Issue- 12
Title- Doom, where's my car?
Writer- Jeff Parker
Art- Juan Santacruz
Summary:
While storing some equipment in the basement, Johnny discovers Reed's old car from college and decides to fix it up for himself. After using it to defeat the Sandman and Rhino, the car quickly becomes a sensation. However one night, Johnny apparently catches Dr. Doom driving off with the car. The team then travels to Latveria where they find the nation celebrating Doom's birthday. As the citizens present their gifts to the monarch, one reveals that he sent a Doombot to recover his long lost car. Johnny reveals their presence and attempts to retrieve the car. He instead ignites a battle in the throne room. Ultimately Ben grabs hold of the car asks them both who wants the car more. When both answer enthusiastically, Ben destroys the car. The team then flee from the enraged Doom.
Comments:
While the title and cover of the issue surely may put off a lot of people, there is actually an entertaining story here. Obviously the story has its tongue firmly in its cheek, right down to Doom's characterization. But this is Marvel Adventures FF, so its ok. If you're looking for a good FF vs Doom story that will make you laugh...Bottom Line: Read It!
Notes:
Doom mentions that he used the car to fly to America
when he left Latveria to study at university.
This is the first time we have ever seen Doom's
birthday celebrated as a holiday.
Among the things kept in the Baxter Building's basement we can catch a glimpse of H.E.R.B.I.E, the head of a Sentinel, and in the background is a T-Rex and a giant penny. This is a visual homage to the trophies kept in the Batcave.