Marvel fans, prepare for the big shakeup! April is about to see an iconic transformation for the Fantastic Four — just months before their MCU debut in July! In an unprecedented shake-up, the superhero team will go from the Fantastic Four to the Fantastic Two during the upcoming One World Under Doom event, Marvel Comics recently announced.

This major shift is the result of Doctor Doom coming to power, and it’s going to impact nearly every corner of the Marvel Universe. Here’s all you need to know about the event and what it means for the Fantastic Four.

The End Is Nigh: Marvel’s Latest Cataclysmic Event

One World Under Doom will launch in the coming weeks and prominently feature Doctor Doom as the ruler of the Marvel Universe. This huge plot will affect multiple ongoing comic series and will have special tie-ins.

Marvel is teasing an even more human element for Fantastic Four fans who will likely be very aware of the awesome superhero team they love feeling the effects of such a loss when the Fantastic Four #30 arrives and shows how the team is reduced to its current Fantastic Three status in March: But things takes the turn for the even worse in April’s Fantastic Four #31 when the superhero family is challenged to even more devastating extremes. Doom’s domination will dilute the team, erasing their powers when they’re needed most.

The phenomenal four become the tremendous two

Marvel’s core superhero team, The Fantastic Four, will temporarily become The Fantastic Two in April’s Fantastic Four #31. The issue hints at the emotional journey the team members will need to undergo as they come to terms with their origins and confront life-changing choices.

The official synopsis teases a desperate reach by the team to regain their powers. The Fantastic Four will attempt to replicate the conditions that gave them their powers in the first place. But when safe means prove inadequate, they’ll settle for a more hazardous route.

Here’s a look at the creative team behind the issue:

Writer: Ryan North

Artist: Cory Smith

Cover Artist: Joshua Cassara

On Sale Date: April 30, 2025

Doctor Doom’s Rise to Power

Doctor Doom’s presence in the Marvel Universe has gotten bigger. Doom has always been a force to be feared, but after winning the Blood Hunt event of last year and vessel-ing the powers of the Sorcerer Supreme last, his powers are at a peak.

The One World Under Doom storyline will bring heartbreaking losses for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes under Doom’s rule. Even the Avengers will face the full wrath of Doom, a “humbling defeat” as it is being teased, in Avengers #25 from Marvel.

Heroes And Villains Come Together To Face Doom

The scale of Doom’s threat is so enormous that it’ll force unlikely alliances between Marvel’s heroes and villains. A new look at One World Under Doom #3 features characters like M.O.D.O.K. and Doctor Octopus teaming up with the heroes in a bid to stop Doom “once and for all.”

Doom’s influence can also be felt in the formation of his superhero team, including the Tiger Division, who in their comic book debut, were originally positioned against him.Why This Matters for Fans

Marvel’s first family has always been The Fantastic Four, symbolizing hope, unity, and resilience. Their evolution into the Fantastic Two is an audacious narrative step that reveals their fragility and humanity.

While the Fantastic Four gets ready for their long-awaited MCU debut, this comic event is a strong reminder of why the team is such a big deal in the Marvel Universe. It also creates buzz for their film debut, making sure there’s investment in the characters before they appear on the big screen.

Final Thoughts

Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four #31 will serve as a turning point for the superhero team as they are faced with their darkest hour. Quicksilver (opens in new tab)As Doctor Doom reaches the peak of his power, stakes well beyond just the Fantastic Four and the Marvel Universe itself have never been higher.

So make sure you pick up Fantastic Four #31 on April 30, 2025, and keep an eye out for further developments on the One World Under Doom event and the Fantastic Four in the MCU!

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Source: Marvel Comic