When has Doom not ruled Latveria?
There have been two primary instances when Doom has not been the ruler of Latveria. In Fantastic Four #200, after a long battle, the FF and a man named Zorba deposed him. (Actually, Reed did in a battle that rendered Doom catatonic). Zorba, who claimed lineage through Prince Rudolfo, became ruler of Latveria and the FF left thinking that they had made everything wonderful. However, Doom returns in FF #246 to reveal to them that Zorba has become a despot and has been unable to sustain the country’s prosperity under his rule. While the FF run some interference for him, Doom returns to his castle and eliminates Zorba, retaking Latveria. Also, in Fantastic Four Annual #20, Doom’s rule is apparently usurped by Kristoff (this occurs after FF #305). Kristoff appeared to rule Latveria until FF#350, when it is revealed that he had merely usurped an errant Doombot and had done nothing to affect the true Doom in any way. For more on Kristoff, see below. It is also noteworthy that in the year 2099
