Marvel Comics unexpectedly revealed the fourth official look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in new artwork ahead of the highly anticipated release of Avengers: Doomsday. At the center of the hype for the upcoming MCU crossover flick is Robert Downey Jr.'s return as the villainous Victor von Doom, with him going up against the combined might of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. While exact plot details are still shrouded in secrecy, Doctor Doom is confirmed to have evil plans for the Multiverse, and he seems hellbent on achieving them at any cost.
So far, the MCU has featured Doctor Doom only once in live-action after The Fantastic Four: First Steps provided the best look at the Marvel villain. In recent months, though, Marvel Studios also unveiled stunning looks at the brand-new Avengers-level threat.
Before 2025 ends, Marvel Comics released another official look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in an official variant cover for Ultimate Endgame # 1, signed by the actor himself.
The variant cover highlights Doctor Doom's iconic mask and hood, while also putting the spotlight on his distinctive cloak clasps, which have been part of his traditional costume in the pages of Marvel Comics. This marks the fourth official look at the MCU's Doctor Doom ahead of his debut.
Another variant cover shows more of Doctor Doom, but with the same design. The only difference is the inclusion of his initials, "VVD," at the top part of his hood.
For the uninitiated, Doctor Doom's clasps have evolved over time, starting from a simple double button in his early appearances to larger and more elaborate clasps in his latter appearances. It appears that the MCU's version will incorporate the larger designs to enhance the prominence of the clasps.
These pieces of artwork are part of Marvel Comics' first-ever blind bag program, and they arrive at comic shops on December 31, 2025. During Christmas week, Robert Downey Jr. shared official holiday artwork featuring Doctor Doom and Iron Man to celebrate the holidays amid the crazy hype for Doomsday.
Every Doctor Doom Official Design Released by Marvel
The Fantastic Four Movie Reveals First Doctor Doom Footage
The Fantastic Four: First Steps provided the best on-screen look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, showcasing the hooded villain interacting with Franklin Richards while holding his expressionless iron faceplate/mask on his hand, which is part of his eerie repertoire.
Doom's lone on-screen appearance also provided a full-blown look at his deep green cloak. What made this preview significant is that Robert Downey Jr. was actually the man behind the mask in this sequence, essentially building hype as he positions himself as a Thanos-level escalating threat in Doomsday.
A Full Look at Doctor Doom's Costume
In September 2025, an official high-resolution image of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom surfaced online as part of the Disney 2026 Merchandise Expo, offering the best look yet at his full costume.
The costume revealed a pair of insignias in his armor, which appear to reference Thor's hammer and Captain Marvel's logo. This seems to heavily tease that Downey's Doom has already defeated two of the strongest Avengers in his universe, further cementing him as a formidable threat.
Robert Downey Jr.'s New Look as Victor von Doom
Official behind-the-scenes photos from Avengers: Doomsday's cast showed Robert Downey Jr.'s completely different look, with the actor sporting a shaved head while filming the 2026 crossover movie. This appears to confirm that this will be Victor von Doom's look behind his iconic mask.
Doom's fully shaved head is significant because it basically strips away the original charm of Downey's Tony Stark, creating a disparity between the two characters he portrayed in the MCU. It also solidifies the notion that Downey is not playing the beloved Tony Stark in Doomsday, but instead portraying a more imposing and calculating villain, unlike the original Avenger he is known for.
