Dagoth is a fictional character

Fictional character

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 appearing in the Marvel Comics

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 universe

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Publication history

Dagoth appeared in Marvel Premiere

Marvel Premiere

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#7-8 (March, May 1973), and was created by Gardner Fox

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 and P. Craig Russell

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Fictional character biography

Dagoth is a demon

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 who has clashed with Doctor Strange

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Other media

Dagoth is also a character from the Conan the Destroyer

Conan the Destroyer

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 film also known as the 'Dreaming god'. At the end of the film, Dagoth takes corporeal form and engages Conan in combat where Conan defeats him. Dagoth was portrayed by André the Giant

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