Ep 9. The Mask of Doom Part 2
- November 19, 1994
The episode "The Mask of Doom Part 2" is the ninth installment of the first season of the show "Fantastic Four." This episode is a continuation of the previous episode and it follows the exploits of the Fantastic Four as they try to stop Doctor Doom from getting his hands on the powerful magical artifact known as the "Mask of Doom."
The episode begins with the Fantastic Four still in the mystical land of Mephisto, where they've been transported by Doom. The team is separated, and each member has to face their own challenges. Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch is trapped in Mephisto's maze, surrounded by fire, which he can't outfly or burn. Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic is stuck inside a giant hourglass, which is quickly running out of sand, and if he can't escape, he'll be crushed by the crushing weight of the grains of sand. Ben Grimm aka The Thing is pitted against Mephisto himself, in a one-on-one fight, where he uses his strength and brute force to take on the devil himself. Suzie Storm aka the Invisible Woman, on the other hand, is determined to find her teammates and escape their magical prison.
Soon, they realize that they're not alone in Mephisto's realm and that there are other beings trapped there with them. They meet an ally in the form of the Ancient One, an all-knowing and powerful sorcerer. The Ancient One gives them insight into the true power of the Mask of Doom and warns them that in the wrong hands, the mask could destroy all of reality.
Meanwhile, back on Earth, Dr. Doom continues his search for the Mask of Doom, and he's not alone. He enlists the help of his henchmen, the Doombots, to locate the artifact. The Doombots have their own agenda and plans for the mask, and they'll do whatever it takes to get it. However, there's an unexpected twist when one of the Doombots begins to question their loyalty to Doom and starts to have a change of heart.
As the Fantastic Four and their new ally, the Ancient One, try to come up with a plan to escape Mephisto's grasp and defeat Doom, they realize that they may have to make a difficult sacrifice. One member of the team may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that the Mask of Doom doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Overall, "The Mask of Doom Part 2" is an action-packed and suspenseful episode that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The teamwork and camaraderie of the Fantastic Four are showcased, as they work together to overcome incredible odds. The episode ends with a cliffhanger that will leave viewers eager to see what happens next.