LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from One World Under Doom, they’re faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the Red Hulk? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here! Will of Doom #1 wraps up the recent event while setting up what’s next.

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Will of Doom #1 is an interesting issue, dancing around what I really want to see explored after “One World Under Doom.” The story focuses on Doom’s final will and testament and the ramifications of his absence after having taken over the world. There are those who still wish he ruled. There’s also leaders who need to step up back into their roles and get things back in order. And it’s Doom, so of course there’s a “failsafe.”

The comic dances around the hurt and destruction, as well as how the world is seeing its superheroes, but really focuses on Val Richards. Doom has left her everything. Val, who was killed during the event and brought back, is torn by Doom’s actions. The issue is solid in showing this young woman wrestling with her feelings towards Doom as well as what he did. It’s a comic that actually focuses on the fallout of events and the emotional aspect of it all. It also is interesting in seeing Reed Richards’ relationship with Doom explored as well. It’s an issue that really reflects on Doom the person, someone who could be the greatest but something prevents that. Someone who could do such good but also has no problem hurting so many while he does so.

There’s also a lot setting up what’s to come next. There’s the “Armageddon” event that this leads into but also Red Hulk’s actions to deal with, including the fallout of planting an American flag in Latveria. There’s something solid about Ross espousing American ideals and not being afraid of being American. It echoes the nationalism today without directly addressing it.

The art by CAFU is solid. With color by David Curiel and lettering by Travis Lanham the comic looks good as it balances the action as well as the emotional struggles. The characters look good, and there’s a lot of them, but the action feels like it leaves a wreckage behind. Val feels like she’s struggling and hurt by everything that has happened. It’s a comic whose visuals pop and are just solid. Nothing is necessarily memorable with iconic moments, but it’s just really good.

Will of Doom #1 serves as a solid epilogue for “One World Under Doom.” It reflects on Doom’s actions, some of what that meant, and delivers enough nuggets to tease what’s to come. It’s a “buy” for those who enjoyed the event serving as a solid final chapter or for those who are really invested in the greater Marvel Universe and what’s to come.

Story: Chip Zdarsky Art: CAFU
Color: David Curiel Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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