Matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Captain America
Steve Rogers, the super-soldier who fought beside Doom in Hell in 2026. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and their history in the comics.
Doctor Doom, most of the time. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 78% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%. Their one fight listed here ended in a draw.
The verdict: Doom wins most nights
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.
Doom's edge
Armor, sorcery and science against a man whose powers stop at peak human: Doom can fight Captain America from the air and from out of reach, and classic Doom wins most of their fights in this site's ratings.
Captain America's edge
The best tactician and hand-to-hand fighter on the Avengers, a nearly indestructible shield, and the will to stand next to Doom in Hell and still argue with him (Captain America vol. 14, 2026).
Odds against every version of Doom
Doom's chance of winning, version by version. The strongest Doom here, God Emperor Doom, wins >99% of the time; the weakest, Fox Doom (2005), wins 37%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 78%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 78% | Favored | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 98% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | >99% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 98% | Favored | Overall +65 for this version | |
| Life Force Doom Life Force (2012) | >99% | Favored | Overall +110 for this version | |
| God Emperor Doom God Emperor (2015) | >99% | Favored | Overall +150 for this version | |
| Infamous Iron Man Infamous Iron Man | 75% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 97% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 75% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 61% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 37% | Underdog | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 93% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 61% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Captain America. How the stat scales work.
Captain America's power set
- Super-soldier body6/10
Peak human strength, speed, stamina and healing.
- The shield8/10
A nearly indestructible disc he can throw, ricochet and block with.
- Tactics9/10
The Avengers' field leader for decades.
- Hand-to-hand combat9/10
One of Marvel's finest unarmed fighters.
- Will9/10
Kept his own counsel in Hell itself, with Doom for company.
Who is Captain America?
- Real name
- Steven Grant Rogers
- First appearance
- Captain America Comics #1 (Mar. 1941)
- Created by
- Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
- On screen
- Chris Evans, confirmed by Marvel for Avengers: Doomsday
Steve Rogers was a frail young man made into a peak human soldier by the super-soldier serum in World War II (Captain America Comics #1, 1941). Frozen in ice near the war's end, he was revived by the Avengers (Avengers #4, 1964) and has led them on and off ever since. In 1966 Doom lured Cap's new Avengers to Latveria with a false lead, had them arrested and sealed his kingdom under a dome; Hawkeye's arrows and the Scarlet Witch's hex got the team out (Avengers #25). Sixty years later, Steve's soul landed in Hell beside Doom's, and the two men fought Mephisto side by side; in Captain America vol. 14 #15 (September 2, 2026), both made deals with Mephisto to return, according to ComicBook.com and Comic Watch. Chris Evans, Marvel's screen Captain America from 2011 to 2019, returns as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday.
Signature feats
- Revived from the ice and joined the Avengers.Avengers #4 (1964)
- Got Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch out of Doom's dome over Latveria.Avengers #25 (1966)
- Fought Mephisto in Hell alongside Doom.Captain America vol. 14 #12–15 (2026)
Weaknesses and limits
- No superhuman durability: the shield and his skill do the work.Marvel Database
- He made his own deal with Mephisto to get out of Hell.Captain America vol. 14 #15 (2026)
Gear
His round shield, a nearly indestructible alloy.
Affiliations
- The Avengers
- Joined in Avengers #4 (1964) and has led the team for most of its history.
- The Invaders
- Fought World War II beside Namor and the original Human Torch.
Captain America vs. Doctor Doom in the comics
Their one fight listed here ended in a draw.
| Year | Issue | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Avengers #25 | Doom lured Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch to Latveria and sealed them under a dome; they wrecked its controls and escaped. | Draw |
| 2026 | Captain America vol. 14 #12–15 | In Hell, Steve and Doom fought Mephisto side by side; in #15 both accepted Mephisto's bargains to return. | No fight |
In a team fight
The leader: no powers to speak of, but the best plan in the room. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Captain America?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 78% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the favorite. Doom's edge: Armor, sorcery and science against a man whose powers stop at peak human: Doom can fight Captain America from the air and from out of reach, and classic Doom wins most of their fights in this site's ratings. Captain America's edge: The best tactician and hand-to-hand fighter on the Avengers, a nearly indestructible shield, and the will to stand next to Doom in Hell and still argue with him (Captain America vol. 14, 2026).
Has Doctor Doom ever beaten Captain America?
Their one fight listed here ended in a draw. What happened: Doom lured Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch to Latveria and sealed them under a dome; they wrecked its controls and escaped (Avengers #25, 1966).
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Captain America?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 37%.
What is Captain America's biggest weakness against Doom?
No superhuman durability: the shield and his skill do the work (Marvel Database).
How strong is Captain America?
Captain America's top-rated powers on this site are Tactics (9/10: The Avengers' field leader for decades) and Hand-to-hand combat (9/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 4, durability 5, intelligence 6, ranged attack 3.
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Further reading
- What to watch and read before Avengers: DoomsdayWatch guide
- Who is Doctor Doom? A primer before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
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