Fallout continues from what was revealed last month, and Doom finds his grip on power loosening. But he's not going to give it up without a fight — on several fronts. Doom once sought glory, but that glory is now dead. All that is left is power and control as rebellions in several countries are quickly — and brutally — put down. As Doom prepares to make his final stand, and a world's army stands against him, only a few can see the truth... it's not enough. Emperor Doom is going to win. And so Mr. Fantastic prepares a last, desperate gamble...