The MCU has a villain problem.

That would be one way to re-energize the MCU with a popular villain.

That will change with the thirdDeadpoolmovie, now officially titledDeadpool & Wolverine.

Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson in Deadpool & Wolverine

Interestingly, the fifth issue reveals exactly how Doom became God Emperor.

Thanks to Molecule Mans power, Strange and Doom disrupted the Beyonders.

The appeal of Deadpool has always been, in part, his ability to break the fourth wall.

There we see a masked and hooded man in green, carrying a gun.

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Of course, Doom would not lower himself to such a level of indignity.

But as some users on Reddit suggest, it may be a variation on a Doombot.

Is this all a setup as part of his moves to conquer the multiverse?

If Paste Pot Pete is coming to the MCU, no one is safe.

Deadpool & Wolverine releases to theaters on July 26.