SDCC | Marvel teases the end of ‘One World Under Doom’ — and what will follow

All good things must come to an end, even the benevolent rule of the one true Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Doom.

The One World Under Doom, Marvel’s big crossover event and miniseries, will come to a head in issue #9 in November, and in San Diego this week writer Ryan North teased what that issue will bring.

“The story is in two parts,” North said. “[In the second part], you’re kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop, because there’s no way he’s doing what he’s doing without any consequences. So in the second half, you see what’s going on behind the scenes.

“There is some stuff coming up that I’m very excited for,” he continued. “I know issue nine is the conclusion, but issue eight has some big stuff that I’m very excited about.”

Marvel shared more details on what to expect from North and artist RB Silva’s final issue:

Doom has confronted all of Earth’s heroes in battle – and he’s won. What’s more, he’s used the magical power of Sorcerer Supreme to ensure that this victory has become a fixed moment in time: a thing that will stand forever, impervious to magic or time travel alike. But unbeknownst to Doom, in that climatic moment that can now never be changed, the seeds of Doom’s downfall were also fixed for all eternity. Left with an intolerable defeat that cannot be changed, Doom makes a choice he can never undo – and the rest of the world will pay his price…

In terms of what comes next, Marvel remained semi-coy, asking, “Will Doom retain the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme or will another step up to become Earth’s prime mystical protector?” and then revealed a new teaser suggesting that yes, Virgina, there is a new Sorcerer Supreme coming:

“Succession Starts December 2025,” the teaser from Devmalya Pramanik reads.

One World Under Doom #9 comes out Nov. 5.