There was a unique moment in history when the planet's most powerful heroes decided to join forces. Thus, the Avengers were born, with the mission to combat threats that no individual could face alone. Over time, they have encountered formidable adversaries, including the Masters of Evil, a group created by Baron Heinrich Zemo in 1964. This team of villains has included figures like Ultron, Moonstone, and Doctor Octopus, and even, in unexpected twists, some members of the Avengers themselves.
A Planet Under Dominion
In the recent publication One World Under Doom #2, written by Ryan North and illustrated by R.B. Silva, the Avengers face a catastrophic scenario. Doctor Doom, self-proclaimed Emperor of the World, has turned all nations into territories of his empire, United Latveria. With world leaders under his control and rivals neutralized, like Helmut Zemo and Ben Grimm, Doom has achieved the impossible: complete domination of Earth.
"It doesn't happen as one might expect," comments Ryan North on the plot's development.
A Two-Front Plan
Faced with this situation, the Avengers, under the leadership of Captain Marvel, implement a divided strategy:
- A team specialized in magic and espionage, with members like the Scarlet Witch and Black Widow, infiltrates to free the controlled leaders.
- A second group, composed of powerful fighters like Iron Man and Thor, serves as a distraction to confront Doom directly.
The Union of Enemies
In a surprising twist, the Avengers ally with their former rivals, the Masters of Evil, now consisting of:
- M.O.D.O.K.
- Doctor Octopus
- Mysterio
- Goblin Queen
This collaboration, initiated with an ironic greeting from M.O.D.O.K. to Iron Man, marks an unprecedented moment where heroes and villains fight together against a common enemy.
The Ultimate Showdown
The battle will culminate in One World Under Doom #3, scheduled for April. North has highlighted the originality of this story, which promises unexpected twists and key moments for Doctor Doom. The plot not only redefines the relationships between the characters but also explores the boundaries between good and evil, establishing itself as one of Marvel's most innovative sagas.