The Unique Weapon Capable of Defeating Doctor Doom, Known by the Fantastic Four

Warning: Spoilers for Fantastic Four #28

Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most formidable adversaries, has a surprising vulnerability that the Fantastic Four have recently unveiled. Despite their repeated attempts, the Fantastic Four have never managed to permanently subdue this villain. However, they may have uncovered a potent weapon that could potentially defeat Doom, albeit not without facing fierce resistance from him, even when confronted with his own form of Kryptonite.

In the latest issue, Fantastic Four #28, crafted by Ryan North, Steven Cummings, Wayne Faucher, Jesus Aburtov, and Joe Caramagna, Reed Richards delves into Doctor Doom’s evolution into the leading villain of the Marvel Universe by harnessing mystical powers. In a daring mission, he teams up with the Invisible Woman and the Black Knight, journeying through time to locate a mystical artifact known as the Fated Sword.

Fantastic Four 28 Doctor Doom reveals the sword Reed Richards and Sue Storm found is the Doomblade — Doctor Doom reveals the truth about the sword.

In a dramatic twist, Victor von Doom reveals that he orchestrated the heroes’ quest to accidentally uncover the sword’s true nature.What they believed was the “Fated Sword”actually turns out to be the illustrious Doomblade—an artifact recognized as his ultimate weakness within Marvel’s extensive lore.

The Doomblade: Doctor Doom Reveals the Only Weapon That Can Damage Him

Doom May Be Powerful, But Even He Is Vulnerable to This Ancient Sword

Fantastic Four 28 Doctor Doom destroys the Doomblade and says it is the one weapon that could hurt him — Doctor Doom destroys the Doomblade.

The artifact discovered by the Fantastic Four, known as the Doomblade, is revealed by Doom as “the one magical weapon that could hurt me.”Emerging from the 1300s, its whereabouts remained elusive even to the cunning Doom, prompting him to enlist the Fantastic Four under false pretenses. By manipulating Reed Richards’ intellect to further his own sinister agenda, he seizes control of the weapon only to obliterate it, thus eliminating a critical means for his defeat. This blunder not only empowers Doom but also signifies a monumental loss for Marvel’s heroes in their ongoing struggle against him.

Doctor Doom has grown stronger than ever, making the Doomblade the last hope for Marvel’s heroes to thwart his schemes before they come to fruition. He recently ascended to the position of Sorcerer Supreme in Blood Hunt #4, usurping Doctor Strange and granting him access to boundless magical capabilities. With the impending One World Under Doom event looming, the urgency for the Fantastic Four to devise a strategy against Doom has intensified. Regrettably, the destruction of the Doomblade has dire consequences for the fate of the Marvel Universe.

Without the Doomblade, Doctor Doom Has Officially Become Unstoppable

The Fantastic Four Is Powerless Against Sorcerer Supreme Doom

Doctor Doom in Rise of Emperor Doom comic art

With the annihilation of the Doomblade, the Fantastic Four have squandered their golden opportunity to counter Doom’s ambitions. Reed Richards’ limited grasp of magic is scarcely enough to offer him and the Invisible Woman even a sliver of safety from Doom’s omnipotent grasp. As Doom consolidates his power as Marvel’s newest Sorcerer Supreme, he edges closer to becoming an insurmountable threat. The Fantastic Four now faces the daunting challenge of formulating a new approach to confront Doctor Doom, as their previous means of victory has been rendered obsolete.

Fantastic Four #28 is currently available from Marvel Comics.

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