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Creation & Design

Doctor Doom was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in 'The Fantastic Four #5' in 1962. He was designed as a foil to the Fantastic Four, embodying the archetype of the tragic villain.

Early Years

Victor Von Doom was born in Latveria and became a brilliant scientist. After a tragic accident involving his mother and a rival, he turned to sorcery and technology, ultimately becoming the ruler of Latveria.

Character Development

Over the years, Doctor Doom has evolved from a mere villain to a complex character with a rich backstory, often portrayed with a tragic sense of nobility and a desire for redemption.

Cultural Reception

Doctor Doom is widely regarded as one of Marvel's greatest villains, praised for his intelligence, depth, and iconic armor.

Character Details

Real Name:
Victor Von Doom
First Appearance:
Doom: Knee Deep In The Dead #1
Aliases:
Doom, Latverian Monarch, Victor Von Doom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Fantastic Four, Avengers, Latverian Government
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Mastery of magic, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Advanced technology
Equipment:
Doomsday Device, Armor, Various magical artifacts
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Doom: Knee Deep In The Dead #1
GT Interactive Software ⋅ 1996
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Doom: Knee Deep In The Dead #1
 
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$40
Mid
$110
High
$475

Key Facts

Promotional issue given away at a gaming convention in 1996

First printing can be identified by the black warning banner at the top of the cover with red text fully italicized

First printing can also be identified by the issue number '#1' NOT italicized

Second printing is nearly identical except that the two aforementioned criteria are reversed with the issue number '#1' italicized and the red banner text NOT italicized

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