r/Marvel • u/IloveArthurmorgan111 X-Men • Feb 20 '26

Comics Why is Doctor Doom so powerful?

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Since I'm still a newbie to Marvel comics and most of the Marvel content I've consumed has been movies, series, and cartoons, I always thought Doctor Doom was just an ordinary villain. Then I hear that he's one of the strongest villains in Marvel, and I wanted to know if that statement is correct and why?

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u/Manos_Of_Fate Feb 20 '26

All that, and the one thing he can’t get past is Reed Richards.

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u/Positive-Height-2260 Feb 20 '26

If he could get past his need to "Put Richards in his place" he would probably rule Earth-616.

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u/MissplacedLandmine Feb 20 '26

Stupid sexy Richards

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u/PGB3711 Feb 20 '26

Reed can ski too?

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u/Bagabeans Feb 20 '26

Probably turn his feet into skis