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Rumor: The new face of Doom?

February 9th, 2007
Author Kevin Melrose

JoBlo.com has what’s reported to be production art for three villains from two upcoming Marvel films: Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Green Goblin II and Venom from Spider-Man 3. We’ve glimpsed Venom previously, but if these are the real deal, I believe this is our first look at the other two.

Doom is much-improved. However, Green Goblin II looks like a refugee from an early-’90s comic.

 
28 Responses to “Rumor: The new face of Doom?”
  1. nomanor Says:

    Wish Doom’s chestplate thing was a different color. It just looks like hes walking around half naked. (yes i know he’s encased in armor).

    At least venom’s white logo is back

  2. kingofcities Says:

    What is it about the Green Goblin that they go so far out of their way to make him NOT look like the Green Goblin? The only thing he’s missing is a Mountain Dew and a bag of Extreme Doritos.

  3. Matt Brady Says:

    That Goblin’s dialogue should all be in IM-ese.

    And I’ve never understood the idea of having armor carved with a six pack, either. As for the design, it says “stylist” more than “engineer,” “parrty kid” more than “emperor.”

  4. Kevin Melrose Says:

    That Goblin’s dialogue should all be in IM-ese.

    See, now I would actually watch the movie if they did that.

  5. The Ugly American Says:

    Feel the MEH that is Dr. Doom!

  6. Joe Lawler Says:

    Wasn’t Doom essentially turning into metal in the FF movie?

  7. Predabot1 Says:

    Jeez! You last two guys oughta have a whoopin’! :P That DOOM is nigh-perfect! Regal and powerfull, great.

    Venom’s lookin’ just right too.

  8. Seb Patrick Says:

    “First look”? Erm, we saw those videogame concept art renderings of Venom and Goblin II (or “Night Surfer”) back in NOVEMBER, and we got a pretty decent look at Harry’s costume in the trailer, as well. Plus it’s now known that Venom’s costume doesn’t add the white spider – it simply expands the dark one from Peter’s costume.

  9. Dave Mulligan Says:

    Finally, a decent looking Doom. If he looks like that in the movies, I might be willing to forgive FF 1

  10. Josh Says:

    Shouldn’t this Doom have goat feet?

  11. RedRonin Says:

    Looks like Doom crossed with Maximus from Gladiator.

  12. EzekielRawlins Says:

    Please don’t let the sequel suck like the first one did…

  13. Grimm22 Says:

    Well it looks a HELL of a lot better than the first Doom, but the chestplate needs to be green

    Aside from his look, Tim Story should just completely retcon the first movie’s Doom and take away his retarded lightning powers

  14. Kolimar Says:

    Nice Roman motif for Doom.

  15. Kolimar Says:

    “Wish Doom’s chestplate thing was a different color. It just looks like hes walking around half naked. (yes i know he’s encased in armor).”

    I guess you’re not a fan of the Imperial Rome/Gladiator-type of movies. :p

  16. Kolimar Says:

    “What is it about the Green Goblin that they go so far out of their way to make him NOT look like the Green Goblin? The only thing he’s missing is a Mountain Dew and a bag of Extreme Doritos.”

    Heheheh

  17. Supreme Convoy Says:

    That’s actually cool looking!

  18. Sean W Says:

    Folks………..that’s the Rocket Racer.

  19. steve slade Says:

    i have nothing but hate for the goblin costume.its hard to beleive sam rami would ok such a bad design.it makes me hate youth culture

  20. Craig Says:

    That is a big improvement over Doom’s look from the first one. As for the chestplate needing to be a different color, maybe he IS half naked and those markings are like tatoos (sort of).

  21. shoeshine Says:

    I don’t like the chestplate. The design on it gives too much of a Greek vibe. Feels a little Norse too, only with snakes instead of dragons or horses.

  22. Fred Weaver Says:

    To shoeshine,

    Who’s to say that Latervian culture isn’t descended from Norse culture? After all, comic writers haven’t exactly explored the origins of Latveria to the extent of other countries introduced in the FF comics like Attilan and Wakanda. So, the breastplate’s design would make sense in this context.

    Then again, the designs could be tattoos since the movie Dr. Doom’s body like Ultimate Doom is composed of organic metal.

    Either way, this look is a quantum leap over Doom’s appearance in FF 1.

  23. Brainlock Says:

    Goblin2 – Night Thrasher, anyone? y’know, IF Dwayne was a wigger? Too bad Rocket Racer is black, too.

    Venom – nice combo of movie and comic costumes.

    Doom – looks ok, regal and such. I probably would have the shirted tunic instead of just the cape and kilt.

    [quote="Kolimar"]“Wish Doom’s chestplate thing was a different color. It just looks like hes walking around half naked. (yes i know he’s encased in armor).”

    I guess you’re not a fan of the Imperial Rome/Gladiator-type of movies. :p [/quote]

    so Kolimar…do you like Gladiator movies? ;p

  24. R.Nav Says:

    Uhm. I’m pretty sure the character is Harry Osborne, not the Green Goblin. As in, he’s not trying to be a supervillain and have a look or theme. He’s an angry guy who is using his dead father’s supervillain weapons.

  25. Devin Says:

    I think all of you have horrible taste because first of all his lighting powers were raw secondly the fisrt fantastic 4 movie was raw thridly harry’s costume is even better than his dads and dr.dooms costume was raw on the first movie too like in the comics but way better.

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