doctor Victor Von Doom, the ruler of the fictional country Latveria, might have the most significant ego in comics. It’s a toss-up between him and Lex Luthor, really. and as one of the most significant villains in marvel Comics, Doom has caused mayhem and death all over the universe. So, how is it possible that he not only guidelines a small country, but that the people there like him? That’s what Christopher Cantwell’s doctor Doom #1 answers: Latveria loves doctor Doom because he loves them.
Doctor Doom remembers His Employees’ family Lives?
how nice. (Image: doctor Doom #1, marvel Comics)
Early on, we see Doom talking to one of his assistants, Petra. and yes, he asks how her dad is. He talks about Petra’s father’s battle with Cancer—and calls him by his name, Boris. They also talk about the future of the world and her children’s place in it. during the issue, there is a debate over a new moon base that will use a small black hole to dispose of CO2 waste in the Earth’s atmosphere. Doom believes that the base is a danger to the world (mainly because he didn’t help build it). With Petra, they view a flare burst from the moon as the base turns on. considering Doom is Doom, she agrees with him…and Doom says, for her children, he hopes she (and by extension himself) is wrong. At first, this seems like doctor Doom just kind of placating a citizen of Latveria, but there is much more to this.
Latveria First, Ego Second, Doom Punching Superheroes Third
That moon base? Yeah, it’s attacked, and Doom is framed for the bombing. Now, instead of going “I am doctor Doom, how dare they insult my intelligence!” or something similar, he right away starts defending Latveria, by any implies necessary, and how far he is prepared to go to keep Latveria safe is pretty shocking:
Wait…what? (Image: doctor Doom #1, marvel Comics)
Doom surrenders. He hands the kingdom to his right-hand ruler, Zora, and goes to surrender. Sure, he beats the crap out of Union Jack first, but when he realizes that the only way to keep his people safe is by turning himself over, he doesn’t hesitate. Of course, he’ll argue that he was set up, and it does seem like he was, but this is the only way to avoid an attack on his country.
Just because He Cares, Doesn’t imply He’s Not Doom
Early in the comic, a news anchor mocks him. Well, then this happens:
I’m on Doom’s side with this one. (Image: doctor Doom #1, marvel Comics)
Yes, he may be the hero of the series, but he’s still the same doctor Doom we love.
So, do you think doctor Doom is a real hero to Latveria, or is he using them for other means? any other new marvel Comics you’re looking forward to reading?
Grade: All Hail Doom!
(Featured Image: Doctor Doom #1, marvel Comics)