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There are few scoundrel more classic thanMarvelComics’Doctor Doom , butwhat make Victor von Doom one of the outstanding baddie of all time is also the very ground he is so compellingly tragic . According to the author ofOne World Under Doom , the villain ’s humanitymakes him the best antagonist to the Fantastic Fourand the most iconic rival to Reed Richards .
InAIPT ’s interview with Marvel author Ryan North , North dive into how Doctor Doom drop the stain in becoming a hero , despite his intelligence service and moral orbit . Doctor Doom is by all means a villain , as his dramatic ego and ego - centered nature consistently take center point in his goal of conquest .
Still , Doom prove there is virtue to his actions and that ’s what makes him such a convincing yet tragical antagonist to the heroes . Ryan North also compares Doctor Doom to his nemesis , Mister Fantastic , highlighting how the line between hero and villain is often flimsy .
Marvel Writer Explains Why Doom Has The Potential To Be A Good Guy –But Will Always Be A Far Better Villain
One World Under Doom#1 – Written By Ryan North; Art By R.B. Silva; Color By David Curiel; Available February 12, 2025 From Marvel Comics
When looking at Doctor Doom ’s intent , from becoming the best leader for his country to contribute parliamentary law to the world , within a certain lens , Doom seems to be a baronial hoagie , but his methods and logical thinking are undeniably vein and evil . Since his first appearance in 1962’sFantastic Four#5 , Doom is testify to be a magnificent scientist and a cognoscente of trick , and , while he believes his intentions are just , he has also shown to be a tyrannical narcist who think he should be the universe ’s ultimate authority . When discussing Doctor Doom ’s humanity , Ryan North United States Department of State :
What ’s so tragical about him is that he could be a bang-up guy . If he pass in a more or less different focal point , he could be a in effect hombre . That ’s why he and Reed [ Richards ] have such a Capital R kinship . They see themselves as these sort of very similar but very dissimilar men .
Marvel ’s upcoming One World Under Doom see the monarch realize his dreaming of world domination , and one factor in particular will be of help to him .
In several instances , Doctor Doom has evidence he could do goodness such as his first mission to deliver his mother from the daimon Mephisto or when he saved the liveliness of Sue Storm and Reed Richard ’s daughter . Even when Doom stealsthe powers of Sorcerer Supremefrom Doctor Strange , he initially does it to save the humans , butultimately , Doom ’s intentions are always to prove he is the superior choice . As North name , this aspect of Doom make his family relationship with Reed so likable as they are both like in their intelligence and ego - revolve about nature .
Doctor Doom & Reed Richard’s Iconic Rivalry Works Because They’re Similar Characters Walking Different Paths
Ryan North Calls Doctor Doom “The Hero That Never Was”
Doctor Doom and Mister Fantastic have one of the oldest rivalries in Marvel chronicle andwhat ’s so interesting about Reed and Doom ’s moral force is that not much separates the two in terms of morals . Similar to Doctor Doom , Reed Richard ’s vast intellectual often clashes with his power to do good , as there have been many times when Reed has put his scientific pursuits over his home and friends . Reed Richards and Doctor Doom believe they know what ’s best and walk the thin line between grinder and villain , which is also whyReed makes a believable villain in alternate universes .
As Doctor Doom reach his ultimate goal of world supremacy , he sets out to examine he is the arrant leader , but in reality , he is truly proving he is Marvel ’s keen villain .
Doctor Doom at times has honest intentions , but one of his most fatal flaws is his overpowering narcism , which issomething Reed Richards also get from , but the two enemy have choose vastly dissimilar paths , which is why they are fated to clash . In his pursuit of a better man , Doctor Doom displays compassion , but in the end his ego - serving nature triumphs , earning him the tragic but well - merit villain condition . AsDoctor Doomachieveshis ultimate end of world domination , he sets out to rise he is the perfect leader , but in reality , he is truly test he isMarvel ’s greatest villain .
Source : AIPT , Ryan North Interview
One World Under Doom#1will be useable on February 12 , 2025 , from Marvel Comics .
TheFantastic Fouris a superhero franchise center on on Marvel Comics ' first family of superheroes . create by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby , the squad made its risible book entry in 1961 and quickly became a foundation of Marvel ’s succeeder . The dealership travel along four astronauts — Reed Richards , Susan Storm , Johnny Storm , and Ben Grimm — who pull ahead world power after being exposed to cosmic radiation . Over the years , Fantastic Fourhas been adapted into several live - natural process films , animize serial , and video games . The celluloid have seen multiple reboots , with varying levels of success , and are now pose to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) , with a new film slated for release in 2025 .
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