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Penciller(s): Mike Zeck

Inker(s): John Beatty

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Storm; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp; Cyclops; Wolverine; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rogue; She-Hulk; Hawkeye; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Iron Man [James Rhodes]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]

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Pages: 1

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Credits

Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Mike Zeck

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): HEROES: 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]; Lockheed; VILLAINS: Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Lizard; 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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Pages: 23

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Credits

Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Mike Zeck

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

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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Pages: 23

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Mike Zeck

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): HEROES: 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]; VILLAINS: Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Absorbing Man; Titania (introduction); Volcana (introduction)

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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Pages: 24

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Bob Layton

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): HEROES: 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); VILLAINS: Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Kang; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; Absorbing Man; CAMEO FLASHBACK: 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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Pages: 23

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Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Bob Layton

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): HEROES: 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); VILLAINS: Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; CAMEO FLASHBACK: 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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Pages: 24

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Jim Shooter

Penciller(s): Mike Zeck

Inker(s): John Beatty

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Marvel Super Heroes

Character(s): HEROES: 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; VILLAINS: Dr. Doom; Galactus; Magneto; Dr. Octopus; Lizard; Klaw; Enchantress; Molecule Man; Absorbing Man; Wrecker; Thunderball; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Titania; Volcana; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Dazzler; Kitty Pryde; CAMEO: 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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Pages: 24