‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Officially Takes Over NYCC With New Doctor Doom Collection

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Published Oct 9, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

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After the release of Disney+'s VisionQuest on October 14, the rest of the MCU runway will be cleared for Doctor Doom. The franchise's next big crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday, is just over two months away from arriving in theaters and pitting generations of heroes against Robert Downey Jr.'s supreme supervillain on December 18. Disney is unsurprisingly preparing a big push for the blockbuster, from a Dunkin' takeover in November to new collectibles, like a Franklin Richards Funko Pop!, and much more. At New York Comic Con, a new collection is now joining the fight for those who wish to dress like a Latvarian ruler.

Bioworld's pop culture lifestyle brand Heroes & Villains took the convention by storm this weekend with a new booth inspired by Doom's homeland. Designed to resemble a Latvarian Marketplace, it takes heavy inspiration from the comics to ensure accuracy and bring people into the world of the big bad while they shop for new apparel and accessories. The stand located at Booth #3071 also serves to highlight all the exclusive merch based on the film that's now on sale, from jackets to shirts, luggage, backpacks, and more. However, a few articles in particular are getting the spotlight at the event alongside some convention-exclusive offerings.

Unsurprisingly, Doom himself is at the center of the new Heroes & Villains line, between a green, black, and gold Supreme Ruler without Rival varsity jacket featuring his face on the back, and a new backpack that's not only adorned with his name, but also his steely visage. These licensed items will cost a pretty penny at $200 and $150, respectively, but that's not everything the brand has to offer. For those who prefer to side with the good guys, the Fantastic Four also get their own jacket mimicking the style of the suits introduced in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, for $150. Everyone's favorite mutants also get their moment in the sun, with a new jacket and luggage, alongside the Xavier Athletics Dept Corduroy Snapback Cap, which individually goes for $30. While con-exclusive items can only be purchased by attendees, many of these items and more are already available on the official Heroes & Villains website.

'Avengers: Doomsday' Will Be an Emotional Ride for the MCU

Doom is shaping up as one of the most fearsome villains to ever grace the big screen in the MCU. Trailers so far have teased him as a threat that the current assembly of heroes, ranging from original Avengers like Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to the Fantastic Four, Wakandans, and even the 20th Century Fox X-Men, isn't quite prepared for. The stars haven't been shy in their indications that there will be some tragedy and that everyone is expendable in this climactic battle. Sebastian Stan, for his part, recently said in an interview with Decider that, while he hasn't seen the finished film, he's "sure it’s going to be probably heartbreaking, in a lot of ways."

Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18. Check out the new Heroes & Villains items above and visit the official online store to pick up some new apparel.