#recastdoom

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Victor von Doom & his parents Cynthia & Werner, are Romani. Kirby/Lee created Doom in 1962 & revealed his origin in 1964 > 60 years of undisputed canon Romani Dr Doom. Comics used the G-slur for a long time. Victor is very proud of his Roma heritage, and it's an integral part of his character. The racism and oppression he experienced growing up set him on the path to becoming Doctor Doom.

Fantastic Four (1961) Annual 2

Power Pack (1984) #53

Books of Doom omnibus

Doctor Doom (2019) #3

Books of Doom #1

To say "It doesn't matter" or that Marvel's cast of RDJ was the best choice for the character is racist whitewashing erasure. It doesn't matter if RDJ is a good actor, he took the role of a Romani character that was meant for a Romani actor.

Actors who could have been cast: