Originally posted by nvrbeenwthagirlYou focus too much on prep. He doesn't do 'Dark Knight Returns' style preparation where he has to prepare a battlefield, have a PIS device, etc. He's pretty much prepared for any situation and can cobble stuff up on the fly when needed. A short list as an example:
I"m not buying it. Most any Top tier heroe or villian has been shown owning uber guys and teams before. I believe that doom without prep cannot defeat either of these guys. that is my opinion. I just don't see it. One would have to be insanely powerful to actually be able to seriously hurt apoc. Like on the lvl of nate. that is why sinister made him so powerful becuz he needed to be.
1) Energy - As you know, Doom was transported against his will and by surprise in 'Secret Wars.' After Galactus and he were blasted by Beyonder's power, he eventually regains his composure and uses a point singularity device in his boot to restore his power completely. So expect him to have something like that with him at all times.
2) Magicks - Doom's magicks are not to be underestimated. As bigbran stated, he pretty much stole spells and incantations during the contest for the Sorcerer Supreme. He was also tirelessly taught by Dr. Strange for days in their preparation for battle against Mephisto. Hence, why you should now understand how he could break into Strange's house and restrain him in 'Infinity Gauntlet.'
3) Equipment - He almost ALWAYS carries a power absorption module. Hell, his Doombots carry these even! A Doombot absorbed the Power Cosmic from Surfer! He also has been seen with one built into his armor. Most stories, those external power modules are mentioned with reference to taking power for future use and study. It would be easy to infer that his armor's built-in absorption unit is for diverting power for his personal use.
4) Defensive Capabilities - His actual armor has taken point blank shots from Thing without the slightest indication of damage. Check the Prelude to Civil War FF issues. His armor's forcefields have protected him from Thanos w/IG, preretcon Beyonder himself, among other things. His armor and his forcefields are not to be scoffed at.
5) Intellect - His genius is pretty much second only to Reed. He stole Galactus' power with only a few hours preparation, using technology he had never even seen before in 'Secret Wars.'
6) Tenacity - He has incredible will, perhaps second only to Cap. After being blown apart by Beyonder, and then while being molecularly dissected, he actually manages to move his arm to activate a module in his breastplate to steal Beyonder's power. He has also resisted Purple Man's mind control powers with no assistance.
That short list, you can pretty much count on him having that at all times. If it doesn't convince you, then you need to read up on more Doom. I'll try to come up with a list of recommended stories.
Originally posted by SpunkySmurphThere is one way you can escape the Crimson Bands of Cytorrak. If you cast them incorrectly and the person who casts them happens to be a master magician, like Dr. Strange. This is from the mouth of Strange himself. Anyway, you need to read the 'Triumph and Torment' story to understand the context of what happened and Doom's magic skills.
So...Doom TRIES to harm a Strange that doesn't even want to fight, absolutley fails, and his own spell is easily cast back at him?
Meh.
