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Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars#5
Cover: Bob Layton & Bob Wiacek

Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #5

Sep 1984 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD
“The Battle of Four Armies!”

In "The Battle of Four Armies!", the stakes rise as Galactus' home ship descends upon the battlefield, throwing every faction into chaos. With alliances shifting and tensions boiling, Torch forms a bond with the enigmatic Zsaji, while the Wrecking Crew targets Molecule Man and Volcana. Mr. Fantastic and Magneto both attempt to court Galactus—only to be swiftly punished. Amid the escalating conflict, the X-Men arrive to turn the tide, rescuing Colossus after he's gravely injured and healing him with the aid of the Zsaji. Meanwhile, Dr. Doom slips aboard Galactus' ship, quietly probing its secrets. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Bob Layton, with inks by John Beatty, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Joe Rosen, this 1984 classic features a cover by Bob Layton and Bob Wiacek.

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writer Jim Shooter · artist Bob Layton · inker John Beatty · colorist Christie Scheele · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Bob Layton, Bob Wiacek

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Cast · 40 characters

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artist Bob Layton
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Bob Layton
cover inks Bob Wiacek

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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 into 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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