Doctor Doom is getting his own Avengers as Marvel unleashes the villain division on the universe

Doctor Doom is getting its own version of Avengers, while South Korean superteam the Tiger Division – one of the largest and most recent squads introduced into Marvel Comics – finds itself embroiled in A world under destruction crossover event. With Doom using his power as Sorcerer Supreme to achieve world domination, the team will be forced to serve the supervillain and renamed “Doom's Division.”

As announced by Marvel, Division of Doom #1 – written by Yoon Ha Lee, with art by Minkyu Jung – will kick off a five-issue limited series tied to A world under destruction. Like many of Marvel's heroes, anti-heroes and villains, including Spider-Man and Red Hulk, the Tiger Division will be impressed by Doctor Doom's service.

In the publisher's press release, Marvel noted that Tiger Division actually fought Doom in their first appearance, making it clear that this will be a tense and tenuous dynamic as they are forced to do his bidding.

“Doom's Division” brings back Marvel's South Korean superteam and integrates them further into the universe

Division of Doom #1 – written by Yoon Ha Lee, with art by Minkyu Jung; Available March 26, 2025

According to Marvel's initial press release for Doom Division:

The Tiger Division returns in March – because Doom demanded it! When Doctor Doom's rule begins in A world under destructionA new status quo-changing event starting in February, Marvel's powerful team of South Korean superheroes will join the ranks.

Marvel notes that the Division will “impose Doom's will on the entire Marvel Universe“suggesting that the team will come into conflict with some familiar faces, as there is sure to be strong resistance to Doctor Doom's rule, even as some of Marvel's most prominent heroes fall under his rule. This makes the Division's inclusion all the more notable, then emphasizes that the publisher seeks to use this major event to raise the profile of one of its most promising new lineups of superpowered characters.

Before being claimed as Doctor Doom's personal Avenger, the Tiger Division proved to be an exciting addition to Marvel Comics, with their first series being well-received by fans. For readers concerned that Marvel may not have plans for the team, their inclusion in the A world under destruction is perhaps the most exciting crossover announcement yet. Furthermore, it suggests that his arc in Doom Division will serve to bring them more fully into the Marvel universe proper.

The dynamic creative team behind “Doom Division” alone is enough to make it a must-read

Doom Division #1 – Main cover by Crees Lee; Peach Momoko variant cover

More than just elevating the next generation of Marvel superheroes, Doom Division also highlights two of the comics industry's most exciting new creative talents, author Yoon Ha Lee and illustrator Minkyu Jung.. The series will give them ample opportunity to showcase their skills, and the promise of expanding Division's roster – as teased by Marvel's announcement of the series – suggests they'll also have the chance to put their own definitive stamp on the team's lineup. tradition as they take a step forward into the Marvel mainstream.

For Yoon Ha Lee, this is just another step on the journey towards prominence as a Marvel scribe, something the author is evidently grateful for. As Ha Lee stated:

When I was in high school in Seoul, a friend got me hooked on Marvel Comics. Decades later, I am honored by the privilege of writing to Taegukgi and friends in A world under destruction —힘내!

The series' artist, in turn, tied the series and its central conflict to Korean culture and history. Minkyu Jung commented:

South Korea has a painful history, but we always overcome it, and this time, the South Korean Marvel superhero team faces difficult times. I can't wait to see how they show that spirit during ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM and I'm grateful to be a part of this event.

For Marvel fans, it's clear that Doom Division should be a must-read, just based on the caliber of talent behind the story alone. Furthermore, it appears that it could be potentially critical to the global trajectory of A world under destruction.

Whatever the case, Marvel readers should take this as a positive sign that characters like Division and creators like Yoon Ha Lee and Minkyu Jung prominently influence the company's plans for a major event like A world under destruction. Of course, with any superhero book these days – the publisher must consider multimedia potential and international appeal, and Tiger Division has both to an exceptional degree. In other words, at the very least, it's a practical and tactical business decision to bring back the team, which appears prepared to also pay creatively.

'One World Under Doom' Will Reshape the Marvel Universe – and the Divide Could Play a Major Role in the Fallout

A world under destruction #1 – Written by Ryan North; Art by RB Silva; Available February 12, 2025 from Marvel Comics

Regarding such a comprehensive and ambitious plot, A world under destruction looks set to dominate much of Marvel Comics' publishing schedule by the first quarter of 2025, and the dramatic scope of the plot suggests that whatever happens, it will have far-reaching implications for the broader Marvel Universe. For now, Marvel fans can only speculate about the extent to which the crossover will lead to a paradigm shift in Marvel lore, but it's clear there will be major consequences when the arc is all said and done.

For a team like Tiger Division, this could very well lead to more opportunities to hold their own as the future of Marvel. Doom Division signals an ongoing investment in the book's characters, which in turn suggests there's a long-term outlook for the team. What that might be and how it plays out in the coming years will depend on the plot of Doom Divisionand fan reception to the book, as this young superteam takes on a new role as Doctor Doom's Avengers.

Source: Marvel Comics