy, hence making him a worthy anti hero. Notable for his powerful spells and deals with the lords of darkness, eventually tricking them, he prefers to use cunning over magic when dealing with them. He is also a genius in and of himself. 

Comparing the two protagonists in a fight to the death 

If these two characters were to engage in a death match, a variety of factors would come into play, including their intellect, physical stamina, sense of right and wrong, etc. Considering some of these factors, it’s difficult to predict who will emerge victorious, given that both are masters of their craft and both have daring back stories. All is fair in love and war. May the best sorcerer win. Lol.

Wits.

Looking at who’s wittier, although Dr Strange is sorcerer supreme due to his numerous training exercises in magic and spells and probably his skill as a former doctor( which is probably why he’s good with hand movements.. my opinion though), Constantine is kind of like a cunning individual added to the fact that he’s also a pretty good magician. We can see this from his trickery in dealing with demons and devils, to cheating death and sometimes discovering loopholes in the smallest and biggest possible ways. I’d say Constantine is likely to win from this angle. 

Skill. 

Well I’d say Dr Strange wins on this one. Here why I say so. Although Constantine is a powerful sorcerer, he needs time to chant and create these spells, which in normal life-death situations would likely leave him susceptible to attacks from his enemies. Dr Strange on the other hand needs only perform hand movements and he gets the party started. Dr Strange, most times doesn’t need to chant or recite or even make markings on the floor. Which makes this situation a kind of prevailing one. 

Acquaintances.

Constantine is a magical expert in many schools of the dark arts. During battles, he might probably need to call some acquaintances irrespective of whether they are a demon or not. Dr Strange mostly is on the side of morality and although he has powerful friends, thoughts of calling on the powerful ones yet below are sort of an unthinkable option. In battles, friends especially powerful ones are usually a plus in order to tip the scales in one’s favor. I think Constantine has this one. 

From this, I think we know who prevails considering these factors. Before you eat me raw, these are my opinion though there are many other factors to consider. I know you think differently, so why do you think the opposite. Try me.