Hes totally allowed to refer to himself in the third person if he feels like it.
Hes Doctor Doom, and hes the greatest villain in the Marvel Universe.
What he most certainly isnotis a movie star.
Unless you count Darth Vader.
None of this robs the character of his rich history or villainous potency.
Its like a hero isnt totally legit until they have survived a battle with the armored ruler of Latveria.
Now think about this one, Ant-Mans whole gimmick was that he figured out a way to shrink matter.
Doom figured that out on his own before breakfast and used it to attack his enemies.
In this one oversized issue, Lee and Kirby perfected the character of Doctor Doom.
This book built upon the intense Lee and Kirby origin and repositioned Marvels greatest villain for a new century.
Its an absolute how-to guide in comic book villainy.
Wow…what a dick.
WhenFantastic Four#57 came out, the Silver Surfer was new to the Marvel universe.
With the Surfer at his most vulnerable point, he received an invitation to visit Latveria.
Now, you would think the FF might have warned the Surfer about Doom.
Nope, they just let the innocent angelic patsy fly right into Latveria with nary a word.
So Doom pretended to be the Surfers friend and showed him around his evil castle.
This is right after the Surfer saved all of Earth (including Doom) from Galactus.
Like I said, what a dick.
Wheres My Money, Honey?
Keep in mind, thats $200 of 1973 money.
In 1973, $200 would have bought you 1000 comics.
Today, $200 will buy you, like, three.
Not wanting the cat that owes him two bills to be taken down, Cage helped Doom.
Doom was so impressed with Cages prowess he paid him the money.
So, Doom may be a dick but he is a dick with honor.
Remember the whole Doom saving his mother from Hell awesomeness?
Well, that amazingly compelling storyline continued in many places other than in the pages ofFantastic Four.
One of the most notable was in the Doomquest story arc that ran inIron Man#149-150.
So its Le Fay and Doom versus Iron Man and the Knights of Camelot.
These right here areperfectcomics and speak to the awesome storytelling potential of Doom as a character.
Of course, Doom killed Zorba and took back his country while the Fantastic Four could only watch.
UntilEmperor Doom, that is.
First of all, its awesome that Doctor Doom used another villains powers better than that villain ever did.
Secondly, many aspects of life on planet Earth werebetterthanks to Doom.
All hail, Doom!
In an uncharacteristic moment of humanity for Doom, the armored despot declared his love for Valeria.
When Valeria reciprocated the feelings, Doom had it all.
Doom did the unthinkable, sacrificing his true love to gain dark powers.
And you thought backstabbing the Silver Surfer was bad.
Doctor Doom did not just conquerorthegalaxy, he conqueredeverygalaxy and holds dominion of all he sees.
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