Doom stands alone to protect the world against Dormammu in One World Under Doom #4

Sensing vulnerability, Dormammu has attacked Earth – and only Doom stands in his way! Dormammu has banished all other heroes to a pocket dimension, leaving Doom to stand alone against the Dark Lord of Chaos. But on the other hand… Doom has never needed allies in order to ensure that his will is done. It’s the ultimate showdown between two titans – with an ending you won’t see coming. As Earth hangs in the balance, it all comes down to DOOM VERSUS DORMAMMU. One World Under Doom #4 presents Doom in an interesting light… hero!?

One World Under Doom #4 continues to paint an unexpected picture of Doom that muddles up further his already muddled villainy. Written by Ryan North, One World Under Doom has painted the villain as a benevolent dictator that might rule the world with an iron fist but is also delivering improvements like quality education, healthcare, and working conditions. While one might fear speaking out against him, he does seem to have the best interests of the world and his vision of it at the center of his moves.

One World Under Doom #4 focuses on him further as the hero as he must battle Dormammu on his own to save the Earth. The issue is mostly just Doom vs. Dormammu with Doom’s thoughts acting as most of the dialogue for the comic. We see the two use their magical abilities against each other as Dormammu spouts out and focuses on the failure of Doom that has led to this moment. But, it really shows Doom in a new light, a vulnerable character that’s fallible and to an extent, frail.

The art by R.B. Silva really punctuates that last bit. With color by David Curiel and lettering that really stands out by Travis Lanham, we see Doom go from a fearsome force to one of a battered old man. Doom starts in his armor looking like a foe that will handle Dormammu and ends with Doom looking like Mr. Burns after Marge Simpson paints a portrait of him. Silva’s last page emphasizes that Doom is vulnerable but even Doom needs allies at times.

One World Under Doom #4 is an intriguing issue whose art gives us an emphasis that Doom isn’t unbeatable and that while he’s strong in so many ways, when you take that away, he’s a feeble old man. Whether that is done on purpose for the art is unknown but that’s the way it comes off and it only makes Doom a more intriguing character and more worthy of another event centering around him.

Story: Ryan North Art: R.B. Silva
Color: David Curiel Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

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