Marvel’s 2025 Universe in “Doom”: One World Under Doom & Thunderbolts: Doomstrike

by Luis January 18, 2025

The Marvel Comics Universe in 2025 is in a state of “Doom.” Marvel’s new crossover event called One World Under Doom kicks off in February, featuring Doom emerging as the new Sorcerer Supreme and declaring himself emperor of the world. The Thunderbolts: Doomstrike tie-in series, written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing with art by Tommaso Bianchi, plays a significant role in this event. The series follows Bucky Barnes and his team as they plan to target Doctor Doom’s supply of vibranium. However, they find themselves facing off against another team of Thunderbolts. The series explores Bucky’s guilt over his role in Doom’s rise to power and serves as the culmination of a yearslong storyline. The original Thunderbolts lineup from 1997 also returns in Doomstrike, adding another layer of conflict to the story. Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 will be released on February 19, 2025.

– Marvel kicks off a new crossover event called One World Under Doom, which sees Doctor Doom emerge as the new Sorcerer Supreme and declare himself emperor of the world.
– Thunderbolts: Doomstrike, written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, is an important tie-in to the crossover event, featuring the original 1997 Thunderbolts lineup.
– The series explores Bucky Barnes’ guilt over his role in Doom’s rise to power and serves as the grand culmination of a years-long storyline involving Bucky.

Marvel’s Universe in 2025 can be summed up in one word: “Doom.” The upcoming crossover event, One World Under Doom, kicks off in February and introduces a new Sorcerer Supreme – Doom himself. He emerges from hiding and declares himself the emperor of the world. The story unfolds in the One World Under Doom miniseries, along with several tie-ins and spinoffs. One important tie-in is Thunderbolts: Doomstrike by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Tommaso Bianchi.

In Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #3, Bucky, Songbird, Sharon Carter, and the Midnight Angels devise a plan to target Doom’s vibranium supply. However, they face opposition from the Thunderbolts themselves. Thunderbolts: Doomstrike continues the story from the 2023 Thunderbolts relaunch, where Bucky’s team unintentionally paves the way for Doom’s rise to power. This series serves as the grand culmination of a years-long storyline for Bucky Barnes.

Bucky’s guilt over his role in establishing Emperor Doom becomes a major focus in Doomstrike. Guilt has always been a part of Bucky’s story, from his time as the Winter Soldier to his missions for the Outer Circle. Now burdened with the responsibility of Doom’s rise, Bucky’s guilt becomes Doom’s most potent weapon. The rest of the Thunderbolts also have their motivations, from loyalty to concern for Bucky’s safety. As for Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, readers will have to read the first issue to uncover her role.

Doomstrike is notable for bringing back the original 1997 Thunderbolts lineup. While Songbird sides with Bucky, most of her former teammates have aligned with Emperor Doom. As the cover of issue #3 suggests, the two teams clash in a battle that questions the possibility of redemption for villains. The return of these characters, including Songbird and Abner’s poignant storyline, is an honor for the writers.

Kelly and Lanzing have been working with Bucky’s character for years, encompassing multiple series. Doomstrike serves as the culmination of their overarching Bucky storyline, providing a satisfying conclusion. While the story is accessible to new readers, it holds significant meaning for fans who have followed their work. This is their grand finale with Bucky, and they promise to leave everything on the page.

Notably, Thunderbolts: Doomstrike coincides with the release of the Thunderbolts movie in May. The writers hope to attract MCU viewers and showcase the similarities between the team roster in the film and the comic. Fans can expect to see similarities in Bucky’s character, as well as the development of the relationship between Bucky and Natasha. This story also serves as an introduction to Doom, one of Marvel’s greatest villains.

Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 will be available on February 19, 2025. Marvel fans can look forward to an exciting year ahead with the One World Under Doom event and other anticipated comics in 2025.