Warning: Spoilers for One World Under Doom #2The MCU has had some extremely dangerous villains so far, but the arrival of Doctor Doom will give viewers a villain with a motivation unlike anything they have seen before. As Doctor Doom just recently itted, what he ultimately wants is completely different from anything any of the past MCU villains have been after.

Doctor Doom has recently taken total control of the Marvel Comics world, with seemingly no one being able to oppose him, at least as of One World Under Doom #2 by Ryan North and R. B. Silva. Not only is no one able to stop him, but no one can figure out just how he took control either. It seems that every world leader has willingly handed over the reins of their government to Doom.

While the Fantastic Four and the Avengers assume that it's either mind control or Doombots, only Valeria Richards actually asks Doom why he took over the world as opposed to how. Since Valeria is one of the few people that Doom is totally honest with, he reveals his motivation to her in One World Under Doom #2, and what he wants is pretty simple: glory.

Unlike Other MCU Villains, Doctor Doom Wants Glory Above All Else

One World Under Doom #2 by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, and Travis Lanham

Of course Doctor Doom wants glory; after all, Doom is convinced that he is the best person alive to rule the world and that under his rule humanity will eventually become a utopia. Doom believes that he deserves the glory of achieving ultimate peace throughout the world. That seems to be one of his motivating factors here, as Doom has promised that he would never lie to Valeria, so by taking his word at face value, fans can assume that he simply wants the glory of doing what no other hero in the world has managed.

Despite the great power of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and even the X-Men, none of them have been able to create peace on Earth. They've certainly tried. The Avengers have been fighting injustices and evil forces for decades, but they don't seem any closer to making the world a better place. One of the defining aspects of Doom's personality is his insatiable need to prove himself better than everyone else. Of course he would want the glory of saving the world, as it is a glory that has eluded every other hero.

Because of His Motivation, Doctor Doom Will Be a Villain Unlike Any Other in the MCU

Some People Might Even Believe He's Correct

The MCU has had three major villains so far, but they have all more or less wanted the exact same thing. Loki invaded Earth on the orders of Thanos to gather the infinity stones. He was simply seeking world conquest on behalf of someone else. It worked great for the first Avengers movie, especially since Loki was the very first Avengers villain, but it's not a motivation that's going to really rally anyone behind Loki or his cause. In fact, the majority of characters in the MCU consider Loki's invasion of New York to be a horrific act that destroyed many lives.

Ultron was the next villain that the Avengers went up against, and his entire motivation was the complete and utter destruction of the Earth. After browsing the internet for only a few minutes, Ultron decided that all of humanity had to be destroyed. As understandable as that may be, it's still not a motivation that's going to win over most people. Ultron was quickly defeated by the Avengers, and he really hasn't been mentioned in the MCU since.

Many fans agree that the best MCU villain has always been Thanos.

Many fans agree that the best MCU villain has always been Thanos. Thanos showed up with a presence larger than life and quickly defeated the strongest Avengers, Hulk and Thor. He then turned his attention to Earth and finally gained all the infinity stones. With this incredible power, Thanos wiped out fifty percent of all life in the universe in order to make the resources of the universe last longer and to fight overpopulation. Despite the methords making literally no sense, Thanos has his ers, both in the MCU and among the franchise's fans.

The MCU's Version of Doctor Doom Could Be Different From All of Its Previous Villains

The MCU's Doom Could Make the World a Better Place

Doom could be a very different villain from all the others in the MCU. Every other MCU villain mostly just wanted the destruction of the world. They wanted it in different ways and to different degrees, but at the base level, they all just wanted to destroy or oppress humanity. That's not the case for Doom. The comic book version of Doom has always wanted to save the world. He's just been using methods that the Fantastic Four and other heroic groups couldn't stand by and allow. But trying to fight against someone who wants to save the world can be very dangerous from a PR perspective.

Doctor Doom has a long history in Marvel Comics continuity; he first appeared in 1962's Fantastic Four #5 by comic book legends Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Artie Simek.

The Avengers have almost always had public in the MCU. Aside from Captain America: Civil War, there really hasn't been a moment when they've been out of the public favor. Even after Civil War, the majority of the world considers them true heroes. Doom could easily attack them by turning public favor against the heroes, and it's a way the Avengers have never been attacked before. Doom is even showing just how effective this method of attack could be in the comics right now.

Doctor Doom Could Turn the Public Against the Avengers

The World Could See the Avengers as Villains

Doctor Doom is a frighteningly intelligent villain, and while Thanos was also smart, he wasn't able to prevent the Avengers from undoing his victory. The thing about Doctor Doom is that the people of the world might not want the Avengers to undo his victory. Doctor Doom pretty much saves the world and changes it into a utopia. He makes universal education and healthcare the baseline for everyone. He also obliterates borders, letting anyone travel freely anywhere they please. He also expertly manipulated public opinion against the Avengers.

Doctor Doom could be the most dangerous villain the MCU has ever seen, all because he's not trying to destroy the world - he's trying to save it in his own way. He's not motivated by misanthropy or some misguided attempt at genocide under the guise of salvation. Doctor Doom truly thinks that he can save the world, and if he is even half as successful in the MCU as he is in the comics right now, he would be the most dangerous villain that the Avengers have ever faced.

One World Under Doom #2 is available now from Marvel Comics!