After decades of trying, theFantastic Four’sgreatest 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 issuesfor its upcomingOne World Under Doomevent, includingFantastic Four#29 – writtenby 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 attempt to unwind after the war against vampires inBlood Hunt.
Reed Richards' longstanding rivalry with his old-friend turned enemy has turned into a dark, unproductive obsession, onethat 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 July 31, 2025 From Marvel Comics.
After taking themantle 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 beenbusy weaving together his plans forOne World Under Doom,Reed Richards has only been focused on stopping his iconic enemy.
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Mr. Fantastic has every reason not to trust Doctor Doom. However,his obsession with Doomsets 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.
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The Past Year Already Stretched Mr. Fantastic To His Limit
Since Doom saved the world inBlood 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 apartafter Reed trapped his and the Thing’s children on a space station in the future. Frankly, Reed is only one bad decision away frombecoming the next Maker, or another Doctor Doom. His obsessive behavior towards defeating his enemies at all costscould ultimately destroy him and the Fantastic Four.
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Fantastic Four #29will be available on June 27, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Fantastic Four
TheFantastic Fouris a superhero franchise centered on Marvel Comics' first family of superheroes. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the team made its comic book debut in 1961 and quickly became a cornerstone of Marvel’s success. The franchise follows four astronauts—Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Over the years,Fantastic Fourhas been adapted into several live-action films, animated series, and video games. The films have seen multiple reboots, with varying levels of success, and are now set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with a new film slated for release in 2025.
