Doctor Doom’s Shocking Move That Changes the Fantastic Four Forever

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As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I find myself engrossed in the thrilling tale of “One World Under Doom,” where Doctor Doom has masterfully orchestrated his conquest over our globe without resorting to physical conflict. The world’s leaders have willingly surrendered their power, transforming Earth into a province of Latveria. Initially, Doom presented himself as a benevolent ruler, advocating for universal healthcare and education, even dismantling Hydra. However, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers remain skeptical, viewing his actions as anything but selfless. Consequently, in “One World Under Doom” #2 by Ryan North and R.B Silva, we follow the Fantastic Four’s mission to expose Doom’s true nature to the world. This revelation ultimately leads them to devise a cunning plan for a surprise attack on Doom in the near future.

On this occasion, it’s not a new tactic for the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to challenge Doom, given his reign over the world. Prepared for their confrontation, Doom assembles a team of civilians who vow to safeguard them. He warns Invisible Woman that if she attempts to neutralize their weapons, they will detonate, resulting in the civilians’ deaths. Faced with this threat, the Fantastic Four retreat, but Doom isn’t finished. He then sets his sights on the Thing and plans to execute an action that Mr. Fantastic has never been successful at, which seems to be the crux of all that Doom is currently orchestrating.

Doom Cures the Thing Because Mr. Fantastic Can’t

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The Fantastic Four acquired their abilities through exposure to cosmic energy. Among them, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, and Johnny Storm developed powers that enhanced their truthfulness, but Ben Grimm underwent a transformation into a monstrous form. Reed vowed to help his friend find a cure, yet failed in his promise. Remarkably, there have been instances where Reed could’ve cured his friend, but chose not to because maintaining Ben’s powers and role as a hero were deemed more crucial than living as plain Ben Grimm. Over time, The Thing has embraced his condition and built a life beyond his wildest dreams; he is married to Alicia Masters and enjoys a loving family. The Thing cherishes this new life and has no desire to return to his old one. However, Victor Von Doom disregards these feelings as he persistently attempts to remove the “curse” afflicting The Thing.

In “One World Under Doom,” it’s evident that Doom is eager to demonstrate his intellectual prowess, as if he’s attempting to validate himself through his actions. His decision to cure the Thing seems to be a reversion to an old habit of his – undermining Mr. Fantastic. For decades, Doom has grappled with Mr. Fantastic outshining him in every aspect, even when Doom ascended to the position of God Emperor Doom. He was well aware that Mr. Fantastic would have managed the multiverse more effectively than he did, a fact that was underscored by Mr. Fantastic’s rebuilding of the multiverse with his family and the Future Foundation. Thus, Doom’s actions in “One World Under Doom” appear to be an attempt to prove his own greatness, particularly in areas where he believes Mr. Fantastic falls short – such as curing the Thing.

Doom Has Something to Prove

Long-standing Marvel enthusiasts were taken aback when they came across Secret Wars (2015) #9. This was the confrontation between God Emperor Doom and Reed Richards, during which Doom acknowledged that Richards would have managed things more effectively. It was an unexpected admission from Doom, something no one had imagined he’d say. Reed Richards will forever hold that advantage over Doom. Since then, Doom has displayed slightly less villainous behavior than before, but that moment remains a thorn in his side. It’s clear that Doom would go to great lengths to demonstrate that he could excel beyond Mr. Fantastic, which is why we see him acting as he does in One World Under Doom.

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Observe Doom’s deeds, not just his victory over the Thing, but all his accomplishments where Mr. Fantastic either previously failed or refused to attempt. These feats seem like deliberate attempts by Doom to prove that he surpasses Mr. Fantastic in every aspect. The title “One World Under Doom” gives the impression that Doom is working tirelessly to erase any lingering memory of his past conversation with Reed Richards, where he declared himself superior to Doom.

One World Under Doom #2 is on sale every where comics are sold.

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2025-03-23 18:11