What is Doctor Doom’s Connection to Franklin?

Doctor Doom‘s targeting of Franklin Richards in Avengers: Doomsday is rumored to be motivated not only by power but also by a personal connection. Doom’s abduction of the superpowered baby in the scene following Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests that Franklin will be central to his plans in the new film.

The Connection Between Doctor Doom and Franklin Richards

Rumors suggest that Franklin Richards reminds Doom of his own son. This claim could add a tragic dimension to the character’s backstory. In Marvel comics, Doom’s only known “son” is Kristoff Vernard. Orphaned in Latveria, Kristoff was adopted by Doom and raised as his heir to the throne. However, in the story where Kristoff attempted to kidnap Franklin, Doom abandoned him to his fate and reclaimed the throne.

Marvel Studios is expected to take a different approach in Avengers: Doomsday. The possibility that Doom lost a son and wife in his past could explain his obsession with Franklin. Franklin’s extraordinary powers could be combined with Doom’s desire to symbolically reclaim his lost family ties. This would transform the character into not just an antagonist but a tragic figure.

Rumors that Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. in the film, will have deep facial scars suggest he may bear both physical and emotional scars from a past accident. The loss of his family in this accident could lead him to consider Franklin as his own son. Thus, Doom’s motivation isn’t just power, but compensation for a personal loss.

How Marvel Studios will handle this story remains to be seen. The son Franklin reminds Doom of could be Kristoff Vernard, or a completely new backstory could be created. Some theories even suggest that Downey’s character might not be Victor Von Doom, but Kristoff, who thinks he’s Doom. This possibility could add a different perspective to the MCU and further strengthen the Franklin connection.

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