Devil’s Reign: Superior Four # 1 2022 NM-

Devil’s Reign: Superior Four #1 is the opening issue of a three-part Marvel Comics limited series released on January 12, 2022. It is a tie-in to the larger Devil's Reign event, focusing on Doctor Octopus and his multiversal ambitions. 

The Superior Four Team

In the story, Otto Octavius takes over the Baxter Building after the Fantastic Four are arrested by Mayor Wilson Fisk. Using Reed Richards' technology, he assembles a team of "superior" versions of himself from across the multiverse: 

• Otto Banner (Earth-8816): A version of the Hulk with six arms.
• Otto Blaze (Earth-1666): A version of Ghost Rider with four chain-legs.
• Otto Howlett (Earth-9712): A version of Wolverine.
• Doctor Octopus (Earth-616): The original Otto Octavius leading the group. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Zac Thompson
• Artist: Davide Tinto
• Colorist: Matt Milla
• Cover Artist: Ivan Shavrin 

Story Summary

The issue begins with Otto reflecting on his childhood trauma before diving into his plan to prove his supremacy by amassing an army of himself. 

• The Mission: Otto uses the Baxter Building's multiversal Bridge to hunt down other versions of himself.
• The Conflict: The team travels to other realities, eventually targeting a version of himself that became Spider-Man, whom they strip of intellect and memories to increase their own power.
• Goal: Otto aims to create a "fighting force to march on our reality" and prove his intellect is the greatest in the multiverse.