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Who is doctor doom in the marvel comics?

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Doctor Doom is a supervillain in Marvel Comics, known as the archenemy of the Fantastic Four.

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Doctor Doom is a recurring antagonist in Marvel Comics, most famously opposing the superhero team the Fantastic Four. He has appeared in a variety of media adaptations, including all five live‑action Fantastic Four films. The 1994 film, which was never released, featured Joseph Culp in the role, while Julian McMahon portrayed him in both the 2005 film and its 2007 sequel. Toby Kebbell took on the character in the 2015 film, and Robert Downey Jr. is slated to play Doom in the 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe film "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Downey is expected to reprise the role in the upcoming MCU titles "Avengers: Doomsday" (2026) and "Avengers: Secret Wars" (2027). In addition to live‑action portrayals, Doctor Doom has been voiced by actors such as Simon Templeman, Paul Dobson, Clive Revill, and Lex Lang across various animated and video‑game adaptations.

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