On this week’s episode of The Doombots Marvel Podcast, we’re taking a look at writer Ryan North’s fantastic “One World Under Doom” arc, and how Doctor Doom used magic, science, political science, a T-rex, propaganda, and genuine altruism to unite the Earth in peace and happiness (under his rule, of course).
Tag Archives: Captain America
Ep. 142: Can Searnold Survive The Marvel Comics Trivia Gauntlet?
This week’s Doombots Marvel Podcast is a little different. Unbeknownst to Searnold, he’s about to face THE GAUNTLET! A grueling five rounds of Marvel Comics trivia, with seven questions per round! Find out if Searnold can beat The Gauntlet!
Ep. 139: What Is The Best Marvel Halloween Story?
The Doombots aren’t ready for Halloween to be over yet, so we’re going to discuss some spooky horror Marvel Halloween stories. We begin with that time Captain America was a werewolf. How did this happen? Why did this happen? Was the story actually good? Who is Zachary Moonhunter? Is a wolverine a wolf? Is Wolverine a wolf? Does being hypnotized make you legally not liable for crimes? What is the sentencing process like for turning someone into a werewolf? There are so many questions that need answering!
Ep. 135: Why Does Captain America Have a Penguin?
Back at the beginning of 2025, we teased that J. Michael Straczynski’s current run on Captain America featured a penguin… let’s say “sidekick” for lack of a better word. Now that his run has concluded, we can finally reveal all of the penguin’s secrets! In this episode, we’ll spend far more time than is warranted discussing the ins-and-outs of penguins in the Marvel universe. Then, Cap teams up with Thor and Spider-Man to restore Broxton, Oklahoma. Plus, Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon travel back before the beginning of time! Don’t miss this jam-packed episode!
Ep. 120: Who Is the Red Hulk and What Would Really Happen if He Jumped to San Francisco from the Moon?
With the release of Captain America: Brave New World, we’ve decided the time is right to discuss the Red Hulk (or Rulk). How did General Ross get superpowers? Why is he red? What happens when he jumps to the moon? These things come up in the comics, even if they might not in the movie. Plus: how did the Leader learn to play the guitar? Why does Jeph Loeb hate rules? And what happens when Rulk jumps back from the moon? Fortunately, we have a special guest to discuss the cataclysmic impacts, and we have Namor’s giant sea monsters to fix the problems.
Ep. 117: What Happened in Marvel Comics in 2024? (The Year in Review)
This year has been filled with a lot of great comics — and a lot of other comics as well! In honor of another year on the books, Zach and Searnold are looking back at what stories were told, what characters drastically changed, and how Captain America has become friends with a penguin
Ep. 106: How Did Orchis Kill Every Mutant?
X has Fallen. The Fall of X is over. The first Krakoan era is over. So now we can finally talk about what happened. It all started one year ago when Orchis attacked the third annual Hellfire Gala. How did they do it? What convoluted plans enabled them to kill every mutant? Will there be long term relevant consequences?
Ep. 94: What Was the Ultimate Universe? (And How Did It Jump the Shark?)
This week’s Doombots Podcast is all about the Ultimate Universe, Marvel’s effort to create a grittier world with less convoluted storylines, which quickly went off the rails.
Ep. 91: Why Did Marvel Cancel Most of its Comics in 2023?
Over the course of this year, all but 3 of Marvel’s ongoing comics were rebooted. In this episode, we’ll look at the new premises and summarize some of what was wrapped up. Black Panther must defend the city of Birnin T’chaka. Hulk leaves Hulk Planet and comes back to Earth to fight The Mother of Horrors. The Avengers must tangle with Kang and the Ashen Combine. Scarlet Witch has the Darkhold and a new store. The new Punisher is named Joe Garrison. The Guardians of the Galaxy deal with Grootfall. Captain America conquers the Outer Circle. Venom and Doctor Doom are time traveling together. Thor becomes even more immortal. And Jonothan Hickman redefines (or at least starts to) the entire Marvel cosmology in G.O.D.S.
Ep. 88: Why Did The Punisher Join the Hand?
Jason Aaron has completely changed the story of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. Now, he’s the leader of the ninja death cult called The Hand. By adding some back story and bringing his dead wife back from the dead, Jason Aaron has elevated The Punisher’s story to a Shakespearean level. We’ll discuss the entire 12 issue arc, explain how Frank came to this point, and what it means to be the Fist of the Beast. We’ll also discuss some of The Punisher’s greatest hits, including “Welcome Back Frank” and the time he teamed up with a cosmic powered Spider-Man to prevent the American government from switching their currency to the cocaine standard.
You must be logged in to post a comment.