Secret Wars #1

Issue: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Vol. 1 #1

Publishing Date: May 1984

Highlights: The X-Men are transported to space with other heroes from earth and given an ultimatum.

Synopsis: Earth’s mightiest heroes & villains are transported  from earth to a makeshift planet by an all-powerful entity calling himself “the Beyonder”. The Beyonder offers them them their wildest dreams come true, but only if they battle each other in an all-out war between heroes and villains. Dr Doom tries to convince the villains not to fight, but they don’t listen so he attempts to enlist the help of Reed Richards.

Extra Info: More of an introduction issue, not much happening. If reading in chronological order, the Secret Wars series should be read before restarting the Uncanny X-Men series.

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