Doctor Strange

Ever since we saw Riri’s magic-infused armor in the Ironheart trailer, one name comes to mind as who could introduce her to all of this: Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch). You don’t play with magic unless the Master of the Mystic Arts has a say in it. And if you do, you’re probably in deep Dark Dimension trouble. Yes, the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Mephisto, or even Wong (Benedict Wong) could be behind the inclusion of magical sigils, but Marvel rarely brings those symbols out without Stephen Strange being close by. Also, Strange has always been an effective (if at times reluctant) guide to the younger generation of superheroes, like Spider-Man, who find themselves dabbling in multiversal forces beyond their comprehension. It’s entirely possible Riri sought him out to help with a problem that science just can’t solve, and the mystical neurosurgeon informed her of the dangers of messing with magic, the same way he did with Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home. But, you know, kids. Am I right?