Baron Mordo

Baron Mordo
Baron Mordo as depicted in Strange Tales #132 (February 1965). Art by Steve Ditko.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #111 (Aug. 1963)[1]
Created byStan Lee
Steve Ditko
In-story information
Alter egoKarl Amadeus Mordo
SpeciesHuman
Abilities
  • Mastery of magic
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Skilled martial artist
  • Ability to conjure demons

Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo (known as Baron Mordo) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly as an adversary of Doctor Strange. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #111 (August 1963). Baron Mordo is a gifted magician, especially adept in the black arts of magic, including summoning demons.

Karl Mordo was studying the magic arts under the Ancient One in Tibet when Dr. Stephen Strange arrived. Strange foiled Mordo's plot to kill the Ancient One, leading to Mordo being cast out and Strange eventually becoming Sorcerer Supreme. Mordo has since clashed several times with Dr. Strange, at times with the backing of the demon Dormammu, briefly even impersonating Dr. Strange.[2]

The Baron Mordo character has appeared in other forms of media, such as animated television series, films, and video games. Chiwetel Ejiofor portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange (2016)[3] and an alternate universe version in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).[4]

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  2. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 19. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]
  3. ^ "D23 Expo 2015: Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' Updates & More". Marvel Comics. Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "Doctor Strange 2: Chiwetel Ejiofor Confirms Return as Mordo". Screen Rant. June 25, 2020. Archived from the original on May 7, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2020.