(2011)

Marvel, 2011 Series
Published in English (United States) United States
 
Price
34.99 USD; 38.99 CAD
Pages
380
On-sale Date
2011-12-14
Publisher's Age Guidelines
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Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Marvel Worldwide Inc.
Brand
Marvel [in horizontal box]
ISBN
978-0-7851-5868-4 Search at WorldCat
Barcode
9780785158684 53499
Editing
Mark D. Beazley (editor); Sarah Brunstad (associate editor); Jennifer Grünwald (senior editor, special projects); Jeff Youngquist (VP production, special projects)
Color
color
Dimensions
standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock
bond; cardstock cover
Binding
trade paperback
Publishing Format
collected edition

Issue Notes

The third edition, following Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (Marvel, 1992 series) and Secret Wars (Marvel, 2005 series).
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

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Pencils
Alex Ross (painting)
Inks
Alex Ross (painting)
Colors
Alex Ross (painting)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]; Rogue [Anna Marie]; Colossus [Peter Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet van Dyne]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]
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[Title Page & Credits] (Table of Contents: 1)

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Mike Zeck
Inks
Mike Zeck
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?
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typeset
Characters
Doctor Doom [Victor von Doom]

Introduction (Table of Contents: 2)

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Script
Tom DeFalco
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typeset
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[Endings!] (Table of Contents: 3)

Spider-Man / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (Plot); Tom DeFalco
Pencils
Ron Frenz
Inks
Klaus Janson
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
Synopsis
Spidey swings into Central Park to find a giant alien complex that he feels compelled to enter. He is off to the Secret Wars.
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[Whose Life Is It, Anyway?] (Table of Contents: 4)

X-Men / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Chris Claremont
Pencils
Dan Green (finished art); Bob Wiacek (finished art); John Romita Jr. (breakdowns)
Inks
Dan Green; Bob Wiacek
Colors
Glynis Oliver
Letters
Tom Orzechowski
Genre
superhero
Characters
X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]
Synopsis
The X-Men leave for Secret Wars.
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[Though My Life Be Forfeit...] (Table of Contents: 5)

Iron Man / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Denny O'Neil
Pencils
Luke McDonnell
Inks
Steve Mitchell
Colors
Bob Sharen
Letters
Rick Parker
Genre
superhero
Characters
Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Morley Erwin
Synopsis
After defeating the Mandarin and the Radioactive Man, Iron Man vanishes mysteriously in Central Park.
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[From Out of the Night Comes...Boomerang!] (Table of Contents: 6)

Hulk / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bill Mantlo
Pencils
Sal Buscema
Inks
Gerry Talaoc
Colors
Bob Sharen
Letters
Jim Novak
Genre
superhero
Characters
Hulk
Synopsis
The Hulk is distracted by a structure in Central Park and leaves for Secret Wars.
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[Marking Time] (Table of Contents: 7)

The Thing / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script
John Byrne
Pencils
Ron Wilson
Inks
Hilary Barta
Colors
Julianna Ferriter
Letters
Jim Novak
Genre
superhero
Characters
The Thing; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Mr. Fantastic
Synopsis
The Thing, The Torch, and Mr. Fantastic are whisked away to The Secret Wars planet.
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[The Past Is a Bucket of Ashes] (Table of Contents: 8)

Thor / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Walter Simonson
Pencils
Walter Simonson
Inks
Walter Simonson
Colors
George Roussos
Letters
John Workman
Genre
fantasy-supernatural; superhero
Characters
Thor; Wasp; She-Hulk; Hawkeye; Captain America; Captain Marvel
Synopsis
Thor joins the Avengers as they enter the Secret Wars.
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[Easy Come... Easy Go!] (Table of Contents: 9)

The Avengers / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern
Pencils
Al Milgrom (breakdowns)
Inks
Brett Breeding (finishes)
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
the Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Dr. Henry Pym; Hawkeye; the Scarlet Witch; She-Hulk; Starfox; Thor [Donald Blake]; the Vision; the Wasp]; Mockingbird
Synopsis
Vision detects a huge power surge in Central Park and six of the Avengers are transported away to the Secret Wars.
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[Home Are the Heroes] (Table of Contents: 10)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
John Byrne
Pencils
John Byrne
Inks
John Byrne
Colors
Glynis Oliver
Letters
Michael Higgins
Genre
superhero
Characters
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Susan Storm Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Edwin Jarvis; Alicia Masters; The Avengers [Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]; Mockingbird [Bobbi Morse]; Vision; Starfox [Eros]]; The Thing [Ben Grimm] (Flashback Cameo)
Synopsis
Reed, Johnny and Ben disappear for the Secret War and Sue is left with some of the Avengers trying to figure out where everyone went.
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Keywords
Secret Wars

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 11)

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Mike Zeck
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John Beatty
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?
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typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Can the combined might of Earth's most powerful super heroes defeat the ultimate menace?!!
Genre
superhero
Characters
Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]
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The War Begins (Table of Contents: 12)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Wolverine [Logan]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Rogue; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Thor; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Lockheed; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Lizard; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer]; Absorbing Man
Synopsis
Heroes and villains each find themselves in space ships. They witness the creation of Battleworld. The Beyonder tells them that their goal is to defeat their enemies and their wildest dreams will come true. Galactus and Doom fly off to confront the Beyonder but are repulsed. The heroes are transported to the planet and turn on Magneto. The villains are also moved to Battleworld and Doom tries to reason with them concerning the Beyonder's wishes. When no one is willing to listen, he flies off to talk to Reed but is shot down by Kang. The heroes reach Doom but get blasted.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 13)

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Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Thor; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Magneto; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]
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Prisoners of War! (Table of Contents: 14)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Wolverine [Logan]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Rogue; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Thor; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Lockheed; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Lizard; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer]; Absorbing Man
Synopsis
The heroes and villains engage in their first battle of the Secret War and the heroes win and take prisoners. Doom uses the time the villains are engaged to invade their base and revive Ultron to do his bidding. When the remaining villains return, they find Doom waiting and grudgingly agree to let him be their leader. The heroes find a base of their own only to have it invaded by Magneto who makes off with the Wasp. The Thing reverts to his human form of Ben Grimm.
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The Crisis Within! (Table of Contents: 15)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck (signed)
Inks
Mike Zeck (signed)
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
X-Men [Storm; Cyclops; Professor X; Wolverine; Rogue; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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Tempest Without, Crisis Within! (Table of Contents: 16)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Wasp; Thor; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Absorbing Man; Titania; Volcana
Synopsis
While a storm rages across Battleworld, the Wasp cozies up to her captor, Magneto. The Hulk secretly fears that his intellect is fading. Spidey overhears the X-Men planning to leave and join Magneto and whips the mutants good until Xavier wipes his memory. With their forces dwindled, Doom creates two new allies for the coming war. Thor revives the Enchantress and the two head off to chat. When dawn breaks, the Hulk drops the ball on sentry duty and the heroes are unprepared for an assault on their base by the villains who quickly gain the upper hand.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 17)

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Bob Layton (signed)
Inks
Bob Layton (signed)
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?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons, stands the Hulk-- --and he's not happy!
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Ben Grimm; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; She-Hulk; Hawkeye; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]
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Situation: Hopeless! (Table of Contents: 18)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Bob Layton
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Wasp; Thor; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Zsaji (1st); Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; Absorbing Man; Kitty Pryde
Synopsis
The villains defeat the heroes in battle, rescue their captured comrades and destroy their base. Trying to impress Volcana, Molecule Man drops a mountain range on our heroes. Thor and the Enchantress return to find the villains victorious and Thor is attacked. The X-Men join forces with Magneto and the Wasp uses the distraction to escape. Torch and Captain Marvel channel their powers through Iron Man and blast themselves out from under the mountain range. They take refuge in an alien village where a woman heals their wounds. The village is right underneath the gaze of Galactus.
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The X-Men Strike Back! (Table of Contents: 19)

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Bob Layton (signed)
Inks
Bob Wiacek (signed)
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?
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Storm; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Cyclops; Wolverine; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Iron Man [James Rhodes]
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The Battle of Four Armies! (Table of Contents: 20)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Bob Layton
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Zsaji (introduction); Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; Kitty Pryde; Kang; Wasp; Lizard
Synopsis
When Galactus' home ship arrives, all of the factions scramble to devise a plan to deal with this. Torch connects with the Zsaji. The Wrecking Crew picks on Molecule Man and Volcana. The Enchantress tries to seduce Doom. Mr. Fantastic and Magneto each try to get the attention of Galactus and are punished for their troubles. The heroes and villains battle again but the X-Men ride in to the rescue and drive the bad guys off. Colossus is badly injured and also comes into contact with the healer Zsaji. Dr. Doom sneaks onto Galactus' ship and begins to poke around.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 21)

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Bob Layton (signed)
Inks
Bob Layton (signed)
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?
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Galactus; Ultron; Lizard; Dr. Doom; Doctor Octopus; Absorbing Man; Klaw; Titania; Piledriver; Thunderball; Bulldozer; Wrecker
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A Little Death... (Table of Contents: 22)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Lizard; Klaw; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; Dazzler; Kitty Pryde; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter] (in shadows)
Synopsis
Galactus begins assembling his equipment. The Wasp crashes her ship and ends up in a swamp with the Lizard. Dr. Doom discovers Klaw on Galactus' ship and sends him to relay a message to the villains. Xavier mind probes the planet and learns a little of Doom's plans, he dispatches half of the X-Men to spy on the villains. Colossus develops feelings for Zsaji. Cyclops, Wolvie and Rogue take on Doom's small task force and Wolverine hurts the Molecule Man badly. Cyclops begins a chain reaction of volcanic eruptions. Another team of baddies show up to retrieve the Lizard and shoot the Wasp.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 23)

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Bob Layton (signed)
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Bob Layton (signed)
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
The death of an Avenger! The X-Men's greatest battle! And, introducing the all-new Spider-Woman!
Genre
superhero
Characters
Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp; Cyclops; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Wolverine; Rogue; Absorbing Man; Titania; Volcana; Dr. Octopus
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Berserker! (Table of Contents: 24)

comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter] (introduction); Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Lizard; Klaw; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana
Synopsis
The heroes meet the new Spider-Woman. The Wrecker and his allies show up and throw the body of the fallen Wasp at our heroes before they take off. Zsaji can do nothing for her as she is dead. Magento and the X-Men battle the bad guys but they escape. Magneto notices that Doom is lurking on his world ship and expels him violently. She-Hulk invades Doombase solo seeking revenge for the death of the Wasp but is outnumbered and beaten badly. The X-Men agree to keep an eye on Galactus who has once again begun his process of eating Battleworld so the Avengers can take off and rescue She-Hulk.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 25)

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Mike Zeck (signed as MZ)
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John Beatty (signed as JB)
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?
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Amid the chaos, there comes a costume--!
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Thor; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; She-Hulk; Hawkeye; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Doctor Octopus; Titania; Molecule Man; Enchantress; Bulldozer; Wrecker
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Invasion (Table of Contents: 26)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty; Jack Abel; Mike Esposito
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Lizard; Klaw; Ultron; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana
Synopsis
The heroes invade the bad guys' base in retaliation for the death of the Wasp. They soundly trounce the bad guys and capture most of them. As they return to their base with a badly wounded She-Hulk, they discover that Wasp is not dead but was healed by Zsaji. When Spidey notices that Thor's costume has been restored, he is directed to a machine that spits out a small black ball which quickly covers him and becomes his new costume. Xavier contacts the heroes and tells them that Galactus has begun to eat Battleworld.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 27)

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Mike Zeck (signed)
Inks
Bob McLeod (signed)
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?
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typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Cyclops; Professor X; Wolverine; Thor; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk; Hawkeye; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Galactus
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Assault on Galactus! (Table of Contents: 28)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Klaw; Invisible Girl; Franklin Richards; Absorbing Man; Dr. Octopus; Lizard; Kang; Enchantress; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Molecule Man; Ultron
Synopsis
The X-Men reunite with the rest of the heroes as they make a last ditch effort to prevent Galactus from eating Battleworld. Spidey gets used to his new black costume. Dr. Doom rescues Klaw from the heroes base and begins to put his final plan into action. Weak and needing energy to continue his efforts, Galactus begins to consume his world ship.
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Against the Beyonder... to the Death! (Table of Contents: 29)

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Mike Zeck (signed)
Inks
Terry Austin (signed)
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Dr. Doom
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Death to the Beyonder (Table of Contents: 30)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Klaw; Absorbing Man; Lizard; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Mephisto; Bulldozer; Dr. Octopus; Molecule Man; Enchantress
Synopsis
As Galactus eats his word ship for energy, Dr. Doom uses a set of lenses he has devised from the body of Klaw to suck the energy into himself. Now supremely powerful, Doom confronts the Beyonder himself in ultimate battle. The heroes are shaken as Battleworld begins falling apart. Just as things look hopeless, Doom arrives, proclaims he has beaten the Beyonder and assures our heroes that there is no reason to fight as the Secret War is over.
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The Face of Doom (Table of Contents: 31)

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Mike Zeck
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Mike Zeck
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typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp; Professor X; Thor; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Doctor Doom
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...And Dust to Dust! (Table of Contents: 32)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Nel Yomtov
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Zsaji; Dr. Doom; Magneto; Klaw; Absorbing Man; Lizard; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Dr. Octopus; Molecule Man; Enchantress; Kang
Synopsis
Doom says the Beyonder is dead and he has ultimate power. The villains move to the area of Battleworld that was pulled from Denver and Owen shoots the bad guys into space to return to earth. A mysterious beam invades Hulk and then Spider-Woman. Doom summons the heroes to his new tower and offers to grant their wishes but they decline. The force inhabiting Spider-Woman transfers itself to Klaw. The heroes decide that Doom with the Beyonder's powers is too dangerous to exist and choose to battle him one last time. As the last vote is cast, they are destroyed in a gigantic explosion.
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After the Big Bang! (Table of Contents: 33)

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Mike Zeck
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Mike Zeck
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?
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?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp; Cyclops; Professor X; Wolverine; Thor; Rogue; Hawkeye; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Iron Man [James Rhodes]
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...Nothing to Fear... (Table of Contents: 34)

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Script
Jim Shooter
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty; Arthur Adams; Art Nichols; Joe Rubinstein
Colors
Christie Scheele
Letters
Joe Rosen
Genre
superhero
Characters
Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; She-Hulk; Thor; Wasp; Hawkeye; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter]; Lockheed; Zsaji (Death); Dr. Doom; Magneto; Klaw; Absorbing Man; Lizard; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Dr. Octopus; Molecule Man; Enchantress; Ultron; Titania; Volcana
Synopsis
The heroes are dead and Doom tries to contain the power of the Beyonder. The villains, heading back, begin to squabble. Klaw manipulates Doom to resurrect the heroes. The Beyonder sucks his power back out of Doom. Doom, Klaw and Ultron disappear. The heroes return changed to earth; Spider-Man with a black alien costume, Curt Connors cured of the Lizard, Hulk has a busted leg. Colossus has lost love, Zsaji, the X-Men get new costumes, Lockheed returns with another dragon, Captain America's shield is restored, and She-Hulk joins the Fantastic Four when The Thing remains on Battleworld.
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[Afterword] (Table of Contents: 35)

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (Table of Contents: 36) (Expand) /

Secret Wars / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: The Toys! (Table of Contents: 37)

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Script
Jason Geyer
Pencils
Mario Bava (photographs)
Inks
Mario Bava (photographs)
Colors
Mario Bava (photographs)
Letters
typeset
Synopsis
The history of the Secret Wars action figure line, including the European versions.
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[Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 Cover Pencils] (Table of Contents: 38)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Genre
superhero
Characters
Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Kitty Pryde; Thor; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]
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Secrets of the Secret Wars (Table of Contents: 39)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Kitty Pryde
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Are You Ready for Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (Table of Contents: 40)

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Script
Mark Lerer
Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
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[Original Pencils] (Table of Contents: 41)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck; Bob Layton
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
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Secret Wars #6 Unused Cover (Table of Contents: 42)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Genre
superhero
Characters
Galactus; Enchantress; Wrecking Crew [Thunderball; Wrecker; Piledriver]; Absorbing Man; Titania; Kang; Lizard; Molecule Man; Volcana; Klaw; Doctor Doom; Doctor Octopus; Ultron
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Secret Wars #7 Unused Cover (Table of Contents: 43)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Genre
superhero
Characters
Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Titania; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Wolverine [Logan]; Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius]; Absorbing Man; Volcana; Rogue; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Professor X
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 44) (Expand) /

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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 45)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
Mike Zeck
Colors
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Thor [Thor Odinson]]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; X-Men [Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Colossus [Peter Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Doctor Doom [Victor Von Doom]
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 46)

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Pencils
Salvador Larroca (signed)
Inks
Bob Wiacek (signed)
Colors
Liquid! (signed)
Genre
superhero
Characters
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Thor [Thor Odinson]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]]; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]]; The X-Men [Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Colossus [Peter Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 47)

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Pencils
Mike Zeck
Inks
John Beatty
Colors
Tom Smith
Genre
superhero
Characters
Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 48)

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Pencils
Alex Ross (painting)
Inks
Alex Ross (painting)
Colors
Alex Ross (painting)
Letters
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]; Rogue [Anna Marie]; Colossus [Peter Rasputin]; Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]; Storm [Ororo Munroe]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp [Janet van Dyne]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]]; Iron Man [James Rhodes]
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Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
  2. 1. [Title Page & Credits]
  3. 2. Introduction
  4. 3. [Endings!]
    Spider-Man
  5. 4. [Whose Life Is It, Anyway?]
    X-Men
  6. 5. [Though My Life Be Forfeit...]
    Iron Man
  7. 6. [From Out of the Night Comes...Boomerang!]
    Hulk
  8. 7. [Marking Time]
    The Thing
  9. 8. [The Past Is a Bucket of Ashes]
    Thor
  10. 9. [Easy Come... Easy Go!]
    The Avengers
  11. 10. [Home Are the Heroes]
    Fantastic Four
  12. 11. ["Can the combined might of Earth's most powerful super heroes defeat the ultimate menace?!!"]
  13. 12. The War Begins
  14. 13. [no title indexed]
  15. 14. Prisoners of War!
  16. 15. The Crisis Within!
  17. 16. Tempest Without, Crisis Within!
  18. 17. ["Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons, stands the Hulk-- --and he's not happy!"]
  19. 18. Situation: Hopeless!
  20. 19. The X-Men Strike Back!
  21. 20. The Battle of Four Armies!
  22. 21. [no title indexed]
  23. 22. A Little Death...
  24. 23. ["The death of an Avenger! The X-Men's greatest battle! And, introducing the all-new Spider-Woman!"]
  25. 24. Berserker!
  26. 25. ["Amid the chaos, there comes a costume--!"]
  27. 26. Invasion
  28. 27. [no title indexed]
  29. 28. Assault on Galactus!
  30. 29. Against the Beyonder... to the Death!
  31. 30. Death to the Beyonder
  32. 31. The Face of Doom
  33. 32. ...And Dust to Dust!
  34. 33. After the Big Bang!
  35. 34. ...Nothing to Fear...
  36. 35. [Afterword]
  37. 36. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars
    Secret Wars
  38. 37. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: The Toys!
  39. 38. [Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 Cover Pencils]
  40. 39. Secrets of the Secret Wars
  41. 40. Are You Ready for Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars
  42. 41. [Original Pencils]
  43. 42. Secret Wars #6 Unused Cover
  44. 43. Secret Wars #7 Unused Cover
  45. 44. [no title indexed]
  46. 45. [no title indexed]
  47. 46. [no title indexed]
  48. 47. [no title indexed]
  49. 48. [no title indexed]
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