In comics, magic is one of the strongest forces of them all and nowhere is this more true than the DC Universe. Magic has been integral in some of the greatest conflicts the heroes have been involved in, both saving the day and sometimes almost dooming it. Many characters are empowered by this force, both hero and villain.
Some of the most powerful magic users in comics call the DC Universe home, using their arcane knowledge for altruistic purposes or for personal gain. There's even an entire branch of the Justice League devoted to dealing with magic. Not all magic users are equal, though, as some are stronger than others.
10 John Constantine Uses His Knowledge To Defeat His Foes
John Constantine is one of the foremost magic users in the DC Universe. Hustling his way through life, he's faced down some of the most terrible magical threats around. Brute magical strength isn't his forte, though, as he prefers to finesse his way through things, using his wits and knowledge to defeat all manner of foes.
However, that doesn't mean he isn't a powerful magic user. Constantine has gained a lot of magical knowledge over the years and when he has to, can cut loose with the best of them. Feared and respected, John Constantine has made a name for himself as the bad boy of magic.
9 Shazam And Black Adam Both Use Magic Energy To Channel Immense Power (Tie)
Shazam and Black Adam are empowered by the magical lightning bolt of the Wizard Shazam, the only difference being that the powers that Shazam has comes from Greek and Roman sources, whereas Black Adam's come from Egyptian ones. They have the exact same power levels, but use them in different ways.
Shazam is the ultimate good guy, having been a member of the Justice League and Justice Society, using his powers to help those in need. Black Adam, on the other hand, battle Shazam for years before becoming an anti-hero who had no problems killing. Both of them are very powerful, with magic energy granting them their powers.
8 Zatanna Can Tackle Some Of The Biggest Magical Threats Solo
Zatanna has long been the go-to magic user of the DC Universe's superheroic community. A former member of the Justice League and currently a part of the Justice League Dark, Zatanna was trained from a young age by her father, the magician Zatara, in the ways of magic. Her brand of spell-casting involve her talking backwards to make magic happen and she's racked up some impressive magical feats over the years.
Zatanna has used her powers to fight evil for years, taking over where her father left off. Her magic makes her one of the most powerful heroes around, allowing her to tackle some of the biggest magical threats.
7 Mordru Cannot Be Taken Down By A Solo Hero
Mordru is a Lord of Chaos, a representative of all the chaos in the universe. In his millennia of existence, he's traveled the Earth and battled some of the most powerful beings around, gaining more and more magical knowledge. In the present day, he would find himself battling the Justice Society and the Justice League. In the 31st century, he would become one of the Legion of Superheroes' deadliest foes, trying to take over Sorcerer's World.
No matter what time period he found himself in, Mordru was one of the most powerful magic users around. His magical knowledge, combined with his vast powers, made him a force to reckoned, one that no single hero could beat.
6 Dr. Fate's Helmet Gives Him Access To The Tower Of Fate
Many have worn the mantle of Dr. Fate over the years. The Helmet of Fate give them their power, as it is home to the Lord of Order known as Nabu. Through Nabu, the Helmet gives Doctor Fate many powers, and access to the Tower of Fate, one of the greatest repositories of magical knowledge in the DC Universe.
The first Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson, joined up with the Justice Society during WWII and would keep the mantle for years, with many others taking his place, both in the Justice League and the Justice Society. The current Dr. Fate, Khalid Nassour, is learning the ropes from Nelson and is proving to be a great Dr. Fate.
5 Circe Is Empowered By The Witch Hecate
Empowered by the witch goddess Hecate, Circe has been a thorn in the side of the Olympian Gods for centuries. In recent years, she's battled Wonder Woman, using her vast magical powers to bedevil the Amazon princess. Recently, Hecate poured even more of her power into Circe, making her an even more formidable threat than ever before.
Circe's long life has afforded her time to study magic, giving her one of the greatest bases of magical knowledge on Earth. Lately, she's been battling the Justice League Dark, even bringing together a group of their greatest foes to tackle the team.
4 The Upside-Down Man Was Trapped In The Other Place To Contain His Powers
The Upside-Down Man was created when magic first came into existence. The light of magic created Hecate and the darkness of it created the Upside-Down Man. Hecate was frightened of him and trapped him in the Other Place. Breaking free, he began a quest to consume all magic with the Justice League Dark the only thing standing in his way.
Composed completely of magic, the Upside-Down Man has a variety of powers and has beat just about every magical opponent he came across. Wonder Woman and the JLD has been forced to do some very drastic things in her and the team's battle against him.
3 The Wizard Shazam Holds Back The Seven Deadly Sins
The Wizard Shazam is one of the most powerful magical beings in all of creation. Residing in the Rock of Eternity, he held back the incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins and used his magical lightning bolt to empower many champions over the years. However, the Wizard was a great power on his own, able to stand against most foes.
Much of his power was caught up in holding back the Seven Deadly Sins but the Wizard Shazam has shown that he can tackle the most powerful magic users when he has to and can utilize the full extent of his powers.
2 Eclipso Has Access To A Modicum Of His Old Angelic Powers
Eclipso was once God's Angel of Wrath, the one responsible for the Biblical Flood. However, he enjoyed his work too much and lost his status. Imprisoned in the Heart of Darkness, a giant black diamond, he would stay undiscovered until Bruce Campbell found the Heart. Eclipso would possess Campbell and others over the years, using his vast magical powers for his own purposes.
Eclipso doesn't have his full angelic powers anymore, but he's still one of the most powerful magic based beings on the Earth. He's proven that he's almost more than a match for Earth's heroes all on his own and is one of the most dangerous magical threats around.
1 The Spectre Is The Most Powerful Magical Being On Earth
God's Angel of Vengeance, the Spectre is the most powerful magical being on Earth. Taking vengeance on those who hurt the innocent is his lot in life, but to work best, he needs a human host. In modern times, there have been several hosts, like Jim Corrigan, Hal Jordan, and Allen Crispin, with each harnessing the mighty power of the Spectre.
The Spectre has proven to be one of the most powerful beings in creation. He's been a difference-maker in many conflicts over the years, even able to wrestle the Anti-Monitor himself. The Spectre makes all other magic users look weak in comparison.