What does it say when you see one of Marvel’s most popular writers take a second away from his busy schedule of creating G.O.D.S. and Ultimate Spider-Man to do a one-shot? Well, that better be a pretty darned great one-shot. Such as a story that sees Victor Von Doom on a final quest to defeat Galactus to save the entire universe. That’s what DOOM #1 is all about in a collaboration between Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene.
“Growing up reading Marvel comics, I became fascinated by Doctor Doom and how he potentially is the center of the entire Marvel Universe!” Greene shared. “He is one of my bucket list characters and this story is somewhat a love letter to Doom and Marvel.”
“Sanford and I have been waiting to work together for quite a while, so when he told me that he’d come up with an amazing Doom story and he wanted me to help out, I jumped at the chance,” Hickman added. “It’s a giant-sized story about a giant-sized character and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get to write Doom again.”
“Jonathan is a longtime friend and he always amazes me with his vast knowledge of all types of things, especially the Marvel universe,” Greene continued. “I couldn’t think of anyone better to collaborate with.”
If that weren’t all, many fans have speculated as to what the Secret Wars comic book found in Deadpool 3’s trailer meant during the Superbowl. It should be noted that Hickman himself was the author of 2015’s Secret Wars and that the cover featured the nefarious villain, Victor Von Doom. What this means for the plans is speculative at best though the fanbase is abuzz, and everybody wants to see Doctor Doom in the comics and beyond.
You can read about this epic farewell bout below in Marvel’s press release.
New York, NY— February 9, 2024 — Nothing stands in the way of Doctor Doom. No hero. No villain. Not even the limits of space and time! But all things must come to an end, and this May, legendary creators Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene (Bitter Root) send Victor Von Doom on his final journey in DOOM #1!
This breathtaking one-shot from two of the industry’s most mind-bending talents will showcase a universe-shattering battle between Doom and Galactus! A timeless testament to Doom’s unmatched hubris, determination, and self-preservation, DOOM #1 will encapsulate everything that makes Doom one of pop culture’s greatest villains in one standalone saga perfect for all fans. Witness Doom team up with one of the only people he respects—Valeria Richards—to save all that is and to try to attain a cosmic status that he’s only ever dreamed of!
IN THE NEAR FUTURE…DOOM ALONE MUST SAVE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Witness Doctor Doom on a journey unlike any he has undertaken before! With Valeria Richards at his side, Doom goes on a quest to harness more power than any human has ever wielded before in order to try to stop Galactus from bringing about the death of the universe!
“Growing up reading Marvel comics, I became fascinated by Doctor Doom and how he potentially is the center of the entire Marvel Universe!” Greene shared. “He is one of my bucket list characters and this story is somewhat a love letter to Doom and Marvel.”
“Sanford and I have been waiting to work together for quite a while, so when he told me that he’d come up with an amazing Doom story and he wanted me to help out, I jumped at the chance,” Hickman added. “It’s a giant-sized story about a giant-sized character and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get to write Doom again.”
“Jonathan is a longtime friend and he always amazes me with his vast knowledge of all types of things, especially the Marvel universe,” Greene continued. “I couldn’t think of anyone better to collaborate with.”
DOOM #1
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & SANFORD GREENE
Art and Cover by SANFORD GREENE
On Sale 5/15
