Fantastic Four #57, also known as “Enter: Dr. Doom!”, was originally published in December 1966 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby. This issue is notable for featuring the first full appearance of one of Marvel’s most iconic villains, Doctor Doom.
In the story, the Fantastic Four confront Doctor Doom, who had previously appeared in Fantastic Four #5 in a brief cameo. In this issue, Doom captures the Thing and replaces him with a robot duplicate to infiltrate the team. The remaining members of the Fantastic Four, Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, and the Human Torch, must rescue their comrade and stop Doom’s plans.
In Fantastic Four #57, Doctor Doom shows he is a power-hungry supervillain and he has a suit of armor that grants him various abilities. He is the arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four. He remains one of Marvel’s most enduring and complex villains.
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Who is Doctor Doom?
Doctor Doom, whose real name is Victor von Doom, is one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic supervillains. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and made his first appearance in Fantastic Four #5 in July 1962.
Victor von Doom is a brilliant scientist and sorcerer who hails from the fictional European country of Latveria. He is known for his mastery of both science and magic, making him a formidable adversary for heroes across the Marvel Universe. Doom is particularly associated with the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four, as he considers their leader, Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), to be his greatest rival.
Doom’s is known for his desire for power and control. He believes that he alone has the intellect and strength to lead the world. And, he will achieve that by any means necessary. Doom wears a metal suit of armor, which gives him enhanced strength and durability. This armor also conceals the severe facial scarring he suffered in a failed experiment.
Throughout the years, Doctor Doom has clashed with numerous Marvel heroes, including the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. Despite his villainous nature, Doom has occasionally been portrayed as a complex character with a sense of honor. He has a genuine desire to protect his people in Latveria. He is depicted as an anti-hero at times, teaming up with other heroes to face greater threats.
Doctor Doom’s combination of intelligence, magical prowess, and technological expertise, coupled with his relentless pursuit of power, has cemented him as one of Marvel’s most iconic and enduring villains.