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Published Jul 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Growing up in rural Iowa as a reluctant reader, it all changed when he started reading the original Fantastic Four by Lee/Kirby. Now Austin can't stop reading. He has written about comics for Comic Book Yeti and he has also written tons of indie comics, best known for Big Guns Stupid Rednecks.
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Before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters this December, Mister Fantastic and Doctor Doom will face off once again in CHALLENGES OF DOOM: MR. FANTASTIC #1. Marvel is once again revisiting one of the greatest rivalries in comic book history.
The official solicitation from Marvel gives more information: "DOCTOR DOOM CLASHES WITH THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! An Epic series revealing pivotal confrontations between Doctor Doom and Marvel's greatest heroes! Dive into the intense rivalry between Doom and Mr. Fantastic as young Victor Von Doom faces Reed Richards in a battle of minds. Discover the secrets that ignite their legendary feud and the fateful events leading to Doom's transformation into the infamous super villain. This bimonthly series is packed with drama, suspense, and the relentless pursuit of power — spotlighting the true challenges that test Doom's genius and resolve! Al Ewing and Mike Henderson craft a tale of triumph and torment that will shed a whole new light on the world's greatest super villain!"
CHALLENGES OF DOOM is a five-issue series, each showcasing a different character Doom frequently faces off with in a one-shot format. The other characters in the series are Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Magneto, and Namor. It will be releasing a new issue every other month.
Mister Fantastic and Doctor Doom Will Battle For Eternity
Mister Fantastic and Doctor Doom have been arch-enemies since Doom's first appearance in Fantastic Four #5 in 1962. Both characters were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and have both been huge parts of Marvel mythology. Both characters will be featured heavily in the Avengers: Doomsday film. Hopefully, this is enough to hold fans over until the film's December release.
Doctor Doom possesses a genius-level intellect as well as magical abilities. He is often portrayed as the leader of Latveria. He is one of the most iconic and powerful villains Marvel has ever had, making him the perfect choice to take on the Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday.
Writer CHALLENGES OF DOOM: MR. FANTASTIC #1 Al Ewing has had notable runs writing New Avengers, Ultimates, Guardians of the Galaxy, Absolute Green Lantern, and Immortal Hulk. The creator got his start in the pages of 2000 A.D. before breaking into American comics through a limited series of Dynamite's Jennifer's Blood created by Garth Ennis.
Artist Mike Henderson has had notable runs on Wolverine, Daredevil, and Cable, as well as co-creating The Nailbiter and The Forged for Image Comics. He is a graduate of the Joe Kubert School. He started to go to school for animation before realizing it wasn't for him and pivoting to sequential art.
CHALLENGES OF DOOM: MR. FANTASTIC #1 is available July 1st digitally through Marvel Unlimited or in print wherever comic books are sold.
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