Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Facsimile Edition #5
In "The Battle of Four Armies!", the fate of the battleground hangs in the balance as Galactus' massive home ship descends upon the battlefield, forcing every faction—heroes, villains, and mutants alike—to scramble for survival. With Torch forming an unexpected alliance with the Zsaji, the Wrecking Crew clashing with Molecule Man and Volcana, and Doom secretly infiltrating Galactus' vessel, chaos reigns as old rivalries flare and new alliances form. Written by Jim Shooter and brought to life by Bob Layton’s dynamic art, with inks by John Beatty, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Joe Rosen, this pivotal issue sees the X-Men arrive in dramatic fashion, turning the tide—but not before Colossus suffers a grievous wound and finds unexpected healing. The cover, penciled by Layton and inked by Wiacek, captures the epic scale of the confrontation.
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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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