Kaecilius

Kaecilius
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Strange Tales #130 (March 1965)
Created by Stan Lee
Steve Ditko
In-story information
Partnerships Dormammu
Baron Mordo
Notable aliases Joe Crocker
Abilities
  • Mystic energy manipulation
  • Mastery of dark magic

Kaecilius (/kaɪˈsɪliəs/) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character who first appeared in Strange Tales Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. He is an enemy of Doctor Strange.

The character made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen.[1]

Publication history

Kaecilius first appeared in Strange Tales Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Fictional character biography

He was a disciple of Baron Mordo who would deliver messages and even fight Strange himself if necessary. One of his first missions was kidnapping the Ancient One, which he failed at due to Strange's interference. At one point Mordo took possession of him to test the powers of Dormammu.[2] Kaecilius was successful in stealing Strange's Cloak of Levitation; however by the end of his battle, Strange used his magic to wipe the knowledge of magic from Kaecilius's mind.[3] He was last with his cohorts, Adria and Demonicus. He posed as a cameraman named Joe Crocker, but was found out along with his fellow sorcerers. They once again tried and failed to defeat the Sorcerer Supreme when Adria attempted to use a powerful gem against Strange, but banished herself, Kaecilius and Demonicus to the Purple Dimension.[4]

Powers and abilities

Kaecilius was trained in the mystic arts by his master Baron Mordo.[5]

In other media

Film

  • Mads Mikkelsen portrays Kaecilius in the 2016 film Doctor Strange.[1] A combination of several antagonists from the comics, Kaecilius was used in the film to drive the introduction and development of bigger villains for the future, including Dormammu and "certain individuals who live in other dimensions".[6][7] In the film, motivated by the loss of his family to become a Master of the Mystic Arts, Kaecilius became disillusioned with what he considered the Ancient One's hypocrisy and it influenced his choice to serve Dormammu by using the same life-extending ritual his former master used to channel the Dark Dimension's energy. Kaecilius and his Zealot followers, believing in Dormammu's promise of eternal life, proceed to destroy the Sanctums so Earth can be consumed by the Dark Dimension. But Strange manages to convince Dormammu to renounce his attack on Earth while having the entity honor his promise to Kaecilius by dragging him and his surviving followers into the Dark Dimension.[8][9][10]

Video games

References

  1. 1 2 Han, Angie (July 7, 2016). "'Doctor Strange' Villain Revealed: Learn More About Mads Mikkelsen's Kaecilius". /Film.
  2. ↑ Strange Tales Vol. 1 #135 (Aug 1965)
  3. ↑ Strange Tales Vol. 1 #143
  4. ↑ Doctor Strange Vol. 2 #56 (December 1982)
  5. ↑ Strange Tales Vol. 1 #130 (March 1965)
  6. ↑ Starnes, Joshua (July 24, 2016). "Comic-Con: Kevin Feige, Directors and Stars on the Marvel Cinematic Universe". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on July 25, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  7. ↑ Keyes, Rob (September 27, 2016). "Scott Derrickson Teases Doctor Strange Sequel & Villains". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' Begins Production". Marvel.com. November 24, 2015. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  9. ↑ Couto, Anthony (July 6, 2016). ""Doctor Strange" Prequel Comic Hints At Movie Secrets, Introduces Another Marvel Villain". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ Marston, George (June 21, 2016). "Doctor Strange's Villain & Female Lead Confirmed". Newsarama. Archived from the original on July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Marvel.com - The Official Site for Marvel Movies, Characters, Comics, TV". Marvel.com.
  12. ↑ Snyder, Justin (November 6, 2016). "Doctor Strange Brings New Magic to 'Avengers Academy'". Marvel.com. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
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