Marvel’s Ultimates #4 Might Reveal How RDJ Becomes Doctor Doom
The biggest buzz from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con? Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU, but this time, as Doctor Doom. The fandom is swirling with theories about how the former Iron Man star takes on the mantle of one of Marvel’s most iconic villains.
Marvel writer Deniz Camp has hinted that answers might lie in The Ultimates #4. With speculation ranging from RDJ’s Doom being a Tony Stark variant to connections with the Infamous Iron Man comic, fans are on edge for clues.
A Teasing Tweet or Real Revelation?
On July 28, Deniz Camp tweeted, “If you want to understand Robert Downey Jr. as Doom, you MUST read Ultimates 4 on Sept 4th. (or whenever it comes out).” The tweet sparked a frenzy of curious, puzzled, and excited replies.
Deep Dive into Doom’s Character
While Camp’s tweet could be playful hype, it aligns with the fact that Doom is pivotal in The Ultimates. In Earth-6160, Doom’s mask hides Reed Richards, not Victor Von Doom. Marvel’s synopsis suggests an intense exploration of Doom’s psyche in the upcoming issue:
“THE FATE OF THE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR! Doom’s years of torture at the hands of the Maker finally catch up to him in this secret history of the real Reed Richards! And tensions rise among the Ultimates when Doom might be more fixated on re-creating the life he should have had than the life he’s got…”
What to Expect
Will Camp’s hint be a simple social media jest or a genuine sneak peek at the future of RDJ’s Doctor Doom in the MCU? The answer awaits in The Ultimates #4, hitting shelves on September 4.
Stay tuned to find out how Marvel plans to integrate Robert Downey Jr.’s new role as Doctor Doom. The journey from Iron Man to Doom might just redefine the MCU’s trajectory.
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