26. Doom 2099 #1 ... Marvel ...

Years ago ... Marvel was still experimenting with creating new lines of comics that differs from its current line (New Universe, Star, Epic) ... and this was meant to be 100 years in the future!

So all lines were based on existing characters with 2 exceptions: Ravage 2099 (new character created by Stan Lee) and Doom 2099 based on a villain

Firstly, I got this because of the enhanced cover. Yup I am one of those who may not be pleased about the price hike for covers but I buy when prices go down. Hahaha! It's better than variants. But the story was certainly sufficiently engaging to get me coming back for more back issues whenever budget permits

Basically the premise is that in the future someone sits on the throne of Latveria but is he or is he not Doom? There are rebels trying to oust him and on one day, out pops someone in beaten armor who claims he is the real Doom, the original from 100 years ago. But is he or isn't he? And will he help the rebels kick out the present ruler and then betray them? If so, why would they work with him?

So as you can see, the premise is not so much superheroics but intrigue, betrayal, etc with time travel thrown in the mix for good measure

Ratings: 7/10 (1 point for cover hahaha)