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One World Under Doom
Cover to One World Under Doom #1
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
FormatLimited series
Genre
Publication dateFebruary 12, 2025
Main character(s)Avengers
Doctor Doom
Fantastic Four
Masters of Evil
Creative team
Written byRyan North
Penciller(s)R. B. Silva
Colorist(s)David Curiel

One World Under Doom is a 2025 comic book event, focused on the anti-villain Doctor Doom who brings about a new world order after gaining the title of the Sorcerer Supreme. It is written by Ryan North, with art by R.B. Silva.

Publication history

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Marvel advertises the comic book event as one of its biggest changes to its status quo since 2008's Dark Reign.[1] Editor Tom Brevoort said that "One World Under Doom is the umbrella, impacting not just The Rise of Emperor Doom, but the entire Marvel Universe. To the Avengers, Spider-Man and more... Doom is going to impact every corner of the universe for 2025."[1]

The main story is followed by tie-in comics such as Doom Academy by MacKenzie Cadenhead and Pasqual Ferry. Other series tying in to the event include Doctor Doom's Supreme Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, Doctor Strange of Asgard, Red Hulk, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, and Storm.[1][2]

Plot

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Lead-up

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At the end of the Blood Hunt storyline, Doctor Doom took the title of Sorcerer Supreme from Doctor Strange.[3] Afterwards, he secluded himself in Latveria for half a year, surrounding it with a magic barrier and intending to bring peace to the world.[4]

In the "8 Deaths of Spider-Man" story arc, Doom learns that his position as Sorcerer Supreme requires him to battle the Scions of Cyttorak. However, he refuses to do so and gives the task to Spider-Man, equipping him with arcane armor and the Reeds of Raggador, which will resurrect him eight times should he die.[5]

At some point during the period of his seclusion, in his astral form, Doom visits the Avengers in the Impossible City and summons them to meet with him in Afghanistan's Registan Desert. There he castigates the Avengers as cowards for doing nothing to solve the world's woes despite possessing their awesome powers.

Additionally, Doom kills several magical beings who forged a weapon to use against him and claims it for himself. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman arrive to confront Doom, but he teleports them away. Doom then begins his plans for his new world order.[6]

Main plot

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Roughly six months following his ascension as Sorcerer Supreme of Earth-616, Doctor Doom announces that all the world is now the global country of United Latveria and that he is enacting a welfare state agenda in which he declares war illegal, mandates free universal healthcare, and offers free public education to all people of the world. In response, the Avengers meet to oppose Doom, believing that he is either influencing world leaders via mind control or has them replaced by robotic duplicates. Meanwhile, Helmut Zemo attacks Latveria, but is killed personally by Doom and replaced with an obedient Doombot replica who surrenders Hydra to him. In addition, Doom claims a Tyrannosaurus variant of himself from an unidentified parallel universe where dinosaurs never went extinct[a] to serve as his steed.[7]

Doctor Doom's actions have since pleased some of the people of Earth. The Fantastic Four are not convinced and plan to confront him. Valeria Richards lies to Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman by stating that she is visiting Wizard's clone Bentley 23 and sneaks off to see Doom. When Valeria visits Doom to ask what he will get out of this, Doom states that he plans to get glory out of it. The next day, Doom has world borders opened up so that all the nations can work together. The Fantastic Four proceed to confront Doom, where they find that he is defended by civilians who are prepared to go down for him. Before allowing the Fantastic Four to leave, Doom does what Mister Fantastic has failed to do by restoring the Thing to his human form. At the Impossible City, the Avengers realize that they are in a losing battle against Doom. While Scarlet Witch plans to lead every espionage agents and magic users as part of a plan to get close to the world leaders and uncover why they are supporting Doom, the others will serve as a distraction. Captain Marvel reveals that she is willing to accept help from the Masters of Evil: Arcade, Baron Mordo, Doctor Octopus, MODOK Superior, Madelyne Pryor, and Mysterio.[8]

Issues involved

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Prelude issue

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  • Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #28

Main issues

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Title Issues Writer(s) Artist(s) Colorist(s) Premiere date Finale date Ref
One World Under Doom #1–9 Ryan North R. B. Silva David Curiel February 12, 2025 November 2025 [9]

Tie-in issues

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Title / Issues Writer(s) Artist(s) Premiere date Finale date Note Ref
Doom Academy #1–5 MacKenzie Cadenhead Pasqual Ferry and João M.P. Lemos February 19, 2025 June 25, 2025 — [10]
Storm Vol. 5 #5 Murewa Ayodele Lucas Werneck February 19, 2025 [11]
Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1–5 Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Tommaso Bianchi February 19, 2025 May 21, 2025 [12]
Weapon X-Men Vol. 2 Joe Casey ChrisCross February 19, 2025 [13]
X-Factor Vol. 5 #1 Mark Russell Bob Quinn [11]
Fantastic Four Vol. 7 #29–33 Ryan North Cory Smith February 26, 2025 June 25, 2025 [10]
Red Hulk #1–6 Benjamin Percy Geoff Shaw Present [14]
Doctor Strange of Asgard #1–5 Derek Landy Carlos Magno March 5, 2025 July 9, 2025 [15][16]
NYX Vol. 2 #9 Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Francesco Mortarino March 5, 2025 "X-Manhunt" storyline [17]
The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 #69–70 Joe Kelly Ed McGuinness March 12, 2025 March 26, 2025 "The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man" storyline
Iron Man #6– Spencer Ackerman Julius Ohta March 12, 2025 TBA — [14]
Doom's Division #1–5 Yoon Ha Lee Minkyu Jung March 26, 2025 July 23, 2025 [18]
Superior Avengers #1–6 Steve Foxe Luca Maresca April 16, 2025 TBA [13]
The Avengers #25–28 Jed MacKay Valerio Schiti April 23, 2025
Runaways Vol. 4 #1–5 Rainbow Rowell Elena Casagrande June 11, 2025 [19]
G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom #1– Ryan North Francesco Mortarino July 30, 2025

Reception

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Evan Valentine of ComicBook.com pointed that the idea of Doctor Doom having the title of Doctor Strange had been teased for some time before being properly used in this comic. He praised that the comic raised the question among readers about whether Doom may not be actually in the right in the conflict. Valentine also praised that the Avengers did not had to fight him physically but also in front of public opinion, and that Doom (whose characterization includes a vast intellect) initially wins the resulting battle of wits. He also praised the bickering between Spider-Man and the Human Torch, and the absurdity of Doom riding a Tyrannosaurus version of himself.[20]

Rich Johnston of Bleeding Cool opined that while NYX (vol. 2) #9 is officially part of the X-Manhunt crossover event, it is also an unofficial part of a second event storyline as the issue "does more for One World Under Doom than any of the other crossovers so far".[17] He highlighted that the issue showcases New York City with Doom as its regent.[17]

Notes

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  1. ^ This unidentified reality was seen in Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #12.

Reference

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  1. ^ a b c Bonomolo, Cameron (November 6, 2024). "The Rise of Emperor Doom: How Doctor Doom Became the New Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe". ComicBook.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Adams, Tim (February 12, 2025). "New Marvel Trailer Shows Doctor Doom's Takeover of the Marvel Universe". ComicBook.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  3. ^ Blood Hunt #5 (September 2024)
  4. ^ Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #23-26 (October - December 2024)
  5. ^ The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #61 (January 2025)
  6. ^ Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #28 (March 2025)
  7. ^ One World Under Doom #1 (April 2025)
  8. ^ One World Under Doom #2 (May 2025)
  9. ^ Marston, George (November 12, 2024). "Doctor Doom is now Sorcerer Supreme, and the Avengers and Fantastic Four are going to do something about it in One World Under Doom #1 first look". GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "MARVEL COMICS REVEALS ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM TIE-IN SERIES, DOOM ACADEMY, AT NEW YORK COMIC CON!". First Comics News. October 20, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "DOCTOR DOOM IMPOSES HIS WILL ON THE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN AND MORE IN UPCOMING ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM COMIC BOOK TIE-IN ISSUES". First Comics News. November 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  12. ^ "IT'S THUNDERBOLTS VS. THUNDERBOLTS IN NEW ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM TIE-IN SERIES THUNDERBOLTS: DOOMSTRIKE!". First Comics News. November 14, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  13. ^ a b "WHO ARE THE SUPERIOR AVENGERS?". First Comics News. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Salmon, Will (December 11, 2024). "Doctor Doom is emperor of the world – but the insurgent Iron Man is coming for him in "new, deadly" armor". GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  15. ^ "DOCTOR STRANGE'S WHEREABOUTS IN ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM REVEALED IN NEW DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD COMIC BOOK SERIES!". First Comics News. December 12, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Marston, George (December 12, 2024). "Doctor Strange seeks to become the Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard in his new ongoing series". GamesRadar+. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  17. ^ a b c Johnston, Rich (March 5, 2025). "Doctor Strange #1 Is Not a One World Under Doom Tie-In But NYX #9 Is". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  18. ^ Marston, George (December 11, 2024). "One of the least known Marvel Rivals heroes is back in comics as Luna Snow and her team return in their own title - but this time they're working for Doctor Doom". GamesRadar+. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  19. ^ Salmon, Will (March 6, 2025). "4 years after Marvel's Runaways ended, the gang is back – and Doctor Doom is coming for them". GamesRadar+. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  20. ^ Valentine, Evan (February 12, 2025). "One World Under Doom #1 Is A Complex, Thought Provoking Crossover (Review)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
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