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==Alternate versions==
==Alternate versions==
===''What If?''===
===What If?===
There had been some issues of [[What If (comics)|What If]] that revolved around the Secret Wars:
The [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] title ''[[What If (comics)|What If]]'' features two issues depicting different outcomes: the heroes staying on Battleworld (and having children)<ref>''What If...?'' vol. 2, #114 (Nov. 1998)</ref> and Doom retaining the Beyonder's power.<ref>''What If...? Secret Wars'' (Feb. 2009)</ref>

* "Brave New World" by [[Jay Faerber]] and [[Gregg Schigiel]] explored what happened when the heroes stayed on Battleworld. <ref>''What If...?'' #114 (vol. 2, Nov. 1998)</ref> When Galactus and Beyonder destroyed each other in battle robbing the combatants of their chances of returning to Earth. Some continued to battle with the deaths of Bulldozer, Captain Marvel, Cyclops, Doctor Octopus, Kang, Magneto, and Spider-Woman. Both sides assumed peace. Hulk heading into the wilderness to find a way to get everyone back home, Doctor Doom built a replica of his Latvarian Castle, no one knows what happened to Enchantress, Mister Fantastic somehow dies, and Spider-Man's black suit causes him to turn cold and accelerate his aging enough to the point where he's a skeleton. Around this time, some of the inhabitants had children who inherited some of their powers '''Bravado''' is the son of Thor and Enchantress, '''Chokehold''' is the daughter of Absorbing Man and Titania. '''Crusader''' is the daughter of Captain America and Rogue, '''Firefly''' is the son of Human Torch and Wasp, '''Gator''' is the son of Lizard, '''Malefactor''' is the son of Doctor Doom and Enchantress, '''Moleculon''' is the son of Molecule Man and Volcana, '''Mustang''' is the son of Hawkeye and She-Hulk, '''Raze''' is the son of Wrecker, and '''Torrent''' is the daughter of Wolverine. By Bravado's 18th birthday, Malefactor disposed of his father and gathered Chokehold, Gator, Klaw, Moleculon, and Raze in a plot to take over Battleworld. Bravado, Crusader, Firefly, Mustang, Torrent, and the heroes and reformed villains defeated them. Hulk and Doctor Doom (who faked his death when Malefactor attacked him) have returned to help end the conflict. Hulk had used 30th Century technology from the deceased Kang to create a portal that will take everyone home with the help of Thor's hammer. Uatu soon appeared and warned them of the bad thing that would happen if they returned to Earth. Though the adults called off the trip, the younger heroes snuck out at night and ended up on Earth which is overrun with [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]]. The five agreed to stay on Earth as the Avengers and liberate Earth.<ref>''What If...?'' #114 (vol. 2, Nov. 1998)</ref> On a related note, these five had appeared in the ''[[Avengers Forever|Destiny War]]'' storyline.

* In another alternate universe, Doctor Doom retains the Beyonder's power and takes over the universe.<ref>''What If...?'' vol. 7 ''Secret Wars'' (February 2009)</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
===Television===
An [[Secret Wars (Spider-Man)|abbreviated form]] of the Secret Wars storyline appeared in the [[animated]] [[television series]] ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]'' (1994).
* An [[Secret Wars (Spider-Man)|abbreviated form]] of the Secret Wars storyline appeared in the [[animated]] [[television series]] ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]''.


===Toys===
Mattel released three [[Secret Wars (toyline)|Secret Wars toyline]]s consisting of [[toy]] figures (with a series of vehicles and accessories) in 1984 - 1985.
* Mattel released three [[Secret Wars (toyline)|Secret Wars toyline]]s consisting of [[toy]] figures (with a series of vehicles and accessories) in 1984 - 1985.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:26, 21 May 2010

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]
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 from July 1985 to March 1986.

Plot summary

A

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

Lockheed the Dragon
).

The villains include the

the Lizard, Molecule Man, Titania, Ultron, Volcana, and the Wrecking Crew. The cosmic entity Galactus
also features as a non-aligned entity.

The heroes (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?

There had been some issues of What If that revolved around the Secret Wars:

  • "Brave New World" by Jay Faerber and Gregg Schigiel explored what happened when the heroes stayed on Battleworld. [20] When Galactus and Beyonder destroyed each other in battle robbing the combatants of their chances of returning to Earth. Some continued to battle with the deaths of Bulldozer, Captain Marvel, Cyclops, Doctor Octopus, Kang, Magneto, and Spider-Woman. Both sides assumed peace. Hulk heading into the wilderness to find a way to get everyone back home, Doctor Doom built a replica of his Latvarian Castle, no one knows what happened to Enchantress, Mister Fantastic somehow dies, and Spider-Man's black suit causes him to turn cold and accelerate his aging enough to the point where he's a skeleton. Around this time, some of the inhabitants had children who inherited some of their powers Bravado is the son of Thor and Enchantress, Chokehold is the daughter of Absorbing Man and Titania. Crusader is the daughter of Captain America and Rogue, Firefly is the son of Human Torch and Wasp, Gator is the son of Lizard, Malefactor is the son of Doctor Doom and Enchantress, Moleculon is the son of Molecule Man and Volcana, Mustang is the son of Hawkeye and She-Hulk, Raze is the son of Wrecker, and Torrent is the daughter of Wolverine. By Bravado's 18th birthday, Malefactor disposed of his father and gathered Chokehold, Gator, Klaw, Moleculon, and Raze in a plot to take over Battleworld. Bravado, Crusader, Firefly, Mustang, Torrent, and the heroes and reformed villains defeated them. Hulk and Doctor Doom (who faked his death when Malefactor attacked him) have returned to help end the conflict. Hulk had used 30th Century technology from the deceased Kang to create a portal that will take everyone home with the help of Thor's hammer. Uatu soon appeared and warned them of the bad thing that would happen if they returned to Earth. Though the adults called off the trip, the younger heroes snuck out at night and ended up on Earth which is overrun with Sentinels. The five agreed to stay on Earth as the Avengers and liberate Earth.[21] On a related note, these five had appeared in the Destiny War storyline.
  • In another alternate universe, Doctor Doom retains the Beyonder's power and takes over the universe.[22]

In other media

Television

Toys

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. ^ Uncanny X-Men #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...? #114 (vol. 2, Nov. 1998)
  21. ^ What If...? #114 (vol. 2, Nov. 1998)
  22. ^ What If...? vol. 7 Secret Wars (February 2009)

External links

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