How Doctor Doom And Tony Stark Are The Same

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How Doctor Doom And Tony Stark Are The Same

Key Takeaways

  • Marvel teases Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, keeping plot details hidden.
  • Theory suggests Doom sends consciousness to possess Tony Stark’s corpse to fight the Avengers.
  • Marvel could upset fans by potentially reviving Tony Stark as a villain via possession, showing Doctor Doom’s villainy.

As a long-time Marvel fan with countless hours spent in the digital realm of superheroes and villains, I must admit that the prospect of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark turning into Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday has left me both intrigued and apprehensive. The idea that the man who was Iron Man is now set to fight against the heroes he once defended is certainly thought-provoking, and I can’t help but wonder how Marvel will pull this off without upsetting fans.

Since it became known that Robert Downey Jr. is set to portray Doctor Doom in the upcoming phase of the MCU, the main question on everyone’s mind has been, “How will this transition occur?” Not surprisingly, Marvel hasn’t provided details yet on how the actor who was adored when he played Iron Man and last appeared in Avengers: End Game will now be playing a villain opposing the heroes in Avengers: Doomsday.

The fact that Marvel Studios hasn’t revealed how the primary antagonist in Avengers: Doomsday is actually a key protagonist from the initial phase of the MCU suggests they are deliberately keeping secrets about this intricate plot twist. Since they’re being secretive, it indicates there will likely be some unexpected twist or revelation in the storyline. If they had simply disclosed that it wasn’t Tony Stark and we would see his face hidden behind a mask, the mystery wouldn’t exist. Instead, fans are left to speculate and come up with theories about what might transpire. This has led to numerous theories being proposed, some more plausible than others, with one popular theory seeming particularly likely to be accurate – although it may not be entirely correct, it could still provide a reasonable explanation for the character’s dual roles.

How Tony Stark And Doctor Doom Could Be One And The Same

Currently, the widely accepted theory is predominantly supported by Reddit user JustThomas236. This theory resonates particularly well with Marvel enthusiasts as they’ve already encountered a similar scenario in their previous viewing of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

The theory that’s been spun up is that when Doctor Doom first makes his appearance in Fantastic Four: First Steps, he will fight and lose to Reed Richards and company. He will then have to flee from the heroes, who coincidentally are located in another part of the multiverse. In order to flee from the good guys, he will send his consciousness, using The Darkhold out into the multiverse and it will eventually find and land on the corpse of Tony Stark.

In a strange turn of events, Doom is expected to take control over Tony Stark’s body, which has been deceased for quite some time. Given that he’s now back among the living, it appears that Tony Stark’s body, under Doom’s influence, will engage in battle against the Avengers in this unfamiliar universe. Furthermore, it seems that he’ll also have to confront the Fantastic Four who have pursued him from their own dimension.

Marvel Has Taken This Possible Avengers: Doomsday Approach Before

How Doctor Doom And Tony Stark Are The Same

This theory arises not just from observing Doctor Strange using the Darkhold to control his own body against the Scarlet Witch, but also from other comic book tales where a character usurps another’s body. Remarkably, these narratives often feature Doctor Doom as the one performing the swap. While he’s most famously known for possessing Wolverine, the storyline swapping an X-Man instead of an Avenger doesn’t significantly alter the overall plot.

In issue #24 of Jim Valentino’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” from 1992, Doctor Doom and nearly all of Earth 691 engaged in a fierce battle with an army known as the Martian Masters. During this conflict, Doom fought alongside the Avengers, managing to survive despite suffering severe injuries. It was subsequently disclosed that he had transferred his consciousness into the skeleton of Logan, who met his end in the same war against the Martian Masters.

Although parts of that specific storyline may have been more comedic than desired for a big-screen portrayal, it’s evident that Doctor Doom, who is proficient in both cutting-edge technology and magic, possesses the capability to handle artifacts like the Darkhold and perform such possession feats. This wouldn’t surprise longtime Marvel fans, given his character background.

Would Marvel Dishonor Tony Stark’s Memory This Severely?

How Doctor Doom And Tony Stark Are The Same

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but express my concern about the feasibility of this theory. If the Marvel Cinematic Universe were to engage in a clandestine act like resurrecting Tony Stark, it could potentially rouse the wrath of countless Avengers: Endgame fans. The idea that his heroic demise might be undone doesn’t sit easy with many of us who witnessed and admired his final sacrifice.

It’s difficult to conceive that Marvel would deliberately undermine the popularity of Avengers: Doomsday by unearthing the corpse of a cherished hero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Notably, when they employed a similar stunt with Doctor Strange, he was essentially taking over his own body in a different form. This tactic appears to be less objectionable for some reason.

Alternatively, should Marvel aim to portray Doctor Doom as one of the most wicked characters in the multiverse, they could choose a method that demonstrates his ruthlessness and lack of moral boundaries. This approach might evoke deep sorrow in the audience for Tony Stark once more, while simultaneously fostering intense hatred towards Doctor Doom.

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2024-11-01 19:04