User blog:Ingentium/Dr.Doom, Sorceror Supreme?

Doom, Always Doom
Hey there community,

Some of you may feel the same, some of you may not, but I've always loved Dr. Doom. Not just as a villain but as a character, a man, and a sorceror. Going up against the likes of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and a host of other super-powered beings, Dr Doom seems to always in the end fulfill one or more of his objectives through cunning, brilliance, and the skilled application of force. Only once have I seen him truly outmanouvered on his own turf and this was by Penance (a man with a titanic amount of suicidal willpower).

Something I've always wondered though is: Why is Victor Von Doom NOT Sorceror Supreme? He is not in and of himself what we might call a "villain". In earlier publications sure, but as his character has been developed he has evolved into an incredibly multi-faceted character. Capable of time travel (and intelligient enough to maneuver its eccentricities), with a whole country behind him, but most importantly a master of the arcane. Frequently we have seen Doom using his skills to combat not only the powerful heroes we all know and love but also powerful magical beings such as Morganna Le Fay (and in this battle it is even hinted that he is actively creating his OWN brand of magic)

I understand for publishing and Marvel's story purposes that putting him as Sorceror Supreme (after Dr. Strange takes his leave) would be putting him into a tight writing corner and restrict alot of activity as far as magical involvment in other heroes storylines where help is required from the SS, but it just seems natural that such a emminatly powerful entity would lay claim to such a title.

So, why do you think Dr. Doom is not sorceror supreme? Is it due to his villainy? His lack of mastery of certain arts preventing his eligibility? Or is Doom playing a long game with the rank of Sorceror Supreme uninteresting? After all, Doom does not help others, others help Doom.

Let me know in the comments!