Supervillain Origins Doctor Doom

There is only one person who pulls the strings! Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’ll be exploring the comic book origin of Victor Von Doom, aka Doctor Doom, arch nemesis of the Fantastic Four and not that kind of doctor. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginations and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline which unfolded in 2006’s “Books of Doom” issues #1 to #6. Click here to subscribe: www.youtube.com... or visit our channel page here: / watchmojo
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[@moonknight1016]

dr doom is by far the most dangerous marvel villain. reasons: reprogrammed the ultron to serve him, killed thanos, absorbed the powers of silver surfer and even galactus, can not get corrupted by infinity gantlet, can't get hit by thor's hammer, his tech is unhackable, magic user on dr strange level, has seen every possible timeline in marvel universe, has diplomatic immunity, and has right to rule the Earth.

[@tiymakoizau]

You're not wrong.

[@freakingoutwolf7487]

He is better than deadpool

[@josuepatino4814]

Wow thats crazy

[@buuuba7022]

Tank HeavyBlast i love doom for all the reasons you listed his by far my favorite villain in comic book history, he actually made me read Marvel since I usually prefer DC over marvel but damn has DC has nothing on Dr Doom!

[@joelmathew6542]

Sounds to me like he is overpowered, marvels bitch fans loved to complain how op Superman but won’t admit when some of their well known characters are op too. Pussies

[@IHaveNoIdeaWhatsGoingOn]

"I was a god once, it was beneath me." - Doctor Doom.

[@mattgerrish908]

Kratos: "I know what you mean."

[@mmambokatsande2005]

@@mattgerrish908 elite reply

[@SebbySenpai]

Come on, Watchmojo. *ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SPELL THE MAN'S NAME*

[@chadarnder9086]

Yes!

[@davidthompson9305]

+Chad Arnder LOOOOOL that was on point

[@Robkinggozer]

Sir Sebastian Ah his aching hands, from raking in grands, and breaking in mic stands.

[@blzahz7633]

And always take two speech bubbles. *ALWAYS* *TWO BUBBLES!*

[@Lalaxbo]

Dr Doom is the greatest Marvel villain ever ! Plus he has diplomatic immunity .

[@thejurassicshow5928]

and he is also Stan lees personal favorite villain or so i have heard

[@Lalaxbo]

The jurassic show I read that too :) . Stan Lee is so proud of Dr Doom .

[@cordellcofield8501]

lalaxbo i agree best villian ever but some people say Red Skull is

[@dayronescalona6382]

him and the green goblin

[@Vollification]

And the women love him.

[@LibertyBill]

Probably the best villain written in the MU

[@matthieuroux1089]

I love his history, his mother's decease, his love story wirh Morgan le Fay...

[@shadowwriter4538]

+PrinceBobbyHill Not really; I gotta give that title to Magneto

[@ShawnWeeded510]

Magneto, Kingpin, Purpleman, and Apocalypse are runner ups.

[@matthieuroux1089]

Shawn Zamir FFXV Victor has a better story

[@ShawnWeeded510]

Matthieu Roux that's why I said runner ups and Magneto has just as good a story IMO but the other are close.

[@Natakupl]

DOOM has a fandom? A fan-DOOM?!

[@calebrogers1464]

LOL

[@robertovargas5839]

i hate you

[@Batt-man]

lol

[@rommelgonzalez2730]

His name his DOOM!

[@martinnguyen2458]

Dr. Doom is an awesome villain in the Marvel Universe although the Live-action Fantastic Four movies portrayed him poorly.

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

+Martin Nguyen true, it's really sad tbh.

[@jakebryant3445]

I thought the Tim Story Dr. Doom is better than the stupid 2015 version

[@martinnguyen2458]

Well, that's fine.

[@TheTiger2311]

Doom is not a villain,it's not against the law to want to rule the world!

[@darrellb9665]

but handing your wife's soul to a demon while they

[@darrellb9665]

+Darrell B tear her is

[@NexusWarior211]

+Darrell B He did it to save his mom from hell tho.

[@darrellb9665]

NexusWarior211 That still dosen't justify it though.

[@NexusWarior211]

Darrell B I know, im just saying.

[@WoodyManUnited]

Remember All Caps when you spell the man's name...

[@kovac5412]

WoodyManUnited DR DOOM

[@charlesvos6544]

If Latveria were a real country, I'd be gaining citizenship right now

[@Juicebox-xx3wo]

It is a city

[@Emilechen]

in reality, Latveria is just another China, Doctor Doom is like Mao, transforming a poor third-world country into the most powerful rival of USA,

[@user-rn4tt9gw2p]

It’s real

[@Dr_Doomfans01]

Me too

[@leondreamcast]

@@Emilechen but at the same time he treats everyone well. You just have to accept since it’s a monarch influence society that at anytime Doom word can become law. Doom just wants loyalty from his citizens, as long as you show him that he will give you a great life in the country

[@supermovies4625]

Still waiting for his first good live-action appearance.

[@isaacgleeth3609]

+Remy "Gambit" LeBeau At least Vincent McMahon's portrayal was closer to the comics than the not-Doom of 2015's Fan4astic. Plus, he actually looked intimidating enough to be considered a threat.

[@TheOblake2]

+Isaac Gleeth (Midnight Legend) true I really like his performance

[@QueenBambi1982]

Vincent McMahon was an Awesome Doom. He was very close to the Doom in the comics

[@xihangyang]

+Remy "Gambit" LeBeau in the avengers or the fantastic four?

[@samuelkelly5615]

+Isaac Gleeth (Midnight Legend) when did that happen?

[@alfonsowhite7613]

Shoutout to MF DOOM

[@steezgawdextraswa6906]

Hell yeah

[@thestruggler7926]

RIP MF DOOM

[@howardtheduck3625]

Best Villian in my opinion!

[@supermovies4625]

Best Marvel villain in my opinion.

[@vandarkholme6509]

hes a fucking god in secret wars hes one of the best marvel characters

[@ToylandChairman666]

Seriously, just make a DOCTOR DOOM movie.

[@_S_P_A_C_E_M_A_N_]

but make it good

[@theblu-cthul4239]

ToylandChairman666 Think bigger my dude, a DR DOOM trilogy

[@ToylandChairman666]

@@theblu-cthul4239 That depends on the first film. After all, Doom could probably be the next big villain of the MCU.

[@andrewforte3852]

Take the Books 📚 of Doom as template to make his origin movie.

[@DMac4214]

@@ToylandChairman666oh he definitely will be next to Kang

[@TheBlackKakashi]

If Marvel (Disney) owned the movie rights to Doom and done him right he would be the Loki of the mcu and badass

[@shingouki6392]

urmmm...dunno if youre a troll or something but doom is part or marvel

[@heymelon]

+ASaiyanNamedMalcolm But they do?

[@howardtheduck3625]

+Shin Gouki He means Doom rights, are own by Fox

[@frogmad13]

Do you mean if Disney had the rights to dr. doom

[@shingouki6392]

+Al Hoyt yh well specify that lol.

[@matthewmigliorino9375]

Dr doom and baron Zemo are 2 of the best villains in the game. One of the best things about the both of them, is like it what said in the video, they are so smart. Doom and zemo both make these elaborate plans that need to have every part of the plan work in order to successfully complete it, and when they do boy do I love it when a plan comes together.

[@vincentfranklin17]

Doom has sorcerer skills on a par with Dr. Strange. His arrogance is incredible!

[@nabil3844]

Who's Dr. Dooms is he anything like Dr. Doom?

[@KO-ci2qk]

Ant

[@Tonythebro]

I think dr dooms is dr doom's enemy

[@lanardoferguson5288]

lmao

[@dvdai1206]

+NabIL Haddad kind it he was a villain how was going to call himself dr doom but the copyright dont allow him to do that so he decide to just add the s in his name

[@stefantifrea5405]

How DOOM hold heat and preach non-violence??

[@dieyounger1657]

*Raid*

[@blinkshadown]

in latveria its ok for him to do that in name of it.

[@kncvideos748]

On one scary night, he saw the light

[@tyronem.3413]

Heard a voice that sound like Barry White, said "Sho you right"

[@deshanw1992]

Don't let me find out who tried to bite They better off goin' to fly a kite in a firefight

[@isaacgleeth3609]

The best thing about Doom: as the ruler of the country of Latveria, he has diplomatic immunity. Nobody can touch him unless they wish to start World War III. Also, his magic prowess is powerful enough to be considered for the position of Sorcerer Supreme when Steven Strange relinquished the title.

[@NTRMAN-bh2bd]

He practically have more talent in magic than Dr Strange himself, he even taught Strange new way to use magic more efficiently and he’s a genius in science and other things as well. A Madlad

[@lambentkantus2972]

They need to make a Dr. Doom movie and forget about making fantastic four movies

[@kingcayenne7070]

Or give the rights back to marvel and let them do him justice

[@lambentkantus2972]

Could u imagine a Dr Doom movie. Make it like The Dark Knight. And also show it through his perspective

[@MachineFuckingHate]

+Tyler Sorenson, yeah, Marvel are definitely known for doing to their villains "justice". Mandarin, cough, Ronan, cough, Loki, cough, Red Skull, cough, Malekith, cough.

[@kingcayenne7070]

+SepticHead loki isn't too bad but yes they have strikes as well, didn't say they were perfect. I'd still take marvels red skull over fox's Dr doom any day.

[@MachineFuckingHate]

Tyler Sorenson well, that doesn't change the fact that those bad guys I mentioned could've been done so much better.

[@ederlopez2716]

Dr. Doom(s), has, and always will be a legendary villain.

[@frogmad13]

All hail Doctor Doom!!!

[@jakepierce1153]

REST IN PEACE MF DOOM

[@joseg859]

after the secret wars event doom has cemented himself as the greatest marvel villain of all time

[@oscarbastante2911]

I always love Dr. Doom, best villain ever

[@jhoslinpena4310]

Me too

[@chadarnder9086]

2nd favorite Comic book Villain next to Magneto.

[@isaiahsanders9418]

Victor:I’ve Always Wanted Power Now I Have An Unlimited Supply

[@thepresence9652]

"Who here stands before God!" "Doom!" 😮

[@thepresence9652]

Lol Actually The beyonders said who dare stand before god. And doom answered how doom awnsers. Yea I do remember the unbeatable squirrel girl

[@hrvojebilic2173]

+Joaquin Cabrera even better is when he says: I am Doom. Destroyer of worlds.....What Gods Dare Stand Against Me

[@thepresence9652]

+Hrvoje Bilic Fucking Doom man 😎

[@kumonoameai]

I kinda wish this video also included the debate about whether Doom's face was actually scared. That played a significant role in his origins throughout the years.

[@matthewforbes2969]

"I'LL MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE FACING MAGNETO!"

[@ivangomez123]

They should make first the movie of the Fantastic Four in the MCU. If it works, the producers should make a miniseries focussing Dr. Doom himself.

[@astropunch101]

Fun Fact: Doom’s ego- I mean willpower was so strong not even Purple Man can control him

[@frankdinsmore3165]

Doom needs his own MCU movie before Fantastic 4. Setting him up as a villain for their first movie. Think he would work with that set up. Introducing the villain before the heroes.

[@bladeriders]

Doom has always been my favourite. Vote Dr. Doom in 2020

[@Mr.Memphis10]

Doctor Doom favorite villain

[@kinglegault]

you forgot how the panther god back him up and said the world would be better if he was in charge

[@TheSoulGem]

Yes out of all realities, the one where he ruled was the only one in that humanity survived. That right there is something to think about.

[@kinglegault]

+TheSoulGem who's the real villain doom or the people stopping doom

[@DerultimativeOzzy]

+Matthew Phillips None, as those who try to stop him are not aware of the outcome, if he would rule the world.

[@kinglegault]

+DerultimativeOzzy actually a few people are as there were witnesses to it everyone thought for sure he was gonna die when he took off his armour to be judged and to everyone's shock the panther god backed up his claim

[@ryanhickey2448]

Not just a villain. He’s the greatest villain in the marvel universe. Not even Thanos can kill him.

[@Jackferrett6781]

He probably could with the help of cosmic villains. He’s still human at the end of the day

[@Spynmaster]

"Now go get DOOM more yogurt! DOOM demands yogurt! NOW!!!

[@ivanjones4472]

My ideal villain for The Avengers. But not any filmaker can do such character into the big screen.

[@emiliomanuelcebu403]

Started as Iron Man, now he is Doom Welcome back RDJ

[@moustafaelsodoudia4366]

Best comic book villian of all time Sorry Joker nobody beats Doom

[@chawla1126]

So what about the big fan base of joker, who blindly follows joker and say he is the greatest, can you give me some good facts so that I can literally shut up those blinded joker fans.

[@andrewtredway8471]

Best villains : 1 Dr. DOOM 2 Mr. SINISTER. 3 Red SKULL. ...everyone else

[@erablaktv]

Dr dooms abilities and armor make him the best villain in marvel.magneto is right up there.but i think dooms knowledge of magic makes him more to deal with as far as villains go.

[@SuperGodzilla2]

there is so much i didnt know about Victor Von Doom

[@isaiahsanders9418]

Victor Von Doom AKA Dr Doom The Tyranted Ruled Leader Of His Own Home County Latveria And The Main Arch Nemesis Of The Fantastic Four

[@loganr6203]

Dr. Doom is my favorite villian ever

[@therealsupersam6800]

Yeah, he's on the top 3 villians of Marvel easily. I reviewed his first Appearance on my channel.

[@akashrav5657]

Same

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

Mine too. Both Doctor Doom and Magneto are my favorite Marvel supervillains at all time.

[@orlandochavez148]

Robert Downey’s jr portrayal of Dr. doom was amazing 2025

[@fiv5sev7n8]

My favorite villain! Also, FOOT FOOT DIVE

[@ForJustice-bl6rs]

I'm think with all of that tech, magic, science, and power, Doom maybe more of a competition for Loki, Ultron, Thanos, Apocalypse, Darkseid, and Count Nefaria.

[@ForJustice-bl6rs]

All Hail, Doom!

[@daiman-tvitspronouncedlike1513]

+ForJustice1324 Well said! ALL HAIL DOOM

[@Burning-Twilight]

+ForJustice1324 Against Darkseid?

[@blackshadow1161]

+laz kar Doctor doom would complete destroy darkseid,thanos in prep fight.

[@blackshadow1161]

+laz kar pretty much.he beat God with prep.and batman can't beat anyone with prep.

[@fireicelightarrows]

You forgot to mention how his willpower is so strong that he is one of the few (if only person) who can resist the Purple Man's mind control

[@davidbenally9028]

I've come to realize that Dr doom is probably my favorite character in the marvel universe

[@needlesslyredundant]

+Freddy Krueger Insolence, fear me!

[@freddykrueger3890]

Dr Doom ahhhh shittt, sorry my Lord i forgot my place

[@josem.figueroajr.4532]

David Benally, all due respect, Doctor Doom has nothing on Apocalypse, the world's oldest and first mutant.

[@vondoomsie]

A villain in your land, in his land a ruler

[@nosferatu6385]

I believe Dr. Doom will fit very well in the MCU. Hopefully they can do him justice.

[@unkeptmoss3285]

NONE IS GREATER THAN DOOM!

[@DepressionKnowsBest]

personally I think they should get someone whos okie with not having their face revealed for like 10-15 years in the mcu

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

Every time they cut to a movie clip, I couldn't help but feel sorry for Dr. Doom. The man's legacy is now a laughing stock.

[@rbleaks818]

My servants began to forge what was to become the most dreaded costume on the face of the Earth.

[@MrEMask-eb8th]

The last thing to fit was the mask.

[@deshanw1992]

Would it conform to my twisted features in comfort

[@orlandochavez148]

San Diego comicon 2024 Robert Downey Jr. brought me here…. named as Dr. doom

[@DanishKhanIITB]

DR. DOOM for president

[@MontyQueues]

you know the world is doomed when there's a director out there who can bring him properly to the big screen

[@contrade30]

Dr Doom is my favorite super-villian of all time, with the only exception of Darth Vader (menacing, tactical skilled leaders in armor with magic abilities?, seems like they have a lot in common). Too bad that Marvel doesn't own the movie rights of him. We deserve an avengers vs Doctor Doom movie.

[@kailohooper7117]

Bigger ego than Tony stark makes since why it's now the same actor playing them

[@JoshBurcham104]

Doctor Dooms? lol!

[@Str8savage87]

Hands Down dr.doom and magneto best marvel villians of all time

[@stephenvigil3698]

I cant believe you left out him burning his mask to his face in the original story. It showcases both his resolve and his madness

[@johnsonmwebe8904]

Is there anyone here after RDJ casting

[@JavierMartinez-dq7ef]

okay I guess I would have to agree with you on that bro

[@ianfranklin294]

Fun fact about Doctor Doom's suit of armor: it's able to break out of an adamantium coffin at full power and in case he ever encountered a vampire, which he did, it also allegedly contains pieces of the cross that Jesus Christ was crucified on. Doom also has his cosmic power siphon, which allows him to drain and steal the powers and abilities of cosmic beings, such as Galactus, Silver Surfer, and the Beyonder.

[@Buddha_Kai47]

We need Dr. Doom in the MCU

[@DeadmanInc336]

Keep your eyes on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Rumors and "leaks" imply that that's when we might finally see Doom in a post credits scene. Rumored to be played by Henry Cavill.

[@Douglasman123]

This only get more excited after They announce a Dr.Doom movie at Comic Con. I think Fox Sucks for the whole Fantastic Four reboot and not wanting to play Ball with Disney and Marvel MCU. But id love to see a Dr. Doom movie done right.

[@brycefarmer3902]

Doctor Doom is one of my favorite villa a in Marvel. Everything that WatchMojo said about him is true. He has the intelligence, awareness and prepared with most of the universes phenomena (science, magic,etc). Gave most heroes a lot of trouble over the years and even some gods are afraid of me like Loki. Love it!

[@antoniogirgenti9738]

We BIG TIME need an origin movie for Doctor Doom.

[@john03ification]

Like all comic book characters, Dr. Doom has gone through numerous reimaginings. Perhaps none more prominent in the Ultimate story line. In this version, Victor’s last name was changed to Van Damme and was recruited by Franklin Storm to join the Baxter foundation. Working on a teleporter with Reed Richards, Victor believes Reeds calculations were wrong and reprogrammed it with anyone knowing. This causes the accident that gave the Fantastic Four their powers and Victor becoming Doctor Doom. Rather than forging an armored suit, this Dr. Doom became a metallic being with saytr legs and other abilities eventually learning magic.

[@jordan12345423]

make doom to be the next mcu main villian

[@MetroCollectablesandvlogs]

Just bought a FF 5... super excited! Thanks for posting this. Always a fan of this ch.

[@jonathanlarsson4608]

Whenever he gets re-adapted in a good way, I am hoping for Mads Mikkelsen or Christoph Waltz for the part. As a third option, Benedict Cumberbatch.

[@razorklaw4853]

My fav marvel villain

[@jamesschrader8667]

Bring Doctor Doom to the MCU!!!

[@Solemolester001]

my second favorite villain next to DARKSEID!!!

[@thum842]

Man this would be a great origin story in the mcu

[@JohnnyElRed]

"Leave. NOW." S-sure thing, Lord Doom, only worthy ruler of the Earth-Imean the Universe-Imean the existence. I only wanted to say that I finished reading "Secret Wars", the original event, and that you wear GREAT in your battle against the Beyonder. Really, great story. I finished it, and then I found this video. Big coincidence. PLEASE, DON'T VAPORIZE ME!!

[@appleboy3793]

When they add the Fantastic 4 to the MCU, they need to make a standalone movie just for Doom, with his whole background story, cuz this is just too good to be skipped

[@MrGeo-EmitFodrol]

really hope he's in phase 4 or 5 in the mcu

[@FluxReact]

A villain in your land, in his land a ruler.

[@abdulkhafidsulaymaan]

great vid- this convinces me that movies based on villains vantage point could actually work. Dr. Doom's story could be one of the first MCU "Marvel Dark" story lines.

[@Burning-Twilight]

+Sulaymaan Kingseed Doom belongs to Fox though.

[@raveouscarlias4479]

DOOM is the greatest supervillain of all time!

[@raveouscarlias4479]

@handri i nope.

[@kazkk2321]

Victor von doom is one of the greatest characters ever existed in this comic world. I would definitely want him as a mentor.

[@ocelotecpatl]

"Not that type of Doctor" So he doesn't rap?

[@bencosta2340]

Long live Dr. Doom!!!

[@mariomarcos2148]

This man deserves his own origin story showing his rise to power

[@kevinyoka4258]

He is literally the evil version of black panther

[@Iceeghosttmanee]

I never thought of it that way but yeah pretty much

[@OgATXbeast]

I think you guys forgot to mention his rap career

[@NegativeSpectre]

i just read The Books of Doom storyline it was FANTASTIC

[@DeadmanInc336]

We could be seeing him enter the MCU as early as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in a post credits scene. Henry Cavill is rumored to be the front running lead for the role.

[@Resident4Island]

Time to face your doom-Dr Doom

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Great villain but never used properly in films.Deserves his own film without Fantastic 4.

[@upncmnh11]

I smell a Dr. Doom prequel origin on its way

[@VeranaXS]

one thing about doom I never understood is how did the fantastic 4 ever beat him with all his powers

[@Burning-Twilight]

+VeranaXS Because the fantastic four are not pushovers. Reed Richards is the smartest man on the earth. Even doom himself has admitted that reed is his only true rival.

[@BenGrimm1961]

My favorite Fantastic Four villain!