An abridged biography: Books of Doom
Sure, you know that Doctor Doom is the de facto enemy of the Fantastic Four, but what do you really know about the man behind the metal mask? Over the decades, a number of writers have fleshed out his backstory, much of which has become as convoluted as comics can be. Ed Brubaker’s Books of Doom is a succinct summary of that backstory.
Told mostly from the perspective of the villian himself, Books of Doom will take you through the life of the Fantastic Four’s greatest enemy. That includes his path to big bad, but also offers insights into his parents, especially his mystic mother. If you’ve only ever encountered Doom as a monologuing villain waiting to get defeated, then learning more about the intricacies of the character and his motivations is a must.
