Editing Doctor Doom (section)

==Powers and abilities==
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Doctor Doom is a [[polymath]] and inventor with a [[genius]]-level intellect. He is regarded as one of the smartest characters in the [[Marvel Universe]], rivalled only by his nemesis Reed Richards. Doom has notably restored the Thing's human form—though Reed Richards also achieved this, he struggled to maintain it. However, Richards managed to process complex calculations to save [[Kitty Pryde]] from disintegration, a feat Doom admitted he could not replicate.<ref>''Fantastic Four Versus X-Men'', #1-4 (1987)</ref> Doom has leveraged his scientific prowess to steal or replicate the powers of cosmic beings such as the [[Silver Surfer]], the [[Beyonder]], and even [[Galactus]]'s world-ship.<ref>''Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars'' #1-12 (1985)</ref> Doom often uses "[[Doombot]]s," his robot doubles, to retroactively explain his actions or erase events from his history. This device was also used to depict Kristoff Vernard believing himself to be the real Doom for a time.

Doom is also a powerful sorcerer with a mastery of dark magic, giving him a unique advantage over his rival, Mister Fantastic.<ref name="ffv1no350">{{Cite comic |Date=1991–1903 |Title=Fantastic Four |Story=The More Things Change...! |Issue=350 |Volume=1 |Publisher=Marvel Comics |url=https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/13173/fantastic_four_1961_350 |Writer=[[Walt Simonson|Simonson, Walt]] |Penciller=Simonson, Walt |Inker=[[Allen Milgrom|Milgrom, Allen]] |Colorist=Vancata, Brad |Letterer=[[Bill Oakley (comics)|Oakley, Bill]] |Editor=[[Ralph Macchio (editor)|Macchio, Ralph]]}}</ref> Initially trained by Tibetan monks, Doom's magical powers are later enhanced by his lover [[Morgan le Fay (Marvel Comics)|Morgan le Fay]]. He possesses abilities such as energy absorption and projection, technopathy, dimensional travel, and healing, and is able to summon hordes of demonic creatures.<ref>''Mighty Avengers'' #9-11</ref> Doom placed second in a magic tournament held by the ancient sorcerer the Aged Genghis,<ref>Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment</ref> and after Doctor Strange relinquished the title of Sorcerer Supreme, he acknowledged Doom's potential to assume that role.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #51</ref>

The alien Ovoids inadvertently taught Doom how to psionically transfer his consciousness into another being through eye contact.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fantastic Four 10 A, Jan 1963 Comic Book by Marvel |url=http://www.comiccollectorlive.com/LiveData/Issue.aspx?id=f1d9898a-de86-4635-a252-5459de32e56a |access-date=August 16, 2010 |publisher=Comiccollectorlive.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marvel: 10 Times Doctor Doom Deceived Death |url=https://netral.news/en/marvel-10-times-doctor-doom-deceived-death.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705230207/https://netral.news/en/marvel-10-times-doctor-doom-deceived-death.html |archive-date=July 5, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2021 |publisher=Netral.news}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fantastic Four 287 A, Feb 1986 Comic Book by Marvel |url=http://www.comiccollectorlive.com/LiveData/Issue.aspx?id=1aeb4290-639e-428b-bcf7-c2c282f190a7 |access-date=August 16, 2010 |publisher=Comiccollectorlive.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=August 25, 2020 |title=Marvel Confirmed Doctor Doom's Weirdest Superpower |url=https://www.cbr.com/fantastic-four-doctor-doom-weirdest-superpower |access-date=August 25, 2020 |publisher=CBR.com}}</ref> However, he rarely employs this ability, as it can revert if his concentration breaks, and he is reluctant to do so due to his ego about his appearance.

Doom's [[Powered exoskeleton|armor]] enhances his strength and durability to superhuman levels, allowing him to contend with more physically powerful foes like Spider-Man and the Hulk,<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man #5">{{Cite comic |date=October 1963 |title=The Amazing Spider-Man |Story=''Marked For Destruction By Doctor Doom'' |Issue=#5 |Volume= |Publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] |Writer=[[Stan Lee|Lee, Stan]] |Artist=[[Steve Ditko|Ditko, Steve]] |Page=}}</ref> although he prefers long-range tactics against stronger opponents. The armor is nearly indestructible, shielding him from various forms of manipulation and housing advanced weaponry, including lasers, a [[Force shield|force field]] generator,<ref name="FF#40">{{Cite comic |date=July 1964 |title=Fantastic Four |Story=''The Battle of the Baxter Building!'' |Issue=#40 |Volume= |Publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] |Writer=[[Stan Lee|Lee, Stan]] |Artist=[[Jack Kirby|Kirby, Jack]] |Page=}}</ref> and lethal electric shocks.<ref name="FF#40" /> Additionally, his armor supports him with air, food, water, and energy systems for extended periods in extreme environments such as [[outer space]]. Even without the armor, Doom is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant,<ref name="auto" /> capable of defeating strong opponents due to his knowledge of pressure points and skill with melee weapons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Revamped Doctor Doom Respect Thread/VIII. SKILL |url=http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f98/t495216.html |access-date=March 28, 2011 |publisher=Killer Movies Community Forums}}</ref>

=== Monarch of Latveria ===
As the [[absolute monarch]] of [[Latveria]], Doctor Doom rules the country with an iron fist and has frequently used his political power for his own personal benefit. Doom has reshaped the country in his own image, renaming both the capital city Hassenstadt and Castle Sabbat to Doomstadt and Castle Doom respectively. Doom frequently monitors the citizens of Latveria from Castle Doom and uses his Doombots to maintain order within his nation. Despite his infamous reputation as a supervillain, Doom has [[diplomatic immunity]] – allowing him to escape legal prosecution for most of his crimes he commits outside of Latveria. Doom also has total control of the nation's natural and technological resources, along with its manpower, economy, and military. Though from the outside it seems tyrannical, it seems the Latverian people really do adore Doom, as shown with two of his apprentices, Zora Vukovic, (aka, Victorious) and [[Kristoff Vernard]].<ref>Fantastic Four (Vol. 6) #1 (August 2018)</ref><ref>Fantastic Four Vol 1. #247 (October 1982)</ref> He is also known to harbor fugitive supervillains within Latveria as means of protecting them from prosecution, although he only does this for villains who play a part in his schemes. After renouncing his rulership,<ref>''Infamous Iron Man'' Vol 1 #4 (March 2017)</ref> it is likely he lost this status.

===Psychology===
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Doom's primary weakness is his arrogance, which often blinds him to his own role in his failures. [[Layla Miller]] noted that he refuses to accept responsibility for the accident that scarred his face, instead blaming Reed Richards. While Doom typically views himself as superior, he occasionally listens to heroes like [[Mister Fantastic]] when it benefits him. Even when allied with others, he often seeks personal gain, as seen when he attempted to steal Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet during a confrontation with the Titan. Doom adheres to a strict code of honor, keeping his word but often interpreting promises in a self-serving way. For instance, while he may not harm someone directly, he won't stop others from doing so. His sense of honor has led him to save Captain America and spare Spider-Man's life, but he refuses to attack weakened opponents, preferring that any victory over the Fantastic Four come solely from him. Despite his flaws, Doom is devoted to his subjects. When judged by the [[Bast (Marvel Comics)|Panther God]] of [[Wakanda]], it is revealed that Doom truly wished for a utopian future where humanity thrived, albeit one where he was in power.<ref>''Doomwar'' #3</ref>