Doctor Doom Cover Art Reminds Fans of His Forgotten Romance with Storm

Summary

• Storm and Doctor Doom have always flirted, but never fully committed to romance, meaning the door to an actual romantic plotline for the iconic duo remains over.
• With both characters taking prominent roles in the near-future of the Marvel Universe, now may be the perfect time for Storm and Doctor Doom to come together as Marvel’s most unexpected, and most dangerous, power couple.
• A variant cover for
  Storm
  #1 featuring Doctor Doom hints at the long-gestating romantic tension between the two characters, sparking renewed curiosity among fans about what they would be like as an item.

The forgotten romance between Doctor Doom and Storm is making an unexpected return to the Marvel brand, featuring in an upcoming variant cover. Ororo Munroe has had a handful of notable relationships over the years, ranging from the likes of Black Panther, Forge, and arguably her true love, Wolverine. However, perhaps her most interesting potential romantic connection was her oft-overlooked dynamic with Victor Von Doom.

Marvel has unveiled Marco Checchetto’s variant cover for Storm #1 – written by Murewa Ayodele, with art by Lucas Werneck – which comes as part of a line of variants celebrating Dr. Doom’s appointment as the Marvel Universe’s latest Sorcerer Supreme.

The sight of Doom dipping Storm in a sort of waltz – all while draining her of her power – recalls past flirtations where they inched closer to a romance with each other. One has to wonder if this will be foreshadowing for the would-be couple to finally go all the way.

Storm and Doctor Doom have danced around the idea of romance with each other dating back to 1981’s
Uncanny X-Men
#145.

All-New Variant Cover Art Recalls Storm & Doctor Doom’s Forgotten Romance

Storm #1 – Written By Murewa Ayodele; Art By Lucas Werneck; Variant Cover By Marco Checchetto

Storm and Doctor Doom have danced around the idea of romance with each other dating back to 1981’s Uncanny X-Men #145, where Storm besieged Latveria in hopes of rescuing a kidnapped Arcade. Upon meeting, Doom and Storm shared food and flirtations over an impromptu dinner, with even Storm being surprised by how much she was charmed by Victor’s advances. As it turned out, Arcade was never captured after all, as he collaborated with Doom to capture the X-Men. When all was said and done, Doom ended up apologizing to Storm, and they agree to wipe the slate clean from there.

The two would continue to run into each other over the years, including when Doom actually helped heal an injured Storm in Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #3, seemingly out of the kindness of his heart. Their most significant encounter came later in SWORD #6 and #7. This time, the tables were turned, when Doctor Doom demands to see the ruler of Mars – only for Storm to re-introduce herself. Like their first meeting, this led to a flirtatious dinner, though once more it ended in hostilities.

If there was ever a right time for Doctor Doom and Storm to get together, it’s now.

Storm And Doom Would Be A Marvel Power For The Ages

An Electrifying Potential Romance

In the past, Storm and Doctor Doom have always been too hesitant – maybe even cautious – of each other to fully lean into an actual romance beyond flirtations. Even after aggressively opposing each other, they tend to end on civil terms, not good or necessarily bad terms, opening the door for another friendly meeting. One has to wonder if both parties are due for another such meeting, considering their respective rises up the Marvel ranks are happening almost simultaneously.

As Doom becomes the Sorcerer Supreme, Storm has been promoted with the Avengers. Their new official rankings suggest that another confrontation is inevitable, especially keeping in mind that one of the other variant covers released by Marvel depicts Doom destroying the Avengers. Not every variant cover usually depicts what could happen in the actual story, but on the off-chance this one does, Storm and Doom may be on equal enough power scales to finally justify romance. If there was ever a right time for Doctor Doom and Storm to get together, it’s now.

Storm

#1 will be available October 2, 2024 from Marvel Comics.