“An Unlikely Alliance: Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon Unite in Straczynski’s Marvel Adventure”

Creator J. Michael Straczynski has crafted multiple extensive Marvel runs featuring characters such as Spider-Man, Thor, and most recently, Captain America. Now, he is directing his focus towards a variety of characters he has never previously written about, orchestrating surprising team-ups between individuals who seldom, if ever, cross paths.

The first of these whimsical Marvel mash-up adventures unites Doctor Doom, the current Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe, and Rocket Raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy, who is called to Latveria as Doom seeks an unlikely favor.

We have now received an early glimpse at unlettered pages from Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon #1 by artist Will Robson, showcasing the showdown between Doom and Rocket. Here is the gallery:

“JMS BRINGS TOGETHER UNEXPECTED DUOS FROM ACROSS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! J. Michael Straczynski showcases his remarkable character development with beloved Marvel figures, both big and small, in a series of thrilling one-shots!” reads Marvel’s official announcement.