Summary

Warning : contains spoilers forDoctor Strange#16 !

Marvel is redefining one ofDoctor Strange’smost powerfulMCUvillains as a hero . The Marvel Universe is currently under siege by vampire in the epicBlood Huntcrossover . Realizing early on thatDoctor Strange represented a huge menace , they demand him off the table . Now , inDoctor Strange#16 , one of Strange ’s oldest foes may hold the key to saving him – and stopping the lamia encroachment .

Doctor Strange#16 is written by Jed MacKay and string by Pasqual Ferry . Early in the vampire invasion , Doctor Strange is bite , turning his physical phase into a lamia . foreign was able to separate his astral self , preventing his soul from being corrupted . Strange ’s brother Victor , also a vampire , free himself from the Crypt of Shadow . own Stephen ’s body , he agitate Wong . Wong will not vote out the body of his friend , and Victor escapes . At issue ’s end , Baron Mordo and Babs are seen in the Crypt of Shadows , holding a ritual .

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Babs says “ so let ’s salve the sidereal day . ”

Baron Mordo Began as a Good Guy–But Went Astray

Mordo Became One of Doctor Strange’s Greatest Foes

Baron Mordo is one of Doctor Strange ’s sometime foes . Mordo , like Strange , was once a disciple of the Ancient One . Mordo was well into his studies when Strange arrive , sparking green-eyed monster on Mordo ’s part . Mordo , who also had less than admirable intentions , spring a snare on Strange that would keep him liquidate until the villain could carry out his evil plans . foreign and the Ancient One thwarted Mordo , and a contention was brook . Mordo was subservient to Doctor Strange ’s exploitation as a sub , and he made the leap to the MCU , where he was play by Chiwetel Ejiofor .

Baron Mordo might seem to be the last character anyone would bank to save the daytime , butBlood Hunthas put the hero ' spinal column up against the wall , draw them to reckon outside the box . The vampire were right in their assessment of Doctor Strange : he was the biggest threat they faced . unusual ’s knowledge of the Montesi Formula , which can demolish vampires , necessitated he was dealt with early on . Although Strange has possession of his astral form , it is still useless for actually fighting vampires or performing other physical tasks .

In Doctor Strange # 9 , fans get raw insight into Strange ’s friendship with Wong , and it makes the statute title of Sorcerer Supreme meaningless .

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Will Baron Mordo Save the Earth?

There is Great Potential in an Anti-Hero Baron Mordo

Enter Baron Mordo . Mordo , who was seen gaol in the Crypt of Shadows , is just as powerful asDoctor Strange . The Montesi Formula is a potent turn call for a skilled sorcerer to use . While there are a number of fibre who could perform the charm , Mordo ’s endowment and acquirement make him the idealistic campaigner to frame it . Mordo was initially good before being corrupted , andBlood Hunthas give him the idealistic slate on which to save himself . TheMCUshowed that Mordo was once a effective guy , and he may well be again .

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Dr. Strange#16 ( 2024 )

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Baron Mordo in the MCU

Baron Mordo and Babs hold a ritual

Mordo talks to America Chavez in a dim room in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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