“What If we’ve already seen Doom’s mask”: Fans Feel Robert Downey Jr.’s Very First Iron Man Suit Should be the Inspiration to Make Doctor Doom Look Intimidating
- Robert Downey Jr. surprises as Doctor Doom, and not as Iron Man, in the MCU.
- Fans suggest Iron Man’s suit could be the blueprint for Doom’s overall look.
- The MCU must decide whether Doctor Doom will keep his mask.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe surprised everyone at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with the big news that Robert Downey Jr. is coming back. But the biggest shock?
He’s not donning the Iron Man suit again. Instead, he’ll be the formidable Doctor Doom. This unexpected casting choice has sent ripples through the fan community, with many believing they’ve already seen the perfect Doctor Doom mask. They think Iron Man’s suit should be the spark for creating Doctor Doom’s look.
Fans said Iron Man’s Suit Should be a Prototype for Doom
Fans are convinced that the original Iron Man suit, with its sleek, intimidating design, is the perfect blueprint for Doctor Doom. The suit’s imposing silhouette and metallic sheen match Doom’s powerful and high-tech persona.
It seems like the MCU has already laid the foundation for Doctor Doom. Just add some tweaks, a darker color scheme, and a more menacing helmet, and you’ve got the perfect Doom. A fan even designed a mask according to the above description.
— ᴹʸᵀᴴᴵᶜ buggy (@bugtrio) July 30, 2024
Check out some more fan reactions:
Can’t lie, as a kid when i first saw Iron Man i thought this was a dr doom reference
— Mr. Nomad (@MisunderstNomad) July 30, 2024
I can kinda see it tho
— NathanN¹⁹🏎️🇮🇩🇺🇸 (@Nathan1901DAN) July 30, 2024
Wait have they been planning this since day one.
— ESpeak702 (@1D0n73v3n_Kn0w) July 30, 2024
While many like the idea of using the Iron Man suit for Doctor Doom, some fans are unsure about casting Robert Downey Jr. They know he’s a great actor but worry his Iron Man role might overshadow Doctor Doom.
There’s no way of separating iron man and doom with this casting.
It’s detracting from Doom as a character and reducing him to a knock-off Ironman. This is an expensive mistake by marvel.— norris basturder (@basturder) July 30, 2024
However, despite these concerns, it would be excited to see what Downey Jr. can bring to the role.
Will MCU Keep Doctor Doom’s Mask On?
The news that Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday has left fans wondering: how can he play the famous villain when everyone already sees him as Tony Stark/Iron Man?
The answer lies in the comics: keep the mask on. In the comics, Doctor Doom’s mask is a key part of who he is, showing his refusal to show any weakness. Unlike other superheroes, Doom wears the mask by choice, not because he has to.
However, Hollywood often struggles with masked characters. They choose to remove the mask to show the actor’s face. Marvel movies frequently do this, having characters take off their masks or helmets for important scenes.
But Doctor Doom’s mask is special. Even his co-creator, Jack Kirby, sketched Doom’s mask as something he chooses to wear, not something he needs (as mentioned already).
With RDJ cast as Doom, the big question is: will Marvel Studios have the courage to keep the mask on, or will they succumb to the temptation of revealing his face? Ultimately, it’s the MCU’s choice!
