Fantastic Four: Books Of Doom Premiere HC: Books of Doom: Marvel Premiere Edition (Fantastic Four (Graphic Novels))

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We get to see Victor as a young man, innocent and in love, travelling with his roaming family in an Eastern European-esque country before things go sour.

Werner gave his jacket to his son and warmed him in his embrace, at the cost of his own life, as he froze to death while the two slept. If one wanted an overview of Doom's life from birth to what appears to be just before his first encounter with the Fantastic Four then you'll enjoy this. Unfortunately it’s developed in a loose, if not rash way, without truly delving into Von Doom’s psyche; all is explained in simplistic terms and his massive shifts in the last half are completely unexplained. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.but I just didn't connect with it enough to rank it higher than that, and the art didn't blow me away. There are some panels that I wish I could’ve found online but was unfortunately unable to provide, but for the most parts I’ve been able to provide some of my favorites. Convinced that his mother is trapped in hell, Von Doom seeks salvation for not just his mother, but himself as well. It also allows for something of a twist to the ending of the book that was likewise intriguing, but also just seemed to be a way to have an actual ending for the story. Brubaker pretty much hits the nail on the head with this book and it’s a real treat for a fan of Doom to sit and have this comprehensive origin story.

Ultimately it is Victor's fears and nightmares from his past that push him down the dark path he chooses to walk. A dark and revealing examination of how an innocent boy grows up to be a tyrant - a new twist on an old legend - Books of Doom is a sweeping epic of tragedy, madness and destiny. I am hoping some day we will get a real well done film version of the character and hopefully the film makers will take inspiration from this well told origin. The art is decent, and definitely focuses on Victor and his transformation to Doctor (funny enough, he never actually earned that degree, because he was booted after the experiment which left his face (and psyche) scarred).From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don't. Further, unlike some comic reprints that simply grab a few issues and bundle under one cover without regard as to whether they relate a completed story or not, this graphic novel has a clear beginning, middle, and ending. It endows him with the fascinating contradiction of an imposing nobility despite an absolute power to instil fear. Victor encounters a lot of tragedy in his early years, his mother dabbled in the dark arts, and it cost her her life and soul; his father died saving Victor while they were on the run from the evil Baron in Latveria.

Victor grew up somewhat lonely, since most of the children kept their distance from him after the death of his mother, but he had one constant friend by the name of Valeria. It wasn't until I read the first issue of Books of Doom that I realized Lee and Kirby only scratched the surface of their legendary character! Loved this Keith Haring toy, it engrossed my 4 year old just as much as it fascinated me - hours of fun, and it looks so good too.

As a child, Doom was oblivious to this, and it would take him many years to realize the truth about his mother. As it wasn’t reprinted to coincide with Doom’s major role in Secret Wars, it seems the digital package is your best bet. While building Doom as a mightily impressive figure, Brubaker doesn’t forget his greater unpleasantness, dropping in the occasional reminder that he’s also a petty and vindictive bully as he works his way toward a fantastic final few pages.