Doctor Doom's Shocking Transformation in Marvel's 'The Ultimates'

The Marvel Universe is always evolving, surprising fans and those who are into these classic Comics! There's no shortage of heroes and villains!

Doctor Doom's New Codename

One of the biggest reveals is a new codename for Doctor Doom in The Ultimates #4 and 5!

In the newest series that continues to redefine Marvel's universe. The most iconic villain is not using the title "Doctor"! In this version the superhero/villain uses just "Doom." While this is a small alteration on paper, for Marvel fans this indicates just how much they've reimagined this well-loved villain.

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Ultimate Doom

ULTIMATES #5 character sheet, listing Reed Richards as 'Doom' omitting the 'Doctor' Image

A unique history is brought to life and it's far from what you'd think! This origin story was brought into focus for a lot of fans! What Marvel did to help the storyline evolve? Well, it's tied up with a well known figure The Maker!

The Maker is the name used for a villain who actually had quite an interesting history and fans are really surprised to get a glimpse of his reality and who The Maker truly is!

The Maker, Reed Richards from a destroyed timeline used time travel!
He even changed history!
He destroyed another universe!
In order to establish himself as the major villain, it's no coincidence that he plays a big part in changing things and even causes destruction!

So what came of all this disaster? It's certainly no accident. He did a number of intense, evil acts.

He took his counterpart (Reed Richards)!
He tortured his counterpart!
This left a new hero villain. With a totally unique identity, appearance and his drive!

This new version doesn't seem all too friendly. His main reason is taking down The Maker. This intense hero is driven by "extreme despair."!

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Escaping The Negative Zone:

ULTIMATES #4, Reed Richards vows to never stop fighting the Maker for turning him into Doom Image

"Negative Zone" is an exciting addition and is more than a geographical spot! For those who are fans, it was introduced in the The Ultimates #4 and helped highlight the challenges that the new villain had! Doom describes it as periods where they have great difficulty as they struggle and feel beaten down and overcome by "extreme despair!"

Even though Marvel made these characters go down all kinds of different roads! It certainly takes viewers into the emotional space this new version experiences.

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The Ultimate Universe's Time Constraints

ULTIMATES #4, Reed Richards smashes an image of the Maker with a hammer, which makes a DOOM sound Image

The Ultimate Universe takes a different route. Time is not moving slower! What makes the whole Marvel universe seem like it's moving so quickly? That was mentioned before but we've only seen The Maker, be defeated for only a moment in Ultimate Invasion, and is planning to return! The whole timeframe? Only about 18 months!

It’s this reality where this newest version has this clock ticking as well. Fans need to keep track because it will be extremely hard for fans to track this new reality if they miss what might seem like unimportant parts!

As a part of The Ultimates #4! It was really stressed just how hard he is trying to create these powers. That's why Doom is such a major focal point of The Ultimates. It looks to add great energy to The Ultimates for its remaining releases. Even without a clear view to know what will occur next! With a story arc of this caliber, fans are in for a wild and emotional adventure for months to come!

Doctor Doom's Shocking Transformation in Marvel's 'The Ultimates'

Doctor Doom's New Codename

Ultimate Doom

Escaping The Negative Zone:

The Ultimate Universe's Time Constraints

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