Introduced in a 1962 issue of “The Fantastic Four,” Victor Von Doom is a genius scientist originally from Latveria, a fictional European country. The infamous supervillain is also the adversary of the Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards, whom he met when they were both students. Pedro Pascal has been cast as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, and will debut as the character in 2025’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
In the comics, Von Doom is scarred after a machine he invents explodes, leading him to wear a mask and suit of armor. He later becomes monarch of Latveria and seeks world domination. Doom “craves power, control, and acknowledgement that he’s the best at everything,” according to Marvel.com. “Whether he’s using time travel, making deals with demons, or even teaming with his enemies to fight a common foe, Doom’s endgame is to be the one in charge.” He also uses magical spells.