Black Panther and Namor Descend Into Hell to Face Doctor Doom in New Marvel Series 'Doomed'
Marvel is sending two of its most powerful monarchs into the underworld this September with Black Panther/Namor: Doomed, a new five-issue limited series spinning out of the events of Avengers: Armageddon and Captain America.
Written by Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan (Marvel Zombies: Red Band) and illustrated by Stefano Nesi (Black Panther: Intergalactic), the series reunites longtime rivals T'Challa and Namor as they confront a threat tied to Doctor Doom.
The story follows the aftermath of Avengers: Armageddon, where Black Panther and Namor joined the Avengers' battle against Red Hulk, and Captain America, which revealed that Doctor Doom is trapped in Hell following his death in One World Under Doom. When demonic forces launch attacks on both Wakanda and Atlantis, the uneasy allies are forced to embark on a supernatural mission into the underworld.
There, they encounter the wandering soul of Doom and uncover revelations that could reshape the future of Marvel's royal powers.
“Truly, we feel like the most fortunate writers on Earth to get to tell stories with any of the iconic heroes from the limitless sandbox of the Marvel Universe, let alone icons as monumental as T’Challa, Namor, and Victor Von Doom,” Parker shared. “Black Panther is one of the coolest and most inspiring figures in all of fiction, and the Sub-Mariner’s iconic rivalry with him as one of the founding members of Marvel dating back to 1939 is the most hilarious and compelling dynamic we could hope to put our own personal spin on. We can’t wait to show readers the unimaginable dangers that lie ahead in this bold new era.”
Sheridan emphasized the unique dynamic between the three legendary characters.
“T’Challa, Namor, and Doom are among the richest characters comics have to offer,” Sheridan added. “Not only are all three of them iconic in their own right, but the interpersonal relationships they have with each other seem to be an endless wellspring for enthralling stories. These are colossal characters, so we’re throwing a story with colossal stakes at them – a story that finds Black Panther, Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Doom all in unique, new roles within the Marvel Universe. For those reasons and many others, working on Doomed has been a real privilege.”
The official synopsis teases:
BLACK PANTHER AND NAMOR TRAPPED IN HELL... WITH DOOM!
Black Panther and Namor must investigate Hell when Wakanda and Atlantis are attacked by demons! But once there, these rival kings discover they aren't alone, as they cross paths with the wandering soul of Doctor Doom!
Marvel has also unveiled a main cover by Dave Johnson, with more details about Black Panther/Namor: Doomed expected in the coming months. The series launches in September.
BLACK PANTHER/NAMOR: DOOMED #1
Written by Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan
Art by Stefano Nesi
Cover by Dave Johnson
On Sale: September 2, 2026