A year before the villain makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Doctor Doom's successor may have just revealed ...

Marvel Comics has recently introduced fans to an all-new Doctor Doom who debuted in the newly-established Ultimate Universe ...

Doctor Doom is widely considered to be the Fantastic Four's most iconic villain, boasting a memorable design that even casual fans recognize. However, the mystery of what lies beneath his famous ...

But Doctor Doom’s mask is different from Spider-Man’s, or Deadpool’s, or Ant-Man’s. Doom’s comic book origin story, first set down in 1962’s Fantastic Four #5, is classically Faustian.

Or Doctor Doom may happen to look like Tony Stark but be otherwise unrelated to him. If Doom is always hidden behind his mask, Downey could also be disguised to the point that it isn't obvious ...

The two then called the next villain forward — which was when Downey proceeded to step up and remove his mask, revealing himself as Doctor Doom. “New mask, same task," Downey said.

Considering how Doctor Doom is infamous for staying behind his mask, Downey Jr could easily voice the character without showing his face and the inevitable "Hey, you look like Tony Stark" quips.

“New mask, same task,” Downey told the audience from the stage. Downey was revealed in an almost religious ceremony as about two dozen olive-robed men with metal, Doctor Doom-like masks walked ...

Marvel announced Downey's return at the end of a Comic-Con panel last month, with the actor walking onto the stage wearing a Doctor Doom mask and dramatically taking it off to reveal himself.

Doctor Doom’s History in Other Media Doctor Doom has been portrayed in countless TV cartoons. These range from the 1967 Fantastic Four to the ‘90s Spider-Man and Fantastic Four shows.

‘New mask, same task.’ Robert Downey Jr. to play Doctor Doom in ‘Avengers’ sequel. The Russo brothers, who previously directed “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame," will ...

But where Doctor Doom’s mask projects power and regal authority, Ultimate Doom’s mask represents nothing but caged pain and anguish. Art by Phil Noto. (Image Credit: Marvel) ...