This Doctor Strange Story Could Be The Perfect Way To Introduce Doctor Doom To The MCU

A Marvel fan has suggested that Doctor Doom's potential introduction to the MCU, possibly leading to his role in Avengers: Secret Wars, could be achieved through a Doctor Strange storyline.

The MCU has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of its most iconic villains, Doctor Doom. With the recent developments surrounding Jonathan Majors' firing as Kang and the underperformance of Ant-Man 3, fans have been speculating about the possibility of Doctor Doom becoming the new villain for the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars film. The excitement was further fueled by the appearance of a character resembling Doctor Doom in the recentDeadpool and Wolverine trailer, spotted in a wasteland location and wearing a metallic mask and cloak that obscured the actor's face.

Reddit user oorza has proposed an intriguing storyline that could serve as the perfect MCU introduction for Victor Von Doom. The post suggests adapting the «Triumph and Torment» comic book story, which showcases Doctor Doom's intelligence, cunning, and complex character without portraying him as a stereotypical villain. In the story, Doctor Doom earns a favor from Doctor Strange by coming in second place in the Sorcerer Supreme tournament, which he seemingly throws intentionally to obtain the boon rather than the title itself. Doctor Doom then calls the favor in, requesting Doctor Strange's assistance in venturing into Hell to free his mother's soul from Mephisto.

The storyline is a thrilling heist through the depths of Hell, meticulously planned and orchestrated. Throughout the tale, Doctor Doom manipulates Doctor Strange, Mephisto, and even his mother to ultimately redeem her soul and send it to the afterlife, permanently out of Hell's reach. It highlights the complexity of Doctor Doom's character, as his actions are driven by his love for his mother and his unwavering resolve to save her soul rather than inherently villainous motives. The post further suggests that adapting this storyline could serve as an