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Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom, also known as Victor Von Doom, is one of Marvel Comics' most iconic villains, famous for his longstanding rivalry with the Fantastic Four. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 in 1962.

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Iron Man Names Marvel's Ultimate Villain, Setting Up a Key MCU Showdown

Iron Man names the villain he is truly terrified of, setting up the Avengers' most challenging opposition just in time for his debut into the MCU.

Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange both looking surprised from Multiverse of Madness with Doctor Doom looming in the background
The Avengers Are Upending Marvel Lore With a Weapon Powerful Enough to Kill Anybody, But It Comes At a Cost

The Avengers present the ultimate weapon with power on par with Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch, tipping the scales of Marvel’s power hierarchy.

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Sorry, Doctor Strange. Marvel's New Sorcerer Supreme Just Did Something You Never Could

The Eye of Agamotto is a powerful relic from Doctor Strange lore, with the newest Sorcerer Supreme using it in a way that fans have never seen before.

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Marvel Is About to Change What's Going on Underneath Doctor Doom's Mask Ahead of His MCU Debut

Since his introduction, Doctor Doom has wore a mask to hide his face, but now, with his MCU debut impending, it has been restored to its original look

Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark wears his Iron Man suit of armor in Avengers Endgame and Doctor Doom wears his iconic mask in Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer
Robert Downey Jr. Shares the Inspiration for His Doctor Doom, And It Couldn't Be Better

Robert Downey Jr. shared an on-set photo on Instagram, revealing one contemporary Doctor Doom story is "essential" to his portrayal of the villain.

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Doctor Doom Just Unlocked His Full Powers, And You've Got to See What He Can Do Now

Doctor Doom has always been powerful, but after unlocking his full potential, he's transformed into a one-man Avengers roster.

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Reed Richards' Powers Reach Their Horrifying Limit in Brutal Doctor Doom Fight

Reed Richards’ power tips the scale into complete body horror as Doctor Doom viscerally pushes the limits of the Fantastic Four hero’s abilities.

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Doctor Doom Proves His A-List Status, Taking A Shot At The MCU's Sorcerer Supreme

Doctor Doom is the reigning Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel Comics, and he just took a jab at his MCU counterpart, reminding readers of his power level.

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Marvel Reveals Full Details of BRING ON THE BAD GUYS, As Mephisto Introduces Next Big Villain

Marvel's shines the spotlight on its greatest villains for the 'Bad Guys' event, even introduces a few new ones to Marvel's Universe.

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Marvel's New Hulkbuster Suit Makes Iron Man's Original Look Pathetic

Iron Man may have superior technology to most heroes but just Marvel introduces a new Hulkbuster that makes Tony Stark’s original armor look weak.

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Kevin Feige Is Right: Doctor Doom Is Marvel's Most Iconic Villain and Here's Why

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige recently claimed Doctor Doom is Marvel's most iconic villain, and there are several reasons why this is 100% true.

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Doctor Doom's Next Big Move Is Confirmed, As Marvel's Dark 2099 Future Invades the Present

Doom 2099 is officially coming for the present-day Marvel Universe, as the future version of the notorious villain seeks to take over the past this.

Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and the Marvel Studios logo in green with Doctor Doom from Marvel Comics
"Victor von Montague": Did Marvel Really Just Change Doctor Doom's Name Ahead of His MCU Debut?

As iconic villain Doctor Doom heads for the MCU courtesy of Robert Downey Jr, is Marvel really renaming the villain Victor von Montague?

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark wears his Iron Man suit of armor in Avengers Endgame and Doctor Doom wears his iconic mask in Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer
Doctor Doom Unleashes a Comic-Accurate Cosplay That Robert Downey Jr. Needs In the MCU

Doctor Doom is ready to make his MCU debut played by the one and only Robert Downey Jr., with new cosplay photos giving him the design he deserves.

Robert Downey Jr. in his Doctor Doom outfit at SDCC 2024 next to Iron Man in the MCU and Doctor Doom in Fox's Fantastic Four
Forget Doctor Doom, the MCU Needs to Focus on Another Marvel Villain If It Wants to Thrive

Doctor Doom is expected to lead the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the future, but is there a villain better suited for the role? The answer is yes.

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Marvel's Most Powerful Gods Return in "Apocalyptic" War Against Doctor Doom

The Gods of Science and Magic aren't happy with Doctor Doom becoming the ruler of Earth, leading to an "apocalyptic" plan to bring him down.

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Doctor Doom vs Galactus: Which Fantastic Four Villain Is the Biggest Threat?

Galactus is known for being one of the most cosmically powerful characters in Marvel, but is he really the biggest threat to the Fantastic Four?

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The Avengers Officially Recruit 6 of Marvel's Greatest Villains to Defeat an Unbeatable Enemy

With Doctor Doom ruling the world, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must make the tough decision to invite some dangerous Marvel villains into their ranks.

Doctor Doom from the main Marvel Universe and the new Ultimate Universe.
Doctor Doom Names the Only Marvel Villain Who's Better Than Him: "Doom Bows Before You"

Doctor Doom famously bows before no one, but that just changed completely with the introduction of an all-new villain who even Doom its is better.

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Doctor Doom's New Codename Is So Much More Dangerous Than You Realize

Marvel just gifted Doctor Doom a "cute" codename, but make no mistake, the villain's new moniker will be the Fantastic Four’s greatest downfall.

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