Doctor Doom’s Origins to be Revealed in New Marvel One-Shot

Marvel Comics is set to delve into the previously unexplored origins of Victor Von Doom with the release of Doom: Day One in June 2026. The one-shot comic, written by Al Ewing and featuring art by Mike Henderson, will detail the events surrounding Doctor Doom’s birth. This release coincides with growing anticipation for an upcoming Doom movie.

ComicsPRO Announcement

The announcement of Doom: Day One was made at the ComicsPRO Annual Meeting, a key event for comic book retailers held in Glendale, California. Marvel’s David Gabriel highlighted the project, stating the need for more Doctor Doom content in anticipation of the forthcoming film. According to Gabriel, the one-shot will truly explore “the birth of Doom.”

About ComicsPRO

ComicsPRO is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to supporting comic book retailers, particularly those with physical storefronts. Founded in 2004, the organization advocates for retailers, provides educational resources, and facilitates networking opportunities within the comic book industry. Its annual meeting brings together retailers, publishers, and distributors to discuss industry trends and challenges. ComicsPRO focuses on the “direct market” – the distribution of comics directly to stores – and does not operate as a public-facing comic convention.

Creative Team

Doom: Day One is penned by Al Ewing, a British comics writer known for his work on titles like Loki: Agent of Asgard, Ultimates, and The Immortal Hulk [1]. The artwork will be provided by Mike Henderson.

Doctor Doom in Recent Marvel Comics

Al Ewing has previously explored the character of Doctor Doom in the pages of Venom, pitting the symbiote hero against the formidable villain in a super-sized issue #25 [3]. This encounter involved time travel and a confrontation at Midtown High School.

Sources: Bleeding Cool, Wikipedia, Marvel.com