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|creators = [[Stan Lee]]<br>[[Steve Ditko]]
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|alliances = [[Mindless Ones]]
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|partners =[[Umar (Marvel Comics)|Umar]], [[Baron Mordo]], [[Nicholas Scratch]], [[Satannish]], [[Loki (comics)|Loki]]
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'''Dormammu''' is a [[fictional character]] that appears in [[comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character first appeared in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #126 (Nov. 1964), and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Steve Ditko]].
'''Dormammu''' is a [[fictional character]] that appears in [[comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character first appeared in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #126 (Nov. 1964), and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Steve Ditko]].


Debuting in the [[Silver Age of comic books]], the character is a [[supervillain]], and has appeared as a recurring nemesis in every ongoing title starring the mystic [[superhero]] [[Doctor Strange]], as well as several limited series. The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including [[animated]] [[television series]]; [[toy]]s; [[trading cards]] and [[video game]]s.
Debuting in the [[Silver Age of comic books]], Dormammu has appeared in over four decades of Marvel publications, featuring prominently in the [[Doctor Strange]] titles and limited series as the recurring [[nemesis]] of the [[mystic]] hero. The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including [[animated]] [[television series]]; [[toy]]s; [[trading cards]] and [[video game]]s.


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
===1960's===
=== Origin ===
The character first appears in the title ''[[Strange Tales]]'' and after being established as a [[warlord]] from an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate dimension]]<ref name="mindless ones">''Strange Tales'' #126 - 127 (Nov. - Dec. 1964)</ref> quickly became a perennial foe of [[Sorcerer Supreme]] and maverick Dr. Strange, who until this time had dealt almost exclusively with off-beat "one-off" mystical threats.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #110 - 125 (July 1963 - Oct. 1964)</ref> Strange's first encounter with Dormammu in the "Dark Dimension" also introduced [[Clea]] - eventually revealed to be the niece of the villain<ref>Like Clea's name, this was not initially revealed in ''Strange Tales'' #126 (Nov. 1964)</ref> - and the monstrous and imprisoned [[Mindless Ones]].
Dormammu first appears in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #126 - 127 (Nov. - Dec. 1964), and after being established as a [[warlord]] from an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate dimension]] quickly became a perennial foe of [[Sorcerer Supreme]] and maverick Dr. Strange, who until this time had dealt almost exclusively with off-beat "one-off" mystical threats.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #110 - 125 (July 1963 - Oct. 1964)</ref> Strange's first encounter with Dormammu in the "Dark Dimension" also introduced [[Clea]] - eventually revealed to be the niece of the villain (like Clea's name, this was not initially revealed in ''Strange Tales'' #126 (Nov. 1964)) and the monstrous and imprisoned [[Mindless Ones]].


== Biography ==
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Dormammu also allies himself [[Baron Mordo]] (a former pupil of Strange's master, [[The Ancient One]])<ref>''Strange Tales'' #130 (Mar. 1965)</ref> and after another abortive battle with Strange<ref>''Strange Tales'' #140 (Jan. 1966)</ref> competes with the sorcerer over the course of fifteen issues, culminating in single combat with the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]], presumably to gain control of the universe.<ref name="Strange Tales #131 - 146">''Strange Tales'' #131 - 146(Apr. - 1965 - July 1966)</ref> The character later captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated, having to vow that he would never invade Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #171 - 173 (Aug - Oct 1968)</ref>
=== 1960's ===
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Identifying Strange as a major threat, Dormammu allies himself [[Baron Mordo]] (a former pupil of Strange's master, [[The Ancient One]])<ref>''Strange Tales'' #130 (March 1965)</ref> and after another abortive battle with Strange<ref>''Strange Tales'' #140 (Jan. 1966)</ref> competes with the sorcerer over the course of fifteen issues to find the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]], wishing to usurp the character's place in the universe.<ref name="Strange Tales #131 - 146">''Strange Tales'' #131 - 146(April - 1965 - July 1966)</ref> The character captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated, being forced to vow that he will never invade Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #171 - 173 (Aug. - Oct 1968)</ref>


===1970's===
===1970's===
Dormammu enters into an alliance with the Asgardian god [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] (adopted brother of the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]) and tricks super teams the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] and [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]] into fighting each other for components of the [[Magic item|artifact]] the [[Evil Eye of Avalon|Evil Eye]]. The Eye is reassembled, and allows Dormammu to merge his dimension with Earth without breaking his vow. Despite this, both villains are defeated, with Dormammu being absorbed into Eye courtesy of a [[hex]] cast by Avenger the [[Scarlet Witch]].<ref name="Avengers/Defenders War">"Avengers/Defender War: ''Avengers'' #115 - 118 (Sep. - Dec. 1973) & ''Defenders'' #8 - 11 (Sep. - Dec. 1973)</ref>
Dormammu enters into an alliance with the Asgardian god [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] (adopted brother of the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]) and tricks super teams the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] and [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]] into fighting each other for components of the [[Magic item|artifact]] the [[Evil Eye of Avalon|Evil Eye]]. The Eye is reassembled, and allows Dormammu to merge his dimension with Earth without breaking his vow. Despite this, both villains are defeated, with Dormammu being absorbed into Eye courtesy of a [[hex]] cast by Avenger the [[Scarlet Witch]].<ref name="Avengers/Defenders War">"Avengers/Defender War: ''Avengers'' #115 - 118 (Sep. - Dec. 1973) & ''Defenders'' #8 - 11 (Sep. - Dec. 1973)</ref>


After being seen in [[flashback]],<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #3 (Sep. 1974)</ref> the character manages to reintegrate himself on Earth. Together with sister [[Umar (comics)|Umar]], Dormammu captures the elder goddess [[Gaea (Marvel Comics)|Gaea]].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' vol. 2, #6 - 7 (Feb. & Apr. 1975)</ref> Dormammu seeks revenge against the Scarlet Witch by interrupting her intended marriage to the [[android]] [[Avenger]] the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]. The character kidnaps the Scarlet Witch and her mentor [[Agatha Harkness]], but is defeated by Wanda and the Avengers.<ref>''Giant-Size Avengers'' #4 (June 1975)</ref> Although thwarted, Dormammu attempts to destroy Dr. Strange and Clea, but is betrayed by Umar who steals his power, allowing the character to be banished from Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' vol. 2, #8 & 9 (June & Aug. 1975)</ref>
After being seen in [[flashback]],<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #3 (Sep. 1974)</ref> the character manages to reintegrate himself on Earth. Together with sister [[Umar (comics)|Umar]], Dormammu captures the the elder goddess [[Gaea (Marvel Comics)|Gaea]].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' vol. 2, #6 - 7 (Feb. & April 1975)</ref> Dormammu seeks revenge against the Scarlet Witch by interrupting her intended marriage to the [[android]] [[Avenger]] the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]. The character kidnaps the Scarlet Witch and her mentor [[Agatha Harkness]], but is defeated by Wanda and the Avengers.<ref>''Giant-Size Avengers'' #4 (June 1975)</ref> Although thwarted, Dormammu attempts to destroy Dr. Strange and Clea, but is betrayed by Umar who steals his power, allowing the character to be banished from Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' vol. 2, #8 & 9 (June & Aug. 1975)</ref>


Dormammu also tricks Strange into battling both the demon [[Ghost Rider (comics)|Ghost Rider]] and the [[Bounty Hunter (comics)|Bounty Hunter]] in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the hero.<ref>''Ghost Rider'' #30 - 31 (June & Aug. 1978)</ref> Dormammu also appears in the [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] title ''[[What If]]''.<ref>''What If'' #18 (Dec. 1979)</ref>
Dormammu tricks Strange into battling both the demon [[Ghost Rider (comics)|Ghost Rider]] and the [[Bounty Hunter (comics)|Bounty Hunter]] in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the hero,<ref>''Ghost Rider'' #30 - 31 (June & Aug. 1978)</ref> and appears in the [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] story.<ref>''What If''? #18 (Dec. 1979)</ref>


===1980's===
===1980's===
Dormammu acts as the envoy of [[Lord Chaos (Marvel Comics)|Lord Chaos]] by playing King of the Norse gods [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] in a cosmic chess match<ref name="Thor Annual #9">''Thor'' Annual #9 (1981)</ref> and makes another appearance as a support character in the ''What If?'' title.<ref>''What If'' #40 (Aug. 1983)</ref> The character takes advantage of [[Inferno (Marvel Comics)|a demon attack]] on [[New York City]]<ref>''Inferno'' (Oct. 1988 - Aug. 1989)</ref> to trap Gaea within the body of a rat, attack Dr. Strange, and temporarily assume his title of Sorcerer Supreme, but is eventually defeated.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #1 - 2 (Nov. 1988 & Jan. 1989)</ref>
Dormammu acts as the envoy of [[Lord Chaos (Marvel Comics)|Lord Chaos]] by playing King of the Norse gods [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] in a cosmic chess match.<ref name="Thor Annual #9">''Thor'' Annual #9 (1981)</ref> The character appears during the "[[Inferno (Marvel Comics)|Inferno]] storyline and attacks Strange, temporarily assuming his title of Sorcerer Supreme.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #1 - 2 (Nov. 1988 & Jan. 1989)</ref>


===1990's===
===1990's===
The character attempts to regain control of the Dark Dimension from Clea, and empowers sometime-pawn Baron Mordo in another bid to murder Dr. Strange. Dormammu also attempts to invade Earth, but is defeated (as is Mordo) by Strange.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #21 - 23 (Oct. - Dec. 1990)</ref> After two brief appearances<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #28 (Apr. 1991) & ''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' Annual #3 (1993)</ref> Dormammu travels back in time to the year [[1943]] and, after possessing the body of an [[Aristocracy (class)|aristocrat]], attempts to change the timeline, but is stopped and ultimately banished by Dr. Strange and his allies the [[Silver Surfer]], [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]], and the modern Ghost Rider.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #50 (Feb. 1993)</ref>
The character attempts to regain control of the Dark Dimension from Clea, and empowers sometime-pawn Baron Mordo in another bid to murder Dr. Strange. Dormammu also attempts to invade Earth, but is defeated (as is Mordo) by Strange.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #21 - 23 (Oct. - Dec. 1990)</ref> After two brief appearances<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #28 (Apr. 1991) & ''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' Annual #3 (1993)</ref> Dormammu travels back in time to the year [[1943]] and, after possessing the body of an [[Aristocracy (class)|aristocrat]], attempts to change the timeline, but is stopped and ultimately banished by Dr. Strange and his allies the [[Silver Surfer]], [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]], and the modern Ghost Rider.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #50 (Feb. 1993)</ref>


The character observes the [[Guardians of the Galaxy]] - adventurers from the [[31st century]] of [[Earth-691]] - travel to the mainstream era of [[Earth-616]]. Now curious, Dormammu follows them back to their dimension and attacks their headquarters, demanding the presence of the Dr. Strange of their time. Strange, called the Ancient One in this timeline, arrives with his disciple, the alien [[Krugarr]], and battles Dormammu with the Guardians, including a [[Phoenix Force]] host. Although Dormammu murders the now weakened Strange, the character is defeated by Krugarr and the Guardians and banished to his home dimension.<ref name="Guardians">''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #34 - 36 (Mar. - May 1993)</ref>
The character observes the [[Guardians of the Galaxy]] - adventurers from the [[31st century]] of [[Earth-691]] - travel to the mainstream era of [[Earth-616]]. Now curious, Dormammu follows them back to their dimension and attacks their headquarters, demanding the presence of the Dr. Strange of their time. Strange, called the Ancient One in this timeline, arrives with his disciple, the alien [[Krugarr]], and battles Dormammu with the Guardians. Although Dormammu murders the now weakened Strange, the character is defeated by Krugarr and the Guardians and banished to his home dimension.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #34 - 36 (Mar. - May 1993)</ref>


Dormammu appears as the guiding force behind an attack on the self-titled [[Goddess (comics)|Goddess]]<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #55 (July 1993), in a [[Fictional crossover#Comics|crossover]] with the storyline the [[Infinity Crusade]]</ref> and twice more in the "What If" title, with the stories detailing the possibilities if villain [[Doctor Doom]] and [[Iron Man]] (Tony Stark) had assumed the title of Sorcerer Supreme.<ref>''What If'' #52 (Aug. 1993) & ''What If'' #113 (Oct. 1998) respectively.</ref> In the [[limited series]] ''The Flight of the Bones'' the character is eventually revealed as the instigator behind a series of [[spontaneous combustion]]s of criminals and an attack on an ally of Strange by cultists.<ref>''Doctor Strange: The Flight of the Bones'' #1 - 4 (Feb. - May 1999)</ref>
Dormammu appears as the guiding force behind an attack on the self-titled [[Goddess (comics)|Goddess]]<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #55 (July 1993) during the "[[Infinity Crusade]]" storyline. During the ''The Flight of the Bones'' storyline the character is revealed as the instigator behind a series of [[spontaneous combustion]]s of criminals and an attack on an ally of Strange by cultists.<ref>''Doctor Strange: The Flight of the Bones'' #1 - 4 (Feb. - May 1999)</ref>


===2000's===
===2000's===
Dormammu uses the demon lord [[Satannish]] (revealed as created by Dormammu far in the past) and [[warlock]] [[Nicholas Scratch]] to lead his armies to capture five of the inter-dimensional places of [[Hell (comics)|Hell]], in a plot to eventually conquer all life and afterlife. Dormammu, however, is thwarted when the heroine [[Patsy Walker|Hellcat]] rallies the powers of Hell to weaken the character by engineering a complete absence of mystic flame.<ref name="hellcat">''Hellcat'' #1 - 3 (Sep. - Nov. 2000)</ref> Dormammu also allies with the entity [[Mephisto (comics)|Mephisto]] to drive an attacking force out of their respective realms.<ref>''Magik II'' #1 - 4 (Dec. 2000 - Mar. 2001)</ref>
Dormammu uses the demon lord [[Satannish]] (apparently a creation of Dormammu and regarded as being his "son") and [[warlock]] [[Nicholas Scratch]] to lead his armies to capture five of the inter-dimensional places of [[Hell (comics)|Hell]], in a plot to eventually conquer all life and afterlife. Dormammu, however, is thwarted when the heroine [[Patsy Walker|Hellcat]] rallies the powers of Hell to weaken the character by engineering a complete absence of mystic flame.
<ref name="hellcat">''Hellcat'' #1 - 3 (Sep. - Nov. 2000)</ref> Dormammu also allies with the entity [[Mephisto (comics)|Mephisto]] to drive an attacking force out of their respective dimensions.<ref>''Magik II'' #1 - 4 (Dec. 2000 - March 2001)</ref> Dormammu rematerializes on Earth and sends an army of Mindless Ones to attack the city of [[New York]]. While Dormammu battles many of Earth's superheroes, Dr. Strange sends the hero [[Spider-Man]] back in time to a critical moment to stop Dormammu from being able to re-enter Earth's dimension.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #498 - 500 (Oct. - Dec. 2003)</ref>


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Dormammu returns with Umar and together they overcome an [[avatar]] of the entity Eternity and use the acquired power to remake the universe in their image. The pair are opposed by a reuniting of the original Defenders (Strange; the Hulk; the Silver Surfer and [[Namor|Namor the Sub-Mariner]], with Dormammu retreating when Umar steals his power.<ref>''Defenders'' vol. 3, #1 - 5 (Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006)</ref> The character also appears briefly during a storyline in which Strange contemplates his past.<ref>''The Oath'' #1 - 5 (Oct. 2006 - March 2007)</ref>
Dormammu rematerializes on Earth and sends an army of Mindless Ones to attack the city of [[New York]], and battle many of Earth's superheroes. Dr. Strange engages Dormammu in combat, and sends the hero [[Spider-Man]] back in time to a critical moment to stop his enemy from being able to re-enter Earth's dimension.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #498 - 500 (Oct. - Dec. 2003)</ref>


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Acting in secrecy, Dormammu empowers criminal mastermind the [[Hood (comics)|Hood]], who in turn resurrects several dead supervillains and forms a crime army.<ref>''New Avengers'' #46 (Dec. 2008)</ref> Dormammu also takes advantage of the fact that Strange loses the title of Sorcerer Supreme, but the latter eventually [[exorcism|exorcises]] his influence from the Hood together with [[Daimon Hellstrom]] and [[Brother Voodoo|Doctor Voodoo]].<ref>''New Avengers'' #51 - 54 (May - Aug. 2009)</ref> Dormammu takes an interest in the "zombie" virus that decimates [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)#Alternate universes|Earth-2149]].<ref>''Marvel Zombies 4: Midnight Sons'' #2(May 2009)</ref>
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Dormammu returns with Umar and together they overcome an [[avatar]] of the entity Eternity and use the acquired power to remake the universe in their image. The pair are opposed by a reunion of the original Defenders (Strange; the Hulk; the Silver Surfer and [[Namor|Namor the Sub-Mariner]], with Dormammu retreating when Umar steals his power.<ref>''Defenders'' vol. 3, #1 - 5 (Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006)</ref> The character also appears briefly in the limited series ''The Oath''.<ref>''The Oath'' #1 - 5 (Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2007)</ref>

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Acting in secrecy, Dormammu empowers criminal mastermind the [[Hood (comics)|Hood]], who in turn resurrects several dead supervillains and forms a crime army.<ref>''New Avengers'' #46 (Dec. 2008)</ref> Dormammu also takes advantage of the fact that Strange loses the title of Sorcerer Supreme, but the latter eventually [[exorcism|exorcises]] his influence from the Hood together with [[Daimon Hellstrom]] and [[Brother Voodoo|Doctor Voodoo]].<ref>''New Avengers'' #51 - 54 (May - Aug. 2009)</ref> Dormammu also temporarily takes control of the "zombie" virus that decimates [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)#Alternate universes|Earth-2149]].<ref>''Marvel Zombies 4: Midnight Sons'' #2(May 2009)</ref>


==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
Dormammu is composed of pure magic energy, and has been described as "one of the most powerful known mystical beings" in existence,<ref name="Handbook2">''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition'' #4 (1985)</ref> with "virtually unlimited" ability to manipulate the forces of magic for various effects,<ref name="Handbook3">''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Master Edition'' (1991)</ref> including energy projection; matter transmutation; size shifting; teleportation; body possession,<ref name="NA46">''New Avengers'' #46 (2008)</ref> and bestowment of sufficient power to dwarf that of a [[Sorcerer Supreme]].<ref name="Handbook1">''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #3 (March 1983)</ref><ref>''Strange Tales'' vol.1, #132 (May 1966)</ref> Dormammu is considerably more powerful within the "Dark Dimension", and can draw upon its power. He can be further empowered through worship.<ref name="Handbook4">''All-New Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe A To Z'' #3 (March, 2006)</ref><ref name="mindless ones"/>
Dormammu is an interdimensional energy being with significant physical and mystical power that can be used to achieve various effects including energy projection; matter transmutation; size shifting; teleportation and body possession. The character is deemed worthy to challenge the King of the Norse gods, Odin, by cosmic entity Lord Chaos; merged his dimension with the Earth of the [[Earth-616]] universe and challenged the cosmic entity Eternity. Although the character is usually defeated by long-time adversary Dr. Strange, the hero is often written as triumphing only by means of trickery.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #500 (Dec. 2003)</ref>

Among other examples, the character has engaged, and in one case defeated, avatars of Eternity;<ref>''Strange Tales'' #131 - 146(Apr. - 1965 - July 1966); ''Defenders'' vol. 3, #3 </ref> created a demonic entity at the scale of [[Satannish]] as an extension of his own power;<ref name="hellcat"/> imprisoned or transformed the [[Elder Gods (Marvel Comics)|elder goddess]] [[Gaea (Marvel Comics)|Gaea]] against her will;<ref>''Doctor Strange'' vol. 2, #6 - 7 (Feb. & Apr. 1975); ''Doctor Strange'' vol.3, #2</ref> bested a [[Phoenix (Guardians of the Galaxy)|host]] to the [[Phoenix Force]];<ref name="Guardians"/> reached a draw against the Norse god king [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] in an abstract chess match that controlled the universal balance of [[chaos]] and [[order]], despite being within the latter's seat of power at the time;<ref name="Thor Annual #9"/> and through aid from the "[[Evil Eye of Avalon|Evil Eye]]" merged his dimension with the mainstream Marvel Universe and forced [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] to change into his mortal Donald Blake persona against Odin's enchantment.<ref name="Handbook2"/><ref name="Avengers/Defenders War"/>

Although stated to possess "more raw power than even the most skilled sorcerer", the character is frequently undone by his own impatience, enabling his nemesis Dr. Strange to triumph by means of superior strategy, skill, or even trickery.<ref name="Handbook4"/><ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #500 (Dec. 2003)</ref>

Dormammu's power is known to be dwarfed by that of Eternity or the [[Living Tribunal]], and presumably even that of the demon [[Zom]].<ref>''Strange Tales'' #146</ref><ref>''Strange Tales'' #156</ref><ref name="Handbook2"/> His intellect is listed as genius-level by human standards, but this would be insignificant compared to that of most known mystical or cosmic entities of a comparative scale.<ref name="Handbook3"/> The character has also been shown as extremely vulnerable to environments without any fuel for the flames of which he is composed.<ref name="hellcat"/>


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
===Ultimate Dormammu===
The [[Ultimate Marvel]] title ''[[Ultimatum]]'' introduces an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] version of the character who succeeds in killing Doctor Strange (actually the son of the original) during the limited series ''[[Ultimatum (comics)|Ultimatum]].<ref>''Ultimatum'' #1 (Dec. 2008); #2 (Jan. 2009); #3 - 4 (May 2009); #5 (Sep. 2009) </ref>
The [[Ultimate Marvel]] title ''[[Ultimatum]]'' introduces an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] version of the character who succeeds in killing Doctor Strange (actually the son of the original) during the limited series ''[[Ultimatum (comics)|Ultimatum]].<ref>''Ultimatum'' #1 (Dec. 2008); #2 (Jan. 2009); #3 - 4 (May 2009); #5 (Sep. 2009) </ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
Dormammu appears in an episode of the [[animated]] ''[[Spider-Woman (TV series)|Spider-Woman]]'' (1979); the ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]'' series (1994) voiced by [[Ed Gilbert]] and the [[The Super Hero Squad Show]] voiced by [[Robert Englund]] (2009). Dormammu also features in the animated [[Direct-to-video|Direct-To-DVD]] film ''[[Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme]]'' (2007) voiced by [[Jonathan Adams (American actor)|Jonathan Adams]].
===Television===
* Dormammu appears in an episode of the [[animated]] ''[[Spider-Woman (TV series)|Spider-Woman]]'' (1979)
* Dormammu appears in the ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]'' series (1994) voiced by [[Ed Gilbert]]. He was in the episode ''Doctor Strange'' in which he was taking over people's reality, and he also appeared in the episodes [[Venom Returns|''Venom Returns'' and ''Carnage'']] in which he united with Venom and Carnage.
* Dormammu appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' voiced by [[Robert Englund]] (2009). In his appearence on the show he took over Doctor Strange's body and mind with an Infinity "fractal."


===Film===
==Footnotes==
* Dormammu appears in the animated [[Direct-to-video|Direct-To-DVD]] film ''[[Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme]]'' (2007) voiced by [[Jonathan Adams (American actor)|Jonathan Adams]].

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Dormammu
The warlord Dormammu in a panel from Defenders vol. 3, #1 (Sep. 2005).
Art by Kevin Maguire.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #126 (Nov. 1964)
Created byStan Lee
Steve Ditko
In-story information
Team affiliationsMindless Ones
PartnershipsUmar
Loki
Notable aliasesThe Dread One
AbilitiesMystic energy
Immortality

Dormammu is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #126 (Nov. 1964), and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Debuting in the Silver Age of comic books, Dormammu has appeared in over four decades of Marvel publications, featuring prominently in the Doctor Strange titles and limited series as the recurring nemesis of the mystic hero. The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including animated television series; toys; trading cards and video games.

Publication history

Origin

Dormammu first appears in Strange Tales #126 - 127 (Nov. - Dec. 1964), and after being established as a warlord from an alternate dimension quickly became a perennial foe of Sorcerer Supreme and maverick Dr. Strange, who until this time had dealt almost exclusively with off-beat "one-off" mystical threats.[1] Strange's first encounter with Dormammu in the "Dark Dimension" also introduced Clea - eventually revealed to be the niece of the villain (like Clea's name, this was not initially revealed in Strange Tales #126 (Nov. 1964)) and the monstrous and imprisoned Mindless Ones.

Biography

1960's

Identifying Strange as a major threat, Dormammu allies himself Baron Mordo (a former pupil of Strange's master, The Ancient One)[2] and after another abortive battle with Strange[3] competes with the sorcerer over the course of fifteen issues to find the cosmic entity Eternity, wishing to usurp the character's place in the universe.[4] The character captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated, being forced to vow that he will never invade Earth.[5]

1970's

Dormammu enters into an alliance with the Asgardian god Loki (adopted brother of the Thunder God Thor) and tricks super teams the Avengers and Defenders into fighting each other for components of the artifact the Evil Eye. The Eye is reassembled, and allows Dormammu to merge his dimension with Earth without breaking his vow. Despite this, both villains are defeated, with Dormammu being absorbed into Eye courtesy of a hex cast by Avenger the Scarlet Witch.[6]

After being seen in flashback,[7] the character manages to reintegrate himself on Earth. Together with sister Umar, Dormammu captures the the elder goddess Gaea.[8] Dormammu seeks revenge against the Scarlet Witch by interrupting her intended marriage to the android Avenger the Vision. The character kidnaps the Scarlet Witch and her mentor Agatha Harkness, but is defeated by Wanda and the Avengers.[9] Although thwarted, Dormammu attempts to destroy Dr. Strange and Clea, but is betrayed by Umar who steals his power, allowing the character to be banished from Earth.[10]

Dormammu tricks Strange into battling both the demon Ghost Rider and the Bounty Hunter in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the hero,[11] and appears in the alternate universe story.[12]

1980's

Dormammu acts as the envoy of Lord Chaos by playing King of the Norse gods Odin in a cosmic chess match.[13] The character appears during the "Inferno storyline and attacks Strange, temporarily assuming his title of Sorcerer Supreme.[14]

1990's

The character attempts to regain control of the Dark Dimension from Clea, and empowers sometime-pawn Baron Mordo in another bid to murder Dr. Strange. Dormammu also attempts to invade Earth, but is defeated (as is Mordo) by Strange.[15] After two brief appearances[16] Dormammu travels back in time to the year 1943 and, after possessing the body of an aristocrat, attempts to change the timeline, but is stopped and ultimately banished by Dr. Strange and his allies the Silver Surfer, Hulk, and the modern Ghost Rider.[17]

The character observes the Guardians of the Galaxy - adventurers from the 31st century of Earth-691 - travel to the mainstream era of Earth-616. Now curious, Dormammu follows them back to their dimension and attacks their headquarters, demanding the presence of the Dr. Strange of their time. Strange, called the Ancient One in this timeline, arrives with his disciple, the alien Krugarr, and battles Dormammu with the Guardians. Although Dormammu murders the now weakened Strange, the character is defeated by Krugarr and the Guardians and banished to his home dimension.[18]

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2000's

Dormammu uses the demon lord Satannish (apparently a creation of Dormammu and regarded as being his "son") and warlock Nicholas Scratch to lead his armies to capture five of the inter-dimensional places of Hell, in a plot to eventually conquer all life and afterlife. Dormammu, however, is thwarted when the heroine Hellcat rallies the powers of Hell to weaken the character by engineering a complete absence of mystic flame. [19] Dormammu also allies with the entity Mephisto to drive an attacking force out of their respective dimensions.[20] Dormammu rematerializes on Earth and sends an army of Mindless Ones to attack the city of New York. While Dormammu battles many of Earth's superheroes, Dr. Strange sends the hero Spider-Man back in time to a critical moment to stop Dormammu from being able to re-enter Earth's dimension.[21]

Dormammu returns with Umar and together they overcome an avatar of the entity Eternity and use the acquired power to remake the universe in their image. The pair are opposed by a reuniting of the original Defenders (Strange; the Hulk; the Silver Surfer and Namor the Sub-Mariner, with Dormammu retreating when Umar steals his power.[22] The character also appears briefly during a storyline in which Strange contemplates his past.[23]

Acting in secrecy, Dormammu empowers criminal mastermind the Hood, who in turn resurrects several dead supervillains and forms a crime army.[24] Dormammu also takes advantage of the fact that Strange loses the title of Sorcerer Supreme, but the latter eventually exorcises his influence from the Hood together with Daimon Hellstrom and Doctor Voodoo.[25] Dormammu takes an interest in the "zombie" virus that decimates Earth-2149.[26]

Powers and abilities

Dormammu is an interdimensional energy being with significant physical and mystical power that can be used to achieve various effects including energy projection; matter transmutation; size shifting; teleportation and body possession. The character is deemed worthy to challenge the King of the Norse gods, Odin, by cosmic entity Lord Chaos; merged his dimension with the Earth of the Earth-616 universe and challenged the cosmic entity Eternity. Although the character is usually defeated by long-time adversary Dr. Strange, the hero is often written as triumphing only by means of trickery.[27]

Other versions

The Ultimate Marvel title Ultimatum introduces an alternate universe version of the character who succeeds in killing Doctor Strange (actually the son of the original) during the limited series Ultimatum.[28]

In other media

Dormammu appears in an episode of the animated Spider-Woman (1979); the Spider-Man series (1994) voiced by Ed Gilbert and the The Super Hero Squad Show voiced by Robert Englund (2009). Dormammu also features in the animated Direct-To-DVD film Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme (2007) voiced by Jonathan Adams.

Footnotes

  1. ^ Strange Tales #110 - 125 (July 1963 - Oct. 1964)
  2. ^ Strange Tales #130 (March 1965)
  3. ^ Strange Tales #140 (Jan. 1966)
  4. ^ Strange Tales #131 - 146(April - 1965 - July 1966)
  5. ^ Doctor Strange #171 - 173 (Aug. - Oct 1968)
  6. ^ "Avengers/Defender War: Avengers #115 - 118 (Sep. - Dec. 1973) & Defenders #8 - 11 (Sep. - Dec. 1973)
  7. ^ Doctor Strange #3 (Sep. 1974)
  8. ^ Doctor Strange vol. 2, #6 - 7 (Feb. & April 1975)
  9. ^ Giant-Size Avengers #4 (June 1975)
  10. ^ Doctor Strange vol. 2, #8 & 9 (June & Aug. 1975)
  11. ^ Ghost Rider #30 - 31 (June & Aug. 1978)
  12. ^ What If? #18 (Dec. 1979)
  13. ^ Thor Annual #9 (1981)
  14. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #1 - 2 (Nov. 1988 & Jan. 1989)
  15. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #21 - 23 (Oct. - Dec. 1990)
  16. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #28 (Apr. 1991) & Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual #3 (1993)
  17. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #50 (Feb. 1993)
  18. ^ Guardians of the Galaxy #34 - 36 (Mar. - May 1993)
  19. ^ Hellcat #1 - 3 (Sep. - Nov. 2000)
  20. ^ Magik II #1 - 4 (Dec. 2000 - March 2001)
  21. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #498 - 500 (Oct. - Dec. 2003)
  22. ^ Defenders vol. 3, #1 - 5 (Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006)
  23. ^ The Oath #1 - 5 (Oct. 2006 - March 2007)
  24. ^ New Avengers #46 (Dec. 2008)
  25. ^ New Avengers #51 - 54 (May - Aug. 2009)
  26. ^ Marvel Zombies 4: Midnight Sons #2(May 2009)
  27. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #500 (Dec. 2003)
  28. ^ Ultimatum #1 (Dec. 2008); #2 (Jan. 2009); #3 - 4 (May 2009); #5 (Sep. 2009)
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