While we wait for the New Avengers: One World Under Doom should blow your mind

Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers are bringing Doctor Doom back to the forefront! Marvel's upcoming storyline positions Doom's conquest not as a fleeting event, but as a prolonged era akin to "Dark Reign," spanning most of 2025. This means the Marvel universe continues, but under Doom's iron fist as World Emperor, Sorcerer Supreme, and leader of the Superior Avengers.

Predictably, the Superior Avengers will feature villains, but not the familiar faces. Instead, new characters will adopt iconic villain names:

• Abomination: Kristoff, Doom's adopted son and Reed Richards' half-brother.
• Dr. Octopus: A yet-unnamed woman, not Caroline Trainer.
• Ghost: A nameless woman, drawing a parallel to Ant-Man's Ghost.
• Killmonger: A reimagined portrayal.
• Malekith: The Black Elves remain on Earth.
• Onslaught: A significant addition to the team.

The 6-issue Superior Avengers series, launching in April, will be written by Steve Fox and illustrated by Luca Maresca.

This concept isn't entirely new. Similar scenarios have played out before, such as Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers in 2009 and Hydra's Avengers in the Secret Empire event.

But how did Doom achieve this level of dominance – World Emperor, Sorcerer Supreme, and leader of the Superior Avengers? Let's explore the key events leading to "One World Under Doom":

Table of Contents:

• Emperor Doom
• President Doom 2099
• Secret Wars
• Blood Hunt

Emperor Doom

While not the first instance of Doom's global influence (his acquisition of the Silver Surfer's power in Fantastic Four #57 is notable), Emperor Doom best encapsulates the concept of a world ruled solely by Doom. The story's strength lies in its simple yet powerful premise.

President Doom 2099

In Doom 2099, a future Doom nearly conquers America. Warren Ellis and Pat Broderick's series features a memorable Doom, declaring, "America is the greatest threat to the planet. I'll save the world by protecting America." A compelling highlight of Marvel 2099, it showcases Doom's ambition.

Secret Wars

Doom's role in Fantastic Four, Jonathan Hickman's Avengers, and 2015's Secret Wars exemplifies his relentless pursuit of power and immortality, all under the guise of benevolent governance. This arc showcases Doom's actions if he possessed ultimate power within the Marvel universe.

Blood Hunt

Jed McKay and Pepe Larraz's Blood Hunt (Vampire Invasion 2024) is crucial to Doom's ascension. Doctor Strange enlists Doom to combat a Darkhold-fueled vampire invasion, granting him the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme. Doom retains this power, even after the crisis, due to Strange's assessment of the world's incomplete salvation.

With the Russo-Downey Jr. collaboration expected in February, let's anticipate the unfolding of Doom's reign.