Matchups
Doctor Doom vs. the Avengers, the Silver Surfer and Galactus
Doom's fights are not only with the Fantastic Four. Here are 6 heroes and cosmic powers he has actually fought in the comics, rated one-on-one against all 13 versions of Doom, with the issues behind every number.
Of the heroes here, classic Doom is most likely to beat Captain America (78%) and least likely to beat Galactus (3%). Iron Man, whose film actor now plays Doom, is close to an even fight: classic Doom wins 55%.
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
The Avengers
Four Avengers who have crossed Doom again and again: Iron Man, his rival in armor since their trip to Camelot (Iron Man #149–150, 1981); Captain America, who first faced him when the Avengers went to Latveria (Avengers #25, 1966) and fought beside him in Hell sixty years later; Thor, who fought him to a draw in Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) and could not dent his Destroyer armor (Thor #603–606, 2010); and Doctor Strange, his partner and rival in sorcery since Triumph and Torment (1989).
- Iron ManThe armored Avenger, whose screen actor, Robert Downey Jr., now plays Doctor DoomClassic Doom 55%
- Captain AmericaThe super-soldier who fought beside Doom in Hell in 2026Classic Doom 78%
- ThorThe Asgardian god of thunderClassic Doom 28%
- Doctor StrangeEarth's longtime Sorcerer SupremeClassic Doom 45%
Cosmic powers
The two cosmic beings Doom has taken power from. He stole the Silver Surfer's Power Cosmic (Fantastic Four #57–60, 1966–67) and drained Galactus himself on the first Battleworld (Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #10, 1985).
- Silver SurferThe herald of Galactus whose Power Cosmic Doom once stoleClassic Doom 30%
- GalactusThe devourer of worlds, whom Doom has beaten twice with machines and plansClassic Doom 3%
Who gives Doom the most trouble?
Every hero on this site, from the hardest fight for classic Doom to the easiest, with God Emperor Doom for comparison.
| Opponent | Classic Doom wins | Outcome | God Emperor Doom wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galactus | 3% | Long shot | 93% |
| Thor | 28% | Underdog | 99% |
| Silver Surfer | 30% | Underdog | 99% |
| Doctor Strange | 45% | Toss-up | >99% |
| Iron Man | 55% | Toss-up | >99% |
| Captain America | 78% | Favored | >99% |
The Avengers together
Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Doctor Strange rarely fight alone. Put the Avengers together in the team calculator and see how they do against every Doom.