Doctor Mordrid

As the Monitor's emissary, Anton Mordrid is dispatched to Earth to prevent Kabal from opening the gate to Hell. He has watched for signs of Kabal for 150 years, preparing for the climactic confrontation. The mission defines his purpose and sets the course for everything that follows.

Over the years, Mordrid adopts a dual life as a criminal psychologist and the mysterious landlord to Samantha Hunt, a police research consultant. He keeps his true powers concealed while vigilantly watching for Kabal's presence. This long-standing arrangement entangles their destinies as the threat grows.

Kabal schemes to gather the philosopher's stone and several alchemical elements to complete a ritual that will open the gate to Hell. If successful, his minions from the Fourth Dimension will flood Earth. The threat drives Mordrid to intensify his search and defenses.

A string of thefts targeting the critical elements signals Kabal's advance toward the ritual. Mordrid follows the clues, piecing together how the components are being stolen to assemble the gate. The clock ticks closer to the opening of Hell.

Samantha persistently probes Mordrid's hidden life, sensing he holds dangerous secrets behind his calm exterior. Her investigations strain their fragile trust as she eyes his unusual behavior. Despite this, her curiosity also draws her toward his cause.

The battle for Earth spills into the Magic Dimension, where a council of good wizards guards the gate. Kabal defeats all but one of them, who escapes to warn Mordrid of his plans for Earth. The warning raises the stakes, forcing Mordrid to act decisively.

With the warning in hand, Mordrid returns to Earth to prepare defenses and coordinate with Samantha. He solidifies his plans to stop Kabal while maintaining his secret identity. The looming threat brings them closer as a team.

Mordrid is arrested for murder, shocking Samantha and the police. She fights to clear his name and expose the truth behind the charges. Her determination marks a turning point in their partnership.

Mordrid finally reveals that he is a wizard from another dimension, sent to stop Kabal and protect Earth. He explains his mission and why his secret life was necessary. Samantha agrees to help him escape and join the fight.

In the final clash, Kabal and Mordrid confront each other inside the Cosmopolitan Museum. Kabal animates the Tyrannosaurus skeleton and uses portals to threaten police and open his demonic realm. Mordrid counters by summoning a mastodon skeleton to join the fray.

The mastodon skeleton engages the rampaging Tyrannosaurus while Mordrid confronts Kabal, buying time to end the threat. The magical duel tests Mordrid's power and wits as he holds off the villain. The battle heightens the sense of imminent doom for Earth.

Using the distraction, Mordrid exploits Kabal's momentary focus and vanquishes him by having the mastodon's tusk impale the villain. The attempt to destroy reality is narrowly avoided as Kabal falls. The gate is stalled and the immediate threat ends.

With Earth saved, The Monitor summons Mordrid to cross back into the Magic Dimension and leave the Earth behind for now. The return marks the end of his duties on Earth and the continuation of his eternal watch.

Later that year, at Christmas, Mordrid returns to Earth and spends time with Samantha. He invites her to come with him should he be called away again, signaling a potential future together beyond duty. Their bond remains a beacon of hope amid the cosmic danger they've faced.