Marvel Comics has recently introduced fans to an all-new Doctor Doom who debuted in the newly-established Ultimate Universe ...

Doctor Doom is widely considered to be the Fantastic Four's most iconic villain, boasting a memorable design that even casual fans recognize. However, the mystery of what lies beneath his famous ...

But Doctor Doom’s mask is different from Spider-Man’s, or Deadpool’s, or Ant-Man’s. Doom’s comic book origin story, first set down in 1962’s Fantastic Four #5, is classically Faustian.

While Doctor Doom typically wears his mask 24/7, it’s less likely that Marvel will want to completely cover Downey’s face during the duration of Avengers: Doomsday. This isn’t a case of The ...

In the comics, Von Doom is scarred after a machine he invents explodes, leading him to wear a mask and suit of armor. He later becomes monarch of Latveria and seeks world domination.

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — not as Tony Stark, but as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' ...

They both wear iron masks. One is a genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist. The other is a genius, ruler, sorceror megalomaniac. On paper, Iron Man and Doctor Doom could not be more different ...

Doom also spends plenty of time behind a mask, so that might erase any potential confusion over his likeness to the Stark character. On social media, Downey’s return was met with mixed feelings.

Robert Downey Jr. will be playing Doctor Doom in the MCU. ... "New mask, same task," Downey said on stage while clad in Doctor Doom robes, after taking off his metal mask.

Doctor Doom’s comics legacy is so much bigger than his Iron Man connections. Victor von Doom is one of Marvel’s most iconic characters for a reason, and his MCU debut could easily be Kevin ...