After uncovering the Symkarian plot against him, Doctor Doom seeks an "insurance policy" that will ensure his reign over Latveria forever. Before he returns to his homeland to wage a one-man war on those who usurped his throne, he embarks on a covert mission to find a secret and powerful device with an unlikely ally, Kang the Conqueror-all while being pursued by mercenaries hired to kill him on sight.
Rated T+
Christopher Cantwell finds new, enjoyable depths to explore in his grounded Doctor Doom comic. Read Full Review
The limited action scenes from this issue start off a bit messy before finding their groove and showcasing some unique villains, but even if those faltered at first, the foreshadowing of black hole confrontations to come create the perfect canvas to impress. Read Full Review
Doom's road to Latveria detours through rural Texas, giving him a lot of time to trade barbs and jokes with Kang. It's funny, enjoyable stuff, but the creators anchor it with enough effort to keep it from lightening up and blowing away. The script has a few jewels of characterization and plot development, and the art is consistently gorgeous. This is a bit of a quiet issue, but it's richly rewarding for readers who have been drawn into Doom's ongoing story. Read Full Review
A solid comic, if it was an issue of What The...?. but for the "serious" course that the book is on, it's not that great. Read Full Review
There didnt really seem to be much to this issue. Even though it elicited a few chuckles on my end, the banter between Doom and Kang and the vagrants they come across (and subsequently dispose of) are cookie-cutter. The last few pages seem to be all that matter and have any real ramifications. Read Full Review
Probably my favorite ongoing right now.
Doctor Doom 6 is nearly impossible to review. Kang’s origins are so confusing and convoluted that I’ve just stopped trying. Doom’s no costume is super ugly and him and Kang are extremely nerfed. On the other hand, the interactions between Doom and Kang are fantastic. Like FANTASTIC. The art is great except on Doom’s costume and I love the road trip vibe. Cantwell is doing great for his first big 2 comic
Doom and Kang inch across the Southwest on the way to picking up Doom's ace in the hole. The concept of casting two scenery-devouring Silver Age arch-villains as Bob Hope and Bing Crosby is inspired. The execution could use a little work, though. I'm a particular anti-fan of Christopher Cantwell's forced insult vocabulary.
I'm a sucker for the dialogue and camaraderie between Doom and Kang.
I like the rapport that Doom and Kang have here. This was enjoyable.
Prelude:
Doom has been fluctuating a bit in quality. Let's see how it goes now that Pottersville is over.
The Good:
I like the premise behind the issue.
The Bad:
The dialogue doesn't work for me here.
Conclusion:
It's okay but nothing like how it was originally.
Its not the greatest book by any means but theres something about it that has me coming back.
Enjoyable trip with Fancy Cleopatra and Steely Dan.
-Odd jump from end of #5 to the beginning of #6
-Not sold on the way they travel
-Steely dan joke
-Kang and doom have a great dialogue
Doom has a road trip with Kangaroo through the desert. Not much happening really. The dialogue was weak and this issue just felt bland. Doom getting the best of Kang at the end was kinda cool though.
Aww I kind of love them being bros. But I am no more invested in the plot beyond that.