History SelfDemonstrating / DoctorDoom

I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of PowerArmor I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the Franchise/FantasticFour, who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the MarvelUniverse - ComicBook/TheAvengers, [[XMen X-Men]], Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}}, Comicbook/TheIncredibleHulk, IronMan, TheMightyThor, [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans[[labelnote:*]]Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention SquirrelGirl in a foot note for managing to best a Doombot. She most certainly never defeated Doom, as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.[[/labelnote]] [[labelnote:**]]'''Tippy-Toe Says:''' SquirrelGirl totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by SteveDitko him-freakin'-self! That's so in contin-AAK![[/labelnote]] Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. [[NeverLiveItDown TROPERS DO NOT NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRREL GIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM]]. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

I, Victor Von Doom, was introduced by Creator/StanLee and Creator/JackKirby as the ArchEnemy of the Franchise/FantasticFour, and one of the smartest men...no, the ''unquestioned smartest man'' on Earth. I was born in a Romani family in the FictionalCountry of Latveria, as the son of a witch and a herbalist. When my beloved mother Cynthia was killed by the demons she had summoned to fight Latverian soldiers, I swore revenge, and the death of my father because of a Latverian tyrant only fueled my desire.

I, Victor Von Doom, was introduced by StanLee and JackKirby as the ArchEnemy of the Franchise/FantasticFour, and one of the smartest men...no, the ''unquestioned smartest man'' on Earth. I was born in a Romani family in the FictionalCountry of Latveria, as the son of a witch and a herbalist. When my beloved mother Cynthia was killed by the demons she had summoned to fight Latverian soldiers, I swore revenge, and the death of my father because of a Latverian tyrant only fueled my desire.

Doctor Doom is a MarvelComics villain wh- ''[[KilledMidSentence GAK]]!''

* PowerParasite: Doom [[SecretWars once held the power of the Beholder in his hands]]. Indeed, I wrested it from his grasp with my single remaining hand, after being dismembered in my courageous, one-man assault against the entity. Sadly, Doom was forced to relinquish the power in order to prevent the destruction of the universe due to the incompetence of my servant Klaw and the imbecilic interference of Captain America.

* TheDeterminator: Even mind control doesn't work on Doom.

* TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: Is Doom supposed to just give up and let that blasted Richards be destroyed by some vastly inferior intellect who will only get lucky? Only I, the glorious Doom, are worthy of destroying him.

* TinTyrant: Doom does indeed encase himself within armor, and Doom is indeed the ultimate master of Latveria, and the world. Nevertheless, it is an insult to Doom and all that Doom stands for to call Doom a Tyrant, and Doom is much too intelligent to make his raiment out of anything so crude as tin. The alliteration is pleasing, nonetheless.

* VillainExitStageLeft: Stop calling Doom a villain! Regardless, in the event that a story makes it clear that is really me in it and not ActuallyADoomBot, be sure that I have an escape plan ready if events do not transpire exactly as originally envisioned.

* WorthyOpponent: Doom will not compliment his enemies! However, there are a few whose skills are sufficiently dangerous that dealing with them is not a ''complete'' waste of Doom's time.

* DiplomaticImpunity: As the rightful sovereign of Latveria, even that damned Richards hesitates to act against Doom when I'm in the USA on diplomatic business.

* HardWorkHardlyWorks: I devote much of my life to the study of sorcery and find Dr. Strange, who only studied for a few months, far surpasses me! As you might expect, I didn't take this information well.

* ItsAllAboutMe: The world functions as Doom says it does and anyone who says otherwise is a liar or a fool.

* MoodWhiplash: Right after [[DisneyXD the Disney Company's excuse for a manly TV channel]] showed Doom single-handedly outsmart and pummel [[WesternAnimation/AvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes Earth's Mightiest Heroes]], as well as the Fantastic Four, they showed a moronic GagDub starring me, [[SpiderManAndHisAmazingFriends Spider-Man, and his so-called "Amazing Friends"]]. I was Skrull-searching one second, groveling over triple rainbows the next. *sigh*

* VillainExitStageLeft: Stop calling Doom a villain! Regardless, in the event that a story makes it clear that is really me in it and not ActuallyADoomBot, be sure that I have an escape plan ready if things don't go my way.

I also partook in several of the electronic entertainment devices that you call video games. I even starred in many as the main "villain." However Doom was greatly disappointed by Richards and his ilk not appearing in fighting games [[VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroes made]] [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2 by]] [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3 Capcom]] (so that Doom could best them yet again) and the indignity of being second fiddle to the deluded Titan Thanos. Bah! Even with [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3 the third game]], they used the Super Skrull (along with Doom, naturally) because Richards was too cowardly to participate. Doom is greatly disappointed, but rest assured that Doom WILL strike down [[StreetFighter Ryu]] and his {{Capcom}} ilk in Richards' stead. Doom also looks forward to working with [[ResidentEvil Albert Wesker]], and hopes that Mr. Wesker does not disappoint or [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder foolishy attempt to betray Doom.]] And yes, that is a Doombot in any video in which Doom loses. Doom would ''never'' put himself in that much harm on purpose.

* FreakyFridayFlip: Doom devised a plan (the exact details of which are [[TheUnreveal unimportant]]) to kill the Fantastic Four by switching bodies with Daredevil. In hindsight, Doom will not deny this was not the most.. elegant of my plans, trading my armor and vast resources for the body of a man whom I easily subdued on my own, and then putting him in a position where he could have killed me in turn. Fortunately (if unsurprisingly) his clutch on the IdiotBall was far firmer than Doom's.

I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of PowerArmor I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the Franchise/FantasticFour, who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the MarvelUniverse - ComicBook/TheAvengers, [[XMen X-Men]], Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}}, Comicbook/TheIncredibleHulk, IronMan, TheMightyThor, [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans[[labelnote:*]]Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention SquirrelGirl in a foot note for managing to best a Doombot. She most certainly never defeated Doom, as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.[[/labelnote]] [[labelnote:**]]'''Tippy-Toe Says:''' SquirrelGirl totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by SteveDitko him-freakin'-self! That's so in continuity![[/labelnote]] Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. [[NeverLiveItDown TROPERS DO NOT NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRREL GIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM]]. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

* MarvelVsCapcom: I have graced Capcom games as a fighter in ''Marvel Super Heroes'' and ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2''. And now, I return at the third game. Sadly, neither the accursed team nor family of Richards have ever appeared in these games, denying Doom the opportunity to demonstrate his superiority in yet another arena. They had to ask ''Super Skrull'', of all people, to represent them in ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3''. '''HA!''' Admittedly, he does have combined powers of the four, so Doom shouldn't underestimate him.

* ReedRichardsIsUseless: Don't you DARE associate this trope with me!!!! Very well, Doom admits that, with the [[TheWorldIsAlwaysDoomed massive number of threats to destroy all live on Earth, or the Earth itself]], I could be more proactive in trying to stop them, including such instances the as the vile killing machine [[HeroKiller Ultron]] wiped a country in Europe and I could have responded to him faster than the heroes did. But do NOT call me a coward for that.

* [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes Why Did It Have To Be]] SquirrelGirl?: AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! FINE. I admit, though I have survived conflicts with PhysicalGods, I do NOT have any way of defeating Squirrel Girl, and my solution to her approaching is an escape pod. GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRR!!!!! NOW NEVER SPEAK OF THIS TO ANYONE!!!!!!!

* ReedRichardsIsUseless: Don't you DARE associate this trope with me!!!! Very well, Doom admits that, with the [[TheWorldIsAlwaysDoomed massive number of threats to destroy all live on Earth, or the Earth itself]], I could be more proactive in trying to stop them, including such instances the as the [[CompleteMonster vile killing machine]] [[HeroKiller Ultron]] wiped a country in Europe and I could have responded to him faster than the heroes did. But do NOT call me a coward for that.

* FreakyFridaySwitch: In a story, that I assure the writer must have on opium during the making of, I came up with a plan, that is never described in detail, kill the Fantastic Four by switching bodies with Daredevil. Doom will no deny it, this easily among the worst plans I've ever come up with, since to recap, I switch bodies with Daredevil, essentially planing to kill my sworn enemies by trading in my armor and resources for using the body of a man that I easily subdued on my own, and put him in a position where he could have easily killed me if he hadn't been holding the IdiotBall.

* GainixEnding: The "What If Doctor Doom Became a Hero?" Elseworld ends with the vile Mephisto, annoyed with me successfully rescuing my mother's soul much earlier than in the normal canon, [[MoralEventHorizon forcing me into a]] SadisticChoice between him taking the soul of my lover, or I. I reluctantly chose the former because I couldn't let the good I had been doing for the world end, and vowed to rescue my lover from Mephisto, but the story ends there so we don't know if I succeed.

* [[InferioritySuperiorityComplex Inferiority Superiority Compl-]]- LIES! No doubt spawned by that accursed '''''RICHARDS!''''' Doom is ''of course'' superior, [[HypocritalHumor DEMONSTRATIVELY SO, and does not overcompensate.]]

* LightIsNotGood: In TheChildrensCrusade, Doom becomes the perfect white robed savior with holy powers after the life energy is transferred during an "accident" in the spell to restore mutantkind's powers. Of course, '''''DOOM IS NOT EVIL'''''!

* ReedRichardIsUseless: Don't you DARE associate this trope with me!!!! Very well, Doom admits that, with the [[TheWorldIsAlwaysDoomed massive number of threats to destroy all live on Earth, or the Earth itself]], I could be more proactive in trying to stop them, including such instances the as the [[CompleteMonster vile killing machine]] [[HeroKiller Ultron]] wiped a country in Europe and I could have responded to him faster than the heroes did. But do NOT call me a coward for that,

* [[InferioritySuperiorityComplex Inferiority Superiority Compl-]]- LIES! No doubt spawned by that accursed '''''RICHARDS!''''' Doom is ''of course'' superior, DEMONSTRATIVELY SO, and does not overcompensate.

* MarvelVsCapcom: I have graced Capcom games as a fighter in ''Marvel Super Heroes'' and ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2''. And now, I return at the third game. Sadly, neither the accursed team nor family of Richards have ever appeared in these games, denying Doom the opportunity to demonstrate his superiority in yet another arena. They had to ask ''Super Skrull'', of all people, to represent them in ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3''. '''HA!'''

* [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes Why Did It Have To Be]] SquirrelGirl?

** In an old [[{{Elseworlds}} What If]] story the experiment to rescue my mother from Hell goes without a hitch, resulting in a universe where Doom becomes Earth's greatest hero and marries the love of his life. However, because of my actions, Doom earns the ire of [[{{Satan}} Mephisto]] who imposes on him a... stringent SadisticChoice...

* BeautyToBeast: Doom was once a handsome man, until that meddling Reed Richards disfigured Doom's marvelous visage into a hideous shape that is hidden behind a steel mask. But Doom's will is ''steel!'' No mere scratch will tarnish Doom's resolve!

--> ''"As Doom will defeat all enemies, even age itself."''

--> ''"My years already feel like eons. I fear the eons themselves cannot be endured."''

* {{Jerkass}}: At times, malfunctioning Doombots or bruised egos of lesser beings may give the ill-informed an impression of this. For example, one once called The Leader to gloat that Stark and Richards sent TheHulk into space, thus cheating him of the chance to finally defeat Banner.

[[NotQuiteDead As I was saying]].. ulp.. Doctor Doom is a MarvelComics personage of infinite and perfect majesty. All hail Doom!!

* VillainProtagonist: Occasionally, Doom has been thrust into such a role, most notably dealing with that repellent Johann Schmidt aka The RedSkull, such as his unfortunately short-lived feature in what you would call a Comicbook, which in this case, bore the name of Astonishing Tales, and his grand exploits -- which sadly, in all likelihood, few people have ever actually read -- were published in the early [[TheSeventies 1970s]]. Perhaps Doom could have taken such a prominent role more often, if weren't for that blasted... Reed Richards... '''''[[SayMyName RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

* VillainProtagonist: Occasionally, Doom has been thrust into such a role, most notably dealing with that repellent Johann Schmidt aka The RedSkull, such as his unfortunately short-lived feature in in what you would call a Comicbook, which in this case, bore the name of Astonishing Tales, and his grand exploits -- which sadly, in all likelihood, few people have ever actually read -- were published in the early [[TheSeventies 1970s]]. Perhaps Doom could have taken such a prominent role more often, if weren't for that blasted... Reed Richards... '''''[[SayMyName RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

'''''[[SilenceYouFool SILENCE]], {{TROPER}}!''''' '''[[IncomingHam You are not worthy to describe the glory of]]''' '''''[[ThirdPersonPerson DOOM]]!''''' '''[[SelfDemonstratingArticle This task can be achieved only by DOOM himself]]!''' That is why Doom honored this [[SurroundedByIdiots useless wiki]] with his presence. Sit and enjoy the tale of the greatest EvilOverlord and MadScientist that ever lived, as well as the greatest {{Badass}} who could easily TakeOverTheWorld if not for that [[MemeticMutation Blasted]]... (''seethes'') [[ArchEnemy Reed. Richards.]] (''deep breath'') '''''[[SayMyName RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

** Of course every Latverian is literate, healthy, educated and financially secure! How can Doom be worthy of a Tyrant's throne if he cannot even look after the ''basic'' welfare of his people, much less build a strong country!

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[[caption-width-right:221:[[HistoryOfTheWorldPartOne It's good to be the king]].]]

Doctor Doom is a MarvelComics villain wh- ''[[KilledMidSentence ARGH]]!''

'''''[[SilenceYouFool SILENCE]], {{TROPER}}!''''' '''[[IncomingHam You are not worthy to describe the glory of]]''' '''''[[ThirdPersonPerson DOOM]]!''''' '''[[SelfDemonstratingArticle This task can be achieved only by DOOM himself]]!''' That is why Doom honored this [[SurroundedByIdiots useless wiki]] with his presence. Sit and enjoy the tale of the greatest EvilOverlord and MadScientist that ever lived, as well as the greatest {{Badass}} who could easily TakeOverTheWorld if not for that [[MemeticMutation Blasted]]...(''seethes'') Reed. Richards. (''deep breath'') '''''[[SayMyName RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

I, Victor Von Doom, was introduced by StanLee and JackKirby as the ArchEnemy of the FantasticFour, and one of the smartest men...no, the ''unquestioned smartest man'' on Earth. I was born in a Romani family in the FictionalCountry of Latveria, as the son of a witch and a herbalist. When my beloved mother Cynthia was killed by the demons she had summoned to fight Latverian soldiers, I swore revenge, and the death of my father because of a Latverian tyrant only fueled my desire.

I began to master both magic and technology, and when my fame reached the United States, I gained the opportunity to study in America. There I met Reed Richards, one of the few men on the planet whose intelligence can even approach my own (and then not by much, I can assure you). Wishing to resurrect my dead mother, I manipulated the fool into helping me construct a portal to hell; however, whether due to Reed's incompetence or intentional sabotage on his part out of jealousy for my genius (perhaps both), the device exploded and [[ScarsAreForever damaged my face]] [[hottip: Editor's Note: Due to [[UnreliableNarrator source bias]], it should be noted that not only did Reed not have anything to do with the portal's explosion, he actually ''warned'' Doom that it would- [[KilledMidSentence ACK]]!.]]. I rightfully blamed Richards for the accident and [[MinorInjuryOverreaction withdrew from society for some time]].

I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of PowerArmor I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the FantasticFour, who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the MarvelUniverse - ComicBook/TheAvengers, [[XMen X-Men]], Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}}, Comicbook/TheIncredibleHulk, IronMan, TheMightyThor, [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans[[hottip:*:Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention SquirrelGirl in a foot note for managing to best a [[BodyDouble Doombot]]. She [[ArmedWithCanon most certainly never defeated Doom]], as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.]] [[hottip:**: '''Tippy-Toe Says:''' SquirrelGirl totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by [[SteveDitko Steve-freaking-Ditko!]] That's so in continuity!]] Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. TROPERS DON'T NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRRELGIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

On that account, I have had more serious setbacks such as when that cursed Richards enabled me to be deposed in favor of [[EvilPrince Prince Zorba]]. However, I eventually regained the throne with the help of Richards and his compatriots when I showed them that Zorba was laying waste to Latveria in his murderous madness. True, in their eyes they were participating in my retaking of the throne entirely for the sake of the oppressed people of Latveria, and that was good enough for me.

Rumor even has it that the film-maker, GeorgeLucas, took inspiration from myself to create that cultural icon, [[StarWars Darth Vader]]. How fortunate for him that Doom has better things to do than indulge in petty litigation or more direct means with him.

* ActuallyADoombot: Whenever a puny mortal thinks they have bested the mighty Doom, they will eventually discover it was simply one of my Doombots distracting them from what Doom was really doing.[[hottip:*:Except for... [[SquirrelGirl that woman]]... ''shudder'']]

* AffablyEvil: Doom is not a cruel despot! He is respectful, friendly, and genuinely nice

** Master Menace from the original ''SquadronSupreme'' is a CaptainErsatz of Doom. Some would suggest that the archenemy of {{Superman}} counterpart Hyperion would more accurately be regarded as a counterpart of LexLuthor, but Menace at least at had the good sartorial sense to ape Doom's style. Of course, Doom may some day destroy him for that presumption.

* AFatherToHisMen: It is a Tyrant's Duty to love his subjects as a father would love his children and, so long as they are loyal and obedient, be willing to lay down his life to protect them. For them I would even gladly forego my vengeance against that accursed Richards, if only momentarily.

* DrivenByEnvy: For Reed Richards, who is and has always been slightly better than Doom at everythi- '' '''LIES!!!!''' '' NO ONE IS GREATER THAN '''DOOM!''' Richards is an arrogant and envious dolt whose feeble excuse for a mind cannot fathom that of DOOM! It is ''HIS'' jealousy that has driven him to these insidious acts of gross slander!! HE IS NOTHING BESIDE THE AWESOME MAGNIFICENCE OF DOOM!!! ''NOTHING I TELL YOU!!!!'' '''I WILL MAKE YOU PAY FOR THIS, RICHARDS!!!!'''

* EnemyMine: So often have the accursed FantasticFour had to call on Doom's aid that it is a wonder that the insipid masses still regard them and not Doom as heroes.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: You have your pathetic system of morality, and Doom has his. Doom will react to things against his own, well-informed and perfect system of justice and right like any other would, were they as wise as Doom.
* EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether: Doom attended the same university as Reed Richards and Ben Grimm, both of whom would become members of the FantasticFour.
* EvilOverlord: Doom is overlord of Latveria, and will some day be overlord of all the Earth. And fools will call him evil, then as now.
* EvilPlan: Doom has ''brilliant'' schemes to rescue his mother and conquer Earth, but time and time again they are foiled by ''Richards''.....or some other misled hero.
* FoeYay: With [[{{X-Men}} Storm]]. Though it might have been a Doombot. Such is Doom's charisma that even a mechanical facsimile has charms beyond those of normal men.

* HeyItsThatGuy: [[Film/TheFantasticFour Joseph Culp]] and [[Film/FantasticFour Julian McMahon]] tried to impersonate me on-screen.
** HeyItsThatVoice: A few were so puny that only tried to talk like Doom! They include [[Westernanimation/FantasticFour John Vernon, Neil Ross, Simon Templeman,]] [[SpiderManTheAnimatedSeries Tom Kane]], [[MarvelSuperHeroSquad Charlie Adler,]] [[IronManArmoredAdventures Christopher Britton]], [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2 Lorne Kennedy]], [[FantasticFourWorldsGreatestHeroes Paul]] [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3 Dobson]], [[MarvelUltimateAlliance Clive Revill]], [[WesternAnimation/{{UltimateSpider-Man}} Maurice LaMarche]] and [[TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes Lex Lang]].

** However Doom is greatly pleased that [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Strange]] made it to ''[[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' as well as the pawn [[VideoGame/{{Strider}} Strider Hiryu]]. Defeating them in digital combat will be... most satisfying.
* MinorInjuryOverreaction: It is alleged in one FantasticFour comic that the disfigurement that Doom received in trying to rescue his mother from Hell was actually a relatively minor scar, but he saw it as horribly devastating due to his vanity. What ''really'' messed up Doom's face was when he had his original suit of armor forged and impatiently decided to put the [[NightmareFace still red-hot metal mask on]]. Bah! Lies and insolence! The reports of Doom's disfigurement were ''not at all'' exaggerated; this is obviously a petty attempt at misinformation on Richard's part.
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Doom is definitely a nemesis, branded as a "villain," and considered to be evil, although there are people who would debate such claims (and Doom cares little for [[{{Radiohead}} your opinion, which is of no consequence at all]]). However, I will concede that I have never completed an academic doctorate, but awarded my self the title once I took over Latveria. As the smartest man on the planet, of course, I deserve it.

* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast

* NeverMyFault: Of course. 'Fault' implies wrongdoing, and Doom is ''never'' wrong.

** And BlackPanther as well, the two of us being monarch scientist. We also have no problem working together if the need arises.

* PowerParasite: Steals Beyonders' ability is SecretWars.
* RasputinianDeath: The Marquis of Death burned Doom, delivered a serious MindScrew to break his will, turned his blood into acid & his heart to stone, and sent him back in time, right into the jaws of a giant, prehistoric shark. Doom survived. I have suffered worse.

* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans: It is a blatant falsehood spurned on by the ignorance of his enemies that Doom wishes for the world out of petty selfish ambition. Doom has a moral imperative to TakeOverTheWorld; who else but Doom can solve all of humanities self-made problems? War, famine, pestilence, entropy - these will all be things of the past, once Doom is recognised as the sole sovereign ruler who alone has the wisdom to create such a paradise.

** On another occasion, an alternate universe Doom rescued a FantasticFour formed of GhostRider, TheIncredibleHulk, {{Wolverine}} and {{Spider-Man}} from being slain by their enemies. Once again, although Doom does not care as to whether these individuals lived or died, the principle remains that Doom --'''and Doom alone'''-- has [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou the right to destroy the Fantastic Four]]. I should point out that the aforementioned incident drove this "version" of the FantasticFour to disband ''immediately''.

...upon further consideration, that is a quite accurate and appropriate description of Richards. You Tropers are perhaps more insightful than I first supposed. [[AlternateUniverseReedRichardsIsAwesome This other trope, however...]] Doom will not tolerate any Richards, no matter how great you think he is!

[[NotQuiteDead As I was saying]], Doctor Doom is a MarvelComics villain... wait, the article's over already? [[BrickJoke Imagine that]].
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I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of PowerArmor I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the FantasticFour, who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the MarvelUniverse - ComicBook/TheAvengers, [[XMen X-Men]], Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}}, Comicbook/TheIncredibleHulk, IronMan, TheMightyThor, [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans[[hottip:*:Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention SquirrelGirl in a foot note for managing to best a [[BodyDouble Doombot]]. She [[ArmedWithCanon most certainly never defeated Doom]], as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.]] [[hottip:**: '''Tippy-Toe Says:''' SquirrelGirl totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by [[SteveDitko Steve-freaking-Ditko!]] That's so in continuity!]] Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. TROPERS DON'T NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRRELGIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

On that account, I have had more serious setbacks such as when that cursed Richards enabled me to be deposed in favor of [[EvilPrince Prince Zorba]]. However, I eventually regained the throne with the help of Richards and his compatriots when I showed them that Zorba was laying waste to Latveria in his murderous madness. True, in their eyes they were participating in my retaking of the throne entirely for the sake of the oppressed people of Latveria, and that was good enough for me.

I also partook in several of the electronic entertainment devices that you call video games. I even starred in many as the main "villain." However Doom was greatly disappointed by Richards and his ilk not appearing in fighting games [[VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroes made]] [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2 by]] [[VideoGame/MarvelvsCapcom3 Capcom]] (so that Doom could best them yet again) and the indignity of being second fiddle to the deluded Titan Thanos. Bah! Even with [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3 the third game]], they used the Super Skrull (along with Doom, naturally) because Richards was too cowardly to participate. Doom is greatly disappointed, but rest assured that Doom WILL strike down [[StreetFighter Ryu]] and his {{Capcom}} ilk in Richards' stead. Doom also looks forward to working with [[ResidentEvil Albert Wesker]], and hopes that Mr. Wesker does not disappoint or [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder foolishy attempt to betray Doom.]] And yes, that is a Doombot in any video in which Doom loses. Doom would ''never'' put himself in that much harm on purpose.

** {{Marvel 1602}} Doom who [[spoiler:assassinated the queen]] and was generally the BigBad of the entire first series. Later, he kidnapped WilliamShakespeare because he wanted him to write about his travel to the end of the world.

* BadassBookworm: Doom's intelligence is without question, and even without the PowerArmor Doom is still a formidable (albeit [[{{BadassNormal}} completely human]]) combatant; Doom has even killed a lion with his bare hands on one occasion (when stranded in the wild on an alternate Earth). While completely naked. And then Doom skinned it for meat and for sinew to make weapons. Then Doom [[NemeanSkinning wore its carcass as clothing and used its face to make a new mask]].

* DealWithTheDevil: Mephisto and I had a specific deal that allowed me to attempt to rescue my mother from Hell once a year, but each time I failed, the people of Latveria would hate me more and more. I eventually succeeded with some slight assistance from Doctor Strange. Though admittedly, with a [[PyrrhicVillainy very heavy price]].

* EvilPlan: Doom has ''brilliant'' schemes to rescue his mother and conquer Earth, but time and time again they are foiled by ''Richards''.....or some other misled hero.

** HeyItsThatVoice: A few were so puny that only tried to talk like Doom! They include [[Westernanimation/FantasticFour John Vernon, Neil Ross, Simon Templeman,]] [[SpiderManTheAnimatedSeries Tom Kane]], [[MarvelSuperHeroSquad Charlie Adler,]] [[IronManArmoredAdventures Christopher Britton]], [[MarvelVsCapcom2 Lorne Kennedy]], [[FantasticFourWorldsGreatestHeroes Paul]] [[MarvelVsCapcom3 Dobson]], [[MarvelUltimateAlliance Clive Revill]], [[WesternAnimation/{{UltimateSpider-Man}} Maurice LaMarche]] and [[TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes Lex Lang]].

* {{Jerkass}}: At times, malfunctioning Doombots or bruised egos of lesser beings may give the ill-informed an impression of this. For example, one once called The Leader to gloat that Stark and Richards sent TheHulk into space, thus cheating him of the chance to finally defeat Banner.
* JokerImmunity: Partly justified in that Doom has diplomatic immunity due to being ruler of a country. However, there have been numerous instances where Doom has seemingly been KilledOffForReal only to return later. Once subject to LampshadeHanging during a time when I was trapped in Hell: Richards knew it was only a matter of time before I ended up running the place, and plotted to transport me to a prison of his own making before I inevitably escaped on my own (which I did, of course; no prison can confound the might of Doom).

** However Doom is greatly pleased that [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Strange]] made it to ''[[MarvelVsCapcom3 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' as well as the pawn [[VideoGame/{{Strider}} Strider Hiryu]]. Defeating them in digital combat will be... most satisfying.

** And BlackPanther as well, the two of us being monarch scientist. We also have no problem working together if the need arises.
* ObviouslyEvil: While Doom is not a villain, I can see where the confusion arises - my ''surname'' is "Doom", after all.

* TheRival: Reed Richards. Sometimes IronMan, sometimes BlackPanther.

* SuperheroPackingHeat: While Doom is extremely powerful, I do carry a regular gun. I only use it if my opponent is not worth using much effort.

* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans: It is a blatant falsehood spurned on by the ignorance of his enemies that Doom wishes for the world out of petty selfish ambition. Doom has a moral imperative to TakeOverTheWorld; who else but Doom can solve all of humanities self-made problems? War, famine, pestilence, entropy - these will all be things of the past, once Doom is recognised as the sole sovereign ruler who alone has the wisdom to create such a paradise.

** When Shadowcat, a member of the {{X-Men}}, was very grievously injured and on the verge of death after a battle with the villainous Marauders, the X-Men foolishly asked Reed Richards to heal her. When Richards displayed his utter incompetence in failing to do so, in my infinite kindness I used my own far superior talents to restore Shadowcat to life. Although Doom does not care whether such a meager being as Shadowcat lived or died, it was indeed worthwhile to demonstrate Richards' chronic inferiority.

Wait, what is this? Richards [[ReedRichardsIsUseless has a trope named in his honor?!]] ''Why has Doom not been bestowed this privilege?'' '''Do you fools mock Doom with this disgrace? Are you really so blind as to not see his greatness? ''You dare refuse Doom his rightful acknowledgment in favor of that fool?!'''''

* AlwaysSecondBest: To Reed Richards and Doctor Strange in the fields of science and magic, respectively. That is, they are always second best to Doom. If you hear otherwise, it is because they have persuaded feeble-minded tropers that their jealousy-clouded account is the true one. Be wiser than they.

* DealWithTheDevil: Mephisto and I had a specific deal that allowed me to attempt to rescue my mother from Hell once a year, but each time I failed, the people of Latveria would hate me more and more. I eventually succeeded with some slight assistance from DoctorStrange. Though admittedly, with a [[PyrrhicVillainy very heavy price]].

** However Doom is greatly pleased that [[DoctorStrange Strange]] made it to ''[[MarvelVsCapcom3 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' as well as the pawn [[VideoGame/{{Strider}} Strider Hiryu]]. Defeating them in digital combat will be... most satisfying.