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==Plot summary==
==Plot summary==
A [[cosmic entity]] called the [[Beyonder]] observes the [[Earth-616]] universe (the mainstream Marvel universe). Fascinated by the presence of [[superheroes]] on Earth and their potential, this entity chooses a group of both heroes and [[supervillain]]s and [[teleport]]s the characters (against their will) to "Battleworld", a planet he created in a distant galaxy, by taking parts from many other worlds, including a suburb of Denver. This world has also been stocked with [[Extraterrestrial life in popular culture|alien]] weapons and technology. The Beyonder then declares: "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!"<ref>''Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars'' #1 (May 1984)</ref>
A [[cosmic entity]] called the [[Beyonder]] observes the [[Earth-616]] universe (the mainstream Marvel universe). Fascinated by the presence of [[superheroes]] on Earth and their potential, this entity chooses a group of both heroes and [[supervillain]]s and [[teleport]]s the characters (against their will) to "Battleworld", a planet created by the Beyonder in a distant [[galaxy]]. This world has also been stocked with [[Extraterrestrial life in popular culture|alien]] weapons and technology. The Beyonder then declares: "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!"<ref>''Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars'' #1 (May 1984)</ref>


The heroes summoned over include the ''[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]'' ([[Captain America]]; [[Monica Rambeau|Captain Marvel II]] (Monica Rambeau); [[Hawkeye (comics)|Hawkeye]]; [[Iron Man]] II ([[War Machine|Jim Rhodes]]); [[She-Hulk]]; [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and the [[Wasp (comics)|Wasp]]); three members of the ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' ([[Human Torch]]; [[Mister Fantastic]]; and the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]]); solo heroes the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]; [[Spider-Man]]; and the [[mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] ''[[X-Men]]'' ([[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]]; [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]]; [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]]; [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]]; [[Professor X]]; [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]]; [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]]; [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]] and [[mascot]] [[Lockheed (comics)|Lockheed the Dragon]]).
The heroes include the ''[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]'' ([[Captain America]]; [[Monica Rambeau|Captain Marvel II]] (Monica Rambeau); [[Hawkeye (comics)|Hawkeye]]; [[Iron Man]] II ([[War Machine|Jim Rhodes]]); [[She-Hulk]]; [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and the [[Wasp (comics)|Wasp]]); three members of the ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' ([[Human Torch]]; [[Mister Fantastic]]; and the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]]); solo heroes the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]; [[Spider-Man]]; [[Julia Carpenter|Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)]] and the [[mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] ''[[X-Men]]'' ([[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]]; [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]]; [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]]; [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]]; [[Professor X]]; [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]]; [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]]; [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]] and [[mascot]] [[Lockheed (comics)|Lockheed the Dragon]]).


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The villains include the [[Absorbing Man]]; [[Doctor Doom]]; [[Doctor Octopus]]; [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]]; [[Kang the Conqueror]]; [[Klaw]]; [[Lizard (comics)|Lizard]]; [[Molecule Man]]; [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]]; [[Ultron]]; [[Volcana (Marvel Comics)|Volcana]] and the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]]. The cosmic entity [[Galactus]] also features as a non-aligned entity.
Joining them later on, from being in the Denver suburb when it was brought over to make Battleworld, is [[Julia Carpenter|Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)]].


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The heroes (the [[X-Men]] choose to remain a separate unit) and villains have several skirmishes. There are several significant developments in the series: villainesses [[Titania (comics)|Titania]] and [[Volcana (Marvel Comics)|Volcana]] are created; <ref>''Secret Wars'' #3 (July 1984)</ref> the second [[Arachne (comics)|Spider-Woman]], Julia Carpenter, is introduced; <ref>''Secret Wars'' #6 (Oct. 1984)</ref> [[Spider-Man]] finds and wears a black costume for the first time, initially unaware that the costume is actually an alien [[symbiote]];<ref>''Secret Wars'' #8 (Dec. 1984)</ref> [[Doctor Doom]] temporarily steals a portion of the Beyonder's power;<ref>''Secret Wars'' #10 (Feb. 1985)</ref> having fallen in love with the alien [[healer]] Zsaji (who sacrifices her life on Battleworld to save the heroes), mutant [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]] ends his romantic relationship with a heartbroken [[Kitty Pryde]];<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984)</ref> the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] remains behind on Battleworld and explores the galaxy for a year<ref>''Secret Wars'' #12 (April 1985)</ref> with heroine [[She-Hulk]] temporarily joining the [[Fantastic Four]] as his replacement.<ref>''Avengers'' #243 (May 1984); ''Fantastic Four'' #265 (Apr. 1984)</ref>
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The villains include the [[Absorbing Man]]; [[Doctor Doom]]; [[Doctor Octopus]]; [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]]; [[Kang the Conqueror]]; [[Lizard (comics)|Lizard]]; [[Molecule Man]]; [[Ultron]]; the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]]; and the cosmic entity [[Galactus]].

Dr. Doom takes two women from the Denver suburb, and using alien technology gives them super powers, creating [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]] and [[Volcana (Marvel Comics)|Volcana]] to join the villains. The [[Klaw]] is also found by Dr. Doom on Galactus's ship, and joins the ranks of the villains.

Galactus goes off on his own, first attempting to feed on the Beyonder, and when that fails sets up his equipment to feed on the planet itself, threatening to destroy them all. Ultron immediately declares himself the enemy of organic life and tries to kill the other villains, defeated and reprogrammed by Dr. Doom as his servant.

When they arrive, the [[X-Men]] choose to remain a separate unit from the other heroes, and Magneto flies off to live on his own.

The heroes and villains have several skirmishes.

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There are several significant developments in the series: villainesses [[Titania (comics)|Titania]] and [[Volcana (Marvel Comics)|Volcana]] are created; <ref>''Secret Wars'' #3 (July 1984)</ref> the second [[Arachne (comics)|Spider-Woman]], Julia Carpenter, is introduced; <ref>''Secret Wars'' #6 (Oct. 1984)</ref> [[Spider-Man]] finds and wears a black costume for the first time, initially unaware that the costume is actually an alien [[symbiote]];<ref>''Secret Wars'' #8 (Dec. 1984)</ref> [[Doctor Doom]] temporarily steals a portion of the Beyonder's power;<ref>''Secret Wars'' #10 (Feb. 1985)</ref> having fallen in love with the alien [[healer]] Zsaji (who sacrifices her life on Battleworld to save the heroes), mutant [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]] ends his romantic relationship with a heartbroken [[Kitty Pryde]];<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984)</ref> the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] remains behind on Battleworld and explores the galaxy for a year<ref>''Secret Wars'' #12 (April 1985)</ref> with heroine [[She-Hulk]] temporarily joining the [[Fantastic Four]] as his replacement.<ref>''Avengers'' #243 (May 1984); ''Fantastic Four'' #265 (Apr. 1984)</ref> Molecule Man gains total control over his powers, becoming so powerful that he is able to fly the Denver suburb, and all the villains along with it, back to Earth.


==Alternate versions==
==Alternate versions==

Revision as of 23:56, 28 September 2009

This article refers to the 1984 Secret Wars comic book series. For the 2004 series, see Secret War (comics). For other uses see Secret Wars (disambiguation).
Secret Wars
Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1 (May 1984). Cover art by Mike Zeck.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
ScheduleMonthly
Formatlimited series
Publication dateMay 1984 – Apr. 1985
No. of issues12
Main character(s)Cast of characters
Creative team
Written byJim Shooter
Penciller(s)Mike Zeck, Bob Layton

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars is a twelve-issue comic book crossover limited series published from May 1984 to April 1985 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Jim Shooter with art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton.

Publication history

The series was conceived by Marvel Comics' Editor-in-chief Jim Shooter:

Kenner had licensed the DC Heroes. Mattel had He-Man, but wanted to hedge in case superheroes became the next big fad. They were interested in Marvel's characters, but only if we staged a publishing event that would get a lot of attention, and they could build a theme around. Fans, especially young fans often suggested to me 'one big story with all the heroes and all the villains in it', so I proposed that. It flew. Mattel thought that kids responded well to the word, "secret" so after a couple of working names bit the dust, we called the story 'Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'.'[1]

Crossover titles include Amazing Spider-Man;[2] Avengers;[3] Captain America;[4] Hulk;[5]Iron Man;[6]The Thing;[7] Fantastic Four;[8] Marvel Team-Up;[9] Thor[10] and Uncanny X-Men[11]

A sequel titled Secret Wars II, was published in 1985.

Plot summary

A cosmic entity called the Beyonder observes the Earth-616 universe (the mainstream Marvel universe). Fascinated by the presence of superheroes on Earth and their potential, this entity chooses a group of both heroes and supervillains and teleports the characters (against their will) to "Battleworld", a planet created by the Beyonder in a distant galaxy. This world has also been stocked with alien weapons and technology. The Beyonder then declares: "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!"[12]

The heroes include the Avengers (Captain America; Captain Marvel II (Monica Rambeau); Hawkeye; Iron Man II (Jim Rhodes); She-Hulk; Thor and the Wasp); three members of the Fantastic Four (Human Torch; Mister Fantastic; and the Thing); solo heroes the Hulk; Spider-Man; Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) and the mutant X-Men (Colossus; Cyclops; Magneto; Nightcrawler; Professor X; Rogue; Storm; Wolverine and mascot Lockheed the Dragon).

The villains include the Absorbing Man; Doctor Doom; Doctor Octopus; Enchantress; Kang the Conqueror; Klaw; Lizard; Molecule Man; Titania; Ultron; Volcana and the Wrecking Crew. The cosmic entity Galactus also features as a non-aligned entity.

The heroes (the X-Men choose to remain a separate unit) and villains have several skirmishes. There are several significant developments in the series: villainesses Titania and Volcana are created; [13] the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, is introduced; [14] Spider-Man finds and wears a black costume for the first time, initially unaware that the costume is actually an alien symbiote;[15] Doctor Doom temporarily steals a portion of the Beyonder's power;[16] having fallen in love with the alien healer Zsaji (who sacrifices her life on Battleworld to save the heroes), mutant Colossus ends his romantic relationship with a heartbroken Kitty Pryde;[17] the Thing remains behind on Battleworld and explores the galaxy for a year[18] with heroine She-Hulk temporarily joining the Fantastic Four as his replacement.[19]

Alternate versions

What If?

The alternate universe title What If features two issues depicting different outcomes: the heroes staying on Battleworld[20] and Doom retaining the Beyonder's power.[21]

In other media

Toys

  • Mattel released three Secret Wars toylines consisting of figures (with a series of vehicles and accessories) in 1984 - 1985.

References

  1. ^ http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/conceptual/108986036075481.htm
  2. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #249 – 252 (Feb. – May 1984)
  3. ^ Avengers #242 – 243 (March – Apr. 1984)
  4. ^ Captain America #292 (Apr. 1984)
  5. ^ Hulk #294 – 295 (Apr. – May 1984)
  6. ^ Iron Man #181 – 182 (Apr. – May 1984)
  7. ^ Thr Thing #10 (Apr. 1984)
  8. ^ Fantastic Four #265 (Apr. 1984)
  9. ^ Marvel Team-Up #140 – 141 (May 1984)
  10. ^ Thor #383 (Sep. 1987)
  11. ^ #178 – 181 (Feb. – May 1984)
  12. ^ Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1 (May 1984)
  13. ^ Secret Wars #3 (July 1984)
  14. ^ Secret Wars #6 (Oct. 1984)
  15. ^ Secret Wars #8 (Dec. 1984)
  16. ^ Secret Wars #10 (Feb. 1985)
  17. ^ Uncanny X-Men #183 (July 1984)
  18. ^ Secret Wars #12 (April 1985)
  19. ^ Avengers #243 (May 1984); Fantastic Four #265 (Apr. 1984)
  20. ^ What If...? vol. 2, #114 (Nov. 1998)
  21. ^ What If...? Secret Wars (Feb. 2009)
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