New footage from Avengers Endgame: Encore depicts Doctor Doom visiting Bruce Banner to "collect" him. This suggests the villain is actively assembling a powerhouse faction to secure his multiversal dominance.
The Russo brothers' hint at a wider recruitment drive
The recent reveal of Doctor Doom visiting Hulk in Avengers Endgame: Encore suggests a systematic approach to building a multiversal army. As the report notes, this pattern echoes previous MCU villains like Thanos, who utilized the Black Order, or Loki, who commanded the Chitauri. victor Von Doom appears to be following a similar blueprint to ensure he can face the combined might of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men.
According to the source, the directing duo told Empire Magazine that "his interest may extend beyond just Banner." This implies that the collection of Hulk is merely the first step in a much larger strategic operation. By removing or co-opting heavy hitters, Doom can effectively dismantle the multiverse's primary defenses before the main conflict begins.
Electrical glitches link Spider-Man to Doom's arrival
Evidence suggests that Peter Parker may have already fallen under Doctor Doom's influence. A theory has emerged connecting the electrical glitches seen during Doom's arrival in Avengers Endgame: Encore to similar visual artifacts in the credits of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.. This connection, bolstered by the SpideyTracker app, hints that the web-slinger may have been taken to Battleworld before the events of Avengers: Doomsday.
Targeting Spider-Man offers Doom significant strategic advantages. Peter Parker possesses a brilliant scientific mind and increased powers following the events of Brand New Day. By securing Parker, Doom not only removes a high-level combatant but also potentially gains access to the scientific expertise necessary to manipulate multiversal energies.
Why Carol Danvers might be sidelined from the Avengers
The absence of Captain Marvel from the current Avengers: Doomsday discussions has fueled speculation that Brie Larson's Carol Danvers is already in Doom's grasp. Given her immense power, the Russos previously had to sideline her in Avengers: Endgame to maintain narrative tension. Capturing her would serve as a logical way for Doom to neutralize one of the multiverse's most formidable threats.
There is also the possibility of a more complex alliance. The report suggests that Doom might have offered Danvers a chance to reunite with lost friends in exchange for her cooperation. This would explain her lack of involvement with the remaining Avengers and provide Doom with a cosmic-level asset to defend his new order.
The potential recruitment of Wanda Maximoff and Doctor Strange
Magic-users represent the next logical tier of Doom's collection strategy. While Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness suggested that Scarlet Witch might be deceased, the lack of a confirmed body leaves the door open for her survival. The report notes that Doom is already supported by multiple Latverian witches, raising the possibility that Wanda Maximoff could be among them.
Doctor Strange presents a different kind of opportunity for the Latverian ruler. Currently, the Sorcerer Supreme is on a multiversal journey with Clea to resolve incursions. If Doom can present Strange with a plan to stabilize the collapsing multiverse, the hero might choose to align with the villain voluntarily. Such a move would effectively strip the Avengers of their most potent magical defense.
The mystery of Doom's true motives and the Stark resemblance
While the theory of a "collected" hero roster gains traction, several critical details remain unverified. It is currently unclear whether Doom is recruiting these heroes thrugh coercion or if they are joining him willingly to save the multiverse. Furthermore, the report does not clarify if the physical resemblance between Victor Von Doom and Tony Stark is a tactical tool used to manipulate Peter Parker. Finally, it remains unknown if Doom's visit to Bruce Banner was intended to neutralize Earth-616's defenses or to bolster his own ranks.
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