Why did Mordo turn bad in Doctor Strange?

Upon learning that the Ancient One had secretly been harnessing energy from the Dark Dimension, and after Strange manipulated time to defeat Kaecilius and the Zealots (thereby going against the universe’s natural laws) Mordo becomes disillusioned and embittered by what he sees as a betrayal of the order’s supposed …

Why is Mordo evil?

Mordo finally becomes the villain Originally a student of the Ancient One, Mordo tries to kill his master after growing jealous of Strange becoming a star pupil, leading to his banishment and pursuit of the black arts and other forbidden forms of magic in order to achieve power.

Did the Ancient One know about Mordo?

Training Masters The Ancient One was the latest in a long line of Sorcerers Supreme who had defended Earth from mystical threats for millenniums. According to Karl Mordo, no one knew her exact age, and she never spoke of her own past, though it was still revealed that she was of Celtic descent.

What is Mordo’s problem?

Mordo stole his power, claiming that the primary problem in the world was “too many sorcerers”, implying that his new goal would be steal the power of magic wielders in the future. At the time, this ability to steal the magical power of another seemed to come out of left field, almost like a plot-hole.

What happens to Mordo at the end of Doctor Strange?

Mordo battled Dormammu to defend the Earth. He was defeated, and pretended to ally himself with Dormammu, and then allied himself with Umar to defeat Dormammu. Mordo eventually contracted terminal cancer as a side effect of his use of black magic, and renounced evil just before his death. He later returned to life.

How strong is Mordo?

Mordo’s abilities were similar to those of Doctor Strange, but Mordo was particularly skilled at astral projection and hypnosis, as well as mesmerism. He was more than willing to use powerful black magic and invoke demons, both of which Strange was reluctant or unable to do.

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