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ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #9 – 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: November 19, 2025

One World Under Doom #9, by Marvel Comics on 11/19/25, attempts a grand finale but strap in for a heady mix of cosmic bargaining, familial regret, and a parade of consequences that look suspiciously like setup for the next mini-event.

First Impressions

The opening promises heartbreak and high stakes but delivers emotional splinters rather than a fatal blow. Doom and Valeria’s connection is strong, yet the story pulls its punch, smudging the climax in favor of an endless cycle of events. The issue rushes past a genuine finale, robbing readers of closure for the sake of continuity.​​

Recap

In One World Under Doom #8, Valeria Richards and Franklin reached out to Doom, hoping she could change his mind with secret signals. Their gambit worked, leading to a bitter debate between Doom and Valeria about power and destiny against the backdrop of a desperate battle featuring Avengers and X-Men. Doom single-handedly crushed the heroes, freezing his victory in time and inflicting collateral damage he could no longer ignore, closing with a cycle that reset the stakes for this issue.​

Plot Analysis

Doom reiterates his protection over Valeria, cementing their close bond with solemn promises that sound more like spells than parenting. The comic moves quickly from Latveria’s domestic scenes to the grim conclusion of Valeria’s fate: she dies in the crossfire as Doom’s climactic attack hits home, shattering his heart and any hope for a clean resolution. Grappling with loss, Doom traverses magical realms far beyond mortal reach, eventually parleying with the Living Tribunal – a cosmic force unimpressed by Doom’s power but moved by his love for Valeria. Doom’s emotional vulnerability grants Valeria a restored life, at terrible personal cost, but the aftermath is no victory dance. World governments reel from the vacuum left by Doom’s abdication, with violence erupting and old injustices reasserting themselves. The heroes, tired, receive only short-lived praise as Doom frames his retreat as self-sacrifice, setting up future global turmoil with no real emotional payoff. The story closes with the promise of more trouble, as Doom’s will bequeaths all his wealth and power to whomever can claim first victory in an unnamed task, ensuring Doom’s absence will be felt just long enough for his inevitable return.​

Writing

Despite epic subject matter, the issue squanders its emotional momentum with dialogue that spirals instead of building. The pacing is uneven; cosmic bargaining scenes drag while global chaos updates read like news tickers. The supposed finale swerves into sequel territory, refusing to provide a true climax, and any emotion between Doom and Valeria is diluted by endless postponement.​​

Art

R.B. Silva’s art handles cosmic spectacle and intimate exchanges with equal clarity. Dramatic panel layouts showcase emotive faces and sweeping magical battles. David Curiel’s color palette captures both cold grandeur and heartstring-tugging moments, balancing the oppressive atmosphere of Doom’s world with bright flashes of supernatural intervention.​​

Character Development

Doom’s character is a study in contradiction: his raw vulnerability over Valeria collides with the calculated manipulation of everyone else. Valeria herself, compelling as the emotional core, spends most of the issue reacting to events that are out of her hands. Supporting characters barely move the needle, serving mainly as foils or obstacles rather than fleshed-out personalities.​​

Originality & Concept Execution

Cosmic bargains and philosophical debates are nothing new, but the issue tries to elevate these tropes through emotional stakes. Sadly, the execution is undercut by the refusal to resolve major plotlines, turning potentially fresh ideas into a staged delay for future tie-ins.​​

Positives

The standout is Silva and Curiel’s art, which repeatedly delivers high-impact visuals, combining crisp, expressive characters with dynamic magical effects that fill the pages with energy. The emotional interplay, especially the Tribunal sequence, carries legitimate weight, offering rare moments of introspection that momentarily break the narrative cycle. These flashes of sincerity make the book worth a glance for collectors and fans of Doom’s moral complexities.​​

Negatives

The plot refuses to conclude, unable to commit to a genuine finale before moving on to the next event. Dialogue loops endlessly, and the emotional investment promised by the Doom-Valeria relationship is never paid out. Most supporting characters are left flat, and the entire scenario seems engineered to ensure nothing fundamental changes, devaluing both the characters’ sacrifices and the reader’s attention.

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

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The Scorecard

Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): 2/4
Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): 3/4
Value (Originality & Entertainment): 0/2

Final Verdict

One World Under Doom #9 wears the trappings of a finale but instead pitches readers into another holding pattern, saving its biggest twists for whichever sequel comes next. For those who demand resolution and payoff, this comic is a flashy detour, more spectacle than substance; for art lovers and continuity completists, it’s a visually strong but narratively frustrating experience.

5/10

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