Cloak of Levitation
| Cloak of Levitation | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | (Blue cloak) Strange Tales #114 (Nov. 1963) (Red cloak) Strange Tales #127 (Dec. 1964) |
| Created by | Stan Lee and Steve Ditko |
| In story information | |
| Type | Mystic item/artifact |
| Element of stories featuring | Doctor Strange |
The Cloak of Levitation is a fictional item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Cloak of Levitation is depicted as a potent mystical item worn by the character Doctor Strange. The primary purpose of the cloak is to give its wearer the ability to levitate and fly. The first appearance of the first (blue) cloak was in Strange Tales #114 (November 1963). The first appearance of the second (red) cloak was in Strange Tales #127 (December 1964).
There were two distinctly different cloaks worn by Doctor Strange bequeathed to him by his mentor, the Ancient One: a billowing, full-length blue cloak, that had minor abilities and spells woven into it, and the later, red cloak that Strange is usually seen wearing.
The original design of the red Cloak of Levitation has been modified slightly by different artists since its creation; this includes the 'horns' around the collar. However, for the most part, the basic shape and color scheme have remained the same. The cloak is full-length, with enough surface to fully cover Strange. Even though the color scheme of the cloak has varied somewhat over the years, the basic color is usually a darker red, often with yellow (golden) designs around the border and collar. Most versions of the cloak also feature an upraised collar. The cloak has the ability to change shape and shade inline with the wearer's will.
While next to nothing is known about the Cloak of Levitation before it is given to Doctor Strange, it is suspected that the Cloak is many centuries old, since it was in the possession of the Ancient One.
The red cloak's first appearance is in Strange Tales #127, where, after Doctor Strange prevails in a battle with Dormammu, The Ancient One, having deemed him worthy to wear it, presents it to him as a prize.
The Cloak of Levitation is seen in a great many battles where it often plays a significant role. While it is extremely durable, there are a few occasions when it is damaged. Because of its mystical origins and properties, simply mending the cloak with a normal needle and thread is insufficient. Instead, a person with great knowledge of a mystical weaving technique must mend the garment, though as a test of worthiness for The Living Tribunal, Strange uses a large amount of mystical energy to reconstruct the cloak.
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