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Doctor Doom vs. Spider-Man
Peter Parker, the hero Doom tried to recruit in 1963 and beat badly in 1991. 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 82% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%. Doom came out ahead once and Spider-Man never, with one draw in the encounters listed here.
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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
Doom beat Spider-Man badly in their 1991 fight (The Amazing Spider-Man #350), and he has jammed the spider-sense before (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963). Spidey's strength is far below the Thing's, and sorcery is outside anything his powers were built for.
Spider-Man's edge
Spider-strength, agility and a spider-sense that warns him of danger, a scientist's mind, and webs that can tie up an armored foe. In their first fight he held his own until Doom fled (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963).
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 43%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 82%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 82% | 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) | 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 | 80% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 98% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 80% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 67% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 43% | Toss-up | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 95% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 67% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Spider-Man. How the stat scales work.
Spider-Man's power set
- Spider-strength6/10
Lifts around 10 tons.
- Agility9/10
Superhuman reflexes and balance.
- Spider-sense8/10
Warns of danger before it lands.
- Web-shooters6/10
Webs strong enough to bind a giant.
Who is Spider-Man?
- Real name
- Peter Parker
- First appearance
- Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. 1962)
- Created by
- Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
- On screen
- Tom Holland (since 2016); not announced for Avengers: Doomsday
Bitten by a radioactive spider (Amazing Fantasy #15, 1962), Peter Parker became Spider-Man and met Doom within a year: Doom tried to recruit him against the Fantastic Four, captured Flash Thompson by mistake, and fled when the Four arrived (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963). In 1991, Doom beat him badly over a stolen jewel (The Amazing Spider-Man #350). In 2026, Doom challenged him again in Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man, by Al Ewing and David Messina.
Signature feats
- Held his own against Doom in his first year.The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (1963)
- Lifted tons of machinery off himself to escape.The Amazing Spider-Man #33 (1966)
Weaknesses and limits
- Doom has jammed his spider-sense before.The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (1963)
- Holds back against human opponents.
Gear
Web-shooters.
Affiliations
- The Avengers
- Member since 2005.
Spider-Man vs. Doctor Doom in the comics
Doom came out ahead once and Spider-Man never, with one draw in the encounters listed here.
| Year | Issue | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Amazing Spider-Man #5 | Doom tried to recruit Spider-Man against the Fantastic Four, captured Flash Thompson in a Spider-Man costume by mistake, and fled when the Fantastic Four arrived. | Draw |
| 1991 | The Amazing Spider-Man #350 | Doom beat Spider-Man badly over a stolen jewel, then gave him a day to recover it. | Doom |
| 2026 | Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man #1 | A one-shot that pits Doom against Spider-Man, from Al Ewing's Challenges of Doom series. | No fight |
In a team fight
The acrobat: webs, speed and a spider-sense that's hard to sneak past. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Spider-Man?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 82% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the favorite. Doom's edge: Doom beat Spider-Man badly in their 1991 fight (The Amazing Spider-Man #350), and he has jammed the spider-sense before (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963). Spidey's strength is far below the Thing's, and sorcery is outside anything his powers were built for. Spider-Man's edge: Spider-strength, agility and a spider-sense that warns him of danger, a scientist's mind, and webs that can tie up an armored foe. In their first fight he held his own until Doom fled (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963).
Is Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday?
Not as far as Marvel has announced. Tom Holland is not on the announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday.
Has Doctor Doom ever beaten Spider-Man?
Doom came out ahead once and Spider-Man never, with one draw in the encounters listed here. The most recent: Doom beat Spider-Man badly over a stolen jewel, then gave him a day to recover it (The Amazing Spider-Man #350, 1991).
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Spider-Man?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 43%.
What is Spider-Man's biggest weakness against Doom?
Doom has jammed his spider-sense before (The Amazing Spider-Man #5, 1963).
How strong is Spider-Man?
Spider-Man's top-rated powers on this site are Agility (9/10: Superhuman reflexes and balance) and Spider-sense (8/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 6, durability 5, intelligence 8, ranged attack 4.
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- Doctor Doom vs. Mister FantasticReed Richards · Earth-616 comicsClassic Doom 54%
Further reading
- Who is Doctor Doom? A primer before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
- Where to start with Doctor Doom: the essential comics, in orderReading guide
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