The Avengers Are Upending the Status Quo as Its Villains Are Turning Into Allies

WARNING! Spoilers for One World Under Doom #2

The Avengers have formed their most surprising team-up in history as they join forces with Marvel villains, subverting their usual dynamic. Now that Doctor Doom is establishing himself as a dangerous threat, the hero community has made the decision to set their differences aside and enlist their enemies’ help. Villains are about to fight alongside the Avengers as Marvel’s status quo undergoes a major shift.

In One World Under Doom #2 by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, and Travis Lanham, Doctor Doom has staked his claim over the Marvel Universe, and the heroes can’t seem to gain the upper hand as he wins the public to his side. After getting outsmarted by Doom, the Avengers have no choice but to recruit unexpected allies to aid them in the fight.

Captain Marvel reveals that the Avengers are teaming up with villains, who welcome Iron Man to the Masters of Evil as they establish an alliance. These foes, including iconic Spider-Man rogues, have gone from adversaries to allies in a shocking twist.

It’s Official: The Avengers Are Teaming Up With Marvel’s Darkest Villains

The Masters of Evil Join Forces with The Avengers to Fight Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom has backed the Avengers into a corner, leaving them with no better option than siding with the villains they typically fight against. Many variations of the Masters of Evil have appeared over the years, and this specific line-up offers the Avengers valuable support in their upcoming battle against Doctor Doom. It consists of Madelyne Pryor, also known as the Goblin Queen, as well as two of Spider-Man’s enemies, Doctor Octopus and Mysterio. MODOK, Arcade, and Baron Mordo round out this roster of formidable foes, and they all possess impressive skills that can help the Avengers rather than hinder them like they typically would.

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The Goblin Queen, for example, can unleash mystical abilities that could rival Doom’s, as can Baron Mordo due to his experience with studying magic extensively. Meanwhile, MODOK is much better to have as an ally than an enemy, since he harbors immense intellect despite his comparative lack of empathy. As for Doctor Octopus, his robotic arms can prove to be an asset in a fight if he gets surrounded by Doombots, whereas Mysterio’s illusions will be useful in combating Doctor Doom’s Sorcerer Supreme magic. Lastly, Arcade is proficient with crafting clever traps via Murderworld, which could assist the Avengers.

The Avengers Enlist Their Enemies’ Help to Challenge Doom

Doctor Doom Will Push Heroes and Villains Alike to Their Limits

These villains may not be the only ones that are being recruited by the Avengers, seeing as they’ll need all the help they can get if they want to take the world back from Doctor Doom. The fact that it will take heroes and villains combined to reach Doom’s level cements him as a threat unlike any other. His rule over the world limits people’s freedom, spurring the heroes into action, while also preventing villains from enacting their own plots and thus setting them off as well. For once, the Avengers and their rivals have a common enemy that’s inspired them to work together against the odds.

One World Under Doom #2 is available now from Marvel Comics!