05x11 - Chapter III: Doom

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Previously on Spider-Man.

You will never win, Mother.

We just have.

Move an inch and I'll fire
this solar light emitter.

What's happening?!

[ Screaming ]

Spider, where am I?

On an alien planet.

Send me back.

We can't.

Spider-Man, I must
attack without you.

We'll be ready.

You want me to go
on a suicide run?

It might be wise to turn back.

That's not an option.

Super soldier formula
was used on me.

You are like me.

Red Skull, behold.

Cyber-skull!

Otto Octavius?

The doctor has offered
his technology.

Rebels, move in!

That's the Red Skull's fortress.

The rebel forces have
them occupied out front.

Our rear security
has been breached.

The robots are
pounding the rebels!

[ Cheering ]
- This way, follow me.

Not this time.

[ Yelling ]

Almost had him.

I am sorry that I
brought you here.

I'm not.

I'm fighting alongside

one of the greatest
heroes of all time.

Secret w*r log entry number 19.

This part of the alien planet

once belonged to
Dr. Otto Octavius

until Dr. Doom laid
waste to his country.

Now, the Fantastic Four are ready
to move in on Doom's stronghold,

a place he calls New Latveria.

But first, we must rendezvous
with the Fantastic Four.

End of log.

These are the coordinates
they gave us,

but I don't see any sign of them.

Uh-oh. What...?

Oh! Hey, hey!

[ Roaring ]

Uh-oh.

Lizard's gone berserk.

He's acting like
his old self again.

Are you okay?

Hey Doc, it's me!

I, I'm sorry, Spider-Man.

I couldn't control my anger.

Maybe when you use
your lizard strength

you unlock the reptilian
side of your brain.

It might be trying to
take over your mind again.

I fear that you're right.

Reed Richards has helped me
contain my lizard half before.

We have to find him quickly,

so he can help me now.

I'm picking up the homing beacon

from the Fantastic Four's ship.

It's just over that rise.

[ Groaning ]

- Sue darling, are you all right?
- Reed.

Yes, my love.

I'll be fine.

What happened?

We were ambushed.

We were flying in low
to avoid detection

when we were suddenly attacked
by Doom's hidden robots.

They had the element
of surprise on their side.

We never got a chance
to put up a decent fight.

Flame on!

[ Snarling ]

Even though they
had the upper hand,

but they didn't finish us off.

Instead, they retreated.

Ben. Ben!

By taking Ben, it was as if
they had what they wanted.

Why would Dr. Doom
only want Ben Grimm?

I don't know, but we
must fight our way

into New Latveria
and rescue him.

If we don't, we may never
see Ben again... alive.

Ah, Mr. Grimm.

[ Grunting roar ]

Dr. Doom!

Let me go, or I'll...!

You'll do something
for me, alright.

I brought you here
for one reason.

You will tell me why we were
all brought to this planet

and by whom!

I ain't telling you
nothing, tin face!

Oh, no?

Perhaps this might
convince you to talk.

I call it my elemental splitter.

Isn't it beautiful?

[ Moaning ]

Without reinforcements

odds are we'll never
make it to New Latveria.

No. Ben is in jeopardy.

We can't stop for
anything, understand?

Hey, I'm on your
side, remember?

Look, my boy.
You have to understand Reed.

He's never forgiven himself
for causing the tragedy

that turned Ben into the Thing.

We were transformed
into the Fantastic Four

when Reed convinced Ben to
pilot our ship into outer space.

We were unexpectedly bombarded

with strange radiation
that changed us forever.

But while Reed, my sister and
I gained fantastic new powers.

Ben was forever turned
into an ugly monster.

Reed feels responsible for
Ben becoming the Thing.

But he has forgotten that you're
the one leading us now.

What do you want us to do?

Well, I guess we'll
keep moving forward.

Doom might not expect
us to keep advancing.

Personal log entry 52.

I never would have believed it.

But we've encountered
no more robots

since the last attack.

We are now at the very
walls of New Latveria.

I fear that this is
some sort of trap.

I sense Doom hiding
around every corner,

pun intended.

I don't suppose we
just ring the bell.

I have a bad
feeling about this.

This looks interesting.

"The citywide bingo game

will be held in the town
hall at 5:30 sharp."

"Don't miss the fun!"

Unbelievable.

There's a w*r being waged all
around this place, yet here it's...

Yes, Doom has created
an idyllic society.

Idyllic, maybe,

but isn't that the promise
of every fascist?

Your attention, please.

Spider-Man, the Lizard,
and the Fantastic Three

are cordially invited to tea

at Victor Von Doom's residence

promptly at 3:00.

Well, we have our invitation.

I don't think we
need directions.

Grimm: Come on in, guys.

I'm making tea and crumpets.

Ben, is that really you?

Ben! Y-y-you're...

Normal again?

Thanks for noticing.

Old doc "D" changed me back

just like I always wanted.

How did he do that?

Doc's got some sort
of power separator.

Watch this.

I can transform
whenever I want to.

Pretty neat, huh?

Maybe.

What does he want
from you in return?

Nothing. Other than
for him to be happy.

That's what I want
for all my citizenry.

Then why don't you free
them from your tyranny?

Why don't you leave
them as they were

before you arrived from Earth?

Because it wouldn't be long
before they'd be swallowed up

by someone like Octavius
or the Red Skull.

I am not a tyrant.

I am their savior.

Look around you.

Everyone here is free.

I've been able to establish
an ideal society.

There is no backbreaking labor,

no struggle for
food and shelter.

Only pleasure.

And I owe it all to
my miraculous robots.

This technology does
nothing but good.

Look what it has done
for Ben Grimm,

or even for myself.

The horrible acid burns
that ruined your face...

...they're gone!

Yes.

A lab accident once
turned me into a monster

like Ben here.

But now, I am as
pleasing to look at

as my benevolence is to behold.

I desire nothing but to keep
my citizens content and happy.

You desire nothing but
their praise and servitude.

You're a charlatan.

Hey! Now, that ain't fair, Reed.

I think I can guess

why you're attacking
me, Richards.

I've cured Ben...

...something you could never do.

Why, you...!

[ Alarm wailing ]

Flame on!

The pain!

Doc!

[ Grunting ]

You guys don't understand.

I owe Doc Doom too much.

Since you won't accept my
sincerity or my hospitality

you will all be
bound over for trial.

The charge is treason
against New Latveria

and if found guilty,

you will all be destroyed!

[ Chuckling ]

See what I told
you about Richards?

Aw, Reed will calm down.

Then you can release them all.

Can I?

I will not let them destroy the
New Latveria I've built here.

Do you want all
this to be ruined?

No Doc, but trust me.

You can let 'em go.

Why should I trust you

when you don't trust me enough

to tell me how and why
we were brought here.

Okay, but you've got to
promise to free my friends.

Of course I will.

You have my word.

That's good enough for me.

Spider-Man told us

that some guy
called the Beyonder

used some high-tech
transporter machine

to bring us all here.

He wants to play a game

with the good guys
and the bad guys

to see who's gonna win.

Ah ha. I knew there was a
higher power involved in this.

When I was being brought
here across the galaxy,

I used the instruments in my suit

to get a fix on the source of
the dimensional disturbance.

I traced the coordinates
to an asteroid

that was in orbit
around this planet.

But I had no means
of getting there.

Now, Ben, you tell me of
a space-time transporter.

You must take me to see it!

You must!

Well, well. I would
have never guessed

the lab would be here in
this worm-filled wasteland.

[ Roaring ]

My robot will occupy
them with some...

...obedience training.

Uh, Spidey says this is the
machine that brought us here.

It is beautiful!

You mean, you can maybe
get us out of here?

That and maybe more.

There. It is done.

And now to put my
plan into action.

Wait! Doc!

Where you going?

W-what'd you do?

How'd we get back here?

I have willed us here, Ben.

Don't you see?

My elemental splitter not
only separates elements

it can also be
used to fuse them.

I used it to combine the
Beyonder's powers with my own!

Imagine the possibilities.

With these new powers,

my very thoughts become reality.

The first thing I will do

is end this destructive and
unnecessary w*r on my planet.

At last, I have you where
I've always wanted you.

Huh?

What's happening to them?

Now, let's deal with
the rest of my guests.

Okay, that was a pretty
neat trick, Doom.

Explain how you did it.

I have taken over the
powers of the Beyonder.

I have sent the
evildoers back to earth.

You are all now my guests
here on New Latveria.

My desire is that you should
live amongst my subjects.

Tell them what a great and
benevolent leader I am.

Hold on, Doom,
we're not your pawns.

Under that metal suit, you're just
a very disturbed human being.

You can't possibly control the
godlike abilities you've stolen.

You might place us
all in great danger

if you don't give that power up.

Do you take me for a fool?

Who amongst you has wanted
to give up their super powers?

I have, because I've
learned time and time again

that with great power,

there must also come
great responsibility.

And that's a responsibility
even you can't avoid.

I do not wish to avoid it.

This power,
this responsibility

is my destiny.

Ah! I grow weary of this
exercise in futility.

Enough.
The lizard will not be dominated!

Doc, no!

I promised Ben I
will not harm you.

I have kept my word.

[ Beeping ]

We're over 50 miles away.

So, how do we fight him?

There's no way we can overcome
the powers he has now.

We have to find a way.

Don't you see?

The Beyonder still
exists inside of Doom

and I think he still wants
to see who backs down first,

good or evil.

I agree with Spider-Man.

I say we vote on whether
to oppose Doom or not.

I vote we fight!

An excellent idea.

Yes, fight!

You realise Doom is probably
reading our minds.

If we vote to oppose him,

he may immediately
decide to retaliate.

What's he gonna do, drop a
mountain on us or something?

Look!

Run!

Hmm. Farewell, heroes.

Doc, my friends.

Please, tell me what
you did with 'em.

Who knows.

Perhaps they are
hiding under a rock.

Leave me now.

I am tired from
employing my new power.

I must rest.

We can't keep this mountain
from collapsing on us forever.

We have to make
one great effort.

All at once, quickly.
Everyone, push!

Spider-Man: Doc?!

We should make camp.

We won't be able to take
on Doom without rest.

Doc, can you make it?

Yes, Spider-Man.

Rested or not, how
can we fight a titan?

Look what I got them into.

I started this fight.

Now, I have to finish it.

Beyonder is the key.

He may still be there,
inside Doom somewhere.

I have to draw him out.

H-hey!

[ Growling ]

[ Beeping ]

[ Yells ]

[ Grunts ]

Those creatures, they're
coming from the castle!

What the devil...?

Spider-Man!

Where are these creepy
crawlies all coming from?

Look.

[ Grunts ]

How dare you!

Look at what you've been doing.

Don't you see.

Your sleeping subconscious mind

used your Beyonder powers

to create monsters that are
tearing your kingdom apart.

You lie! Whatever they are

I can vanquish them
with a mere thought.

[ Grunts ]

No!

Why can't I make them go away?

They are from your
troubled unhappy mind.

They're your nightmares
made real!

Spidey's right, Doc.

Those powers are gonna
tear you up inside.

You've got to let go of
them for all our sakes.

You simpleton.

This is what I
wanted all my life.

Absolute control and power!

I will not relinquish it!

You're just a human being, Doom.

You were never meant to
have this kind of power.

Enough of your
trifling in my affairs.

[ Grunts ]

I... can't... breathe!

Doc, stop!

[ Yells ]

Have you come to
bow down before me?

I don't think so.

Flame on!

Then sample my fury!

I gave you the
chance to serve me

but you foolishly refused.

[ Groans ]

This ought to help
me fix things!

This planet is not big
enough for all of us.

My sentiments exactly.

No!

[ Gasps ]

It is over.

What happened?

H-how did we get here?

You have won.

Good has triumphed over evil.

You will all be returned to
your rightful places on Earth

and you will retain no
memory of this event.

And... I'm gonna lose the
ability to turn into Ben Grimm?

Yes. All must be
exactly as it was.

Well, easy come, easy go.

So that's it, huh?

All that... for nothing?

No, Spider-Man.

I can't begin to fathom who
or what the Beyonder is,

but I do know who we are.

We're heroes to the core

and in this w*r,
we acted magnificently.

That is what matters most.

Good-bye.

This was all a setup, wasn't it?

I don't believe that Doom really
controlled your powers.

He could have easily destroyed us
if he had really joined with you.

You allowed him to think he did.

Quite correct.

What I want to know is,

why are we playing this game?

Because I needed to be
sure that as a leader

you could handle the
real task at hand.

The real task?

Come.
Your greatest challenge awaits.