Kaecilius

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Kaecilius

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

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Kaecilius as depicted in Valkyrie: Jane Foster #4 (October 2019).
Art by Jesus Aburtov.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #130 (March 1965)
Created byStan Lee
Steve Ditko
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
PartnershipsDormammu
Baron Mordo
Notable aliasesJoe Crocker
Abilities
  • Mastery of dark magic
  • Skilled martial artist
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Kaecilius 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 #130 (March 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Fictional character biography

Kaecilius is a disciple of Baron Mordo, who delivers messages and even fights Doctor Strange himself if necessary. One of his first missions is to kidnap the Ancient One, a task he fails due to Doctor Strange's interference. At one point, Mordo possesses Kaecilius to test the powers of Dormammu.[2]

Kaecilius steals Strange's Cloak of Levitation before he erases Kaecilius's knowledge of magic.[3]

Kaecilius and his cohorts, Adria and Demonicus, pose as members of the Independent Video media network to interview Strange and gain access to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Claiming to be the cameraman Joe Crocker, Kaecilius is exposed and banished to the Purple Dimension.[4]

Many years later, he is freed and battles Strange and Jane Foster.[5][6]

During the Death of Doctor Strange storyline, Kaecilius is accused of killing Doctor Strange and is killed when a temporal clone of Strange uses him to resurrect the original. He would later be proven to have killed Doctor Strange.[7]

Powers and abilities

Kaecilius was trained in the mystic arts by his master, Baron Mordo.[8]

In other media

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Marvel Cinematic Universe

Kaecilius appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU):

  • Kaecilius appears in Doctor Strange, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen.[1] A combination of several villains 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".[9][10] This version was motivated to become a Master of the Mystic Arts after the death of his family, became disillusioned with what he considered the Ancient One's hypocrisy, and subsequently chose to serve Dormammu by using the same life-extending ritual his former master used to channel the Dark Dimension's energy. Believing in Dormammu's promise of eternal life, Kaecilius and his zealot followers destroy the Masters of the Mystic Arts' Sanctums to allow the Dark Dimension to consume Earth. However, Doctor Strange convinces Dormammu to renounce his attack on Earth, after which he drags Kaecilius and his followers into the Dark Dimension.[11][12][13]
  • An alternate universe variant of Kaecilius appears in the What If...? episode "What If... Howard the Duck Got Hitched?", voiced by Jared Butler.[14][15]

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