Hasbro / Secret Wars #1
"The War Begins" kicks off Hasbro’s Secret Wars #1 (2009) with a bold, high-stakes arrival: heroes and villains alike awaken aboard space vessels, witnessing the birth of Battleworld at the hands of the Beyonder. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Mike Zeck—with inks by John Beatty, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Joe Rosen—this pivotal issue sets the stage as the Beyonder declares that victory over one’s enemies will grant any dream. The cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty captures the moment the cosmic game begins.
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The 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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