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  1. Secret Wars - Wikipedia

    • Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, commonly known as Secret Wars, is a 12-issue American 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. It was tied in with a similarly named toy line from Mattel and a role-playing game of the s… See more

    Publication history

    The series was conceived by Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief Jim Shooter. The series was announced under the title … See more

    Plot

    A cosmic entity, the Beyonder, becomes fascinated with Earth's superheroes in the mainstream Marvel universe. He creates "Battleworld," a planet in a distant galaxy, and stocks it with weapons and technology. He teleport… See more

    PublisherMarvel Comics
    ScheduleMonthly
    Publication dateMay 1984 – Apr. 1985
    Reception

    Secret Wars was a best-seller when it was published in 1984, selling more copies than any other comic in the previous 25 years. While it was a financial success, it was not well received by critics when it was published, … See more

    Battleworld

    Battleworld is a fictional patchwork planet that serves as the setting in Secret Wars. There have been three Battleworlds in total. The first was created by the Beyonder, the second was an imitation created by the Stranger pretending … See more

    Sequels

    One year later, Secret Wars II was published, with the Beyonder visiting Earth and having a tie-in with almost every Marvel comic book written at the time.
    Marvel published a third Secret Wars tale written by … See more

    Other versions

    Some issues of What If? revolve around the Secret Wars:
    • "Brave New World" by Jay Faerber and Gregg Schigiel explored what would happen if the heroes became stranded on Battleworl… See more

    In other media

    • "Secret Wars" serves as inspiration for a self-titled three-part episode of Spider-Man (1994). In this version of events, the Beyonder and Madame Web task Spider-Man with leading the Fantastic Four, Iron ManSee more

     
  1. The Official Marvel Guide to Every 'Secret Wars'

    Jul 7, 2023 · Learn how 'Secret Wars' changed the Marvel Universe with its epic crossovers and cosmic battles. Explore the origins, outcomes, and variations of the original, sequel, and 2015 versions of the event.

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  3. Secret Wars | Marvel Database | Fandom

    Jan 9, 2025 · There are multiple "Secret Wars": Secret Wars (1984): Marvel's first crossover event. The Beyonder kidnaps various heroes and villains to fight at Battleworld. Secret Wars II: Continuation of the Beyonder's story. The …

  4. Secret Wars (1984 - 1985) - Marvel.com

    A classic saga of Marvel's heroes and villains fighting for unlimited power on a mysterious planet. Browse the trade paperbacks, show variants and recommended series of this iconic event.

  5. Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) - IMDb

    Avengers: Secret Wars is a 2027 sci-fi action adventure film based on the comic book of the same name. It is the sixth part of the sequel and the final installment of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

  6. Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) | Cast, Release Date, …

    The official Marvel movie page for Avengers: Secret Wars, directed by the Russo brothers and starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doom. Find out the plot, release date, cast, and more about this epic MCU crossover event.

  7. Everything MCU Fans Need to Know About the Secret …

    Aug 25, 2024 · Learn about the history and impact of Marvel's two Secret Wars events, which featured epic battles, multiversal threats, and Doctor Doom's rise to power. Find out how these comics could influence the upcoming Avengers: …

  8. Secret Wars: A Complete Guide to Marvel's ORIGINAL …

    Sep 22, 2020 · Secret Wars tells the story of what happened in between the issues. WHAT HAPPENED IN SECRET WARS? A mysterious and omnipotent being known only as The Beyonder kidnapped most of Earth's greatest heroes …

  9. Secret Wars (1984 Event) | Marvel Database | Fandom