Generally, outmaneuvering Doom isn't too hard, especially when he gets overconfident.

Or when his ego gets the better of him.

[ He's not even typing, or doing much of anything. Just leaning against a table still, running figures and information through his head even while the screens reflected any number of projections.

Mostly regarding speed, and the effects on what would happen about different types of metals and materials.

Perhaps he was a little obsessed with improvement. ]

I'm sure in a few years, he won't have a chance. If he did now.