Marvel has now given Doctor Doom the same number of appearances as Thanos in just over a year

Marvel has given Doctor Doom three post-credits appearances in just over a year, matching the number of times Thanos appeared before *Avengers: Infinity War*. The rapid introductions build anticipation for *Avengers: Doomsday* and show Doom gathering powerful allies, though some fans feel the character has had less time to build up a sense of threat.

Thanos was introduced through two end-credit scenes and a role in *Guardians of the Galaxy* before *Infinity War*. Doom’s appearances began with *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, followed by scenes in *Avengers: Endgame Encore* and *VisionQuest*, where he takes Bruce Banner and resurrects Scarlet Witch. Fans have mixed views on the quick set-up, which followed Marvel’s switch from Kang to Doom; *Doomsday* is due in UK cinemas on 16 December and US cinemas on 18 December.