Warning: Spoilers Ahead for One World Under Doom #2!
Doctor Doom has established complete dominion over the globe, and as The Avengers seek a strategy to dismantle his sprawling empire, they face an unprecedented challenge: enlisting some of Earth’s most formidable villains. This audacious alliance is crucial for their impending confrontation with Doom.
In the storyline of One World Under Doom, the titular villain has successfully placed the world under Latverian control. The Avengers find themselves at a disadvantage in direct combat against him, compounded by Doom’s surprising popularity among the populace. As Captain Marvel points out, they must adopt a stealthy approach involving the recruitment of unexpected allies: the notorious Masters of Evil.
The Avengers Must Turn to the Masters of Evil to Stand a Chance Against Doctor Doom
The Masters of Evil have long been a staple in the Marvel Universe, typically introduced as a direct counter to the Avengers. This latest incarnation features an astonishing lineup, including MODOK, Doctor Octopus, Baron Mordo, the Goblin Queen, Mysterio, and Arcade. This eclectic mix of sorcerers, illusionists, and masterminds brings together a variety of powers and skills that may prove essential to overcoming a versatile adversary like Doctor Doom.
While the combination may appear unusual, each villain contributing to this team possesses a unique skill set well-suited for the battle ahead. Arcade and Mysterio, both experts in deception and animatronics, could be invaluable in identifying and countering Doom’s potential use of Doombots for global infiltration. Meanwhile, MODOK and Doctor Octopus each match Doctor Doom’s scientific prowess, providing strategic intelligence. Additionally, Mordo and the Goblin Queen are formidable sorcerers capable of challenging Doom’s dominance as Sorcerer Supreme, a title he has recently claimed from Doctor Strange.
Two “Masters Of Evil”Teams Are Currently Active in the Marvel Universe
The Other Team Is Far from Heroic
Simultaneously, a second Masters of Evil team is preparing to confront the Avengers. In an upcoming arc penned by writer Jed MacKay, this alternate group features Madcap, Mister Hyde, Dreadknight, Exerminatrix, and the Mad Thinker. While they may not be the most imposing villains, they collectively pose a credible threat to the Avengers. The intersection of these two villainous teams presents potential intrigue; it is possible that the Avengers’ alliance with one version of the Masters of Evil could lead them to clash with the other team for a greater cause.
One World Under Doom #2 has now been released by Marvel Comics.