Why The Future is (Doctor) Doom
We look at why Marvel Studio is betting its future on Doctor Doom by exploring the history of the character, and talking with comic book writers Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Waid and Ryan North about how they’ve depicted the classic villain in different ways.
Imaginary Worlds · Eric Molinsky | Daylight Media
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Show Notes
All Hail Doom! The supreme ruler of Latveria has successfully defeated The Fantastic Four and The Avengers. Marvel Studios is bowing towards his will, casting Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic villain and betting their fortunes on Doctor Doom! But Victor von Doom is more than a classic bad guy. He is one of the most complex characters in Marvel history. I talk with comic book writers Mark Waid, Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan North about the ways they’ve depicted Doctor Doom, from noble intensions gone away to horrific acts of selfishness. And cultural critic Mark Hibbett discusses why he believes the history of Doctor Doom reflects America's ambivalence towards dictators and the role they play on the world stage.
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