WARNING! Spoilers for One World Under Doom #5

It’s official:Doctor Doomis about to lead theAvengersinto their biggest battle yet, forcing the heroes to take his side in a shocking turn of events that subverts their usual dynamic. While Marvel’s heroes are currently set on ending Doom’s global takeover, the arrival of an even greater enemy will force them to align with the villain despite their better judgment.

Marvelhas released new details aboutOne World Under Doom#5 by Ryan North and R.B. Silva, the next installment in the groundbreaking event that’s led to Doctor Doom conquering the Marvel Universe. He may have defeated the Fantastic Four and Avengers, but the solicitation for this upcoming issue reveals that there’s a challenger he can’t take down without them:Dormammu.

One World Under Doom #5 Cover

June 11th, 2025

Variant Cover:

Ken Lashley

Dormammu has come for Doom – and Doom has SURVIVED. Broken, depleted, but having bought the time he needed, Doom ensured victory. Now, Earth’s heroes face a choice: They can allow Earth to fall to Dormammu—or they can align with Doom and fight for Earth beside him. Doom is at his highest— with Earth’s heroes behind him, nothing can stop him now. Nothing that is, save for an unexpected return of an old foe…

Doctor Doom has given the Avengers a choice between helping him or letting the Earth fall to Dormammu, and it looks like they’ll be following him into battle.Marvel lore faces a massive change in its status quo with Doom leading the Avengers.

Split Image of Doctor Doom and Doctor Doom as Sorcerer Supreme

The Avengers Are Uniting with Doctor Doom to Take Down Dormammu

After Doctor Doom’s Takeover, He’s Finally Winning Over the Avengers

Doctor Doom’s world domination has been in the works for months since he rose to power as Earth’snew Sorcerer Supremeat the conclusion of 2024’sBlood Huntevent. Now, with enhanced magical powers at his disposal, Doom has won over every leader around the globe and declared all nations to be under his rule. The Avengers' attempts to stop him have proven to be fruitless, as Doom is always several steps ahead of them, and even hisFantastic Four rivals have accepted their loss. Soon, though, the heroes will be forced to do more than give up; they’ll need to fight by Doom’s side.

“Only Doom Can Save Us”: Like It or Not, Marvel Knows Its Smartest Villain Is Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom’s genius strategy to secure his takeover of the Marvel Universe and outwit the heroes proves he’s the most intelligent villain around.

The Avengers have been in denial about Doom’s complete victory over them, despite the civilian population’s acceptance of his domination. In fact, he’s actually won the hearts of people due to his words and trickery, with the whole world chanting thename of Doctor Doomand calling him their savior. It seems that the Avengers will soon have no choice but to fall in line behind Doom as well, because a much more pressing threat is about to put Doom to shame.The Avengers don’t see eye-to-eye with Doctor Doom, but if any common enemy can bring them together, it’s Dormammu.

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange reacts to Dormammu and Doctor Doom in the MCU’s Phase 6

Doctor Doom’s Avengers Team-Up Proves That Dormammu Is A Major Threat

Doom May Be Evil, But the Avengers Agree Dormammu Is Worse

Doctor Doom leading the Avengers stands out as one of the team’s most surprising upheavals to date. Only a truly unstoppable foe could bring them together, and Dormammu fits the bill.One World Under Doom#4 has already teasedDormammu’s return to take on Doom, and it looks like Victor will require some back-up in order to triumph. Even Sorcerer Supreme Doom can’t beat a deity like Dormammu on his own, which is where the Avengers will come in.Doctor Doomis ready to command theAvengers, and for the sake of the Earth, the heroes have no other option than to join him.

One World Under Doom#5will be available on June 11th, 2025 from Marvel Comics!