The latest issue of One World Under Doom #7 picks up right where #6 left off, with the shocking reveal causing chaos across the globe. Doom’s entire facade has been exposed, and it turns out he’s been using the whole country as a magical slave labor camp. As you can imagine, the world isn’t taking it well.
Writer Ryan North absolutely nails the public reaction. The news channels are abuzz, with people protesting and celebrating Doom’s downfall, while others shrug it off with a “so what if he’s evil?” attitude. It feels incredibly real and grounded, which is a testament to North’s writing. All this chaos unfolds over just nine days, and artist R.B Silva does a fantastic job of conveying the immense scale of the fallout.
One standout moment is the two-page spread showing the world’s armies surrounding Doom one day, and the next day, they’re all in ruins, a terrifying display of his power. It’s a clear signal that it’s going to take a lot more than a massive army to bring him down.
The heroes, gathered in the Impossible City, see their chance to deliver the final blow. Almost everyone is here for the “Doom vs. Everyone” battle, a grand spectacle masterfully brought to life by Silva, colorist David Curiel, and letterer Travis Lanham. The action is explosive, with energy beams of every color clashing and coalescing across the pages. It’s a truly awesome sight, but it also feels a little familiar. We saw a similar big battle back in issue #3, so while it’s visually stunning, it does lose a bit of its impact this time around.
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And Doom, of course, is winning. Even when cornered, he’s never outmatched. That’s when Mr. Fantastic shows up with a new power-up as the “Scientist Supreme,” though his costume leaves a lot to be desired. The battle continues, and while the action in this series has been consistently great, the repetition is starting to creep in.
A definite highlight of the issue is Doom’s ongoing verbal assault on Reed Richards. Doom’s hate for Reed is so palpable that his insults are almost enough to make you hate Reed, too. This is another area where Ryan North’s writing truly shines; he just gets Doctor Doom. He deserves all the praise for his portrayal of the character.
Despite all the bombastic action and great character moments, One World Under Doom #7 can’t shake the feeling of being a filler issue. It’s a fun, engaging read with all the elements that have made this series so great, but it feels like the story is starting to spin its wheels.
We’ve seen Doom win so many times now that it’s starting to feel repetitive. The stakes need to be raised, and the heroes need to start making some real progress. It feels like we’re taking two steps forward and one step back. Maybe Marvel told the creative team to stretch this out for a Christmas finale release, because honestly, this issue is a bit skippable.
One World Under Doom #7 is a mixed bag: a visually stunning and action-packed issue that, despite its strengths, feels like it’s stalling the overall plot. While this issue is highly entertaining, it’s ultimately a filler issue that holds the story back from the forward momentum it desperately needs. Here’s hoping the next issue brings the much-needed progression to finally move this story forward.
‘One World Under Doom #7′ Review: More Action, But Is It Going Anywhere?
One World Under Doom #7 is a mixed bag: a visually stunning and action-packed issue that, despite its strengths, feels like it’s stalling the overall plot. While this issue is highly entertaining, it’s ultimately a filler issue that holds the story back from the forward momentum it desperately needs. Here’s hoping the next issue brings the much-needed progression to finally move this story forward.
