The Doctor from Dr. Who in the Marvel Universe: A Multiversal Battle

Have you ever wondered how the iconic Time Lord, The Doctor (from Doctor Who), would fare in the Marvel Universe? While he rarely came into direct contact with Super Heroes or Villains from the main Marvel titles, there were a few occasions when he crossed paths with characters from both Marvel and DC. This article explores the hypothetical battles and abilities of The Doctor in the rich universe of Marvel, emphasizing his unique strengths and limits.

Invincibility and Limitations

When it comes to superheroes and villains, The Doctor is often described as being invincible, holding onto the power of the “Glory.” This power, second only to that of “The One Above All,” gives him immense abilities, but he often reflects on his struggle to use it ethically. In these moments, he reminds Clara Oswald, a key companion, of his burden:

CLARA: Heart failure yeah
DOCTOR: Yeah. I plugged her into the machine. Used her up like a battery. sighs I'm so sick of losing.
CLARA: You didn't lose. You saved the town.
DOCTOR: I don't mean the war. I'll lose any war you like. I'm sick of losing people. Look at you with your eyes and your never giving up and your anger and your kindness. One day the memory of that will be much more than I will be able to breathe and I'll do what I always do. I'll get in my box and I'll run and I'll run in case all the pain ever catches up. And every place I go, it will be there.

Despite these reflections, The Doctor's potential in the Marvel Universe is significant. His inherent abilities are not just from gaining power, but from his nature as a Time Lord and inherent timeline manipulator. Let’s explore some of his key characteristics and hypothetical battles.

Time Lord Physiology and Limitations

The Doctor’s race, the Time Lords, is a multiversal level breed with abilities that far exceed those of human superheroes. They have the ability to control all of time and space, rendering them virtually invincible by human standards. In the Marvel Universe, the Doctor’s powers would far surpass most of the Earth’s heroes and villains. However, the very limits of these powers often result in him holding back:

DOCTOR: I can do anything. There's nothing I can't do. Nothing. But I'm not supposed to. Ripples, tidal waves, rules. I'm not supposed to. Oh. Oh!

Despite this self-imposed restraint, if he were to unleash his full potential, the consequences could be catastrophic. For instance, he could use the Moment or other methods to control and manipulate time, rendering him a formidable opponent for any Marvel character. Imagine how his abilities would stack up against the likes of the Eternals:

Eternals and Time Lords in the Marvel Universe

Let’s consider the Eternals, a race similar to Time Lords but existing in the Marvel Universe. The Eternals are the pinnacle of humanity’s evolution and are incredibly powerful. However, compared to the Time Lords, the Eternals are not even a match. The Eternals, being powerful but not omnipotent, would be dwarfed by The Doctor's multiversal powers.

Doctor Who’s Time Lords wield power far beyond their Marvel counterparts. They control the multiverse, managing its various timelines and dimensions. This means the Eternals, while incredibly strong, are still far below the Doctor’s level of power.

Beyond the Eternals: Guardians of Time

But where do the Time Lords stand compared to the highest forms of power? Above the Eternals lies the Guardians of Time, beings of omniversal scope who manage all creations. In the world of Doctor Who, the omniverse is the set of all imaginary worlds created through human imagination. Beyond the Guardians, there are the Grace and on top, The Glory, the absolute source of the omniverse.

The Glory is the absolute source of the omniverse, and The Doctor has managed to take some of this power for himself, making him a force to be reckoned with even in a multiversal context. This makes The Doctor's power quietly superior to that of The One Above All, a being often mentioned in Marvel lore as the ultimate power in existence.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while The Doctor may not often face off against the mightiest heroes of the Marvel Universe, his inherent multiversal power and near-omnipotence make him a formidable and unique force. Even when holding back, his abilities are far beyond those of most Marvel characters. The Doctor's journey through time and space, marked by his unwavering dedication to protecting the universe, puts him in a league of his own, not just in the Marvel Universe but across all the imaginary worlds imaginable.