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In a major spell at the climax of Marvel’sBlood Huntcrossover outcome , Doctor Doomascended to the role of Marvel ’s Sorcerer Supreme , binding a man ofDoctor Strange’ssoul to himself in the appendage – a game point that could be used as a novel way to explain Robert Downey Jr. ’s takings to the MCU as Doom .

InBlood Hunt # 5,Dr . Doom assumes the coveted roleof Sorcerer Supreme . With Stephen Strange presently vampirized , Victor is the only one who have it off how to dispel the darkness cover the world . foreign agrees to temporarily pass on the drape until " the humankind is saved " and offers a piece of his living soul to tie to Doom ’s .

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The ritual is successful but also means Strange is along for the ride . If MCU follow suit and fused Tony ’s psyche with Doom , it would be an incredible way tobring RDJ backinto the fold .

The Blood Hunters could be what the MCU ask to refresh itself after the fatigue of Phase 4 , and Blade would be the consummate film for their debut .

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Blood Hunt#5– Writte By Jed MacKay; Art By Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia, Fernando Sifuentes & Cory Petit

Should the MCU set up its own bend on this scenario , it would allow Robert Downey Jr. to combine his beloved portrait of Tony Stark with his Modern function of Doom in an unexpected fashion .

Although Dr. Strange offered his soul fragment as a agency to drop dead on the Sorcerer Supreme duty inBlood Hunt , the conception could easy be borrow for the big filmdom . The Soul Stone , which Tony Stark died wielding in Avengers : End Game , could meet a role if require , or some man of Iron Man may yet subsist in the Multiverse and bind with Doom . Answering the " how " is only part of the puzzle , with the ultimate final result being Tony Stark ’s presence alongside Doom . There ’s precedent and plenty of theory aroundIron Man becoming Dr. Doom , but this award an challenging option .

For now , Doom is blatantly discount Dr. Strange ’s attempts to reason with him , and the ( former ) Sorcerer Supreme has n’t managed to exert any veridical influence . That may change in the hereafter , and joining their mortal seems to mean that Victor wo n’t ever be altogether free from Dr. Strange . Should the MCU go down up its own eddy on this scenario , it would allow Robert Downey Jr. to coalesce his beloved characterization of Tony Stark with his fresh role of Doom in an unexpected way . Both characters could still shine , and it would be challenging to seeIron Man in the Latverian ’s ear .

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bond a part of Tony ’s soul could help create a dynamic ( and conflicted ) version of Doom unique to that universe .

Combining Doctor Doom & Iron Man Would Be The Best Of Both Characters

The MCU Should Play To Its Strengths

It ’s indecipherable how foresighted Strange will be tagging along followingBlood Hunt , but his front is both a challenge to Victor ’s mogul and a vox that exists alongside the Latverian drawing card ’s own , perchance let him take back his magical statute title . The latter is n’t a factor in MCU ’s vast Multiverse , but bindinga part of Tony ’s soulcould facilitate make a dynamic ( and conflicted)version of Doom unequalled to that universe . Right now , a fragment ofDoctor StrangeallowsDoctor Doomto continue Sorcerer Supreme , but it alsomakes him the perfect vessel to bring Iron Man back to the screen door .

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Anthony " Tony " Edward Stark , AKA Iron Man , is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the limelight and has become a lynchpin in several Marvel media franchises . After suffering a vital wound , Tony create a specialized armored suit powered by an arc nuclear reactor , which keeps him alive . vain but good - hearted , Tony use his first-rate intellect and inventions to contend to protect humanity from various threat , eventually becoming a constitute member of the Avengers . In 2008 , the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man , which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero .

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame and Doctor Doom in the comics

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Blood Hunt #5, Doctor Strange binds a piece of his soul to Doctor Doom, as Doom becomes Sorcerer Supreme.

Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.

(top)Clea, Doctor Doom, and Doctor Strange argue on a set of stairs. (bottom) Close-up of Doctor Doom’s mask and hood.

Blood Hunt #5 cover, Marvel heroes being sucked into Blade’s mouth, as he bears his fangs.

Iron Man in Marvel Comic Book Cover Art

Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.