Doctor Doom is undeniably driven by his massive ego, but even he would need to be incredibly foolish to face off against the all-powerful Galactus. Surprisingly, Marvel is teasing an upcoming showdown between these two formidable villains in the highly anticipated Doom #1.
This standalone one-shot comic is co-written by the renowned Jonathan Hickman, who has established his expertise in portraying Victor von Doom through his work in various titles like Fantastic Four, New Avengers, and Secret Wars. Joining him is the incredibly talented artist and co-writer Sanford Greene, known for his exceptional work on Bitter Root. Take a look at Greene’s captivating cover for Doom #1 below.
Set in the near-future of the Marvel Universe, Doom #1 explores the daunting prospect of Galactus consuming the entire universe. To combat this dire threat, Doom reluctantly teams up with Valeria, the daughter of Reed Richards. Together, they embark on a quest to obtain enough power to even the odds. Can even someone as ambitious as Doom hope to achieve victory against the insurmountable Galactus? Well, it is worth noting that Doom has previously managed to instantaneously dispatch Thanos, proving his capabilities…
Marvelous Comics shared a statement from Sanford Greene, who expressed his lifelong fascination with Doctor Doom: “Growing up reading Marvel comics, I became captivated by Doctor Doom and his potential as the linchpin of the entire Marvel Universe! He has always been at the top of my list of characters I wanted to work on, and this story is, in a way, a heartfelt homage to both Doom and the Marvel universe.”
Jonathan Hickman also chimed in, expressing his excitement for this collaboration: “Sanford and I have eagerly waited to work together for quite some time, so when he presented me with this amazing Doom story and asked for my involvement, I immediately seized the opportunity. It’s an epic tale centered around a colossal character, and I cannot contain my excitement at the prospect of writing for Doom again.”
