ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #7 Review

Written by: Ryan North
Art by: R.B. Silva
Colors by: David Curiel
Letters by: VC’s Travis Lanham
Cover art by: Ben Harvey (cover A)
Cover price: $4.99
Release date: September 10, 2025

One World Under Doom #7, by Marvel Comics on 9/10/25, finds the world in chaos after a broadcast by Emperor Doom that exposed his true colors. There is widespread panic and protest as the Avengers Assemble to take Doom down.

First Impressions

There’s a reason why nobody is talking about the One World Under Doom event. It’s complex and rudimentary at the same time. Things happen without buildup or explanation, and the story comes off as noise without weight. For all the great art and potential at the story’s heart, the net result is soulless and lifeless.

Recap

In the last issue, One World Under Doom #6, the Avengers infiltrated Latveria to find Emperor Doom has encased many of his country’s citizens in cells that draw on their lifeforce to fuel his power. The discovery was broadcast to the world while Doom held a debate against Reed Richards for the fate of the world. This development sparked global protests and sent the world’s most powerful sorcerer into a rage..

Plot Analysis

The issue begins one day after Doom’s broadcast. Fallout continues as protestors clash with Latverian forces. Doom himself brutally puts down a protest, which results in 96 deaths and hundreds of wounded. A news anchor on Channel 2, who is usually pro-Doom, turns against him.

As each day passes, unrest grows, forcing Doom to enact more draconian measures to quell unrest. Whole armies are wiped out, journalism is suppressed, and the world grows closer to upheaval. Maria Hill gathers the Avengers to make a strike against Doom using the learnings from Doom’s battle against Dormammu.

The battle commences in montage format. We see snips and shots of the fight as Doom narrates his thoughts of superiority. Suddenly, Doom is “pushed” into the astral plane. Not by Doctor Strange, but by… Reed Richards(???), who used the last few months to develop a new science that is effectively an alternate for of magic.

The masters of their respective fields battle on the astral plane, but Reed isn’t strong enough and is forced back into the physical plane. With most of the Avengers defeated, Doom strikes Reed Richards with a painful spell he won’t forget.

Detailed Review

Writing

The writing is disjointed and hard to follow. The dialogue from Doctor Doom feels more like a supervillain monologue than a conversation, and he talks to himself a lot. The monologues don’t reveal anything new about the character. The plot lacks a clear direction, jumping from news broadcasts to Doom’s lab to the Astral Plane without a smooth transition. The pacing is a bit too monotone, making the action scenes feel less impactful.

Art

The art is a mixed bag. The action panels featuring the Scientists Supreme Reed Richards are dynamic and full of energy. The colors are well-chosen and create a serious tone, fitting the gravity of the situation. However, the character expressions are often stiff and lack emotion. The panels feel a little too static at times, which doesn’t help with the pacing.

Characters

The characterization of Doctor Doom is weak. He comes across as one-dimensional rather than a menacing, powerful villain. Reed Richards is the only character who feels truly heroic, but his role is limited to a few scenes of rescuing civilians. The story doesn’t allow for any meaningful development for any of the characters.

Positives

The standout aspect of this issue is the dynamic art during the action sequences. The colors used by the artist are well-chosen, effectively setting a grim and serious tone for the story. The panels featuring the Reed in action are visually appealing and convey a strong sense of speed and motion, which makes them the most exciting parts of the comic. The artist also does a good job of showing the chaos and destruction during the uprising scenes, making the protests feel real and dangerous.

Negatives

The weakest part of the comic is the writing, particularly the characterization of Doctor Doom. His constant monologuing make him feel less like a feared ruler and more like a bratty child. The story’s narrative is also a major negative, as it lacks focus and a clear direction because at least four of the seven issues are a repeat plot to attack Doom head-on. The transitions between scenes are abrupt and confusing, making it difficult to understand the overall plot.

Sure, yes, the story isn’t done, but it’s gone nowhere meaningful or honest. Doom’s big “downfall” was lazy and unearned, so we’re now on the downside of a big turn that didn’t do its job, so Ryan North is forced to manufacture cheap wow moment to salvage the remaining issue. In short, the flash is too little, too late.

About The Reviewer: Gabriel Hernandez is the Publisher & EIC of ComicalOpinions.com, a comics review site dedicated to indie, small, and mid-sized publishers.Follow @ComicalOpinions on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Final Thoughts

One World Under Doom #7 is a disappointing entry in the series. It doesn’t move the story forward in any significant way. The writing is the main problem, presenting a villain and wow moments that feel cheap and unearned than memorable. The art has some good moments, but they aren’t enough to save this from being a boring and ultimately forgettable issue.

4/10

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