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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive omnibus collects the sprawling 1985-86 Secret Wars II event, where the cosmic Beyonder descends to Earth to explore human desire and morality, clashing with Marvel's greatest heroes including Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, and Magneto. The volume gathers the nine-issue core series along with numerous tie-ins from across the Marvel Universe, showcasing the Beyonder's godlike power and his interactions with characters like Bruce Banner and Erik Lehnsherr. It's a definitive collection of this ambitious crossover that reshaped the cosmic side of Marvel's 1980s storytelling.
"Editori-Al" delivers a poignant, character-driven chapter in the Secret Wars II Omnibus, spotlighting the Beyonder’s struggle to understand humanity through fleeting encounters with Marvel’s heroes. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Al Milgrom, with inks by Steve Leialoha and Joe Rubinstein, the story finds the cosmic being seeking meaning amid the chaos of mortal lives—guided by Spider-Man, tested by Reed Richards’ burden, and met with stark truths from Luke Cage, whose frustration turns a moment of revelation into a dazzling, unexpected spectacle. The cover by Ed McGuinness and Mark Farmer captures the scene’s electric tension, a striking visual echo of the Beyonder’s power and isolation.
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The Beyonder begins to experience life as a human but finds it difficult. He seeks out Spider-Man for guidance but the most that Peter can't do much and recommends Reed Richards. Beyonder seeks out Reed who has saw his wife possessed by Malice and battled the Hate Monger so he doesn't have much time for him. Beyonder meets a homeless lady who points him in the direction of heroes for hire. Luke Cage, in a rage, tells the Beyonder that life is all about money so the Beyonder turns their office building into gold. Spidey arrives to witness a speechless Luke and Danny as the Beyonder blinks away.
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