Robert Downey Jr. is set to portray Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking a surprising shift from his iconic role as Iron Man. Marvel Comics is embracing this change with the 'Summer of Doom,' featuring 21 variant covers that illustrate Doom triumphing over various superheroes, which will be released throughout October. This new spotlight on Doom follows his recent ascension to Sorcerer Supreme in the comics, where he successfully took on a major threat that even other heroes could not. Additionally, a collected trade paperback of the 2019 Doctor Doom comic series will be released in October 2024, further exploring his character's complexity. The upcoming 2025 comic event 'One World Under Doom' promises to reshape the Marvel Universe, solidifying Doom's role as a central figure moving forward. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these developments will translate into the MCU, as well as the various powerful iterations of Doom in comic history.