Does Doctor Doom need the 10 rings in Avengers Doomsday? Video

The MCU Multiverse isn't just collapsing on its own—our heroes are the ones destroying it. Today on the Only Comics podcast, Mike and Adrian break down exactly how Doctor Strange, Wanda, Loki, and Monica Rambeau have been slowly tearing apart the fabric of reality through incursions, dreamwalking, and branch timelines. This isn't just a Kang problem anymore; it's the perfect setup for Doctor Doom to step in and save the day in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.Plus, with Marvel's Vision Quest officially dropping on Disney+, we are diving deep into the dark, tragic comic book lore of Vision and Ultron. What actually makes a synthesized Avenger human? We look at Vision's twisted attempt to build a robotic family and why his comic history is much darker than the MCU has shown so far.But it's not all Marvel today! We have to ask: is DC Studios officially cursed? The Batman Part II has been delayed again, and we are holding absolutely nothing back in our review of the Lanterns HBO series finale. Spoiler alert: it was a disaster. Finally, Mike drops a massive hot take on why Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is officially a better movie than Thor: Love and Thunder.Hit subscribe, drop a comment with your take on the Lanterns finale, and join the internship!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:21 - Welcome Back0:02:51 - NYCC Recap & MCU X-Men Casting Rumors0:06:37 - The Evolution of Tom Holland's Spider-Man0:11:27 - Marvel Animation News & Marvel Zombies0:13:14 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 Leak0:23:45 - Nick Fury in the MCU & Secret Wars0:30:54 - Avengers Endgame becomes #1 Again0:37:29 - Vision Quest Schedule & James Spader's Ultron0:44:57 - The DC Curse & The Batman Part II Delay0:54:00 - Lanterns Finale Review & What the F*** Rotten Tomatoes1:21:14 - Vision vs. Ultron: What Actually Makes Someone Human?1:39:52 - Vision's Marriage, Comic Trauma & Synthetic Family1:55:32 - Road to Doomsday: Ant-Man 3 vs. Thor Love and Thunder2:00:31 - Why the MCU Multiverse is Collapsing2:09:40 - Incursions, Dreamwalking & Anchor Beings2:18:01 - Hidden Gem2:36:47 - Death in the MCU & Doomsday Predictions2:40:09 - Wrap Up

AWAB! We are back for another massive week in the comic book universe. Right now, it feels like the calm before the storm—and that storm is Avengers: Doomsday. With the MCU dropping massive runtimes for Vision Quest and Avengers Endgame doing huge numbers in its theatrical rerelease, we are gearing up for the next phase. But the biggest question on our minds: Is Mephisto finally pulling the strings? After his appearance in Ironheart, we break down the intense comic history between Doctor Doom and Mephisto, and whether or not the MCU is setting up the ultimate demonic deal for Doomsday and Secret Wars.Then, we are taking the scenic route with a massive deep dive into one of Marvel's most complicated and controversial founders: the REAL Hank Pym. Forget the sweet old man from the movies; we are unpacking the genius, the mental breakdowns, the creation of Ultron, and the dark moments that make Hank Pym one of the most flawed heroes in comic book history. Is he a hero, a villain, or just a guy who couldn't stop getting in his own way?The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Ant-Man 3Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00:00 - The Calm Before the Doomsday Storm0:01:49 - Avengers Endgame Box Office & Spider-Man Rerelease0:07:25 - Was Old Man Steve Actually ....?0:18:27 - Vision Quest Runtime Details0:22:05 - DC's Low Budget Strategy: Clayface & Lanterns0:42:29 - Who the F is Ant-Man (Hank Pym)0:52:16 - Hank Pym Creates Ultron1:02:19 - The Yellowjacket Incident & Hank's Fall1:22:14 - Ironheart Review & Mephisto's MCU Arrival1:28:24 - Will Mephisto Show Up in Avengers Doomsday?1:32:12 - Doctor Doom and Mephisto's Comic History1:40:43 - Hidden Gem1:57:25 - We Respond

We just got out of the IMAX theater for the Avengers: Endgame Encore, and we need to talk about exactly how those new post-credits scenes are directly setting up Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doctor Doom coming for the Hulk? Did the Avengers' time heist actually create the multiverse incursions? We break down everything you need to know about Doom's master plan and why he might actually see the Avengers as the villains.We’re talking about the shocking Daredevil: Born Again non-renewal and what it means for the MCU's massive pivot to the mutants and the X-Men. Plus, we react to the weird new Vision Quest teaser, the fan backlash over Hal Jordan's fate in the DCU Lanterns series, and the wild rumors that Christopher Nolan is stepping in to direct a Star Wars movie.Later in the show, we hit our character deep dive on the true comic origin of Captain America—proving why Steve Rogers is the most misunderstood hero in comics and how he stands up against corrupt governments. Then, I take one for the team on the Road to Doomsday by rewatching Thor: Love and Thunder so you don't have to (spoiler: it's the absolute worst MCU movie ever made). Finally, Adrian brings the heat with a Hidden Gem. Grab a drink, hit that subscribe button, and LFGThe Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is IronheartWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00:00 - Intro, The Nor'easter and a Gift0:03:41 - Daredevil Born Again Canceled? MCU Shifts to X-Men0:17:21 - DCU Lanterns Backlash & Hal Jordan0:20:38 - Christopher Nolan Directing a Star Wars Movie?0:27:54 - Vision Quest Teaser Breakdown & Wanda's Return0:37:14 - How Avengers Endgame Encore Sets Up Doomsday1:10:31 - Who the F is Captain America? 1:49:44 - Road to Doomsday: Thor Love and Thunder 2:07:22 - Hidden Gem2:27:59 - We Respond

Is Doctor Doom actually about to crash the Avengers: Endgame Encore release? With Marvel putting Endgame back on premium screens with brand new scenes and an exclusive look ahead, we break down how Marvel Studios is secretly setting up Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars right under our noses.In this episode, we rank the ten craziest Avengers: Doomsday fan theories on a scale of 1 to 10—from Tony Stark’s nanotech snap accidentally creating Doom, to Steve Rogers breaking reality by staying in the past, to the real reason Doctor Strange chose the one winning timeline in Infinity War. Plus, we dive into the latest test screening leaks revealing Doomsday's massive runtime and how it compares to Endgame and Infinity War.Beyond the multiverse madness, we deliver an unfiltered deep dive into Tony Stark’s comic history: Is Iron Man actually a hero, or has he spent decades acting like an egomaniacal villain who built interdimensional gulags and wiped his best friends' minds? We also tackle the massive internet meltdown over the new PS5 Marvel’s Wolverine game, rip into why Spider-Man variants like Spider-Punk shouldn't replace Peter Parker, debate DC’s botched marketing for the Knightfall sequel, breakdown Episode 5 of HBO's Lanterns, and examine the full tactical history of the Batmobile.Drop your Doomsday theories in the comments and let us know if Tony Stark was right during Civil War. Subscribe to Only Comics for weekly unfiltered breakdowns, deep dives, and comic book debates.Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and join the internship to get access to Other Stuff!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Thor Love and ThunderWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00 - Welcome to Only Comics 2:40 - Avengers Doomsday Test Screenings & Runtime Leak5:25 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Record9:00 - MCU Secret Wars Casting Rumors & X-Men Generation14:15 - Supergirl Flops at the Box Office, Dominates HBO Max19:20 - Spider-Noir Canceled: Do We Really Need Spider-Verse Variants?24:35 - Marvel’s Wolverine Game: Stop Reviewing Games You Didn't Play39:35 - Batman Day Rant & Batman: Knightfall Part 2 Trailer Reaction44:15 - DC Clayface Predictions vs Supergirl46:00 - Avengers: Endgame Encore & Doomsday Connections Explained50:35 - Ranking the 10 Craziest Avengers: Doomsday Theories1:00:20 - Hit or Miss Cast: Avengers Endgame Edition1:04:15 - Lanterns Episode 5 "Lights Out" Breakdown & Twist1:08:20 - Iron Man Deep Dive: Is Tony Stark Really a Hero?1:21:00 - Demon in a Bottle & Obadiah Stane Break Tony Stark1:27:35 - Civil War, Illuminati Incursions & Tony vs Cap's Brutal End1:42:45 - Road to Doomsday: Ms. Marvel, The Bangles & Mutant DNA1:53:00 - Agree to Disagree: Batman Day Controversies1:55:00 - Hidden Gem2:14:15 - We Respond2:23:40 - Outro & What's Next on Other Stuff

This week, we are diving deep into the wildest Avengers Doomsday rumors, specifically looking at the Darkhold connection between Victor Von Doom and Wanda Maximoff. Is Scarlet Witch actually going to return as a mind-controlled Latverian Witch? We break down the leaked costume designs and comic history to see if Doom has enslaved the MCU's most powerful magic user to act as his multiversal conduit.Plus, we talk about Spider-Man Brand New Day crushing the box office (and why ticket inflation matters when comparing it to Titanic), the latest X-Men casting leaks for Rogue, Angel, and Beast, and what went wrong with episode four of the DCU Lanterns show. Later, Adrian brings the heat with a Hidden Gem Finally, we pull off the blanket for an epic deep dive into the comic origins of Thor. From his arrogant early days and the true nature of Mjolnir, to his ascension as Rune King Thor and his philosophical battles with Gorr the God Butcher, this is everything you need to know about the God of Thunder. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and join the internship to get access to Other Stuff!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Ms. MarvelWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00 - Welcome to Only Comics1:10 - Spider-Man Box Office vs Titanic Inflation12:06 - Is Scarlet Witch A Latverian Witch in Doomsday?20:55 - MCU X-Men Casting Leaks33:49 - Brainiac and DCU's Man of Tomorrow38:40 - Fast Forever & AI Paul Walker46:33 - Lanterns Episode 4 Review1:01:28 - Who The F*** Is Thor? (Comic Deep Dive)1:34:56 - Road to Doomsday: She-Hulk Review1:43:54 - Comic She-Hulk Breakdown1:53:26 - Hidden Gem2:08:56 - We Respond