Doctor Strange: Mads Mikkelsen's character seemingly confirmed by Marvel prelude comic

Apparently, his name is Kaecilius

Mads Mikkelson will play a sorcerer who breaks off into his own sect in Doctor Strange (Getty Images)

One of the great mysteries surrounding Marvel’s upcoming film Doctor Strange regards Mad Mikkelsen’s character.

The comic book studio has seemed intent on not revealing the Danish actor's character; all we officially know is that he’s a magical antagonist who believes he is doing good (but our heroes believe is bad).

Finally, after months of rumours, Marvel has seemingly let slip his character’s name in a prelude comic book. Apparently, his name is Kaecilius.

In the original comics, Kaecilius is merely a minion of Baron Mordor, having a minor role, yet here is one of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, working with The Ancient One as well as other powerful spell-casters to protect the realm.

The prelude details how Kaecilius and the other Masters defeat an evil woman for the Eye of Agamotto, a magical item that will eventually come to Stephen Strange. Hwoever, despite being on the heroes side in the first comic, he will no doubt switch sides in the forthcoming comic sequel.

Meanwhile, Tilda Swinton’s The Ancient One has caused controversy among fans, many of whom have accused Marvel of ‘whitewashing’ the classically Tibetan character. Head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feig, has since defended the casting, saying: “We didn’t want to play into stereotypes.”