The biggest misconception among ‘Marvel‘ fans is that Thanos was slowly developed over a decade before he became the ultimate villain of the MCU.
Yet, in truth, his screen time before ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ was surprisingly minimal.
Marvel Already Proved Doctor Doom Doesn’t Need Years of MCU Setup With Thanos
The Mad Titan was first seen in a post-credit sequence of ‘The Avengers‘ in 2012. He then appeared for a few minutes in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and then in ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ mentioned him but didn’t feature the character at all.
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Thanos wasn’t the thing that Marvel spent years on; it was the Infinity Stones. Long before audiences grasped the villain seeking them, they knew the importance of the Stones. Thanos was finally given a full characterization in ‘Infinity War’, where his motivations, philosophy and emotional journey came to the forefront.
Despite arriving with relatively little screen time behind him, Thanos immediately became one of the MCU’s most memorable villains because the story gave viewers everything they needed in a single film.
Why Doctor Doom Can Follow The Same Winning Formula
That lesson could be of critical importance for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Some fans are worried that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom didn’t have enough time to establish himself as a threat before he took over the franchise.
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However, Marvel has already demonstrated that there is no need to build up a villain for years. If ‘Doomsday’ gives Victor Von Doom a clear motivation, a commanding presence, and meaningful relationships with the heroes, audiences may embrace him just as quickly as they embraced Thanos in ‘Infinity War’.
The Multiverse Saga has already brought in powerful ideas, alternate realities, and characters from throughout the Marvel universe. Those elements could be the Infinity Stones for Doctor Doom. It could be the base on which he can build himself when the story calls for it.
Marvel’s own history shows that fans shouldn’t be judging Doctor Doom’s potential based on the amount of screen time he has before Doomsday. If ‘Infinity War’ taught audiences anything, it’s that a well-written villain can leave an unforgettable mark the moment they finally step into the spotlight.
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