A brand-new trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” debuted online last week, confirming that Victor Werner von Doom is not one to mess with. Claiming that hell answers to him after stopping Oathbreaker, it’s clear that the new big bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a threat that perhaps even Thanos might’ve had trouble with.
Doom has been a longtime threat in Marvel history, with not only a suit of armor with all kinds of abilities, but also a master of manipulation and a god complex so big he’s actually managed to become one.
There are beings of both good and evil that, if they wanted to, could send the Lord of Latveria packing. After careful study, they’ve picked a quintet of quintessential characters that are in the MCU already or have yet to make their live-action arrival and, in the most scientific terms, tear Doom a new one.
Besides breaking down just how much trouble these characters could cause Victor, they’re also using this list as an opportunity to highlight why these prized potential fighters could end up becoming great additions to the MCU, potentially changing the future of the franchise.
One such individual is the Beyonder, an omnipotent being who created Battleworld as a place for all manner of Marvel friends and foes to get in a super-sized scuffle.
The Beyonder’s godlike ability to warp reality and matter to his will made his power set something Doom was interested in having for himself, which is why, through his technological know-how, he managed to steal the Beyonder’s powers, turning him mortal.
It wasn’t long, though, before the deity-like world builder took his powers back and vanished to parts unknown. Years later, Doom would try to replicate the Beyonder’s efforts in his own way, leading to the 2015 “Secret Wars” event.
Another character who could give Doom a run for his money is Franklin Richards, the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Franklin wields powers on par with the Celestials, feared by both them and even Galactus.
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Besides possessing high levels of both telepathy and telekinesis, Franklin can manipulate matter and alter reality itself, allowing him to create pocket dimensions on a whim. He’s also been known to change his own power set, leading him to alter his own genes and abilities.
With all these skills under his belt, it makes sense why Franklin could play such a significant part in “Avengers: Doomsday,” and perhaps even explain how Doom is hopping between realities, using his technological expertise.
Perhaps the coolest character on this list, and one who is in desperate need of an appearance in the MCU, is Adam Brashear, aka Blue Marvel. After being caught in the explosion of an antimatter project, Brashear was gifted with the standard abilities of invulnerability, super strength, and super speed.
He also has telekinesis, matter and antimatter manipulation, and absorption. The antimatter energy he can control and distribute actually comes from the Negative Zone, which has yet to make an appearance in the MCU, just like the hero in question.
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, it will be interesting to see how these characters interact with Doom and the rest of the MCU.
With great power comes great responsibility, and it’s likely that these characters will play a significant role in shaping the future of the franchise.
One thing is certain, though: the introduction of these powerful characters will bring a new level of excitement to the MCU.