Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Apart from real-life events and people, it is no secret that the huge world of fictional characters and stories often ends up being the inspiration behind other fictional worlds and characters. Whether the creators acknowledge it or not, several similarities can be found among different fictional characters from different fantasy worlds.
While the similarities do not diminish the fame and love for the characters, the similarities, whether intentional or not, establish a special connection between them.
And Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom seems to be a popular inspiration as far as George Lucas’Star Warsmythos is concerned. Apart from being the alleged inspiration behind the iconic Darth Vader, there is anotherStar Warscharacter that seems like a rip-off of Doom.
Star WarsCharacter Inspired By Marvel’s Doctor Doom
TheStar Warsuniverse may be huge, but when it comes to the Marvel Universe, there exists an endless number of characters thanks to its multiversal concept. Yet among the many Marvel characters, thesupervillain Doctor Doomremains one of the most iconic and revered of all time.
Known for his ego and desire to achieve greatness, the character is one of the most ferocious and villainous ones with exemplary powers and intelligence. Apart from being said to be an alleged inspiration behind Darth Vader, Doom also reportedly inspired a character inStar Wars: The Clone Wars.
The Perfect Kang Replacement: Not Doctor Doom, Henry Cavill as a Marvel Villain Only Makes Sense if He Plays This Multiversal Threat
As per the officialStar Wars website, one clone named Commander Doom is based on Doctor Doom. Appearing only briefly in the season 6 episode,The Unknown, the character’s appearance unmistakably is like the Marvel villain.
Although we fail to see whether he shares similar ego problems as his Marvel namesake, the character wears a full-body suit armor in green and silver colors, like an ancient knight and the iconicStar Warshelmet. Looking strikingly similar to1602’sDoctor Doom, Commander Doom looks as iconic as the Marvel antagonist.
Darth Vader is Supposedly Inspired by Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom is among the most evil and hateful characters in the Marvel Universe. The iconic villain is known for his intelligence and wit and is also a master of the Dark Arts. Not only can his creation rival that of Tony Stark, but he is among the most cunning villains of the superhero verse.
After Back-to-Back Failures, Disney Executive Blamed the Fans as the Real Reason Behind The Marvels and Star Wars’ Downfall
Darth Vader, on the other hand, is equally ferocious and formidable and is well-versed in the ancient ways of The Force. Apart from theirsimilar looks and personalities, both are among the fan-favorite villains of their respective mythos.
While there is no evidence that Darth Vader is inspired by Doctor Doom, the Marvel villain did make his debut 15 years prior inFantastic Four #5in 1962. The two seemingly similar characters have now become part of popular culture. WhetherGeorge Lucasaccepts it or not, fans unanimously believe that Vader is theStar Warsequivalent of Doctor Doom.
Both the MCU andStar Warsfranchises can be streamed on Disney+.
Maria Sultan
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2703
Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
