Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rocket Raccoon’s (Bradley Cooper) story is over, having superbly concluded again in “Guardians of the Galaxy Quantity 3.” Physician Doom’s story, although, is simply starting, when Robert Downey Jr. makes his Marvel return enjoying a really totally different type of “iron man” in 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday.”
But, Marvel Comics is bringing this unlikely pair collectively for a particular 40-page one-shot: “Physician Doom & Rocket Raccoon” #1 — probably the writer’s wildest crossover since “Aliens Vs Avengers” final 12 months — and Marvel has shared an unique preview of the problem with /Movie.
“Physician Doom & Rocket Raccoon” #1 is written by J. Michael Straczynski, creator of the 1994 area opera TV present “Babylon 5” and a prolific comedian ebook author; “JMS” (as he is typically nicknamed) simply completed a run on “Captain America.” (Granted, he additionally wrote “Wonderful Spider-Man” #36, the usually mocked subject the place Doom cries within the aftermath of the 9/11 assaults.)Â
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Drawing the problem is artist Will Robson, with a canopy from artist Gary Frank.
The synopsis of the “Physician Doom & Rocket Raccoon” #1 reads:
“JMS UNITES UNLIKELY DUOS FROM ALL ACROSS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! J. Michael Straczynski brings his unimaginable character work to beloved Marvel characters nice and small in a collection of thrilling one-shots! First up: Physician Doom and Rocket, drawn by the inimitable Will Robson! Physician Doom does the one factor he by no means needs to do: ask for a favor! What awaits Rocket in Latveria? Mischief, miscommunication and an emotional journey throughout area and time within the Mighty Marvel Approach!”
This isn’t the primary time Doom and Rocket have crossed paths. Again in 2021’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” #14 (by Al Ewing and Juan Frigeri), they briefly swapped our bodies; Doom naturally did not benefit from the indignity of being trapped as a rodent, whereas mentioned rodent walked earlier than him in his correct type. How will their subsequent assembly go? Try Gary Frank’s cowl, the place they share a toast as Rocket hides one thing behind his again and Doom places his finger on the button of a raccoon-blasting blunderbuss, for an concept.
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Physician Doom & Rocket Racoon are Marvel’s very unlikely team-up
The difficulty begins with a recap web page, explaining the necessities of who each Doom and Rocket are and the way they turned that method.
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As soon as the precise story begins, it opens on a literal “darkish and stormy night time” at Doom’s fort in Doomstadt, the capital metropolis of his private monarchy Latveria. From there, although, it turns into clear the problem is not going to take itself significantly. Doom is working an experiment, just for his head to blow up — no worries, although, as a result of that was only a Doombot.
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Doom goes to greet a visitor on the door, solely to go searching and see nothing. When he seems to be down he sees Rocket out within the rain, apparently having crashed in Latveria after some ship bother. This web page reveals the title textual content: “13 Days of Doom!” Is Doom about to take care of the Raccoon that might not depart?
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“Physician Doom & Rocket Raccoon” #1 releases in print and digital on January 22, 2025.
