- This article refers to the 1984 Secret Wars comic book series. For the 2004 series, see Secret War (comics). Secret War is a five-issue Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics. For other uses see Secret Wars (disambiguation).
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 Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1 (May 1984). Cover art by Mike Zeck. Mike Zeck is an American Comic book illustrator He was born in Greenville Pennsylvania on September 6, 1949 to Michael and Kathryn Jean |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
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| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | limited series |
| Publication date | May 1984 - April 1985 |
| Number of issues | 12 |
| Main character(s) | Cast of characters |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Jim Shooter |
| Penciller(s) | Mike Zeck, Bob Layton |
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars is a twelve-issue comic book limited series published from May 1984 to April 1985 by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc The month is a unit of Time, used with Calendars which is approximately as long as some natural period related to the motion of the Moon; A limited series is a term originated by Marvel Comics referring to a Comic book series with a set number of issues Events Year overall January Alan Moore takes over Swamp Thing at issue #20 a run which would turn This article refers to the 1984 Secret Wars comic book series James Shooter (born September 27 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American Writer, occasional fill-in artist editor, and Mike Zeck is an American Comic book illustrator He was born in Greenville Pennsylvania on September 6, 1949 to Michael and Kathryn Jean Bob Layton is an American Comic book Artist, who has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant Comics, DC Comics, Future A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative A limited series is a term originated by Marvel Comics referring to a Comic book series with a set number of issues Events Year overall January Alan Moore takes over Swamp Thing at issue #20 a run which would turn Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc
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Publication history
The series was conceived by Marvel Comics' Editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and primarily pencilled by Mike Zeck. A publication's editor in chief is its Primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies James Shooter (born September 27 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American Writer, occasional fill-in artist editor, and A penciller (or penciler) is one of a number of types of Artists working within the Comic book industry Mike Zeck is an American Comic book illustrator He was born in Greenville Pennsylvania on September 6, 1949 to Michael and Kathryn Jean The series was supported by a toy line produced by the company Mattel. Mattel Inc ( is the world's largest Toy importing company based on revenue
Plot
A godlike cosmic entity called the Beyonder has been observing the Earth-616 universe - the mainstream Marvel universe. Cosmic entities (also referred to as a cosmic beings) is a Fictional character possessing superpowers on a Planetary, Stellar or even The Beyonder is a Fictional character in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics Fascinated by the presence of metahumans on Earth and their potential, this entity chooses a group of both superheroes and supervillains and teleports them (against their will) to "Battleworld", a planet created by the Beyonder in a distant galaxy, and stocked with alien weapons and technology. A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the Villain character type commonly found in Comic books, Action movies and A galaxy is a massive gravitationally bound system consisting of Stars an Interstellar medium of gas and dust, and Dark matter See also List of extraterrestrials in fiction In Popular cultures Life forms -especially intelligent life forms that are of extraterrestrial The Beyonder then issued the following decree: "I am from beyond! Slay your enemies and all that you desire shall be yours! Nothing you dream of is impossible for me to accomplish!" [1]
The heroes (the X-Men choose to stay as a separate unit) and villains have several skirmishes, and there are several significant developments both within the series:
- The villainesses Titania and Volcana are created. The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Titania, in comics, may refer to Titania (Grapplers, a Marvel Comics villain Titania (Marvel Comics, another Marvel Comics Volcana ( Marsha Rosenberg) is a fictional character featured in Comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in Secret Wars [2]
- The second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, was introduced. Arachne ( Julia Carpenter, née Cornwall) formerly known as Spider-Woman, is a Fictional character and a superheroine [3]
- Spider-Man finds and wears a black costume for the first time. Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is initially unaware of the fact that the costume is in fact an alien symbiote and will eventually be worn by rival Eddie Brock, who will become the supervillain Venom. Venom is a Fictional character, a symbiote life form in the Marvel Comics universe. [4]
- Doctor Doom temporarily steals a portion of the Beyonder's power. Dr Doom redirects here For other uses see Dr Doom (disambiguation. [5]
- The Thing remains behind on Battleworld and explores the galaxy for a year. The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four [6]
- She-Hulk temporarily joins the Fantastic Four to replace the Thing at his request. She-Hulk ( Jennifer Susan Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four [6] [7]
Cast of Characters
Heroes
Captain America; Captain Marvel II; Hawkeye; Iron Man II (Jim Rhodes); She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp
Human Torch; Mister Fantastic; Thing
Solo:
Hulk; Spider-Man; Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)
Colossus; Cyclops; Magneto; Nightcrawler; Professor X; Rogue; Storm; Wolverine; Lockheed the Dragon (Mascot)
Villains
Absorbing Man; Doctor Doom; Doctor Octopus; Enchantress; Kang the Conqueror; Klaw; Lizard; Molecule Man; Titania; Ultron; Volcana; Wrecking Crew
Non-aligned
Tie-in issues
Unlike later crossovers, none of the following issues were bannered or promoted as being part of Secret Wars, but do feature characters leaving/returning from 'Battleworld'. The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Monica Rambeau is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Hawkeye ( Clint Barton) also known as Ronin and Goliath, is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. War Machine ( James Rupert Rhodes) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero from the Marvel Comics universe She-Hulk ( Jennifer Susan Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she Thor is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Wasp ( Janet van Dyne) is a Fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Human Torch ( Jonathan "Johnny" Storm) is a Fictional character and Superhero of the Marvel Comics universe Mr Fantastic ( Reed Richards) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Arachne ( Julia Carpenter, née Cornwall) formerly known as Spider-Woman, is a Fictional character and a superheroine The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Colossus ( Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Nightcrawler ( Kurt Wagner) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Universe. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Rogue ( Anna Marie) is a Fictional character, part of the Marvel Comics mutant super-team the X-Men. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Lockheed is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The Absorbing Man ( Carl "Crusher" Creel) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Dr Doom redirects here For other uses see Dr Doom (disambiguation. Doctor Octopus is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Enchantress ( Amora) is a character in the Marvel Comics universe. Kang the Conqueror is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Klaw, the self-styled Master of Sound is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. The Lizard is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and an enemy of Spider-Man Molecule Man is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Titania ( Mary MacPherran) is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, notable for being Marvel's strongest human female except possibly the Ultron is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Volcana ( Marsha Rosenberg) is a fictional character featured in Comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in Secret Wars The Wrecking Crew is a team of four Fictional Supervillains — Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, and the Wrecker — Galactus is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first issue for each entry denotes departure; the second return.
- Amazing Spider-Man #251 - 252 (Apr. The Amazing Spider-Man is the name of several media Presentations which feature the Marvel Comics Superhero Spider-Man, - May 1984)
Note: Spider-Man returns to Earth in a new black costume, with Curt Connors.
- Avengers #242 - 243 (Mar. The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. - Apr. 1984)
Note: The Avengers return without She-Hulk.
- Captain America #292 (Apr. 1984) (Departure)
- Incredible Hulk #294 - 295 (Apr. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. - May 1984)
- Iron Man #181 - 182 (Apr. Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. - May 1984)
- Fantastic Four #265 (Apr. The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. 1984) (Return)
Note: Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch return with She-Hulk as part of the team.
- Marvel Team-Up #140 - 141 (May 1984)
- The Thing #10 (Apr. Marvel Team-Up is the name of several American Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four 1984) (Departure)
- Uncanny X-Men #180 - 181 (Apr. Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics Comic book series for the X-Men franchise - May 1984)
Sequel
A sequel, Secret Wars II, was published in 1985. Secret Wars II is a nine-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover published from 1985 to 1986 by Marvel Secret Wars II is a nine-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover published from 1985 to 1986 by Marvel
Alternate Versions
What If?
The story "Brave New World" by Jay Faerber and Gregg Schigiel explored what happened to Earth if the heroes had stayed on Battleworld after defeating the Beyonder. Jay Faerber is an American Comic book writer Biography Faerber known for his work on Generation X and New Warriors [8]
Other Media
Television
An abbreviated form of the Secret Wars is featured in a three-part story of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Spider-Man (also known as Spider-Man The Animated Series) is an American Animated television series featuring the
Mattel Toy Series
Mattel released two lines of figures (with a series of vehicles and accessories) in 1984 and 1985.
Notes
References
- Secret Wars at the Comic Book DB
External links
- The Ultimate Guide to Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars Action Figure Index
- The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
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