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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 again 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 again 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 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 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, he is defeated by Krugarr and the Guardians and banished to his home dimension.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #34 - 36 (Mar. - May 1993)</ref>
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, 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 entity the [[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 villian [[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 also 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 entity the [[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 villian [[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 also 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>

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Dormammu
The warlord Dormammu. Art 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 that he would 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 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 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 also tricks 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 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, 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.[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 Iron Man (Tony Stark) had assumed the title of Sorcerer Supreme.[22] In the limited series The Flight of the Bones the character is also eventually revealed as the instigator behind a series of spontaneous combustions of criminals and an attack on an ally of Strange by cultists.[23]

2000's

Dormammu uses the demon lord Satannish and warlock Nicholas Scratch to lead his armies and capture many of the inter-dimensional places of Hell, in a plot to eventually conquer all life and afterlife. Dormammu, however, is thwarted by the heroine Hellcat, who rallies the powers of Hell and weakens the character by engineering a complete absence of mystic flame. Dormammu 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 Dormammu battles many of the Marvel 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.[25]

Dormammu returns with Umar and together they overcome an avatar of the entity Eternity, the embodiment of time, 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. Dormammu is 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 turn 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. Dormammu's influence is eventually exorcised from the Hood.[29] Dormammu takes an interest in the "zombie" virus that decimates Earth-2149.[30]

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.[31]

Other versions

Ultimate Dormammu

The character appears in the Ultimatum storyline and kills Dr. Strange by tapping into the powers of the Human Torch.[32] Ultimate Dormmamu is eventually stopped by the Fantastic Four.[33]

In other media

Television

  • Dormammu appears in the 1990s Spider-Man series' episodes "Doctor Strange," "Venom Returns," and "Carnage" voiced by Ed Gilbert.

Film

Dormammu is the main villain in the 2007 animated Direct-To-DVD film Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme voiced by Jonathan Adams.

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. ^ "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), in a crossover with the storyline the Infinity Crusade
  22. ^ What If #52 (Aug. 1993) & What If #113 (Oct. 1998) respectively
  23. ^ Doctor Strange: The Flight of the Bones #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. ^ The Oath #1 - 5 (Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2007)
  28. ^ New Avengers #46 (Dec. 2008)
  29. ^ New Avengers #51 - 54 (May - Aug. 2009)
  30. ^ Marvel Zombies 4: Midnight Sons #2(May 2009)
  31. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #500 (Dec. 2003)
  32. ^ Ultimatum #4 of (May 2009): Ultimatum #1 (Dec. 2008); #2 (Jan. 2009); #3 - 4 (May 2009); #5 (Sep. 2009)
  33. ^ Ultimatum: Fantastic Four Requiem #1 (Oct. 2009)
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