Why Doctor Doom's Setup is a Mistake
43sChallenges Marvel's decision with a controversial comparison to Darth Vader and Thanos, sparking debate among fans.
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The video discusses Marvel's pivot from Kang to Doctor Doom as the Multiverse Saga's main villain, arguing that Doom's introduction feels rushed and disconnected from the established storyline. The creator, a Doom fan, believes the character deserves a slower, more deliberate setup to be a satisfying conclusion.
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Doom Needs More Setup
The creator's initial reaction is that Doctor Doom needs more setup, comparing him to Darth Vader and Hannibal Lecter, who didn't need extensive backstory to be effective.
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Thanos's Lame Setup
Thanos had a weak setup, sitting idle for two movies before taking responsibility for his quest, yet he still worked as a villain.
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Infinity Saga's Slow Build
The Infinity Saga slowly introduced the Infinity Stones, giving them importance to different characters, whereas the Multiverse Saga hasn't shown much of the multiverse until the end.
[00:43]
Pivot from Kang to Doom
Marvel originally planned Kang as the main villain but pivoted to Doom a few years ago, making Doom feel like an unnatural conclusion to the saga.
[00:56]
Doom Deserves a Slow Burn
Doom is the creator's favorite Marvel character and deserves a slow burn to establish him as the ultimate big bad, rather than a rushed introduction.
The video concludes that while Doom could be a great villain, his rushed introduction undermines the Multiverse Saga's narrative arc, and he deserves a more gradual buildup to be a satisfying conclusion.
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What was the creator's initial reaction to Doctor Doom's introduction?
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What was the creator's initial reaction to Doctor Doom's introduction?
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That Doctor Doom needs more setup.
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Which characters did the creator compare to Doctor Doom as examples of villains who didn't need setup?
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Which characters did the creator compare to Doctor Doom as examples of villains who didn't need setup?
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Darth Vader and Hannibal Lecter.
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How was Thanos's setup described in the video?
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How was Thanos's setup described in the video?
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Lame; he sat on his ass for two movies and then begrudgingly accepted responsibility for his quest.
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Why does the creator think Doctor Doom feels like an unnatural conclusion to the Multiverse Saga?
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Why does the creator think Doctor Doom feels like an unnatural conclusion to the Multiverse Saga?
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Because Marvel originally planned Kang as the main villain before pivoting to Doom a few years ago.
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What does the creator believe Doctor Doom deserves?
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What does the creator believe Doctor Doom deserves?
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A slow burn to establish him as the universe's ultimate big bad.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Doom Needs More Setup
Sets the core argument that Doom's introduction is rushed, contrasting with villains who needed no setup.
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Thanos's Lame Setup
Provides a counterexample showing that even a weak setup can work, complicating the argument.
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Infinity Saga's Slow Build
Highlights the structural difference between the Infinity and Multiverse Sagas, explaining why Doom feels disconnected.
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Pivot from Kang to Doom
Reveals the behind-the-scenes change that undermines the narrative arc.
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Doom Deserves a Slow Burn
States the creator's personal stake and desired outcome for the character.
00:56Full Transcript
[00:02] dropped, my first reaction was that Doctor Doom needs more setup, but a lot Darth Vader didn't need any setup, neither did Hannibal Lecter." The point needs to be in a great story. And remember, Thanos had a pretty lame
[00:18] setup. He sat on his ass for two movies and then begrudgingly accepted responsibility for his own damn quest. But, I just don't think that Doctor Doom feels like a natural conclusion to the multiverse saga. In the Infinity saga,
[00:30] the stones were slowly introduced and had importance for different characters. get to see that much of the multiverse until like the very end. This is because Marvel originally planned for Kang to be the main villain before pivoting to Doom
[00:43] a few years ago. Now, had they not set up Kang, I think that Doom would have seemed like a natural next step in this saga. And look, he may be a great villain in this movie, but it's hard to see how he'll feel like a natural
[00:56] conclusion to end a story arc they spent so much time setting up Kang. Doom is my favorite Marvel character and I think he deserves a slow burn to establish him as deserves a slow burn to establish him as this universe's ultimate big bad.
