Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly as an adversary of Doctor Strange. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #111. Baron Mordo is a gifted magician, especially adept in the black arts of magic, including summoning demons.
Baron Mordo as depicted in Strange Tales #132 (February 1965). Art by Steve Ditko.
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo in Doctor Strange (2016)
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110. Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Strange was introduced during the Silver Age of Comic Books in an attempt to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to Marvel Comics.
Textless cover of Doctor Strange #2 by Alex Ross (January 2016).
Splash page, Strange Tales #110 (July 1963), the character's debut. Art by Steve Ditko.
Doctor Strange #177 (Feb. 1969), the debut of Strange's short-lived new look. Cover art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.
