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Kaecilius (/kaɪˈsɪliəs/) 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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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Strange Tales #130 (March 1965) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Steve Ditko |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Human |
| Partnerships | Dormammu Baron Mordo |
| Notable aliases | Joe Crocker |
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Kaecilius made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen.[1]
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Kaecilius first appeared in Strange Tales #130 (March 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
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Kaecilius is a disciple of Baron Mordo, who delivers messages and even fight 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]
In Death of Doctor Strange, Kaecilius is accused of killing Doctor Strange before being killed when a temporal clone of Strange uses him to resurrect the original.[7]
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Kaecilius was trained in the mystic arts by his master, Baron Mordo.[8]
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Film
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]
Video games
- Kaecilius appears in Marvel: Future Fight.[14]
- Kaecilius appears in Marvel Avengers Academy.[15]
- Kaecilius appears as a boss in Marvel Puzzle Quest.[16]
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