- "Maybe we need to try something different. Maybe we need to think like Stiles."
- "Like a hyperactive spaz?"
- "Like a detective."
- ― Malia Tate and Derek Hale about Stiles Stilinski (Teen Wolf)
- "I'm the one who steps from the shadows, all trenchcoat, and cigarette and arrogance, ready to deal with the madness. Oh, I've got it all sewn up. I can save you. If it takes the last drop of your blood, I'll drive your demons away. I'll kick them in the bollocks and spit on them when they're down and then I'll be gone back into darkness, leaving only a nod and a wink and a wisecrack. I walk my path alone... who would walk with me?""
- ― John Constantine (Hellblazer)
The Archetype of a character that solves supernatural mysteries. Supernatural variation of Detective.
Also Called[]
- Horror Detective/Investigator
- Occult Detective/Investigator
- Paranormal Detective/Investigator
- Preternatural Detective/Investigator
- Pseudo-Detective/Investigator
- Supernatural Investigator
- Supernormal Detective/Investigator
- Supranormal Detective/Investigator
Properties[]
The character is a detective that solves supernatural mysteries and deals with occult-related crimes. They are well knowledgeable of the supernatural and the unnatural as they might possess countermeasures to deal with the danger that their cases possess. They investigate anything in the realm of the supernatural.
Associated Powers[]
- Body Supremacy
- Clairaudience
- Clairvoyance
- Deduction Mastery
- Dowsing
- Encyclopedic Knowledge
- Hacking Mastery
- Highlighting
- Historiography Mastery
- Interrogation Mastery
- Lie Detection
- Mediumship
- Mystery Solving
- Occultism
- Paranormal Mastery
- Pattern Sense
- Psychic Perception
- Researching Mastery
- Sensory Mode
- Spiritual Technology
- Subtle Body Arts
- Subtle Body Combat
- Subtle Body Manipulation
- Supernatural Detection
- Supernatural Intelligence
- Supernatural Investigation
- Supernatural Perception
- Supernatural Sensation
- Supernatural Senses
- Supernatural Stealth
- Supernatural Thievery
- Supernatural Tracking
- Truth Detection
- Undead Technology
Relationship[]
- Occultist
- The supernatural detective is a researcher that studies occultism for cases.
- Supernatural Hunter
- The supernatural detective will work with a supernatural hunter for protection if they aren't one already.
Example Characters[]
See Also: Occult Detective
- Angel Investigations (Angel)
- Ciel Phantomhive (Black Butler)
- Cal McDonald (Darkhorse Comics)
- Dr. John Occult (DC Comics)
- John Constantine (DC/Vertigo Comics)
- Detective Void (Detective Void series)
- Harry Dresden (The Dresden Files)
- Kitaro (Gegege no Kitaro)
- Melinda Gordon (Ghost Whisperer)
- Dipper and Mabel Pines (Gravity Falls)
- Nick Burkhardt (Grimm)
- Hellboy (Hellboy/BPRD)
- Damien Darkblood (Invincible Series)
- Jorge/Joji Joestar (JORGE JOESTAR)
- Tsukumojuku Kato (JORGE JOESTAR)
- Ren Adashino (Kaii to Otome to Kamigakushi)
- Java the Caveman (Martin Mystery)
- Diana Lombard (Martin Mystery)
- Martin Mystery (Martin Mystery)
- Hannibal King (Marvel Comics)
- Mystery Inc. (Scooby-Doo)
- Dylan Dog (Sergio Bonelli Editore/Darkhorse)
- Sam and Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
- Stiles Stilinski (Teen Wolf)
- Subaru Sumeragi (Tokyo Babylon)
- Agent Mulder and Agent Scully (The X-Files)
- Spirit Detectives (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Kuroko Sato
- Shinobu Sensui
- Yusuke Urameshi
Gallery[]
Angel Investigations (Angel), demon hunters who double as a private detective agency to help the helpless.
Hellboy (Hellboy/BPRD)
Mystery Inc. (Scooby-Doo) mostly deals with ordinary criminals pretending to be supernatural creatures, but they have dealt with actual supernatural creatures and events various times.
Stiles Stilinski (Teen Wolf) has an extensive understanding of the laws of California and the country at large, as well as police protocols, shorthand, and numerical codes. However, during his time in the McCall pack he has done a great deal of research into mythology, folklore, and the supernatural, including the Argent Bestiary. As a result, he has an excellent working knowledge of the powers and abilities of various supernatural creatures, as well as their histories.
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Kuroko Sato and Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho), Spirit Detectives.
David Kim/Xombi (Milestone Comics) during the Dakotaverse timeline was a supernatural detective.
Investigation Team (Persona 4/Golden)
Yuma Kokohead (Master Detective Archives: Rain Code)
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Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden (The Dresden Files) is an adept supernatural sleuth whose practicing of magic helps him solve a great many cases with super flair.
Hannibal King (Marvel Comics)
Detective Chimp (DC Comics)
Jason Blood/Etrigan (DC Comics)
John Constantine (Vertigo/DC Comics)
Doctor Occult (DC Comics)
Willoughby Kipling (DC Comics)
Dead Boy Detectives (Sandman Universe/DC Comics)
Cal McDonald (Criminal Macabre/Dark Horse Comics)
Videos[]
Yusuke Urameshi- A Message To Shonen -Yu Yu Hakusho-