Doctor Doom facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Doctor Doom
A cosplayer dressed up as Doctor Doom
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The Fantastic Four #5 (July 1962)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer-editor) Jack Kirby (artist/co-plotter)
In-story information
Alter ego	Victor Von Doom
Species	Human
Place of origin	Romani camp outside Hassenstadt, Latveria
Team affiliations	Sorcerers Supreme The Cabal Intelligencia Future Foundation Astonishing Avengers Avengers Lethal Legion Guardians of the Galaxy
Notable aliases	King Boss Doombot Infamous Iron Man God Emperor Doom Rabum Alal
Abilities	Mastery of science and mystic arts Expert combatant and swordman Peak human conditioning Genius-level intellect Mind transference Technopathy Powered armor granting: Superhuman strength and durability Force field generation Gauntlet lasers and force blasts Flight via rocket boots High-tech weapons Various gadgets

Doctor Doom (whose real name is Victor Von Doom) is a famous supervillain from Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The Fantastic Four #5 in July 1962. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Doctor Doom is the ruler of a made-up country called Latveria. He is mostly known as the main enemy of Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four. But he has also fought many other Marvel Universe heroes. These include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, the X-Men, and the Avengers. Sometimes, he even acts like an antihero, helping heroes if it benefits him.

Doctor Doom is considered one of the greatest comic book villains ever. Wizard magazine ranked him #4 on their list of top villains. IGN ranked him #3 on their list of the Top 100 Comic Book Villains. Later, IGN even called him Marvel's greatest villain.

You can find Doctor Doom in many places besides comics. He has been in TV shows, video games, and even as action figures. In movies, he has been played by Joseph Culp, Julian McMahon, and Toby Kebbell.

Who created Doctor Doom?

Doctor Doom was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. They wanted a "super sensational new villain" for the Fantastic Four comic. Stan Lee thought "Doctor Doom" sounded simple but very threatening.

He first appeared in 1962. His full origin story was told two years later. Doctor Doom quickly became the Fantastic Four's biggest enemy.

What are Doctor Doom's powers and abilities?

Doctor Doom is one of the most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe. He has a lot of money, knowledge, technology, and power.

Is Doctor Doom a genius?

Yes, Doom is a super genius in science and inventing. He has created many powerful machines and robots, like his famous Doombots. He can even control some machines with his mind. He is one of the smartest humans in the Marvel Universe. He once even helped the Thing become human again. Doom has also used his science skills to copy the powers of other strong beings.

Does Doctor Doom use magic?

Yes, Doom is also a very powerful sorcerer. He learned magic from Tibetan monks. His magic skills grew even more with help from Morgan le Fay. He can absorb and shoot energy, create shields, travel between dimensions, and even heal himself. He is so good at magic that Doctor Strange once said Doom had enough power to become the new Sorcerer Supreme. Doom knows both science and magic, which gives him an edge over Reed Richards.

Can Doctor Doom transfer his mind?

Yes, Doctor Doom learned how to move his mind into another person's body. He does this by looking into their eyes. He uses this power to escape when he is captured or in danger. But he doesn't use it often because he is very proud of his own appearance.

How strong is Doctor Doom's will?

Doom has a very strong will. This means he is hard to control. In one story, he dared the Purple Man, who can control minds, to try and control him. Doom successfully resisted.

What about Doctor Doom's armor?

Doom's special armor makes him super strong and tough. With it, he can fight powerful heroes like Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Thing. His armor is almost impossible to destroy. It can even protect him from powerful attacks. The armor has many high-tech weapons. These include lasers, force blasts, and a force field. It also has rocket boots for Flight. The armor can even keep him alive underwater or in outer space for a long time.

Is Doctor Doom a good fighter?

Even without his armor, Doom is a very skilled hand-to-hand combatant. He knows how to hit weak points and is good with swords and shields.

How does Doctor Doom rule Latveria?

As the ruler of Latveria, Doctor Doom controls the country very strictly. He uses his power for his own plans. Even though he is a supervillain, he has diplomatic immunity. This means he can't be arrested for most of his crimes. He controls all of Latveria's resources and military. He watches his citizens from his castle and uses his Doombots to keep order. Many Latverians actually like Doom. He also sometimes hides other supervillains in Latveria.

What are Doombots?

Sometimes, when you see Doctor Doom, it might actually be a "Doombot". These are robot copies of Victor Von Doom. They look like him but don't have a hood. They are used for dangerous missions where Doom doesn't want to risk himself. Doombots are programmed to believe they are the real Doctor Doom.

What is Doctor Doom's biggest weakness?

Doom's biggest weakness is his huge arrogance. He can't accept that his own mistakes might be the reason for his failures. For example, he blames Reed Richards for the accident that scarred his face, even though it was his own experiment. He thinks he knows everything. Even when he works with heroes, he often tries to trick them for his own gain.

Does Doctor Doom have a code of honor?

Yes, Victor Von Doom follows a strict code of honor. He always keeps his exact word. But this might not always be good for the other person. For example, he might promise not to harm someone himself, but he won't stop others from harming them. He also won't attack an enemy who is weak or at a big disadvantage. He thinks winning that way is meaningless.

What has Doctor Doom invented?

Doctor Doom is a genius inventor. He has built many amazing devices:

• Doombots - These are robot copies of Doctor Doom. They are used for dangerous missions.
• Servo-Guards - These are robots that attack Doom's enemies.
• Time Platform - This is a working time machine. It can send people to almost any time and place. Doctor Doom can even use his armor to travel through time by himself.
• A device that can give people superpowers.

Awards and Recognition

Doctor Doom has received many awards and recognitions:

• In 2006, Wizard Magazine ranked him 4th on their "100 Greatest Villains Ever" list.
• In 2014, IGN ranked him 3rd on their "Top 100 Comic Book Villains" list.
• In 2019, IGN ranked him 1st on their "Top 25 Marvel Villains" list.
• In 2022, Newsarama ranked him 2nd on their "Best Marvel supervillains" list.

How has Doctor Doom been portrayed in movies?

Victor Von Doom has been played by three different actors in movies:

• Joseph Culp in an unreleased 1994 film.
• Julian McMahon in the 2005 film and its 2007 sequel.
• Toby Kebbell in the 2015 film.

What merchandise is there for Doctor Doom?

Because Doctor Doom is so popular, he has been featured in lots of merchandise. This includes many action figures and trading cards.

• The first Doctor Doom action figure came out in 1984.
• Many other figures have been released over the years by companies like ToyBiz and Hasbro.
• He was part of the "Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building game" in 2012.
• He was also in the "Hero Attax" trading card game in 2012.
• In 2020, Doctor Victor von Doom was added as a boss in the popular video game Fortnite.

Images for kids

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  Doctor Victor von Doom's Earth 1610 doppelgänger, Victor van Damme. Artwork for the cover of Ultimate Fantastic Four vol. 1, 12 (October 2004 Marvel Comics) 
  Art by Stuart Immonen

See also

In Spanish: Doctor Doom para niños