Dream matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. M'Baku
M'Baku, the Wakandan warrior known as Man-Ape, once a challenger for T'Challa's throne. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and the powers behind the numbers.
Doctor Doom, almost every time. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 92% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%.
M'Baku and Doctor Doom have never fought in the comics. These odds come from their powers alone, under the site's fight rules. Why we include dream matchups.
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The verdict: Doom, and it isn't close
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
Science, sorcery and armor against a strongman with no answer to any of them. Doom fights from the air and out of reach, and M'Baku has no ranged attack.
M'Baku's edge
Superhuman strength, speed and durability said to match the sacred white gorilla's, and Wakandan royal-militia training in hand-to-hand combat.
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 66%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 92%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 92% | Favored | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 99% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | >99% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 99% | 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 | 91% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 99% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 91% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 84% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 66% | Favored | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 98% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 84% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against M'Baku. How the stat scales work.
M'Baku's power set
- White-gorilla strength6/10
Superhuman strength, speed and stamina.
- Warrior training7/10
Wakandan royal-militia combat.
- Durability6/10
Tough enough to brawl with Avengers.
Who is M'Baku?
- Real name
- M'Baku
- Also known as
- Man-Ape
- First appearance
- The Avengers #62 (Mar. 1969)
- Created by
- Roy Thomas and John Buscema
- On screen
- Winston Duke (2018 to 2022), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
M'Baku was one of Wakanda's greatest warriors before he challenged T'Challa for the throne as Man-Ape, having gained his power by eating the flesh of a sacred white gorilla (The Avengers #62, 1969). After losing to Captain America he was banished from Wakanda (The Avengers #79, 1970), and he spent years as a mercenary with the Lethal Legion and the Masters of Evil. He has never fought Doom in the comics.
Signature feats
- Fought T'Challa for the throne of Wakanda.The Avengers #62 (1969)
- Helped found the Lethal Legion to fight the Avengers.The Avengers #78 (1970)
Weaknesses and limits
- No ranged attack and no defense against sorcery.
- Lost to Captain America and was banished from Wakanda.The Avengers #79 (1970)
Gear
None: strength and training.
Affiliations
- The Lethal Legion
- Founding member (The Avengers #78, 1970).
- Masters of Evil
- Joined the Crimson Cowl's team (Thunderbolts #24 to 25, 1999).
In a team fight
The bruiser: raw strength up close. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or M'Baku?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 92% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the favorite. Doom's edge: Science, sorcery and armor against a strongman with no answer to any of them. Doom fights from the air and out of reach, and M'Baku has no ranged attack. M'Baku's edge: Superhuman strength, speed and durability said to match the sacred white gorilla's, and Wakandan royal-militia training in hand-to-hand combat.
Have Doctor Doom and M'Baku ever fought?
No. They have never fought in the comics, so this is a dream matchup: the odds come from their powers alone, under the site's fight rules.
Is M'Baku in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Winston Duke is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Which version of Doom has the best chance against M'Baku?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 66%.
What is M'Baku's biggest weakness against Doom?
No ranged attack and no defense against sorcery.
How strong is M'Baku?
M'Baku's top-rated powers on this site are Warrior training (7/10: Wakandan royal-militia combat) and White-gorilla strength (6/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 6, durability 6, intelligence 4, ranged attack 1.
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Further reading
- Who is Doctor Doom? A primer before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- What to watch and read before Avengers: DoomsdayWatch guide
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
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