Summary
New cosplay ahead of Robert Downey Jr.’s debut as Doctor Doom inAvengers: Doomsdayproves exactly what theMCUlegend needs for his return. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige and returning directing duo the Russo brothers confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. would be returning to the MCU at this year’s SDCC presentation. This casting has been controversial, but after two lackluster attempts at bringing iconicMarvel villain Doctor Doom into live-action, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have the perfect opportunity to finally get Doctor Doom right.
One of the key things that Marvel Studios needs to get right about Doctor Doom is the villain’s costume, specifically his iconic armor and green robes. For tips, Marvel could turn toCecilosaurus, who shared a homemade cosplay of Doctor Doom in August that is striking, convincing and, most importantly, comic-accurate.
This stunning cosplay mixes Doctor Doom’s somewhat medieval style from Marvel Comics with his more mystical and otherworldly influences, creating a perfect look that should be a benchmark forRobert Downey Jr.’s design in the MCU’s Phase 6.
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Doctor Doom Really Needs To Be Comics Accurate In The MCU
Cecilosaurus' cosplay proves that Robert Downey Jr. needs to have a comic-accurate design as Doctor Doom in the MCU.Victor Von Doom is perhaps Marvel’s most notable villain, and his costume has become iconic in the years since his Marvel Comics debut in 1962’sThe Fantastic Four #5. The layered metal of the armor covering his arms, legs and face needs to allow for movement and function, with his lengthy green cape and hood, and gold details giving the costume depth, complexity and a sense of strength and command.
Robert Downey Jr. would look amazing in Victor Von Doom’s full Marvel get-up.
Previous live-action adaptations ofDoctor Doom in 2005’sFantastic Four, its 2007 sequel,Rise of the Silver Surfer, and 2015’sFantastic Fourreboot have failed to capture the full power of the villain’s costume. Interestingly, 1994’s unreleasedThe Fantastic Fourmovie came close, butMarvel Studios has the opportunity to deliver the most impactful and impressive Doctor Doom costume in the character’s live-action history. Doctor Doom would benefit from getting the same treatment as many heroes in the MCU’s recent history by getting a comic-accurate upgrade.
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Marvel Studios has seldom shied away from fully adapting the colorful, vibrant and, sometimes, ridiculous costumes of Marvel Comics into live-action. Even so, in recent years, this has become even more prominent. Heroes such as Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Peter Parker’s Spider-Man, Kamala Khan’s Ms. Marvel, Doctor Strange, Marc Spector’s Moon Knight and, more recently, Deadpool and Wolverine have been givencomic-accurate superhero costumes. Doctor Doom deserves this treatment inAvengers: Doomsday, especially since Robert Downey Jr. would look amazing in Victor Von Doom’s full Marvel get-up.
