Baron Mordo

Baron Mordo (Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo) is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by Marvel Comics and appearing as an enemy of Doctor Strange. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Strange Tales #111 (August 1963). Originally a Transylvanian nobleman (born in Varf Mandra), Mordo became a student of the Tibetan sorcerer known as the Ancient One. When Mordo plotted to kill his teacher, the Ancient One's newer... more

Baron Mordo (Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo) is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by Marvel Comics and appearing as an enemy of Doctor Strange. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Strange Tales #111 (August 1963). Originally a Transylvanian nobleman (born in Varf Mandra), Mordo became a student of the Tibetan sorcerer known as the Ancient One. When Mordo plotted to kill his teacher, the Ancient One's newer student Dr. Stephen Strange learned of the plot, and was forced to develop great magic skills in order to overcome Mordo. Mordo was exiled by the Ancient One. Mordo's abilities were similar to those of Doctor Strange, but Mordo was particularly skilled at astral projection and hypnosis, as well as mesmerism. He was more than willing to use powerful black magic and invoke demons, both of which Strange was reluctant or unable to do, although both acts would sometimes backfire on Mordo. The evil Mordo became an open foe of Doctor Strange,... less