Infinity Gauntlet Black Panther vs God King Doom: Secret Wars 2015 Conclusion | Comics Explained

[@MikeR7313]

This run proves two things: 1. Hickman hsd one of the best runs in Marvel, from Fantastic Four to Avengers to Secret Wars. 2. No one understands the Reed Richards / Doctor Doom dynamic better than Hickman.

[@kellinwinslow1988]

Hickman did great stuff for sure. But I would say that John Byrne understood the Doom/Richards dynamic just as good if not better. His run on the FF is still the best run on the title. Just like no one did Thanos better than his creator Jim Starlin.

[@Ravathiel]

@@kellinwinslow1988 ain't that the truth. have to agree with Jim on the whole "if I didn't write Thanos' its not Canon when I write my Thanos" or something along those lines.

[@kellinwinslow1988]

@@Ravathiel Yes. Jim really had a handle on the character. He was never just a stock bad guy. He had times when he was nearly good as well. That's what Starlin did with Lord Papal in Dreadstar as well.

[@jaysontatum01]

The Knicks need Reed to take over the front office

[@alicedubois1348]

*”Humanity no longer cares about exploring, it cares about money.”* That really does hit close to home.

[@LordofSyn]

@Kurt E. Clothier Thank you for helping provide perspective that most dismiss due to being ubiquitous and most of the logistics being run behind the scenes.

[@blackmage665]

@Kurt E. Clothier The cost of exploring space is infinitesimal in the US budget compared to the military budget. Hell, you could pick any one social thing like education, healthcare, minimum wage, and give them a 1000% boost and it wouldn't even come close to the "defense" budget.

[@Scornfull]

Humanity has always cared about money more than exploring, exploring was just a way of making money

[@Scornfull]

@@blackmage665 and it wouldn't fix any of those things

[@blackmage665]

@@Scornfull vague statement is vague, can you be specific in what IT and THOSE things are?

[@bobisconsumed520]

Black Panther: “I now wield both the undying hordes and the power of a universe in my palm, Doom!” Doom: “That’s all?”

[@richardcaraballo4947]

Yeah but that was enough power for him to beat doom if he wanted to. Idk why so many ppl sleep on Black Panther he’s one of the best heroes there is.

[@AllYourPals]

@@richardcaraballo4947 well given that the infinity gauntlet got over powered by the living tribunal, the living tribunal got murdered by only three beyonders, and doom now posses the collective power of the entire race... idk about that one

[@HotCheetos1995]

@@richardcaraballo4947 Yeah, that was no where near enough power to beat Doom.

[@bobisconsumed520]

Anotha 1 hes one of the more realistic and practical heroes in my opinion. Also in my opinion, Panther still had no chance against Doom, because if Panther was about to beat Doom Doom couldve just summoned more power from Molecule Man to overpower Panther. Battle seems like Doom want to prove his superiority on an equal plain field.

[@BrothaBeige88]

@@HotCheetos1995 T'Challa knew that the Infinity Gauntlet wouldn't be enough though, that's why he was literally laughing at God Emperor Doom. It was a two part plan with Black Panther and Reed Richards. Plus Molecule Man has to LEND OUT the Beyonder's Power. It's all a part of the Story.

[@randypeace6691]

This Hickman run is one of the best runs in comics, definitely.

[@guyc1479]

Better than House/Power of X?

[@tylerpetty5671]

You can pick one of Hickmans runs and make it your favourite he also fid the dc comics

[@rhanos1234]

You haven't read many stories, especially not marvel.

[@joels1290]

@@rhanos1234 What stories do you think are better than this?

[@preretconbeyonder7700]

@Randy Peace agreed.

[@dylanbusby7851]

Doom makes a world out of the remaining universe saving existence and makes a family with an attractive intelligent woman from a universe were she was single. Reed: I took that personally

[@Jon_EL]

dylan busby lol

[@hectorandem2944]

It really do be like that. 🤣

[@jeruhenderson3950]

Reed: I had to destroy him

[@MikeR7313]

Funny!! But the getting a woman exactly like Reed's wife and JUST HAPPENS to have kids exactly like Reed's kids is a bit much. 🤣

[@jasonseipler2665]

For some reason Doom's imagined, perfect future often includes replacing Reed as Susan's husband. I don't know why. Probably a case for Sigmund Freud.

[@desmondsolomon2809]

I love how no matter how powerful Doom is his insecurities lead him to defeat. T'Challa bringing him to fisticuffs tricking him into diverting his attention. Reed tricking Doom into relinquishing his power. Awesome.

[@SiCKenz]

Illuminati rulebook entry: "Always pack an extra burger in case of Molecule Man"

[@Sequelaboy7]

I have a better one. Invite Dr. Doom to join the Illuminati. He has more right to be there than Namor. Victor should sit right between Tony and Stephen

[@Zero8880]

@@Sequelaboy7 Namor rules over 71% of the planet. He deserves a seat at the table.

[@BSJINTHEHOUSE420]

Black Panther: I wield the combined power of the universe. The Infinity Gauntlet. Doctor Doom: I Like Your Funny Words Magic Man

[@preretconbeyonder7700]

IG Black Panther: Fine. Then let us get started. God Doom: No,let us finish this and do so as GODS! *Doom breaks the gauntlet with his bare hand. I swear,this is one of my favourite Dr.Doom moments of all time. Secret Wars Volume 3 really was a masterpiece.

[@BrothaBeige88]

T'Challa knew that the Infinity Gauntlet wouldn't be enough though, that's why he was literally laughing at God Emperor Doom. It was a two part plan with Black Panther and Reed Richards. Plus Molecule Man has to LEND OUT the Beyonder's Power. It's all a part of the Story.

[@preretconbeyonder7700]

@@BrothaBeige88 I'm well aware of that. I'm just saying it was one hell of a badass moment for Dr.Doom.

[@BrothaBeige88]

@@preretconbeyonder7700 Ah okay, cool.

[@preretconbeyonder7700]

@@BrothaBeige88 👍

[@chrisbullock6477]

@@BrothaBeige88 Have to keep in mind the type of people you're dealing with. Especially when it comes to make believe subjects. LOL

[@smvml89]

Doom: "Of course this was you. This is all your doing" Black Panther: "Mmm not really" Doom: "Oh....excuse me" Doom in front of Reed: "Of course this was you. This is all your doing"

[@sandordugalin8951]

Doom saw the T'Challa with the Infinity Gauntlet and totally forgot there TWO REED RICHARDS on Battleworld who were undoubtedly plotting against him? How did he forget what Strange said?!

[@sandordugalin8951]

That's the only contrivance in this whole story for me.

[@smvml89]

@@sandordugalin8951 good point

[@TurgenevTheGamer]

Throughout this saga, the best line that Hickman wrote was, "Everything dies." It lassoes together every major act of the series, and it's a promise kept: In the end, everything DOES die. With the universal remnant which is Battleworld under Doom, it manages to isolate them further; there is nothing else, and the dead are still here, waiting. To cap off the whole saga with "Everything LIVES..." Well, that's just far more fitting than "The End" now, isn't it?

[@preretconbeyonder7700]

Yup. Agreed.

[@fredjenkins1546]

I'm happy but I was dreading this cause I didnt want it to come to an end!!

[@Angel-gh4tp]

Facts

[@CheckersMcGavern]

God... this whole story was done so incredibly well. That final fight between Doom and Reed is my favorite part, I think. Sure it's not huge or epic in scale... but it's really well written. It displays the core nature of both characters and the dynamics of their relationship perfectly. And it's a tragedy that we haven't seen either character represented well in the movies.

[@Mjolvunheim]

I could've sworn that the members of his family were from his universe with altered memories. Ya did a great job remastering this series and having watched the entirety of the last one in anticipation for this you can see some great improvements in direction and explanations. I'm curious to see what the next big thing is.

[@victorpleitez768]

Same, mainly I don’t see doom and Susan having the exact same kids she had with Reed.

[@ViolenceCity]

@@victorpleitez768 God wills it.

[@hermessanchez7955]

They are. Rob is wrong and doesnt have a basis for what he said. Its just his opinion and yeah....they would 100 percent not look the same if they were victor's biological children.

[@hermessanchez7955]

Which is why at the end reed doesnt replace them with the ones who flew out of the ark....right. He would definitely have gotten his origional family back. He didn't which is a major indicator that this was his actual family and doom just mind wiped them. Dont know what rob was thinkingm

[@mattd923]

Yeah, this was always my interpretation as well. That he pulled them off the ark before 616 was completely destroyed and altered their memories. Doom wouldn't settle for copies, if he could have the real thing, he would want that.

[@FinMertons]

Secret Wars 2015 was probably one of my favorite videos that you produced and from time to time I could still vaguely hear your old intro. It was a good time.

[@desmondsolomon2809]

It says a ton that T'Challa took the fight to God Emperor Doom and did that well. Doom killed Dr. Strange with a wave of his hand. Doom killed Thanos with one punch Doom killed Cyclops who was wielding the Phoenix Force. Panther managed to not only stay alive against Doom, but he got first blood in the fight and gave Doom those hands for a while. Especially considering this was the first time Panther wielded the gauntlet. True warrior. On top of that he saved the entire universe by resetting it.

[@doggoincorporated3686]

Black Panther: I'M OMNIPOTENT!!! God King Doom: hold my Molecule Man

[@BrothaBeige88]

Well Molecule Man literally holds the power of the all of the Beyonders, so...yeah. Dr. Doom only has as much power as Molecule Man wants to give him 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@doggoincorporated3686]

@@BrothaBeige88 Yos

[@gabrielhughes8221]

@@BrothaBeige88 Well honestly & I agree with you, in truth, Molecule Man Hold The source's of energy of all The Beyonders and Dr Doom just has some powers of The Beyonders. That's why MM. Could turn on and off The Beyonders powers . Molecule Man was inside the power source of The Beyonders .

[@BrothaBeige88]

@@gabrielhughes8221 Right, right, correct Sir!

[@gabrielhughes8221]

@@BrothaBeige88 Well you was also on point. Not trying to correct you, just to remind you and probably myself and other's about The Source of The Beyonders powers matter. Most people don't know are didn't know for awhile Dr.Doom didn't have The Sources of The Beyonders powers. He only has a portion of it. So he wasn't that powerful how people overhyped & see God King Doom.

[@wqeu24]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention that the end of secret wars sort of leads into, or sets up the current Black Panther run, with the space empire of Wakanda

[@ampocalypsew3883]

Indeed

[@dfpratt09]

It’s a bummer that they’re ending that new run of Black Panther.

[@lake_cooper]

Thanos Quest/Infinity Gauntlet was my favorite. This story is equal to it, except with a more poetic ending the way Rob told it. My eyes actually teared up. Thank you for always bringing life to these tales, Rob 🙏🏻❤

[@amurphy599]

It's how Panther created the intergalactic Wakandan empire, at the destruction of Battle world he used the time stone to go back into Wakanden history and start their exploration and that's how He established the Universal spanning Wakanda

[@miguipingui]

I think that if they're putting the fantastic 4 and Dr doom and the eternals in the marvel universe... Maybe the next big avengers event will be the incursions. So they can reebot the whooole cast in some years and be able to tell new stories with the youth that the characters SHOULD have. PD: Just imagine Chris Hemsworth saying " Brother, today I will race you there" OMG FUCKING GOOSEBUMPS

[@acedragon543]

Ive been saying this for a while now. I'd be the perfect story to use. Not only would it reboot the series a reasonable amount of time after the beginning, but they'd also have more assets to work with. Sure they'd have to recast most of the characters but they could then use the Xmen and Spidey (depending on sony) from the beginning! We could get another Infinity War in 20 years

[@EduardoTorelly]

I think they could put some more of the marvel universe in the movies before that

[@mitchbray6637]

I just want to say that both versions of your Secret Wars 2015 are awesome. I liked how at the end of the first version, you talked about how Reed learned not to hold on to the things he loves so tightly and to manage his fear. One of the best parts of the original version's best moments. Here, I like how much more detailed you are and how much more enthused you are in telling the story. Great job both times. My favorite moment in the remastered version is your mention of the Punisher's show stealing moment in the first issue.

[@belolopez9833]

19:01- much love bro. We appreciate your work

[@Katana2040]

This Hickman run has been AMAZING! Also, Doom getting his face back might be one of the most beautiful endings I have seen in a long time. Well done, Hickman. Well done.

[@Dwmac15]

I have to admit, I totally went back and listened to the old videos because I could wait. But still listened to the new ones. Your videos were good back then and are even better now! Keep up the good work Rob! Rob Corps All Day!!

[@aidanbrissett4430]

@comicsexplained thank you for doing this man. Your videos helped me get through some of the tougher parts of my life. Your videos have been with me during my entire run through highschool including this year which is my senior year. Just thank you for being great and making content so I could get to see and understand comics that I couldn't get my hands on. Just thank you bro for helping me expand my vocabulary and your fluid way of explaining the comics you cover helped me formulate my essays for school. Just thank you for existing man and being great

[@asetsoner7136]

Perfect end for my workshift!! Also YOOOO ROB would you ever cover contest of champions ?

[@LordofSyn]

Old but gold.

[@cheesus4567]

One of my favorite runs in comic history. Thanks for covering rob.

[@dannytarver4533]

I'm glad you remastered it too. This time it was fun listening to you not just informative. I can tell you enjoy this again great job!😎

[@AGSELF]

Loved reliving this with everyone brother... thanks for what you do Rob.

[@JM-qz4ik]

This is the greatest story. I'm sorry glad you remastered it. Keep up the great work!!! 😁

[@AlexJade]

Binged all of the remastered and love it all. Thanks for bringing comics to a wider audience.

[@AirForceJay]

This series was dope as hell to watch I literally couldn’t wait to get back home to watch the follow up vids you made. I love it!

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"Black Panther actually let Dr. Doom win." *My Imagination:* *Black Panther, bleeding and broken on the floor:* "That all you got, Doom?! What was that, a breeze?! I didn't hear no bell!" _Dr. Doom leaves_ "THAT'S RIGHT! You better run!"

[@solomonjackson3102]

Dude the epic was awesome and I loved watching every episode you remastered the improvement from the originals is so polar that it feels like two different ppl going over the same subject

[@jacksvendsgaard2270]

Thank you so much for covering this man. To this day I consider this to be one of marvel’s greatest storylines ever. So many awesome character moments and callbacks. I’m super excited to see what you do next

[@Ironytheloreaxe]

I love that you remastered it. Thank you! Amazing run, as you stated. Well done, brother!

[@Rhekon]

I think it's really good, better than a lot of comic stories. Doom laughing joyously is wholesome lol

[@MrTerrorzone2012]

Thanks for doing this Rob! This has been one of my favorite Avengers/Marvel events to date so glad to go through it all!!

[@timothyyambing6160]

Was half-expecting you to mention a week or two vacation after that run. But really man, thanks for covering this. Get yourself some R&R!

[@LDF-ld1dq]

This was the best explanation of a comic run that you have ever done Rob. Thanks man

[@sickemboy8109]

Amazing video man! Loving the remasters! Please keep them going!!!

[@kingjaries]

The way you passionately talk about each comic is what I'm still attempting to find for myself, great series!

[@xeno1121]

Great remaster Rob! It is an amazing run one of the best. Chris Claremont’s X-men run with John Byrne was amazing and Jason Aaron’s Thor opus was epic as well. These would be my top three of all time. Hickman’s run on FF was fantastic as well

[@Cedric-Cortez]

I think the same thing about Hickman’s run I was sold when I read Avengers World! You also said the same thing I said about Doom, I love Doom and he did what Reed couldn’t, but when you become a God and one of the first things you do is take the man’s family (who you claim to be better than) it makes you pathetic he was saying without saying “I want to be you.” If you were truly better than him then make your own lane. I still love Doom though but he was simpin on this one hahahaha!

[@austinjenkins4822]

I don't really read comics just come to your channel to listen to them and this story is one of my favorites but for some reason DC just resonates more with me. Doomsday clock, darknights metal, most the green lantern stories.

[@arrowsmith8977]

Thank you for remastering this! I loved this series!

[@samuelrioscuevas6254]

Men I love this remastered version. Keep the great work up🔥

[@nateDaOG44]

Happy as you covered it, I too, loved this secret wars run.

[@sepehrrajabi961]

Hello rob I have been watching your videos since 2014/2015 and i have enjoed every single one of them I get really excited when you upload The energy in the videos.it’s amazing Keep up the good work

[@dvi-d6]

Well done!! Very well done!!!! This was a tremendous story to follow. You should add this to the new avengers 6hour vid to make it a whole complete story

[@chiefwiggi]

I agree. Hickman's run of FF till the new Avengers was just epic and in my opinion a good redemption for Doom from the get go. The howl story arc about Reed and his evolution was just epic. I know why Hickman is one of the best. No matter what anyone says

[@Narad39]

You say we're amazing but I have to turn it back to you. Thank you for bringing us these stories in a remastered format. The old ones were great but when you add the "Rob Hype" they're made so much better. This story is definitely the best story I've seen in Marvel Comics ever, second only to Secret Empire in my eyes, possibly the best in comics but that is heavily debatable. So once again, Thank you Rob for bringing this story to us with all the hype it deserves.

[@MsRoz1957]

Amazing Rob! It was a wild ride and I can’t wait to hear the next one!

[@rubendevereaux6086]

It's been great!! I look forward to all of your stories and explanations of all this stuff. I listen to you on the road as a trucker, thank you tons!!

[@OmegaX711]

One of the greatest stories ever told and I'm glad you remastered it, Rob. Amazing job, my good sir 😊🙌🏼👏🏼

[@miloanderson2903]

I enjoy the way you tell these stories. The more you like the book the better the video is.

[@Galavantworks]

Doom: “it’s always the same problem with you Reed, you think you’re better than me?” Reed: “No, I think you can be better than you believe to be” Doom: “No I mean right here, right now if you had the same opportunity you would’ve done so much better” Reed: “Yes, and we both know it, don’t we?” Doom: *Shocked Pikachu expression*

[@sandordugalin8951]

I HATE YOU REED RICHARDS, BUT GODDAMNIT, I **RESPECT** YOU.

[@Matt_El_Comicologo84]

I loved the remastered versions you made Rob. I truly enjoyed it even more than the originals, you covered things that had more perspective that maybe some missed. Congrats man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼😎

[@anthonybarber877]

I, Anthony Barber, thought it was one of the greatest stories ever told. You did it true justice in retelling it Rob.

[@ajwtube]

Really appreciate all these vids dude

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

Thank you for the remaster!!

[@doogzlen59]

Awesome Run! Thanks Rob

[@MrShaunhunter]

Hickmans run was absolute amazing. So epic and wonderful story telling. Thanks rob for remastering this for us!

[@Willbeary]

Thanks Rob for remastering this run. What a ride! I love Hickman style of writing.

[@chunky9791]

"All hope lies in Doom" Truer words twas never spoke farewell reprobates - GodKingDoom

[@bamb113r]

Those ending lines from Doom are so beautiful. The writing of this event was amazing

[@iamgreatalwaysgreat8209]

Reed said these

[@ashjovon3403]

I just binged watched the whole epic in 3 days. Amazing story and amazing narration by you! Great job! PEACE!

[@comfortable2548]

Very well done Rob!!

[@nomajesticson]

Rob, you truly are an amazing story teller. Thank you for your dedication! Hope you are doing well.

[@locussolus9646]

This is what I feel and imagine Rob: I want to see myself as an old man, in an old room with an old pipe smoking tobacco listening to all the Hickman stories at my leisure and pondering if those stories would ever make their way into reality long after I'm gone. As it stands now, the Hickman stores have bits and pieces of my life built in that I strongly relate to and the morals of the events help give me strength to hold on and fight through to resolution.

[@ehatten73]

Thanks for your work Rob!

[@kdeehill]

I think that it was masterfully done. You never really see the forest from the trees until that perfect moment with him when he brings it all together and it blows your mind cuz you you’re like, “wait I didn’t remember this little detail. OH MY GOD!” Lol so yeah Hickman is a great storyteller

[@bobigghhb3]

Hickman's New Avengers was the book that brought me back to getting comics monthly. Little did I know the ride he would take me on. The entire story is so good I still continue to buy it in different formats; omnibus, deluxe hard cover, complete collection, trade paperback

[@eliazar_x4471]

Top ten series for sure! Thank you for narrating!!

[@davidmswazi2320]

The art of everything is not only the bigger picture, but the fragments that make up the whole picture and I believe this was well orchestrated. It's amazing⭐🔥🔥

[@sandordugalin8951]

Damn, I got chills at the ending scene with Doom. This really was an amazing story. (And it should have been 12 issues, not 9.)

[@MathBrain82]

Awesome job, Rob!

[@YelhsaBot]

Ima need more of the "MAN LEMME TELL Y'ALL SOMETHING!" moments plz (name for a playlist maybe?) Sick video as always Rob 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@BudzMazter420]

I would LOVE if you remastered or, went back over the secret invasion storyline. i don't think it gets enough appreciation. Especially with how recent Empyre was

[@staffordomann3898]

Absolutely amazing. Loved it all, but narration is what brought it to life for me. Thanks so much!

[@knowone1541]

MAN THIS WAS ONE OF IF NOT THE BEST COMIC BOOK RUNS I HAVE EVER READ/SEEN

[@nmnshrma]

This was mad entertaining. Thanks, Rob. I am gonna pick it up and read it myself now lol. I think you should do Hellboy (the original MM run) next. That happens to be one of my favourites of all time.

[@jasonbiggs3464]

I soooooo happy u did a remaster wish u could have done the tie-ins but I know they don’t really matter thanks for doing this great job

[@gunther9918]

The remastered version was epic , thnx rob 💯

[@ahmadwilliams6695]

Thanks again for another great journey.

[@BaconStrips0]

Thank you so much for this. You went into even greater detail this time round. Freaking love Hickman.

[@battousai_the_mansplainer1045]

ROB you do such an amazing Job thank you for all your work

[@ndujamz]

This is the best. Thank u Rob for the effort. Just looking at all these videos from Hickman's New Avengers to Battleworld. This is so cool. Of course the cherry on top is 2 have 1 video with all these stories. Thanks Rob 🙌👑😜

[@andylanz9628]

Loved the entire story, thank you for covering it

[@Christopherfrost13]

Thank you so much for these videos. I never would have made it through reading it all after collecting them. You've done humanity a service. Thank you

[@kapilana8271]

Namor: Both of us know I can't be trusted

[@issanotolorin6398]

Amazing one of the best comic runs

[@tempestgrav]

Whattt a ride! Thanks Rob 👍 EPIC story, great art!

[@DominusNox106]

I loved it, again. Keep sending those hits out

[@ryannacke5889]

Great job man!

[@saucystavii2064]

YESSIIIR NOTI GANG🔥I’d like to thank Rob for this channel for me to be early on, and just the good content

[@wedotheweedle3747]

Fr. I love going to work and hearing my phone ding to this beautiful man's work

[@saucystavii2064]

WedoThe Weedle I love when I’m get off work, make a bowl of cereal and a video conveniently pops up

[@agrey832]

Truly amazing!!! Words can't really articulate properly, but amazing is the best I could do 🏆

[@paulwright1814]

Hickman’s Avengers/New Avengers run culminating in Secret Wars run is probably my favorite superhero epic of all time. So many incredible stories and unforgettable moments! This is where I really fell in love with Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and Namor.

[@kenndricktv2108]

Hands down the best one ever, I’m modeling a dungeons and dragons campaign off of it

[@LordofSyn]

I have one better and all you need are 2D10. I have the entire Marvel Superheroes game in digital form. The old TSR series and it works exceptionally well to run Marvel games. Emulation is one thing but make sure you're using the right tools to simulate with. DM for the information. (Easiest way to get it to you is on my Discord).