Is Marvel fumbling the bag by hiding Doctor Doom, or is this the "Jaws" strategy at work?
On this episode of Only Comics, we’re breaking down the latest Avengers: Doomsday controversy. Everyone is freaking out because we haven’t seen RDJ in the mask yet, but we explain why keeping the monster off-screen is actually a genius move. You don't need to see Doom until you're sitting in the theater with your $32 popcorn.
Plus, we react to the leaked X-Men footage where Cyclops is finally—FINALLY—getting the respect he deserves (and looking comic-accurate while doing it).
But the real meat of this episode is our Deep Dive into Omega Level Mutants. We explain exactly what "Omega Level" means—it’s not just about strength, it’s about having no upper limit. Then, we get into the absolute insanity of Legion. Imagine a character who doesn't just have a toolbox of powers but has a "3D Printer" that can create any power he needs instantly. We break down why he and The Sentry are the most broken characters in Marvel history.
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0:00 - Cold Open: The "Jaws" Strategy & X-Men Leak
1:50 - Intro: Turning 40, "Black Santa" & Snowstorms
8:33 - News Start: Avengers Doomsday Teasers
10:15 - Doomsday Leaks: Steve Rogers & Thor's New Look
12:30 - X-Men Leaks: Cyclops "Glazing" & Nokia Phones
16:15 - Is Hiding Doctor Doom a Mistake?
28:00 - Doomsday Rumors: Who is the Traitor?
39:21 - Secret Wars: Tobey, Hugh & Deadpool Roles
43:40 - Spider-Man 4 Rumors: Sadie Sink & Claire Temple
52:00 - DC News: Snyder's Regret & Supergirl Screenings
54:24 - Supergirl Reactions: Is Milly Alcock the next RDJ?
59:54 - Booster Gold & Batman Brave and the Bold
1:05:37 - Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down
1:13:20 - Road to Secret Wars: The Sentry (New Avengers)
1:32:30 - Mental Health as a Superpower (Sentry Analysis)
1:40:32 - We Respond: Fan Comments & Questions
1:49:12 - Hidden Gem: What is an Omega Level Mutant?
2:07:21 - Deep Dive: Legion (David Haller) Explained
2:22:25 - Agree to Disagree: Cap vs Iron Man & More
2:28:23 - Outro & 2026 Predictions
