of Marvel comics, few images are more iconic than the leader of Latveria's iron mask and emerald cowl. He's got the armor, the army of Doombots and the grandiose manner befitting the arch-nemesis of everybody from the Avengers to the Fantastic Four." George Marston of Newsarama called Doctor Doom one of the "best Marvel supervillains," writing, "Though his profile has waned somewhat in recent years thanks to a turn as a reluctant hero, the fan-favorite Dr. Doom has returned to villainy in the recent Fantastic Four relaunch, resuming his rightful place in the hierarchy of Marvel's villainous pyramid. Doom is the smartest man in the Marvel Universe - yes, even smarter than his hated enemy Reed Richards - but like all great villains, his hubris blinds him to his own potential. Not content with mastering only science, Doom is also one of the most powerful magic users in the Marvel Universe and was once considered a rival to Dr. Strange for the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Despite never having received a proper film adaptation in three movie appearances and two separate franchises, Dr. Doom remains a presence in the cultural zeitgeist, his very name synonymous with villainy even to those who don't read comic books." David Harth of CBR.com described Doctor Doom as one of the "coolest Avengers villains," saying, "Doctor Doom has charisma in spades. While his hatred for Reed Richards and The Fantastic Four will always be paramount, that hasn't stopped him from battling the Avengers quite often over the years. Everything about Doctor Doom is cool. He has great armor, amazing power, and the most distinct way of speaking in the Marvel Universe. Doom casts a wide shadow everywhere he goes. On top of all of that, he has an amazing backstory – one which shows he's more than just a stereotypical villain. There's depth to Doom, something far beyond the surface impressions, which is what makes him such a cool villain." Accolades In 2006, Wizard Magazine ranked Doctor Doom 4th in their "100 Greatest Villains Ever" list. In 2008, CBR.com ranked Doctor Doom 4th in their "Top 50 Marvel Characters" list. In 2014, IGN ranked Doctor Doom 3rd in their "Top 100 Comic Book Villains" list. In 2018, Comicbook.com included Doctor Doom in their "7 Great Villains for Black Panther 2" list. In 2019, IGN ranked Doctor Doom 1st in their "Top 25 Marvel Villains" list.