FF#552-Doom's latest ploy to break FF

nope

 

I think that Reed has an overdeveloped Superego which drives his altruism but that deep inside has a "disconnection" from humanity which is similar to Victor's. Due to Vic's almost complete lack of a Superego (moral constraints on his behavior) this disconnect is expressed very differently in each man's actions and worldview.

 

I also think that the Thing's quick rage was at least partially fueled by the fear (probably hidden from himself) that Reed's disconnection could be indicative of something bad or that could turn bad within Reed.

 

I would say that McDuffie has redeemed himself for the Surfer arc by his Doom characterization here.

I almost cheered when Doom pointed out that cloning is illegal.

He was scoring points with the team internally before being forced to take them down, too. No one else but them really understands Reed's isolation.

 

I wish they'd forget about that Civil War mess.

Though, I think Reed Richards should solve all his problems with a gun. "Franklin, Clean your room!" Fast foward ten minutes later...

"Problem solved!"

 

I wish I could forget about it.