Title
- Doomsday!
Title
- Doomsday!
Issue - 12
Writer - Jim Lee / Brandon Choi
Art - Ron Lim / Brett Booth
Summary:
As Earth's heroes bravely fight Galactus, Doom appears on the scene with his Siphon suit. He plans to steal once more the power cosmic from both the Surfer and Terrax. He does so and proceeds to attack Galactus who promptly throws him to one side. Reed rushes to Doom's side and tells him that their only chance is to combine his siphon suit with an energy nullifier that he has created. Doom understands but insists that he can do it alone. His arguments waste away what precious time they had and the world is devoured by Galactus. As the Earth is enveloped in flash of light, Doom manages to activate his chrono-displacement machine.
Comments:
Galactus finally eats the planet Earth with a little help from Doom's arrogance and greed. Not exactly my characterization. Doom only shows up at the last minute. Not much but it does pack an emotional punch, especially for fans of SHIELD who can read a tender moment between Nick Fury and his long time girlfriend, Val. Bottom Line: Read It!
Title - Shadow's End!
Issue - 12
Writer - Walt Simonson
Art - Michael Ryan / Anthony Winn
Summary:
Doom arrives on board the SHIELD Helicarrier and informs all aboard that Galactus' Heralds are about to arrive. He urges them to attack and destroy them and not allow them to construct the capacitors that Galactus needs in order to feed on the planet. Fury and the Avengers quickly discover that Doom speaks the truth. Fury orders the Avengers, Hulk, and the FF to attack the individual capacitors while he tackles another. The FF succeed in destroying their designated target but fall victim to a nuclear missle launched by Doom as part of his own attempts to "help" in saving Earth. The Avengers and Hulk also succeed in their targets but suffer fatalities. Ultimately it is revealed by the heralds that by successfully destroying the capacitors mankind has proven they are ripe for Galactus to eat. A dying Burce Banner reveals that their only chance is to open a flaw in the space-time fabric in order for it to consume everything, even Galactus. While the Avengers agree that it is better to die while taking Galactus with them, Doom flees into time hoping to try and find another solution. The galaxy meanwhile is destroyed by their actions.
Comments:
Doom gets some good panel time here. This also counts as one of the times in
which Doom has killed the FF. It's nice to see Walt Simoson write Doom again.
Of course the characterization is consistent with that of the Heroes Reborn Doom.
It's interesting to read a crossover which entails watching the same events happen
over and over again except a little different. The common thread being Doom surviving
each time and thus , ironically providing hope for the future. Still, it's hardly
worth getting. This one is only for the die-hard enthusiasts. Bottom Line: Read
It!
Title -Matters of the Heart
Issue - 12
Writer - Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee
Art - Ed Benes & Terry Shoemaker
Summary:
Doom turns back the clock a second time and attempts to save the world from Galactus. This time he teams with the remaining Knights of the Atomic Round Table. The Ultimate Nullifier they create fails and Doom escapes once more to try and save the world.
Comments:
Third time's the charm. Not in this case. Doom's struggle to save the world could have led to some character development and a shrinking of his ego as he realizes that he isn't as smart as he thinks, but unfortunately it doesn't. While much more enjoyable than Part 1, Bottom Line: Skip It!
Title - Let It Be
Issue - 12
Writer - Jeph Loeb
Art - Ed Benes
Summary:
Traveling back in time a fourth time in order to prevent the world's destruction, Doom approaches Rikki Barnes, Bucky, to learn the secret of her existence. Perusing SHIELD files, Doom learned that Bucky should not exist and is in fact a chronal anomaly. Before he can learn more, Captain America arrives. Doom warns him of the planets impending destruction, and the importance that the Fantastic Four not fall in the battle they are currently fighting. Cap quickly gathers the Avengers and pulls the FF from battle. Doom and the rest of the Knights of the Atomic Roundtable gather to come up with a plan to stop Galactus from feeding off planet Earth. While the Knights plan and other heroes wait, Bucky receives a visit from the Silver Surfer. After warning her to tell the others to evacuate as many people off the planet, the Surfer turns to leave. Bucky attempts to bring him back by holding on to his board. Angered by Bucky's actions, Galactus shoots a blast of energy at her which send the young girl falling into the water below. Seeing the result of his actions, the Surfer sides with the humans. The Knights devise the Ultimate Nullifier to defeat Galactus and send the Surfer who dies using the device on his former master. In the aftermath, Bucky is said to be recovering form her wounds, meanwhile Reed offers Doom his hand in friendship. Doom declines stating that where he goes, he goes alone.
Comments:
Of the four parts, this issue is without a doubt the best. Doom actually comes off well here. His efforts do make a difference. He's certainly no hero, but he manages to help save the day. The final moment between Reed and Doom is priceless. Really good stuff which I enjoyed. Bottom Line: *** out of 5