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I, Victor Von Doom, was introduced by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]] as the [[Arch Enemy]] of the [[Fantastic Four]], and one of the smartest men...no, the ''unquestioned smartest man'' on Earth. I was born in a Romani family in the [[Fictional Country]] of Latveria, as the son of a witch and a herbalist. When my beloved mother Cynthia was killed by the demons she had summoned to fight Latverian soldiers, I swore revenge, and the death of my father because of a Latverian tyrant only fueled my desire.

I began to master both magic and technology, and when my fame reached the United States, I gained the opportunity to study in America. There I met Reed Richards, one of the few men on the planet whose intelligence can even approach my own (and then not by much, I can assure you). Wishing to resurrect my dead mother, I manipulated the fool into helping me construct a portal to hell; however, whether due to Reed's incompetence or intentional sabotage on his part out of jealousy for my genius (perhaps both), the device exploded and [[Scars Are Forever|damaged my face]] <ref> Due to [[Unreliable Narrator|source bias]], it should be noted that not only did Reed not have anything to do with the portal's explosion, he actually ''warned'' Doom that it would- [[Killed Mid-Sentence|ACK]]!.</ref>. I rightfully blamed Richards for the accident and [[Minor Injury Overreaction|withdrew from society for some time]].

I began to master both magic and technology, and when my fame reached the United States, I gained the opportunity to study in America. There I met Reed Richards, one of the few men on the planet whose intelligence can even approach my own (and then not by much, I can assure you). Wishing to resurrect my dead mother, I manipulated the fool into helping me construct a portal to hell; however, whether due to Reed's incompetence or intentional sabotage on his part out of jealousy for my genius (perhaps both), the device exploded and [[Scars Are Forever|damaged my face]].<ref>Due to [[Unreliable Narrator|source bias]], it should be noted that not only did Reed not have anything to do with the portal's explosion, he actually ''warned'' Doom that it would- [[Killed Mid-Sentence|ACK]]!.</ref> I rightfully blamed Richards for the accident and [[Minor Injury Overreaction|withdrew from society for some time]].

I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of [[Power Armor]] I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the [[Fantastic Four]], who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the [[Marvel Universe]] - [[The Avengers (Comic Book)|The Avengers]], [[X-Men]], [[Spider-Man (Comic Book)|Spider-Man]], [[Incredible Hulk|The Incredible Hulk]], [[Iron Man]], [[The Mighty Thor]], [[Luke Cage, Hero for Hire|Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans<ref>Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention [[Squirrel Girl]] in a foot note for managing to best a [[Body Double|Doombot]]. She [[Armed with Canon|most certainly never defeated Doom]], as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.</ref> <ref> '''Tippy-Toe Says:''' [[Squirrel Girl]] totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by [[Steve Ditko|Steve-freaking-Ditko!]] That's so in continuity!</ref> Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. TROPERS DON'T NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRRELGIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of [[Power Armor]] I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the [[Fantastic Four]], who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the [[Marvel Universe]] - [[The Avengers (Comic Book)|The Avengers]], [[X-Men]], [[Spider-Man (Comic Book)|Spider-Man]], [[Incredible Hulk|The Incredible Hulk]], [[Iron Man]], [[The Mighty Thor]], [[Luke Cage, Hero for Hire|Luke Cage]] - all have contested me, and some have even succeeded in temporarily arresting my plans<ref>Doom's charity is so great, he condescends to mention [[Squirrel Girl]] in a foot note for managing to best a [[Body Double|Doombot]]. She [[Armed with Canon|most certainly never defeated Doom]], as many fools (including that accursed Richards no doubt) claim.</ref><ref>'''Tippy-Toe Says:''' [[Squirrel Girl]] totally pwned Doc Doom in a story written by [[Steve Ditko|Steve-freaking-Ditko!]] That's so in continuity!</ref> Due to that, I am considered Marvel's most iconic villain. TROPERS DON'T NEED TO ALWAYS MENTION SQUIRRELGIRL IN THE SAME BREATH AS DOOM. Doom is more than just that one trifling incident.

On that account, I have had more serious setbacks such as when that cursed Richards enabled me to be deposed in favor of [[Evil Prince|Prince Zorba]]. However, I eventually regained the throne with the help of Richards and his compatriots when I showed them that Zorba was laying waste to Latveria in his murderous madness. True, in their eyes they were participating in my retaking of the throne entirely for the sake of the oppressed people of Latveria, and that was good enough for me.

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Rumor even has it that the film-maker, [[George Lucas]], took inspiration from myself to create that cultural icon, [[Star Wars|Darth Vader]]. How fortunate for him that Doom has better things to do than indulge in petty litigation or more direct means with him.

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== Tropes that have been wrought by the mighty hands of '''''~~<big>~~Doctor Doom~~</big>~~''''': ==

== Tropes that have been wrought by the mighty hands of '''''Doctor Doom''''' ==

* [[Actually a Doombot]]: Whenever a puny mortal thinks they have bested the mighty Doom, they will eventually discover it was simply one of my Doombots distracting them from what Doom was really doing.<ref>Except for... [[Squirrel Girl|that woman]]... ''shudder''</ref>

== Tropes that have been deemed worthy of '''''~~<big>~~Doctor Doom~~</big>~~''''': ==

== Tropes that have been deemed worthy of '''''Doctor Doom''''' ==

* [[Affably Evil]]: Doom is not a cruel despot! He is respectful, friendly, and genuinely nice

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* [[Deal with the Devil]]: Mephisto and I had a specific deal that allowed me to attempt to rescue my mother from Hell once a year, but each time I failed, the people of Latveria would hate me more and more. I eventually succeeded with some slight assistance from [[Doctor Strange]]. Though admittedly, with a [[Pyrrhic Villainy|very heavy price]].

* [[Depending on the Writer]]: Doom has been forced to suffer fools often in this regard.

* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Some claim that Reed didn't do what Doom has sworn vengeance on him for. In fact, retcons suggest that Reed was wrong and Doom's device actually worked perfectly ~~well -- the~~ problem was that Doom used it to look into Hell itself! Bah! No punishment is too great for that accursed Richards. Doom is greatly displeased by these ludicrous and patently false charges.

* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Some claim that Reed didn't do what Doom has sworn vengeance on him for. In fact, retcons suggest that Reed was wrong and Doom's device actually worked perfectly well—the problem was that Doom used it to look into Hell itself! Bah! No punishment is too great for that accursed Richards. Doom is greatly displeased by these ludicrous and patently false charges.

* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: ''Pity?'' '''PITY?!''' Only the weak are pitied, and Doom is never weak! '''DO YOU DARE TO IMPLY SUCH THINGS ABOUT DOOM?!?'''

* [[Doomy Dooms of Doom]]: It is Doom's name, and it is what Doom shall bring to those that oppose him. Why should Doom ''not'' be allowed the psychological advantage frequent use of his name enables?

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* [[Not So Different]]:

** Richards and I ''occasionally'' have moments such as this, especially since, being the two most intelligent people on earth (though Richards shall always come second to Doom's vastly superior intellect), we are the only ones we can talk to without having to descend our discourse to the plebeian depths at which the bulk of humanity festers.

** Doom's last confrontation with [[Iron Man]] revealed an interesting ~~fact -- our~~ armors use the same (or almost identical) software. Stark is not the only one who can achieve such feats of technological innovation, though Doom will grant him the honor of having done so [[Memetic Mutation|in a cave, with a box of scraps]].

** Doom's last confrontation with [[Iron Man]] revealed an interesting fact—our armors use the same (or almost identical) software. Stark is not the only one who can achieve such feats of technological innovation, though Doom will grant him the honor of having done so [[Memetic Mutation|in a cave, with a box of scraps]].

** And [[Black Panther]] as well, the two of us being monarch scientist. We also have no problem working together if the need arises.

* [[Obviously Evil]]: While Doom is not a villain, I can see where the confusion arises - my ''surname'' is "Doom", after all.

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** On another occasion, an alternate universe Doom rescued a [[Fantastic Four]] formed of [[Ghost Rider]], [[The Incredible Hulk]], [[Wolverine]] and [[Spider-Man]] from being slain by their enemies. Once again, although Doom does not care as to whether these individuals lived or died, the principle remains that Doom --'''and Doom alone'''-- has [[The Only One Allowed to Defeat You|the right to destroy the Fantastic Four]]. I should point out that the aforementioned incident drove this "version" of the [[Fantastic Four]] to disband ''immediately''.

* [[Victory Is Boring]]: At least twice has Doom suffered this, both in the ''Emperor Doom'' graphic novel with the Purple Man, where Doom finds that ruling the entire world involves too much paperwork, and upon seizing control of the false Earth created by Nathaniel Richards (by using Doom's unmatched willpower to override the world-computer at its heart) did Doom willingly return to simply his native Latveria after conquering an entire planet.

* [[Villain Protagonist]]: Occasionally, Doom has been thrust into such a role, most notably dealing with that repellent Johann Schmidt aka The [[Red Skull]], such as his unfortunately short-lived feature in in what you would call a Comicbook, which in this case, bore the name of Astonishing Tales, and his grand ~~exploits -- which~~ sadly, in all likelihood, few people have ever actually ~~read -- were~~ published in the early [[The Seventies|1970s]]. Perhaps Doom could have taken such a prominent role more often, if weren't for that blasted... Reed Richards... '''''[[Say My Name|RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

* [[Villain Protagonist]]: Occasionally, Doom has been thrust into such a role, most notably dealing with that repellent Johann Schmidt aka The [[Red Skull]], such as his unfortunately short-lived feature in in what you would call a Comicbook, which in this case, bore the name of Astonishing Tales, and his grand exploits—which sadly, in all likelihood, few people have ever actually read—were published in the early [[The Seventies|1970s]]. Perhaps Doom could have taken such a prominent role more often, if weren't for that blasted... Reed Richards... '''''[[Say My Name|RRRRRRICHAAAAARRRRRDDDSS!!!]]'''''

* [[Villain Team-Up]]: Doom has made countless alliances with lesser intellects who thought themselves Doom's equal. Of course, they were only ever mere pawns, to be discarded at Doom's whim.

* [[The Von Trope Family]]