One World Under Doom is a 2025 comic book event, focused on the 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 Marvel advertises the comic book event as one of its biggest changes to its status quo since 2008's Dark Reign. 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."
The main story is followed by tie-in comics such as Doom Academy by MacKenzie Cadenhead and Pasqual Ferry, among other series.
Plot
Main plot Six months following his ascension as Sorcerer Supreme, 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. 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 version of himself from an alternate universe where dinosaurs never went extinct to serve as his steed.One World Under Doom #1 (February 2025)
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 sneaks off to see Doom, who tells her that he plans to gain glory. The next day, Doom has world borders opened up so that all the nations can work together. The Fantastic Four 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. 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, while Black Widow and the others 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, Madelyne Pryor, and Mysterio.One World Under Doom #2 (March 2025)
When Mysterio questions Captain Marvel's battle plans, Scarlet Witch states that the fight with Doom will be a diversion so that Mysterio, Baron Mordo, and Madelyne Pryor can get into the minds of the world leaders. At the Latverian border, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Octopus, Iron Man, MODOK, Storm, and Vision draw out Doom. Elsewhere, Scarlet Witch, Pryor, and Mordo enter the minds of the world leaders. They inform the others that the world leaders are following Doom willingly and that he never controlled their minds. The Avengers are forced to leave Latveria to thwart a prison break at the Raft. Dormammu witnesses the events and claims that Doom is ignorant on his responsibilities.One World Under Doom #3 (April 2025)
The Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Champions, Alpha Flight, and Doom's steed are transported into a collapsing pocket dimension by Dormammu. Doom confronts Dormammu as they engage in a magic battle. Using a Doombot as a distraction, Doom attacks Dormammu, who summons demons from a portal that Doom tries to close. To fight the demons, Doom copies the powers of Cyclops, Human Torch, and Wolverine. Doom sends the Doombots into the pocket dimension as they help him free the heroes.One World Under Doom #4 (May 2025)
The Avengers, the X-Men, Invisible Woman, Squirrel Girl, Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Brain Drain, and Doom's steed help Doom fight Dormammu. Scarlet Witch severs Dormammu's connection with the Dark Dimension and Invisible Woman punches him. Doom recovers the Eye of Agamotto and casts a spell to return Dormammu to the Dark Dimension. The next day, the Avengers, the X-Men, Invisible Woman, and Brain Drain help with rescue efforts at the United Nations. Everyone questions on if Doom has turned over a new leaf. Maria Hill appears, stating that Doom is hiding something big and that it will take all of them to get to it.One World Under Doom #5 (June 2025)
Outside of Latveria, Hill has Black Widow, Invisible Woman, and Scarlet Witch strike a weak spot in the dome. The group discovers a mix of blood magic, chaos magic, and time magic inside as a million souls are being harvested to empower Doom's magic. This information is transmitted to Mister Fantastic, who makes it public.One World Under Doom #6 (August 2025) Mister Fantastic becomes the Scientist Supreme, attacks Doom, and pulls him into the astral plane, only to be easily overpowered and knocked out of the astral plane.One World Under Doom #7 (September 2025)
Valeria decides to contact Doom in the mindscape and begs him to stop. Doom states that everything has a cost as he takes down Beta Ray Bill and ends his discussion with her while sending her out of the mindscape. Back in Latveria, Hill states that the Tyrannosaurus version of Doom has been taken down and that Mister Fantastic survived his battle with Doom. Storm and Human Torch attack Doom by combining their powers to create a fiery hurricane, but he retaliates and temporarily removes the powers of the mutants present. Doom alters time, making the preceding events a fixed moment in time that cannot be altered or prevented. He then detonates his armor, sending its shards flying throughout the battlefield. Valeria is mortally wounded by the shards and attempts to confront Doom, but dies before his eyes.One World Under Doom #8 (October 2025)
Doom is devastated over Valeria's sacrifice and takes her body to the Vishanti as he tries to get them to listen to him. After failing to convince the Vishanti to resurrect Valeria, Doom meets with Living Tribunal. The Tribunal agrees to resurrect Valeria after Doom states that he intends to pay the price for his actions. The news media covers the aftermath as some people still support Doom and blame the heroes for his defeat. Shortly afterward, Doom asks Mister Fantastic to take good care of "his world" and disintegrates. Mister Fantastic discovers Doom's will hidden in his mask, which leaves Latveria and his other possessions in the hands of whoever can take care of it.One World Under Doom #9 (November 2025)
Aftermath The United States military retrieves Thunderbolt Ross, who was imprisoned during Doom's rule, to bring him back to the United States. Ross hears that Doctor Doom has "disappeared" and that the United States want their flag removed from Latveria. The Fantastic Four go through Doom's last will and testament, which names Valeria as his sole heir. After dealing with a group of Doombots, Ross is allowed to act as a consultant in dealing with the remaining weapons of mass destruction in Latveria.
Issues involved Prelude issue Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #28
Main issues TitleIssuesWriter(s)Artist(s)Colorist(s)Premiere dateFinale date One World Under Doom #1–9 Ryan North R. B. Silva David Curiel February 12, 2025 November 19, 2025
Tie-in issues Title / IssuesWriter(s)Artist(s)Premiere dateFinale date Doom Academy #1–5 MacKenzie Cadenhead Pasqual Ferry, João M.P. Lemos February 19, 2025 June 25, 2025 Storm (vol. 5) #5 Murewa Ayodele Lucas Werneck February 19, 2025 Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1–5 Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Tommaso Bianchi February 19, 2025 May 21, 2025 Weapon X-Men (vol. 2) #1 Joe Casey ChrisCross February 19, 2025 X-Factor (vol. 5) #7 Mark Russell Bob Quinn Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #29–33 Ryan North Cory Smith February 26, 2025 June 25, 2025 Red Hulk #1–10 Benjamin Percy Geoff Shaw November 12, 2025 Doctor Strange of Asgard #1–5 Derek Landy Carlos Magno March 5, 2025 July 9, 2025 NYX (vol. 2) #9 Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Francesco Mortarino March 5, 2025 The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #69–70 Joe Kelly Ed McGuinness March 12, 2025 March 26, 2025 Iron Man (vol. 6) #6–10 Spencer Ackerman Julius Ohta July 23, 2025 Doom's Division #1–5 Yoon Ha Lee Minkyu Jung March 26, 2025 Superior Avengers #1–6 Steve Foxe Luca Maresca April 16, 2025 September 10, 2025 The Avengers (vol. 9) #25–28 Jed MacKay Valerio Schiti April 23, 2025 July 2, 2025 Avengers Academy: Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic #43–45 Anthony Oliveira Carola Borelli May 14, 2025 May 28, 2025 Runaways (vol. 6) #1–5 Rainbow Rowell Elena Casagrande June 11, 2025 October 29, 2025 Astonishing Avengers Infinity Comic #21–23 Steve Orlando Andrés Genolet July 10, 2025 July 24, 2025 G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom #1 Ryan North Francesco Mortarino July 30, 2025 Fantastic Four (vol. 8) #2–3 Humberto Ramos August 13, 2025September 17, 2025 Doomed 2099 #1 Frank Tieri Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar August 27, 2025
Aftermath issue Title / IssuesWriter(s)Artist(s)Premiere date The Will of Doom #1 Chip Zdarsky December 24, 2025
Collected editions TitleIssues collectedFormatWritersArtistsPagesOutISBNMain seriesOne World Under DoomOne World Under Doom #1-9TPBRyan NorthR. B. Silva216Tie-insAmazing Spider-Man: The 8 Deaths Of Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (2022) #61-70TPBJoe KellyEd McGuinness304Avengers by Jed Mackay Vol. 5: Masters Of EvilAvengers (2023) #25-30TPBJed MackayValerio Schiti, Andrea Broccardo, Farid Karami144Doctor Strange Of AsgardDoctor Strange Of Asgard #1-5TPBDerek LandyCarlos Magno120Doom AcademyDoom Academy #1-5TPBMacKenzie CadenheadPasqual Ferry, Joao Lemos128Doom's DivisionDoom's Division #1-5TPBYoon Ha LeeMinkyu Jung120Fantastic Four By Ryan North Vol. 6: Our World Under DoomFantastic Four (2022) #29-33, Giant-Size Fantastic Four (2024)TPBRyan North, Fabian NiciezaJoshua Cassara, Cory Smith, Creees Lee136Iron Man Vol.2: The Insurgent Iron ManIron Man (2024) #6-10TPBSpencer AckermanJulius Ohta, Michael Dowling, Yasmine Putri112Red Hulk Vol.1: Prisoner Of WarRed Hulk (2025) #1-5TPBBenjamin PercyGeoff Shaw120Red Hulk Vol.2Red Hulk (2025) #6-10TPBBenjamin PercyGeoff Shaw112Runaways: Think Of The ChildrenRunaways (2025) #1-5TPBRainbow RowellElena Casagrande120Superior AvengersSuperior Avengers (2025) #1-6TPBSteve FoxeKyle Hotz, Luca Maresca144Thunderbolts: DoomstrikeThunderbolts: Doomstrike #1-5TPBCollin Kelly, Jackson LanzingTommaso Bianchi120X-Factor by Mark Russell Vol. 2: Know Your EnemyX-Factor (2024) #6-10TPBMark RussellBob Quinn112
Reception Evan Valentine of ComicBook.com pointed that the idea of Doctor Doom having the title of Sorcerer Supreme 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 have 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.
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". He highlighted that the issue showcases New York City with Doom as its regent.
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References
External links Official site