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- "Face your fears, Doctor Strange."
- ―Christine Palmer to Doctor Strange[src]
Doctor Christine Palmer is a scientist working for the Baxter Foundation who specializes in Multiversal research and analysis.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Relationship with Doctor Strange[]
- "What were we to each other in this universe?"
"We never quite figured that out." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
Palmer met a man named Stephen Strange and began to fall in love with him. Strange and Palmer eventually broke up because Strange always had to be the one to "hold the knife" and be the one to fix everything. After, Strange became a very skilled sorcerer and even helped create a team of superheroes known as the Illuminati. But he started to get corrupted by the Darkhold during the Infinity Crusade.[2]
Death of Doctor Strange[]
- "Did you tell Christine?"
"Yes." - ―Doctor Strange and Mister Fantastic[src]
The Darkhold caused Doctor Strange to become very dangerous, leading him to kill countless people, through causing an accidental incursion with another universe; resulting in the complete destruction of it. The Illuminati, as well as Strange himself, decided to have him executed by Black Bolt. Palmer and the Illuminati decided to cover the event and make it seem like Strange died in the battle against Thanos.[2]
Working with the Illuminati[]
- "So, how'd you end up working here? Wherever here is."
"Well, I volunteered. At your funeral." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
Following Doctor Strange's death, Palmer worked for the Baxter Foundation in Multiversal research, aiding the Illuminati, the team Strange founded that her employer Reed Richards was a part of. Palmer used her expertise in the Multiverse in order to help the Illuminati against Multiversal threats. During her time in research, she spent a lot of time naming Multiversal realities, naming dimensions as she discovered them, naming the Earth she was on, as Earth-838.[2]
Chase of America Chavez[]
Capturing Multiversal Trespassers[]
Palmer meeting the Doctor Strange variant
- "You're visitors from another universe. Your magnetic signatures could be radioactive, you may be carrying diseases we just don't have treatments for. Hence, these amazing polycarbonate fish bowls."
- ―Christine Palmer to Doctor Strange[src]
In 2024, Baron Mordo brought in a variant of Doctor Strange and a young girl named America Chavez, saying that they were from a different universe. The two unconscious multiversal travelers were placed in cells, and Palmer was able to identify their universe as Earth-616. When Strange and Chavez woke up, Palmer greeted them and informed them that they were being surveilled and tested.
Palmer hears Doctor Strange's warnings
Strange asked about the cuffs that were put on him, so Palmer explained how she developed them using the Sands of Nisanti. Palmer then revealed that the universe they were in was Earth-838, and that her expertise was in multiversal research. Palmer moved to Strange's injury to his hands, which were similar to 838-Strange, but not identical. This led Strange to enquire about the nature of 838-Strange's relationship with Palmer, which she told him they never figured out. Strange then tried to warn Palmer about Chavez being in danger, but she ignored him. Strange was then taken to see the Illuminati, so he told Palmer to not let anyone hurt Chavez.[2]
Battle at the Illuminati Headquarters[]
Palmer witnesses the Scarlet Witch's arrival
- "I know what happened, and I'm sorry for what he did, but believe me, the Book of Vishanti is the only way."
"Yeah. Your way. You sound a lot like my Stephen right now. He had to be the one holding the knife, and then that knife killed a trillion people." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
The Illuminati Headquarters soon fell under attack by Scarlet Witch. As the Ultron Sentries went to deal with the threat, Palmer ordered everyone to evacuate, as she went to release America Chavez from her cell. But, as Scarlet Witch drew closer, she used her powers to disrupt the computers, stopping Palmer from helping Chavez.
Palmer attempts to save America Chavez
Palmer worked on physically opening the cell, but to no success. Scarlet Witch was briefly stalled by the Illuminati, but they were all massacred by her, and she continued to make her way to Chavez. Palmer desperately tried to break the cell using a fire extinguisher, but it wasn't until Chavez punched the glass using her powers that any impact was made. Scarlet Witch arrived, but they were saved by Professor X, who invaded Scarlet Witch's mind, allowing Palmer and Chavez time to escape, as Chavez used her powers again to break the cell.
Palmer decides to trust this Doctor Strange
As Palmer and Chavez ran away from Scarlet Witch, they were reunited with Strange, who brought up 838-Strange's pathway to the Book of Vishanti and asked Palmer to take him there. Palmer wondered whether she could trust this Strange, so he tried to convince her that it was the only way. However, this didn't reassure Palmer, as she detected the same arrogance as the 838-Strange. Chavez vouched for Strange, so Palmer removed his cuffs, and showed them the way, just as they heard Scarlet Witch approaching.
Palmer running away from Scarlet Witch
Palmer led Strange and Chavez through the lower levels of the headquarters as they were being chased by Scarlet Witch, bringing them to a tunnel under the river. Scarlet Witch managed to catch up behind up them, so Strange trapped her with water from the river, which wouldn't hold her for long. They reached the door to the Book, and Palmer explained that only 838-Strange has ever opened it. Palmer realized that the key was the watch Strange was given from her 616-self, which she had taken from Strange, and was wearing. Palmer gave Strange the watch, and it successfully opened the door to the Gap Junction.
Palmer sees the Book of Vishanti destroyed
They all jumped down to the platform where the Book was, and once Strange grabbed it, Chavez was snatched away by Scarlet Witch. Palmer went to help her, but Strange stopped her, and instead tried to use magic, only for Scarlet Witch to deflect it back at him, destroying the Book in the process. Scarlet Witch then used her powers to lift Palmer and Strange in the air, and while manipulating Chavez, open a portal, which she sent them through, taking them to another universe, so that they could no longer stop her plans.[2]
Sent to Another Universe[]
Palmer and Doctor Strange in a new reality
- "Well, I can see why you guys were so worried about Incursions."
"Whatever happened, this universe's you didn't do a very good job of stopping it."
"I'll tell him you said that." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
Upon looking around at the desolate city, Palmer identified that the universe that they had landed in was collapsing in on itself, so they hurried to the New York Sanctum in the hopes that there would be another Doctor Strange that could help them save America Chavez.
Palmer is frightened by Sinister Strange's third eye
As they approached the Sanctum, Palmer remarked that this universe's Strange was unable to stop the Incursion. Strange went inside alone to meet with his variant, as Palmer waited outside. Not long after, Palmer witnessed the other Strange fly out of the window and be impaled by the fence, killing him. Palmer rushed over to inspect the body, but as she got close up to it, an eye burst open from the forehead, frightening her and causing her to scream.[2]
Protecting Doctor Strange[]
Palmer watches Doctor Strange Dreamwalk
- "What are you doing with the Darkhold? Are you going to dreamwalk?"
"It's a little bit more than just dreamwalking."
"All you Stranges, you're the same." - ―Christine Palmer and Doctor Strange[src]
Once Palmer went inside the New York Sanctum, she discovered Doctor Strange using the Darkhold to Dreamwalk. This made her annoyed at how all Stranges are the same, which he admitted to, but justified that it was the only way to save America Chavez. Strange told Palmer that he needed her help to protect his body from the Souls of the Damned, and he begun Dreamwalking.
Palmer is attacked by a Soul of the Damned
As Strange attempted to control the deceased body of his variant that was buried in his universe, he began to be attacked by the Souls, so Palmer went to check on him and felt his forehead, which had become incredibly hot. She looked into his eye, and a Soul flew out, knocking Palmer away. It then went after Palmer, who managed to grab it and keep it away from her. She then saw more Souls come out of Strange's body, so Palmer kicked the Soul on top of her away.
Palmer fighting the Souls of the Damned
Palmer witnessed the Souls attacking Strange's body, and being the only one there to save him, she looked around and saw the Brazier of Bom'Galiath. Palmer smashed the display case and picked up the relic, and as the Soul that attacked her came back, she grabbed a candle and used it to activate the Brazier of Bom'Galiath, destroying the demon. Two more of the Souls then came after her, so Palmer used the relic again to wipe them all out. She then returned to Strange's side, held his hand, and motivated him to control the Souls.[2]
Returning to Her Universe[]
Palmer witnesses the Darkhold destroyed
- "It's too bad, though. Could've been one hell of an Incursion."
"I love you. I love you in every universe." - ―Christine Palmer and Doctor Strange[src]
Palmer stayed by Doctor Strange's side as he Dreamwalked. But at one point, when Scarlet Witch attacked him, it affected Palmer, knocking her out. The fight was eventually won, and Strange, now back in his own body, checked on Palmer, and informed her that America Chavez was safe and coming to rescue them. They then witnessed as the Darkhold was destroyed.
Palmer says goodbye to Doctor Strange
In a moment on calm, Palmer and Strange looked outside, and she asked him what his universe was like. Strange claimed that it was beautiful and that he would like to show it to her, which is something she also wanted, but she had to go back to her own universe, in addition to it possibly causing an Incursion. Strange then took the chance to admit to Palmer that he loved her in every universe, but was scared to care for someone and be cared for. Palmer comforted Strange and told him to face his fears. A portal then opened, as they were found by Chavez, and Palmer was returned to her universe.[2]
Personality[]
- "Look, I know you don't know me..."
"And I don't want to. Whatever I was to you in your universe does not matter."
"Why not?"
"Because you're dangerous, Stephen." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
Much like her alternate self, Christine Palmer is a determined, calm, confident, hard-working woman who puts others before herself. This was shown best as shown when she ensured else in the Illuminati Base Headquarters to escape except herself and the trapped America Chavez to save them from the attack of Scarlet Witch who entered into their universe through possessing her alternate self.
Palmer was also deeply in love with her universe's Doctor Strange, deeply caring for him before and even after his death, attempting to preserve his legacy. Palmer is a perceptive person, who knew what Strange cared about the most, as shown when she was able to instantly realize that the thing her Strange set the password for the Gateway of the Book of Vishanti was the very watch she bought him, knowing how deeply her love cared for him.
Palmer is also deeply supportive of everyone she cares about, shown best when she supported a variant of Strange to successfully turn the forbidden and painful ritual of dreamwalking through a dead body, into his own strength, telling him to believe himself and turn his enemies into his power. Due to her caring nature, Palmer tends to do everything she can within her capacity to help those in need.
After the death of her love, she turned bitter and unoptimistic as she struggled to come terms with the fact the man she loved became corrupted due to power. Moreover, she continued to struggle with lack of closure due to the complicated relationship between her and Strange. However, she eventually came to terms with it until another counterpart of Strange showed up, and the duo bonded together over their inability to move on from their past, which resulted in Palmer gaining the power to finally move on from her past as the two separated their ways.
Abilities[]
- "Our universe is 838, and we’ve designated yours 616."
"Oh. You guys sure must know a lot about the Multiverse if you got someone going around naming realities."
"Yes. Me." - ―Christine Palmer and Doctor Strange[src]
- Genius-Level Intellect: Palmer is an extremely accomplished person, who has a high level of intellect, specializing in Multiversal research. She has a high capacity for learning about new subjects and applying the knowledge she has gained from her life. This was seen best when she used her knowledge to tell Strange how to get out of the trap set by the Souls of the Damned by telling him he could control the souls as a form of additional power instead of fighting against them.
- "I'm a senior fellow with the Baxter Foundation, and I specialize in Multiversal research."
- ―Christine Palmer to Doctor Strange[src]
- Master Scientist: Palmer is an extremely accomplished scientist who has completely functioning knowledge of the multiverse, as shown how she successfully identified the Book of the Vishanti was located within the Gap Junction of the Multiverse.
- "I assume I have you to thank for these then?"
"Yes. I developed those using the Sands of Nisanti. One of 838 Stephen's magical relics." - ―Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer[src]
- Master Engineer: Palmer was able to make a magic-proof jail through using the Sands of Nisanti.
- Expert Tactician: Palmer is an accomplished tactician who can create strategies to tackle dangers on the spot, as she guided Doctor Strange to harness the Demons attacking him as a form of power.
Palmer kicking away a Soul of the Damned
- Combatant: Palmer has a basic training in hand-to-hand combat. During her fight with a demon, Palmer efficiently attacked her opponent.
Equipment[]
Former Equipment[]
Palmer using the Brazier of Bom'Galiath
- Brazier of Bom'Galiath: Palmer used the brazier whilst Doctor Strange dreamwalked into his variant's corpse, defending him and herself from souls of the damned.
Facilities[]
- "You are in a highly secure research facility."
- ―Christine Palmer to Doctor Strange and America Chavez[src]
- Illuminati Headquarters: Palmer worked with the Illuminati's headquarters, where she studied the multiverse and people who traveled it. She and the Illuminati contained and studied Doctor Strange and America Chavez in the headquarters, when they were attacked by Wanda Maximoff, who had possessed her alternate self. Palmer then helped Strange and Chavez escape from Maximoff using the Gap Junction.
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Behind the Scenes[]
- Brittany Servidio was a stunt double for Rachel McAdams in the role of Christine Palmer.
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