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The character first appears in the title ''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.<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]].
The character first appears in the title ''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.<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]].


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'' (Jan. 1966)</ref> competes with the sorcerer in an epic <ref>Recounted over fifteen issues in ''Strange Tales'' #131 - 146(Apr. - 1965 - July 1966)</ref> battle to find the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]]. The character captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated once again, this time having to vow never invade Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #171 - 173 (Aug - Oct 1968)</ref>
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'' (Jan. 1966)</ref> competes with the sorcerer in an epic <ref>Recounted over fifteen issues in ''Strange Tales'' #131 - 146 (Apr. - 1965 - July 1966)</ref> battle to find the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]]. The character captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated once again, this time having to vow never invade Earth.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #171 - 173 (Aug - Oct 1968)</ref>


===1970's===
===1970's===

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Dormammu
The warlord Dormammu, by Jackson Guice.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #126 (Nov. 1964)
Created byStan Lee
Steve Ditko
In-story information
Alter egoDormammu
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.

Publication history

1960's

The character first appears in the title 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.

Dormammu also 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 in an epic [4] battle to find the cosmic entity Eternity. The character captures Clea and attempts to destroy Strange, but is defeated once again, this time having to vow 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, and together with sister Umar captures the the Elder God Gaea.[8] Dormammu then 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 the Scarlet Witch 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 then tricked Strange into battling both the demon Ghost Rider and the Bounty Hunter in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the hero.[11] Dormammu also appears in the alternate universe title What If.[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] and makes another appearance as a support character in the What If title.[14] The character takes advantage of a demon attack on New York City[15] to attack Dr. Strange and temporarily assume his title of Sorcerer Supreme, but is eventually defeated.[16]

1990's

The character then 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 again defeated (as is Mordo) by Strange.[17] After two brief appearances[18] 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.[19]

The character also observes the Guardians of the Galaxy - adventurers from the 31st century of Earth-691 - travel to the modern 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, now the Ancient One in this dimension, arrives with his disciple, the alien Krugarr, and with the Guardians battle Dormammu. Although Dormammu murders the now weakened Strange, he is defeated by Krugarr and the Guardians and banished to his home dimension.[20]

Dormammu appears as the guiding force behind an attack on the entity the Goddess[21] and twice more in the "What If" title, with the stories detailing the possibilities if villian Doctor Doom and Tony Stark (the alias of Iron Man had assumed the title of Sorcerer Supreme.[22] The character is also eventually revealed to be the instigator behind a series of spontaneous combustions by criminals and an attack on an ally of Strange by cultists in the storyline The Flight of the Bones, presented in limited series format.[23]

2000's

After acquiring millions of worshippers on Earth via deception, an empowered Dormammu uses the demon Satannish to lead his armies and captures many of the inter-dimensional places of Hell. Dormammu is, however, thwarted by the heroine Hellcat who rallies the powers of Hell against him. The character also allies with the entity Mephisto to drive an attacking force out of his own dimension.[24] Dormammu rematerializes on Earth and sends an army of Mindless Ones to attack New York. After a costly battle against many of the Marvel superheroes, Dr. Strange sends the hero Spider-Man back in time to a critical moment to stop Dormammu from ever being able to re-enter Earth's dimension.[25]

Dormammu returns with Umar, and together they overcome the entity Eternity and use the 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 the Sub-Mariner, with Dormammu being defeated when Umar steals his power and retreats.[26] The character also appears briefly in the limited series The Oath.[27]

Acting in secrecy, Dormammu empowers criminal mastermind the Hood, who in turns resurrects several dead supervillains and forms a crime army.[28] Dormammu also takes advantage of the fact that Strange loses the title of Sorcerer Supreme, with the hero enlisting the aid of the New Avengers to battle the villain in the Dark Dimension.[29] Dormammu takes an interest in the "zombie" virus that decimates the Earth-2149 universe.[30]

Powers and abilities

Dormammu is an energy being with significant physical and mystical power that can be used to achieve various effects including energy projection; teleportation and body possession. The character is deemed the equal of the King of the Norse gods, Odin, by cosmic entity Lord Chaos; merged his dimension with that of Earth and challenged the cosmic entity Eternity. Although the character is usually defeated by long-time adversary Dr. Strange, the hero is often written as always triumphing only through trickery.[31]

Other versions

Ultimate Dormammu

The character appears briefly in the Ultimatum storyline and kills Dr. Strange.[32]

In other media

Television

Film

References

  1. ^ Strange Tales #110 - 125 (July 1963 - Oct. 1964)
  2. ^ Strange Tales #130 (Mar. 1965)
  3. ^ Strange Tales (Jan. 1966)
  4. ^ Recounted over fifteen issues in Strange Tales #131 - 146 (Apr. - 1965 - July 1966)
  5. ^ Doctor Strange #171 - 173 (Aug - Oct 1968)
  6. ^ See the "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. & Apr. 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. ^ What If #40 (Aug. 1983)
  15. ^ Inferno (Oct. 1988 - Aug. 1989)
  16. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #1 - 2 (Nov. 1988 & Jan. 1989)
  17. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #21 - 23 (Oct. - Dec. 1990)
  18. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #28 (Apr. 1991) & Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual #3 (1993)
  19. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #50 (Feb. 1993)
  20. ^ Guardians of the Galaxy #34 - 36 (Mar. - May 1993)
  21. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #55 (July 1993), a crossover with the storyline the Infinity Crusade
  22. ^ What If #52 (Aug. 1993) & What If #113 (Oct. 1998)
  23. ^ Doctor Strange vol. 3, #1 - 4 (Feb. - May 1999)
  24. ^ Hellcat #1 - 3 (Sep. - Nov. 2000)
  25. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #498 - 500 (Oct. - Dec. 2003)
  26. ^ Defenders vol. 3, #1 - 5 (Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006)
  27. ^ #1 - 5 (Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2007)
  28. ^ Revealed in New Avengers #46 (Oct. 2008)
  29. ^ New Avengers #51 (Mar. 2009)
  30. ^ Marvel Zombies 4: Midnight Sons #2(May 2009)
  31. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #500 (Dec. 2003)
  32. ^ Issue #4 of 1 - 4 (Feb. - May 2009)

External links

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