"From this moment on, there is no Victor von Doom! He has vanished... along with the handsome face he once possessed! But, in his place there shall be another... wiser... stronger! More brilliant, more powerful than ever before!! From this moment on, I shall be known as... Doctor Doom!"
"The Fantastic Origin of Doctor Doom!" is the title to the first story featured in the second Annual edition of the first Fantastic Four ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It was written by Stan Lee with artwork by Jack Kirby and inks by Chic Stone. The second tale is a reprint story called "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby. The final feature is "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" by Lee, Kirby & Stone. All stories were edited by Stan Lee. This issue shipped in October, 1964 and carries a cover price of .25 cents per copy.