After decades of trying, the Fantastic Four's greatest villain's mission to take over the world is close to fruition. After Doctor Doom’s pivotal role in the Blood Hunt event, he has earned the title of Sorcerer Supreme, and now seeks supremacy over the entire world. Understandably, his long-time rival Reed Richards has not been taking the news well, becoming increasingly obsessed with Victor Von Doom’s rise to power.
Marvel Comics has announced tie-in issues for its upcoming One World Under Doom event, including Fantastic Four #29 – written by Ryan North, with art by Cory Smith – which will find the patriarch of Marvel's First Family sequestering himself in isolation while his fellow team members try to unwind after the war against vampires in Blood Hunt.
Reed Richards' longstanding rivalry with his old-friend turned enemy has turned into a dark, unproductive obsession, one that threatens to tear apart his family quicker than Doom ever could.
As Doctor Doom Rises To Power, Reed Richards' Obsession With The Villain Pushes The Fantastic Four To The Breaking Point
Fantastic Four #29– Written By Ryan North; Art By Cory Smith; Available February 26, 2025 From Marvel Comics.
After taking the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Doom has been isolating himself and Latveria from the rest of the world. Doom, as always, believes that his leadership is needed to save the world from its frequent apocalyptic disasters. To Doom, people like the Fantastic Four or the Avengers are the villains; people with the power to change the world who choose not to. While Victor Von Doom has been busy weaving together his plans for One World Under Doom, Reed Richards has only been focused on stopping his iconic enemy.
Mr. Fantastic has every reason not to trust Doctor Doom. However, his obsession with Doom sets him apart from most of Marvel’s other heroes. Spider-Man is always willing to give his villains a second chance. Thor has given Loki the benefit of the doubt more times than the years they have been alive. But for Reed, it seems that Victor will always be a villain not worthy of forgiveness. Yes, Doom leveraged his position to take the title of Sorcerer Supreme from Doctor Strange, but he also singlehandedly saved the world from eternal darkness by inventing a new form of magic.
Marvel’s "One World Under Doom" Threatens To Test Reed Richards’ Sanity Like Never Before
The Past Year Already Stretched Mr. Fantastic To His Limit
Since Doom saved the world in Blood Hunt, Reed Richards has been on his own, leaving the Fantastic Four fractured. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time Richards has divided his family in recent months. Earlier this year, the Fantastic Four fell apart after Reed trapped his and the Thing’s children on a space station in the future. Frankly, Reed is only one bad decision away from becoming the next Maker, or another Doctor Doom. His obsessive behavior towards defeating his enemies at all costs could ultimately destroy him and the Fantastic Four.
