What is Doctor Doom?
[[File:Dr Doom cosplay.jpg|thumb]] '''Doctor Doom''' ('''Dr. Victor Von Doom''') is a fictional character from [[Marvel Comics]] and is the archenemy of [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and the [[Fantastic Four]]. He first appeared in ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' #5 (July 1962), created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]]. == Publication history == The character first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #5 (July 1962), created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]]. == Fictional character biography == He is the ruler of [[Latveria]] and CEO of Von Doom Industries, whose goal is to bring order to humanity through world conquest. He has also come into conflict with other superheroes in the [[Marvel Universe]], including [[Spider-Man]], [[Iron Man]], [[Doctor Strange]], the [[Black Panther (Marvel Comics)|Black Panther]], the [[X-Men]], and the [[Avengers]] at times. He has also been portrayed as an antihero at times, working with the heroes if their goals align and only if it benefits him. == Powers and abilities == Doctor Doom has many powers and abilities, including an armored suit with jetpacks, electric shock, and nuclear power. He also has a sharp intellect and icy ambition. ==In other media == Victor Von Doom has adapted to different forms of media, including toys, movies, television series, and video games. He has been portrayed in movies by [[Joseph Culp]], [[Julian McMahon]] and [[Toby Kebbell]]. In the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) franchise, he will be played by [[Robert Downey Jr.]] {{lit-stub}} [[Category:Characters created by Stan Lee]] [[Category:Fictional business executives]] [[Category:Fictional characters introduced in 1962]] [[Category:Marvel vs. Capcom fighters]] [[Category:Marvel Comics supervillains]]