In Marvel Comics, Doom’s fixation on Franklin is legendary. He views the boy’s near-limitless powers as the key to creating and ruling Battleworld, a twisted reality of his own making as seen in Secret Wars.

Wondering which universe Doctor Doom comes from in the MCU? The Fantastic Four: First Steps credits scene hints at a powerful connection between Doctor Doom and Earth-828. With Franklin Richards’ powers drawing attention and Latveria’s presence confirmed,

First Steps, I am convinced that Doctor Doom will be Avengers: Doomsday 's main character. The ending of The Fantastic Four: First Steps did not do much to actively set up Avengers: Doomsday, with the team remaining in their contained universe after defeating Galactus.

Doctor Doom is a complicated character in the Marvel Comics, but Fantastic Four: First Steps implies the MCU is on the right track.

Robert Downey Jr will be introduced as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday – but what if he’s not the real Doom?