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"Secret Wars"
Cover of Secret Wars #1 (May 2015).
Art by Alex Ross.
PublisherMarvel Comics
Publication dateMay 2015 – January 2016
Genre
Main character(s)Doctor Doom
Mister Fantastic
Black Panther
Doctor Strange
Invisible Woman
Molecule Man
Valeria Richards
Franklin Richards
Spider-Man
Namor
Thanos
Cyclops
Maker (Reed Richards)
Miles Morales
Madelyne Pryor
Creative team
WriterJonathan Hickman
ArtistEsad Ribić
ColoristIve Svorcina

"Secret Wars" is a 2015–16 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It recalls the 1984–1985 miniseries of the same name. Released on May 6, 2015, the storyline includes a core Secret Wars miniseries, written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Esad Ribić, which picks up from where the "Time Runs Out" storyline running in The Avengers and New Avengers ended.[1] The event also served as a conclusion to the Fantastic Four (which Hickman had written from 2009 through 2012) after Marvel decided to cancel the title due to a film rights dispute with 20th Century Fox.[2][3][4]

The storyline involves the destruction of the Marvel Universe and various other alternate universes (including those seen in the Ultimate Marvel and Marvel 2099 imprints, the "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, the Marvel 1602 universe, and the "House of M" storyline), with each universe's respective Earth combining with each other into Battleworld, a planet that exhibits the aspects of the various universes. The planet itself is divided in many territories that are mostly self-contained and where a "pocket universe" composed of a specific storyline or universe resides and evolves. Various versions of individual Marvel characters can be present multiple times on the Battleworld. For example, there is a Tony Stark present in many of the territories where the Kingdom of Manhattan has both the Earth-1610 and the Earth-616 versions, and many versions of Thor serve as a peace-keeping force. The stories depicted in the miniseries about each domain's characters' powers and personal histories vastly differ from the ones portrayed in the main Marvel universe(s). Following the events of this storyline Miles Morales, who originated within the Ultimate universe was integrated alongside his family (with his mother Rio and uncle Aaron being restored to life) and friends into the prime Marvel Universe or Earth-616.

The core limited series was originally to be eight issues long, but was later decided to extend to a ninth. The series ran for nine months.[5][6] The miniseries are in three categories, which are Battleworld, Warzones, and Last Days. One of the core miniseries is Ultimate End which ends the Ultimate Marvel imprint after 15 years. Ultimate End was written by Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley, the team that began the Ultimate Marvel universe with Ultimate Spider-Man.[7]

The series was released to positive reviews, with critics praising the storyline, characters, action, and art styles.[8][failed verification]

Premise

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The series was introduced with two issues in May 2015, then ran monthly until December. The series began with a nine-issue miniseries (plus a Free Comic Book Day issue #0) and came out of the current Avengers and New Avengers "Time Runs Out" storyline. The basic premise involves the collision, or what is referred to as an inter-dimensional "incursion", of the Marvel 616 Universe with the Ultimate Marvel 1610 Universe; which destroys both. Pieces of the two universes are mysteriously saved and combined with other post-collision universes, creating the "Battleworld."[9]

Tie-in branding

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Numerous tie-in miniseries and ongoing titles fleshed out the event with many of them revisiting previous Marvel storylines such as "Civil War", "Age of Apocalypse", "Days of Future Past" (renamed, in this 2015 event, to "Years of Future Past") and "Armor Wars". All of the tie-ins were aligned into one of three subtitles during the event consisting of Last Days, Battleworld, and Warzones. Warzones, Battleworld, and Last Days made Secret Wars one of the most expansive crossovers to date.[10]

Marvel's executive editor Tom Brevoort revealed that Last Days would show several characters from Captain America and Ms. Marvel to Loki and Magneto in their final adventures before the Marvel Universe comes to an end in Secret Wars, Warzones would focus on the individual domains, and Battleworld would be concerned with the infrastructure of the Battleworld as a whole.[11]

Plot

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Issue one

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In a last-ditch attempt to save the Multiverse, Doctor Doom, Doctor Strange, and the Molecule Man confront the Beyonders, the all-powerful entities responsible for the multiverse's destruction. As the final incursion of Earth-1610 and Earth-616 begins, heroes from each universe confront one another. Mister Fantastic and the Maker (the Mister Fantastic of Earth-1610) make plans to survive the cataclysm with a small group of colleagues; Mister Fantastic selects heroes and important scientists, while the Maker intends to save himself and the Cabal. The Maker sends a doomsday weapon and the Children of Tomorrow to Earth-616. Black Bolt, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Black Widow, Spider-Woman, and Beast are killed, and Stark Tower is destroyed. Meanwhile, the Kingpin hosts a viewing party of the incursion for villains. The festivities are interrupted by the arrival of the Punisher, who kills all the villains.

Manifold begins teleporting heroes to the lifeboat -- a special ship designed to survive the collision of the universes. Cyclops merges with the Phoenix Force and destroys the Children of Tomorrow before being teleported onto the ship. Mister Fantastic and Black Panther pilot the ship to the center of the incursion. A hull breach occurs, separating the part of the ship carrying the Invisible Woman, the Thing and most of the young Future Foundation. They are destroyed by the incursion before Mister Fantastic can rescue them. The world fades to white as the two Earths collide. Doctor Doom's mask appears out of the white void, before the white turns to black. The life raft comes to rest on a mysterious planet.[12]

Issue two

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A new Thor is shown joining the Thor Corps, a police force composed of different versions of Thor. The young Thor from the Battleworld domain of Higher Avalon tells the story of how God Emperor Doom created the Earth and the universe. The Thor of Higher Avalon and Old Thor travel to Bar Sinister to bring its baron Mister Sinister to Castle Doom, where Doom holds court from his throne on the World Tree. Sinister is charged with secretly aligning with Baron Hyperion of Utopolis in opposition to Higher Avalon. Sinister chooses to face his accuser Brian Braddock in battle and defeats him. Before he can deal the killing blow, Doom intervenes. To save his brother, Baron James Braddock confesses to crimes against Doom. Doom banishes James to the Shield, a massive wall that protects Doom's realm from outside horrors. Thor of Higher Avalon and Old Thor escort Baron James to the Shield, where he jumps into the Deadlands and dies fighting zombies.

In the Kingdom of Utopolis, Minister Alex Power is brought to an object uncovered by an "earthquake": the life raft from Earth-1610. Valeria tells Sheriff Strange that the object is much older than the believed age of Earth. Strange tasks the Thor of Higher Avalon and Old Thor to enforce a quarantine around the discovery site. One of the Moloid diggers on site inadvertently opens the craft, and Old Thor is killed by weapons thrown from within. The young Thor flees to tell Strange what has happened. As he leaves, the Cabal and Maker emerge from the lifeboat. Thanos is told by a Moloid that they are in Battleworld.[13]

Issue three

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Sheriff Strange informs God Emperor Doom of recent events in the domains of Battleworld. Before a statue of the Molecule Man, they reminisce how Doom had battled the Beyonders and managed to salvage various fragments of the Earths that were being destroyed. Strange is summoned to Utopolis by the Thor Corps to examine the Cabal's life raft. A group of Thors are sent to apprehend the Cabal. Once all the Thors, aside from the Thor of Higher Avalon, have left, Strange tells the hidden Miles Morales that he may come out of hiding. Miles reveals he snuck on to the ship just before the incursion destroyed his planet.

On the Isle of Agamotto, Sheriff Strange explains Battleworld to Miles, then reveals he has found the other life raft. The Thor of Higher Avalon opens the vessel and the survivors of Earth-616 exit stasis. Strange realizes the heroes are from his timeline when he sees his fellow Illuminati Black Panther and Mister Fantastic. Strange reveals they have been in stasis for eight years and that Doom saved them all when he created Battleworld. In Utopolis, the Cabal and the Maker are discovered by the Thor Corps.[14]

Issue four

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In Utopolis, the Thor Corps battle Thanos, the Cabal, and the Maker. On the Isle of Agamotto, Sheriff Strange explains to the life rafters that the Beyonders were the ones behind the universes crashing together and that he and Doctor Doom were able to kill them and take their power. A wild boar version of Thor teleports to Castle Doom to report his findings. Strange arrives at the battle with the raft survivors. God Emperor Doom also teleports to the battle and unleashes his power against the Cabal and the surviving members of the life raft. Cyclops, powered by the Phoenix Force, confronts Doom and temporarily gains the upper hand. Doom recovers, snaps Cyclops' neck, and orders the invaders to surrender. Strange teleports the surviving members to safety. Enraged, Doom kills Strange with a blast of energy.[15]

Issue five

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After Sheriff Strange's funeral, God Emperor Doom enters a realm located below the Doctor Strange statue and talks to the real Molecule Man, who lives there. It is explained that the Beyonders were the originators of reality, but eventually became harbingers of destruction. The Molecule Man was unique across the multiverse: a being whose presence in each reality represented a sliver of a single inter-dimensional entity. The Beyonders would initiate the end of a particular reality by detonating that reality's Molecule Man. Doom, Strange, and the Earth-616 Molecule Man had gathered Molecule Men from across the multiverse and combined them into a bomb, which they directed towards the unsuspecting Beyonders. The detonation killed the Beyonders and allowed the Earth-616 Molecule Man to absorb their power and channel it to Doom, who in turn created Battleworld.

Valeria's Justice Division of the Future Foundation prepares to hunt down the Earth-616 heroes and also the Cabal. Thor appears in Doomgard where the Thor Corps are located, Black Panther and Namor appear in Egyptia, Captain Marvel in Bar Sinister, and Black Swan in Doomstadt. At the end of the issue, Thanos appears at the base of the Shield.[16]

Issue six

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Three weeks later, Battleworld is in disarray with several kingdoms in open rebellion. Someone called "the Prophet" has formed an army against God Emperor Doom, and has toppled the upper and lower kingdoms of Egyptia. Doom orders his most loyal Barons (Mister Sinister, Maestro, Apocalypse, and Madelyne Pryor) to deal with the threat of the Prophet. Of the other Cabal members, only Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive have been captured, while Black Swan offers help to Doom. The Foundation find the source of Doom's power and inform Valeria, who has become suspicious of her father.

Mister Fantastic and the Maker team up to find the source of God Emperor Doom's power, and send Spider-Man and Miles to infiltrate Castle Doom. The Spider-Men meet Valeria, who chooses not to go with them. Valeria demands to know who killed Sheriff Strange and Peter confirms Valeria's suspicions that no one from the raft was responsible. After entering a trapdoor under the Molecule Man's statue, the Spider-Men are confronted by the real Molecule Man. Meanwhile, Namor and Black Panther arrive at the Isle of Agamotto. Using the Key of Agamotto given to them by Strange, they are given access to powerful items Strange had collected over the years including the Siege Courageous and an Infinity Gauntlet that works only in Doomstadt.

Thanos, who had been captured by the Hel-Rangers, talks to the sentient structure that forms the Shield (a giant alternate version of Ben Grimm), and convinces him to reject God Emperor Doom and rise, causing the Shield to fall down.[17]

Issue seven

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The Prophet, who is revealed to be Maximus, marches his troops to Castle Doom. Baron Sinister takes the chance to turn against Baroness Pryor, but is subsequently struck down by the former Baron Apocalypse. The Thor Corps joins the battle against God Emperor Doom, as Jane Foster has managed to convince her fellow Thors to fight against their god. Former Baron Maestro joins the battle with his army of Worldbreakers. The two Reed Richards use the fight ensuing on the steps of Castle Doom as cover to infiltrate the building and steal "the most valuable thing that's left from the Multiverse" from Doom. The Black Panther and Namor travel to the Deadlands for reinforcements and the Black Panther uses his title as the King of the Dead to convince the zombies to join the forces opposing Doom.[18]

Issue eight

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Chaos continues on the outskirts of Castle Doom. Mister Fantastic, Maker, and Star-Lord fly to Castle Doom, but a Hulk causes their ship to crash. The Maestro calls God Emperor Doom out to face him, but is met instead by the giant Ben Grimm who is destroying everything in his path. Susan, Valeria, and one of the Black Swans save Doom. Grimm continues his rampage until Franklin and Galactus arrive. Franklin reveals Doom is his father. Ben realizes Franklin is the son of Susan and allows the Franklin-controlled Galactus to destroy him rather than fight the boy. Susan bursts into tears until Valeria asks Susan to come with her.

In Castle Doom, Star-Lord is attacked by Black Swan while he is repairing his ship. Star-Lord manages to prick his Groot 'toothpick' into the World-Tree, causing the toothpick to merge with the tree to form a giant Groot. Susan and Valeria head to the statues of the Molecule Man and Sheriff Strange, but stop when they see the Mister Fantastic and Maker.

God Emperor Doom arrives on the battlefield and gives Thanos a chance to be a Baron. Thanos refuses the offer as he believes he is already a god. Doom rips out Thanos' skeleton. The battle continues until Captain Marvel spots the zombies coming from the remains of the Shield. Black Panther (with the Infinity Gauntlet) and Namor arrive, declaring to Doom that his reign is over.[19]

Issue nine

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Namor and Black Panther battle with God Emperor Doom wielding the power of the Beyonders and the Black Panther wielding the Infinity Gauntlet. Susan does not recognize Mister Fantastic and accuses him of being one of the "murderers" of Sheriff Strange. Mister Fantastic reveals that Doom killed Strange. Mister Fantastic and Maker meet with Molecule Man, after which Maker betrays Mister Fantastic by trapping him in a temporal bubble that devolves him into an ape. Molecule Man intervenes, rescuing Mister Fantastic while splitting the Maker into meat slices. Back on the battlefield, Doom realizes Black Panther's fight is a distraction, and teleports to the Molecule Man's statue to confront Mister Fantastic.

God Emperor Doom tries to use his powers to destroy his rival, but he finds that Molecule Man has taken away most of his abilities so that the confrontation between the two will be fair. Mister Fantastic and Doom face off. Doom, exclaiming of how it always comes down to him and Mister Fantastic like this, begins gaining the upper hand by mocking Mister Fantastic for, as the genius that he is, not having been able to find a way to save the entire Multiverse. Mister Fantastic counters by calling Doom out for his insecurity, as the first thing that Doom did when he obtained the Beyonders' powers was to steal Mister Fantastic's life and family, making Doom confess that Mister Fantastic would have done a better job with the Beyonders' power. Hearing this, the Molecule Man transfers the Beyonders' power to Mister Fantastic, which destroys Battleworld. In the wake of the destruction, the Black Panther uses the Reality Gem to recreate and teleport himself to Wakanda. There, he finds three Wakandan prodigies (the same he talked to in New Avengers #1) to whom he tasks with granting wisdom to the stars.

Miles Morales awakens on the restored Earth-616, now known as Marvel's Earth Prime, along with his friends and his mother (who was brought back to life by the Molecule Man as gratitude for giving him a hamburger). Still shaken by the recent events, Miles goes on patrol with Peter as Spider-Man. Meanwhile, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Valeria, Franklin, the members of Future Foundation, and Molecule Man work to restore the Multiverse one reality at a time. In Latveria, Doctor Doom removes his mask, reveals his face is no longer disfigured, and laughs with joy.[20]

Battleworld

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External image
image icon High-resolution map of Battleworld Newsarama. Retrieved May 19, 2015.

Following numerous incursions across the multiverse, the remains of various realities have been fused together to create a new Battleworld. Each domain is the incursion point from that reality's destruction, as this is all that remains from each one. All of these realities are known as domains and have the ability to interact with each other, except for three: the Deadlands, Perfection and New Xandar. These domains are separated from the rest by a giant wall called the Shield because they contain threats that, if set loose, would destroy all the others: zombies, Ultron drones, creatures that make up the Annihilation Wave, and an alternate reality version of Thanos trying to reconstruct the Infinity Gauntlet.

Each domain has an appointed leader called a Baron, who runs their domain with permission from God Emperor Doom, the Lord and Messiah of Battleworld. To ensure all domains remain separate from each other, the Thor Corps have been formed (containing all alternate versions of Thor) and they act as a police force for Battleworld under the leadership of Sheriff Strange. Those who transgress the borders are sent to the Shield to work there whilst those who spectacularly break this rule are sent into exile over the Shield into one of the three dangerous domains.

Battleworld is one of the three celestial bodies in its universe. The second celestial body and Battleworld's source of light is revealed to be the Human Torch himself who acts as the "Sun" after allowing Doom to lifted him into the sky during the early days of Battleworld's creation and where he still remains today. The Sun orbits Battleworld instead of the other way around.[14] The third celestial body is Knowhere, which orbits Battleworld as its "Moon".[21] Apart from these celestial bodies, there were no other stars,[22] until Singularity, a mysterious young girl who actually represents a pocket universe that gained sentience during the multiversal collapse, appeared to give her life to save the citizens of Arcadia from a horde of zombies, which returned the stars to its universe.[23]

The reality where Battleworld was fashioned has since been dubbed as Earth-15513.[24][25]

Titles

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Time Runs Out

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
Avengers / New Avengers #35–44 / #24–33 Time Runs Out Vol. 1 Avengers (2012) #35–37, New Avengers (2013) #24–25 Writer
Jonathan Hickman
Artist
Various
Time Runs Out Vol. 2 Avengers (2012) #38–39, New Avengers (2013) #26–28
Time Runs Out Vol. 3 Avengers (2012) #40–42, New Avengers (2013) #29–30
Time Runs Out Vol. 4 Avengers (2012) #43–44, New Avengers (2013) #31–33
Avengers World #17–21 Before Time Runs Out Avengers (2012) #34.2, Avengers World #17–21 Writer
Frank Barbiere
Artist
Marco Checchetto
Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 Revelations Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #6–12 Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Artist
David Marquez

Last Days

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
Ant-Man: Last Days #1 Secret Wars: Last Days of the Marvel Universe Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #8–9, Loki: Agent of Asgard #14–17, Magneto (2014) #18–21, Black Widow (2014) #19–20, Ms. Marvel (2014) #16–19, Punisher (2014) #19–20, Silver Surfer (2014) #13–15, Ant-Man: Last Days #1, Silk (2015A) #7, Spider-Woman (2014) #10 Writer
Nick Spencer
Artist
Ramon Rosanos
Black Widow #19–20 Writer
Nathan Edmondson
Artist
Phil Noto
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #8–9 Writer
Al Ewing
Artist
Luke Ross
Loki: Agent of Asgard #14–17 Writer
Al Ewing
Artist
Lee Garbett
Magneto #18–21 Writer
Cullen Bunn
Artist
Javi Fernandez
Ms. Marvel #16–19 Writer
G. Willow Wilson
Artist
Adrian Alphona
The Punisher #19–20 Writer
Nathan Edmondson
Artist
Mitch Gerads
Silk #7 Writer
Robbie Thompson
Artist
Tania Ford
Silver Surfer #13–15 Writer
Dan Slott
Artist
Michael Allred
Spider-Woman #10 Writer
Dennis Hopeless
Artist
Natacha Bustos

Secret Wars

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
Secret Wars Free Comic Book Day 2015 (Secret Wars) #1(#0), #1–9 Secret Wars Secret Wars (2015) #0–9 Writer
Jonathan Hickman
Artist
Esad Ribić

Battleworld

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1–4 Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1–4, Age of Ultron #1 Writer
James Robinson
Artist
Steve Pugh
Ghost Racers #1–4 Ghost Racers Ghost Racers #1–4, Ghost Rider (1973) #35, material from Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 Writer
Felipe Smith
Artist
Juan Gedeon
Inhumans Attilan Rising #1–5 Inhumans: Attilan Rising Inhumans: Attilan Rising #1–5 Writer
Charles Soule
Artist
John Timms
Marvel Zombies #1–4 Marvel Zombies: Battleworld Marvel Zombies (2015) #1–4, Marvel Zombies (2006) #1 Writer
Si Spurrier
Artist
Kev Walker
Master of Kung Fu #1–4 Master of Kung Fu: Battleworld Master of Kung Fu (2015) #1–4, 5 Ronin #2 Writer
Haden Blackman
Artist
Dalibor Talajic
Red Skull #1–3 Red Skull Red Skull #1–3, Captain America (1968) #367, Captain America (1998) #14 Writer
Joshua Williamson
Artist
Luca Pizzari
Runaways #1–4 Runaways: Battleworld Runaways (2015) #1–4, Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 Writer
ND Stevenson
Artist
Sanford Greene
Secret Wars Journal #1–5 Secret Wars Journal: Battleworld Secret Wars Journal #1–5, Secret Wars: Battleworld #1–4, Howard the Human #1, Secret Wars Agents of Atlas #1 Writer
Various
Artist
Various
Secret Wars: Battleworld #1–4 Writer
Various
Artist
Various
Secret Wars:
Secret Love 		#1 Runaways: Battleworld Runaways (2015) #1–4, Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 Writer
Various
Artist
Various
Siege #1–4 Siege: Battleworld Siege (2015) #1–4, Uncanny X-Men (2011) #9–10 Writer
Kieron Gillen
Artist
Filipe Andrade
Star-Lord & Kitty Pryde #1–3 Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde Star-Lord & Kitty Pryde #1–3, Generation Next #1, Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Omega #1 Writer
Sam Humphries
Artist
Alti Firmansyah
Thors #1–4 Thors Thors #1–4, Thor (1966) #364–365 Writer
Jason Aaron
Artist
Chris Sprouse
Ultimate End #1–5 Ultimate End Ultimate End #1–5 Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Artist
Mark Bagley

Warzones

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
1602: Witch Hunter Angela #1–4 1602: Witch Hunter Angela 1602: Witch Hunter Angela #1–4, 1602 #1 Writer
Kieron Gillen
Artist
Marguerite Bennett and Stephanie Hans
1872 #1–4 Marvel 1872 1872 #1–4, Avengers (1963) #80, Marvel Comics Presents #170 Writer
Gerry Duggan
Artist
Nik Virella
A-Force #1–5 A-Force Vol. 0: Warzones A-Force #1–5 Writer
G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett
Artist
Jorge Molina
Age of Apocalypse #1–5 Age of Apocalypse: Warzones Age of Apocalypse (2015) #1–5 Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Artist
Gerardo Sandoval
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1–5 Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1–5, material from Spider-Verse #2 Writer
Dan Slott
Artist
Adam Kubert
Armor Wars #1–5 #1/2 Armor Wars: Warzones Armor Wars #1–5, #1/2 Writer
James Robinson
Artist
Marcio Takara and Mark Bagley
Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders #1–2 Captain America and the Mighty Avengers Vol. 2: Last Day Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #8–9, Captain Britain & the Mighty Defenders #1–2, Avengers Assemble #15AU Writer
Al Ewing
Artist
Alan Davis
Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps #1–4 Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1–4, Captain Marvel (2012) #17 Writer
Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kelly Thompson
Artist
David Lopez
Civil War #1–5 Civil War: Warzones Civil War (2015) #1–5 Writer
Charles Soule
Artist
Leinil Yu
Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1–4 Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1–4, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 Writer
Cullen Bunn
Artist
Matteo Lolli
E Is for Extinction #1–4 E Is for Extinction: Warzones E Is for Extinction #1–4, New X-Men (2001) #114 Writer
Chris Burnham
Artist
Ramon Villalobos
Future Imperfect #1–5 Future Imperfect: Warzones Future Imperfect #1–5, Secret Wars: Battleworld #4 Writer
Peter David
Artist
Greg Land
Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX #1–4 Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX #1–4, A-Babies vs. X-Babies #1 Writer
Skottie Young
Artist
Skottie Young
Guardians of Knowhere #1–4 Guardians of Knowhere Guardians of Knowhere #1–4, New Avengers: Illuminati (2007) #3 Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Artist
Mike Deodato
Hail HYDRA #1–4 Hail HYDRA Hail HYDRA #1–4, Hank Johnson, Agent of HYDRA #1 Writer
Rick Remender
Artist
Roland Boschi
Hank Johnson,
Agent of HYDRA 		#1 Writer
David Mandel
Artist
Michael Walsh
House of M #1–4 House of M: Warzones House of M (2015) #1–4, House of M (2005) #1 Writer
Dennis Hopeless
Artist
Marco Failla
Howard the Human #1 Secret Wars Journal: Battleworld Secret Wars Journal #1–5, Secret Wars: Battleworld #1–4, Howard the Human #1, Secret Wars Agents of Atlas #1 Writer
Skottie Young
Artist
Skottie Young
Inferno #1–5 Inferno: Warzones Inferno #1–5 Writer
Dennis Hopeless
Artist
Javier Garron
Infinity Gauntlet #1–5 Infinity Gauntlet: Warzones Infinity Gauntlet (2015) #1–5 Writer
Gerry Duggan and Dustin Weaver
Artist
Dustin Weaver
Korvac Saga #1–4 Korvac Saga: Warzones Guardians 3000 #6–8, Korvac Saga #1–4 Writer
Dan Abnett
Artist
Otto Schmidt
M.O.D.O.K.: Assassin #1–5 M.O.D.O.K.: Assassin M.O.D.O.K.: Assassin #1–5 Writer
Chris Yost
Artist
Amilcar Pinna
Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1–4 Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1–4, Werewolf by Night (1972) #1 Writer
Gerry Duggan
Artist
Salvador Espin
Old Man Logan #1–5 Old Man Logan Vol. 0 – Warzones Old Man Logan #1–5 Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Artist
Andrea Sorrentino
Planet Hulk #1–5 Planet Hulk: Warzones Planet Hulk #1–5 Writer
Sam Humphries
Artist
Marc Laming
Secret Wars 2099 #1–5 Secret Wars 2099 Secret Wars 2099 #1–5 Writer
Peter David
Artist
Will Sliney
Secret Wars Agents of Atlas #1 Secret Wars Journal: Battleworld Secret Wars Journal #1–5, Secret Wars: Battleworld #1–4, Howard the Human #1, Secret Wars: Agents of Atlas #1 Writer
Tom Taylor
Artist
Steve Pugh
Spider-Island #1–5 Spider-Island: Warzones Spider-Island (2015) #1–5 Writer
Tom DeFalco and Christos Gage
Artist
Paco Diaz
Spider-Verse #1–5 Spider-Verse: Warzones Spider-Verse (2015B) #1–5 Writer
Mike Costa
Artist
Andre Aruajo
Squadron Sinister #1–4 Squadron Sinister Squadron Sinister #1–4, Avengers (1963) #69–70 Writer
Marc Guggenheim
Artist
Carlos Pacheco
Weirdworld #1–5 Weirdworld Vol. 0: Warzones Weirdworld #1–5 Writer
Jason Aaron
Artist
Mike del Mundo
Where Monsters Dwell #1–5 Where Monsters Dwell: Phantom Eagle Flies the Savage Skies Where Monsters Dwell #1–5 Writer
Garth Ennis
Artist
Russ Braun
X-Men '92 #1–4 X-Men '92 X-Men '92 #1–4 Writer
Chris Sims and Chad Bowers
Artist
Scott Koblish
X-Tinction Agenda #1–4 X-Tinction Agenda: Warzones X-Tinction Agenda #1–4, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #270 Writer
Marc Guggenheim
Artist
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Years of Future Past #1–5 X-Men: Years of Future Past Years of Future Past #1–5 Writer
Marguerite Bennett
Artist
Mike Norton

Additional stories

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Title Issues Collected editions Issues reprinted Creative team
Secret Wars: Official Guide to the Marvel Multiverse #1 – All-new collection of Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe profiles – featuring characters significant to the Secret Wars storyline and from throughout the Marvel Multiverse. Uncollected Writer
Mike O'Sullivan and the OHOTMU Team
Artist
Various
Secret Wars Too #1 Secret Wars Too Secret Wars, Too #1; Wha...Huh? #1; Ultimate Civil War: Spider-Ham #1; Captain America: Who Won't Wield the Shield #1; Shame Itself #1; Marvel Now What?! #1; material from World War Hulk: Front Line #2–5, Original Sins #5, Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1. Writer
Various
Artist
Various

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According to review aggregator Comic Book Roundup, Issue #0 received an average score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Mat Elfring from Comic Vine wrote "If you're a Marvel fan, this book is a must have, for the SECRET WARS part. Sure, the ending doesn't feel like it works as smoothly as everything else, but this is a great catch-up to the upcoming event and it's great to see it all through the eyes of the Future Foundation."[26]

Issue #1 received an average score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 46 reviews.[27] Jeremy Matcho from All-Comic wrote "This is how an event should start. Hickman blew the gates off of this issue and laid down the bar for every event issue in the future. Great writing mixed with great art and even better build up makes Secret Wars a can't miss read! " [28]

Issue #2 received an average score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 40 reviews.[29] Tony 'G-Man' Guerrero from Comic Vine wrote "There's so much to see here. It's not just hero fighting hero. The other areas of Battleworld are being set up but there's a deep story going on here as well. Hickman, like the 'god' character we see here is creating a fascinating story with the idea of Battleworld and how each area relates to one another. The more you see, the more you want to see. Hickman makes it hard not to be excited. Esad Ribic's art and Ive Svorcina's colors gives this a great vibe. If you are craving more big fights, it looks like you'll be getting some of that as well as Hickman continues to set the stage for big things" [30]

Issue #3 received an average score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 34 reviews.[31] Chuck from Chuck's Comic of the day wrote "The slam on the original Secret Wars maxi-series was that the story was simplistic. You'll find no such complaints here." [32]

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  • The "Secret Wars" version of various Marvel characters appear as playable or non-playable in the mobile game Marvel: Future Fight.[35]
  • Characters based from the "Secret Wars" and the "Spider-Island" versions appear in the mobile game Spider-Man Unlimited.
  • The "Secret Wars" storyline is featured in Marvel: Mighty Heroes.[36]
  • Incursions were incorporated into the gameplay and plots of Marvel: Avengers Alliance.
  • Characters from the "Secret Wars" are available in the mobile game Marvel: Battle Lines.
  • God Emperor Doom appears as the final boss in the Expansion Pass of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order.
  • Marvel Realm of Champions is set on the patchwork Battleworld made from various alternate Earths, which is divided into "Houses" ruled by the "Barons".
  • Marvel Future Revolution adapts the storyline directly, depicting collisions between alternate Earths that obliterate them both, which in-game is called "Convergence". The heroes of one Earth attempt to save their Earth, but fail. Vision then sacrifices himself to merge several Earths together peacefully into a single Primary Earth, which contains regions such as technologically advanced New Stark City or Earth colonized by refugees from Xandar.

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Secret Wars (2015 comic book)

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Secret Wars is a nine-issue comic book miniseries published by Marvel Comics, running from May 2015 to January 2016, written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Esad Ribić. It culminates the multiverse-threatening narrative Hickman developed in his runs on Avengers and New Avengers, where repeated "Incursions"—collisions between parallel universes—lead to the total destruction of the Marvel Multiverse by the cosmic entities known as the Beyonders. In the story's climax, Doctor Doom harnesses the power of Molecule Man to salvage remnants of various realities into a patchwork planet called Battleworld, which he rules as the god-emperor, enforcing order through his Thor Corps while heroes and villains from the lost universes struggle for survival. The series features prominent Marvel characters including Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Black Panther, Cyclops, and Thanos, who form alliances and conflicts amid the chaos, with key plot points revolving around Doom's deception, the Beyonders' extermination plan, and the ultimate restoration of the multiverse by Richards using Doom's stolen power. As a major company-wide crossover event, Secret Wars included dozens of tie-in titles exploring domains of Battleworld, such as A-Force, All-New X-Men, and Ultimate End, and it reset Marvel's publishing line into the "All-New, All-Different Marvel" era post-event, introducing new creative teams and story arcs while integrating elements from the Ultimate Universe into the main continuity.

Publication and Development

Creative Team

The main creative force behind Secret Wars (2015) was writer Jonathan Hickman, who penned the nine-issue core miniseries, extending the Incursions storyline he had developed in his concurrent runs on Avengers (vol. 5) and New Avengers (vol. 3) starting in 2012. Hickman's narrative vision resolved the multiverse-threatening conflicts he introduced, evolving the concept over three years through escalating Illuminati dilemmas and cosmic stakes that built toward total reality collapse. His approach emphasized long-term plotting, with the event serving as the capstone to his expansive Marvel saga. Esad Ribić provided the primary artwork for the main series, delivering visuals that captured the grandeur of interdimensional catastrophe and the fragmented geography of the resulting world. Ribić's detailed, atmospheric style highlighted the epic scope of the patchwork domains and character-driven drama, collaborating closely with Hickman to align illustrations with the story's philosophical undertones. Supporting the core team were colorist Ive Svorcina, whose vibrant palettes enhanced the otherworldly tones; letterer VC Clayton Cowles; and editor Tom Brevoort, who oversaw the event's coordination across Marvel's lineup. Brevoort's editorial guidance ensured Hickman's ambitious blueprint integrated seamlessly with the broader crossover. The prelude storyline, Time Runs Out, featured rotating artists including on New Avengers #32 and Steve Epting on select Avengers issues, whose contributions depicted the accelerating incursions with dynamic action sequences. Key creative decisions shaped the event's core mythology, such as elevating to a god-like of salvation, drawing from his classic ambitions while tying into multiversal mechanics. Similarly, was positioned as the linchpin of power redistribution, his role evolving from a peripheral threat to the narrative's ultimate fulcrum, reflecting Hickman's intent to subvert expectations of cosmic entities. These choices underscored the series' themes of creation amid destruction, influencing its lasting impact on Marvel continuity.

Release Schedule and Branding

The main Secret Wars series, published by Marvel Comics, consisted of nine issues released monthly from May 2015 to January 2016. The first issue debuted on May 6, 2015, setting the stage for the event's core narrative. Leading into the main series, the prelude storyline "Time Runs Out" was presented as four oversized issues published from January to June 2015, adapting the concluding arcs of Avengers (vol. 5) #35–44 and New Avengers (vol. 3) #24–33. These issues featured a distinctive "Time Runs Out" trade dress on their covers, counting down the weeks to the Secret Wars #1 release and emphasizing the impending multiversal collapse. The event's tie-ins were organized into coordinated waves under the overarching Secret Wars banner, ensuring shared continuity across more than 50 limited series. The "Last Days" wave, focusing on the destruction of the pre-event , ran from July to August 2015 with titles like Last Days: Captain Marvel and Last Days: . Concurrently, the "Warzones!" imprint launched in summer 2015, exploring conflicts within Battleworld domains through series such as Warzones: Weaponized and Warzones: . The "Battleworld" series began in September 2015 and extended through the event's conclusion, including ongoing miniseries like The Totally Awesome and set on the patchwork planet. Branding for Secret Wars drew from the 1984 miniseries' iconic logo, evolving it with a bolder, metallic font and red-black color scheme to evoke the original while signaling a multiversal reboot. The primary subtitle "Battleworld" was introduced in January 2015, highlighting the central setting of Doctor Doom's constructed realm. Each tie-in wave featured unique trade dress: "Last Days" with apocalyptic red banners, "Warzones!" in militaristic grays, and "Battleworld" domains with patchwork motifs, all unified under the Secret Wars header. Promotional campaigns included the tagline "The End of All Things," teased in solicits and Free Comic Book Day 2015's Secret Wars #0, alongside extensive variant covers by artists like Alex Ross and J. Scott Campbell to drive retailer orders and fan engagement. Collected editions began with hardcover volumes in 2016, such as Secret Wars HC compiling issues #1–9, followed by trade paperbacks for tie-ins. A comprehensive omnibus edition, Secret Wars by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, was released in 2025, incorporating the main series, the Time Runs Out prelude material, and select tie-ins.

Premise and Setting

Incursions and Multiverse Collapse

Incursions are catastrophic events in which the Earths of two different universes within the collide, leading to the destruction of one or both realities. This concept was first introduced in Jonathan Hickman's run on Avengers (2012), where the —a secret cabal of superheroes including , Mr. Fantastic, Black Panther, , and others—discovered these collisions while investigating anomalies threatening , the primary . As incursions progressed, the grappled with moral dilemmas, ultimately resorting to destroying the colliding Earths of other universes to preserve their own, a strategy that fractured the group and led to the formation of Namor's Cabal to continue the aggressive defenses. The root cause of the incursions lay with the , a race of omnipotent extra-dimensional entities who conducted experiments on the by systematically eliminating universes. These beings, operating from beyond the known cosmos, engineered the collisions as part of a larger scheme to test the limits of reality, deploying duplicates of the —Owen Reece, a being with the power to control all matter and energy at a molecular level—as "bombs" within each universe to accelerate the collapse. The detonation of these Molecule Men triggered a chain reaction, causing the to unravel entirely, with countless realities perishing in the ensuing chaos. The Illuminati's efforts proved futile against the ' plan, as the group splintered over ethical lines—some advocating for universal sacrifice, others seeking alternatives—and failed to halt the escalating threats. The final incursion pitted against Earth-1610 (the ), resulting in a direct clash that destroyed both worlds and left only scattered remnants of the intact. In the aftermath, , having allied with a surviving , harnessed the entity's power to salvage fragments of destroyed realities and forge Battleworld, a patchwork planet serving as the sole surviving domain.

Battleworld Overview

Battleworld is the central setting of the 2015 Secret Wars storyline, formed in the aftermath of catastrophic incursions that threatened the destruction of the Marvel Multiverse. Doctor Doom harnessed the immense power of the Beyonders, channeled through Molecule Man, to salvage surviving fragments of multiple realities and fuse them into a single, patchwork planet, thereby averting total annihilation. This artificial world is structured as a mosaic of diverse domains, each comprising stitched-together remnants of obliterated universes, with the most hazardous regions—such as the , , and New Xandar—isolated behind , a massive energy barrier known as Thor's Wall that prevents the spread of existential threats. Doom reigns supreme as God Emperor, enforcing order with the aid of Strange, his closest advisor who oversees judicial matters from Castle Doom, and the Thor Corps, a multinational police force of alternate wielding enchanted hammers to patrol borders and suppress dissent. In the narrative timeline, Battleworld has endured for eight years under Doom's rule by the time the main events unfold, during which its societies have evolved in isolation. Central to the world's intrigue are hidden "life rafts"—salvaged arks carrying survivors and artifacts from the pre-collapse universes, such as those containing Reed Richards and remnants of —concealed to maintain Doom's fabricated stability, alongside a strict against crossing domain borders, punishable by exile to the Shield's perilous frontier.

Plot

Time Runs Out Prelude

The "Time Runs Out" prelude consists of a six-issue storyline written by Jonathan Hickman, serving as the climactic crossover between the concluding arcs of Avengers (vol. 5) and New Avengers (vol. 3), published weekly from March to May 2015. It was structured as five "Avengers: Time Runs Out" one-shots (each reprinting a single issue of Avengers #40–44) and one "New Avengers: Time Runs Out" one-shot (reprinting New Avengers #33), designed to unify the parallel narratives and build urgency toward the multiverse's end. Artists including Mike Deodato, Kev Walker, and Esad Ribić contributed to the visuals, emphasizing the escalating chaos of the Incursions—collisions between Earths from parallel universes that doom entire realities. In the storyline, the —comprising (Tony Stark), (Sam Wilson), (T'Challa), and remaining members—escalate their desperate measures to avert by proactively destroying alternate Earths during Incursions, a policy that has fractured their group and drawn global condemnation. Stark assumes full leadership, coordinating with the Avengers to hunt down the Cabal: a villainous alliance led by and , who have allied with , , and the Black Order after surviving prior Illuminati assassination attempts. The Cabal pursues counterplans, including Doom's secretive multiversal experiments and Namor's ruthless defense of Atlantean interests, heightening tensions as both sides race against the countdown to the final Incursion between and the Universe's Earth-1610. The narrative builds to a massive confrontation during the final Incursion, where the Avengers and battle the Cabal across a colliding New York, culminating in the —a race of omnipotent extra-dimensional beings—activating their ultimate weapon, Owen Reece (), to trigger the complete destruction of the multiverse. Reed Richards, having evaded the Illuminati's secrecy, attempts a sacrificial intervention by teleporting into the ' realm to disrupt their scheme, but fails to halt the collapse, revealing that all universes are irreparably doomed. This revelation provides the first glimpses of Battleworld, a salvaged patchwork planet formed from multiversal remnants, setting the stage for survival amid the apocalypse. Character developments underscore the prelude's themes of moral compromise and under extinction-level pressure: Stark grapples with the weight of commanding genocidal acts to preserve their , while T'Challa confronts profound ethical conflicts, ultimately withdrawing from the due to his opposition to their methods. These arcs highlight the human cost of the crisis, contrasting heroic ideals with the brutal necessities imposed by the Incursions.

Main Series Issues 1-3

The first issue of the main Secret Wars series, released on May 6, 2015, opens with the climactic final incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610, where heroes from both universes engage in a desperate battle as their realities collide. Black Panther and Namor activate a bomb to destroy Earth-1610, but the collision occurs regardless, leading to widespread destruction and the activation of life rafts by heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Cyclops to preserve fragments of their worlds. Survivors awaken on Battleworld, a patchwork planet formed from multiversal remnants, suffering from amnesia and disorientation in the domain of Utopolis. They are greeted by Sheriff Strange, who explains that they are now subjects of God Emperor Doom and must adhere to strict rules enforced by the Thors, or face severe judgment. Meanwhile, the Cabal—comprising Namor, Thanos, and others—emerges from their life raft, kills an elderly Thor, and is brought before Doom in Castle Doom, hinting at Doom's supreme authority. Esad Ribić's artwork vividly captures the chaotic incursion with explosive panels of colliding cities and the stark, imposing landscapes of Battleworld, emphasizing the scale of the catastrophe. In issue 2, published on May 13, 2015, the amnesiac heroes from , including Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and the , begin exploring Utopolis, a utopian city blending elements from various realities, where they reunite with familiar faces like the , who is under Doom's protection. Tensions rise as they encounter members of the Cabal in Castle Doom, leading to confrontations that reveal the Cabal's privileged status under Doom's rule, while the heroes grapple with fragmented memories of the multiverse's collapse. Sheriff Strange warns of Doom's iron-fisted governance, introducing the concept of domains as isolated territories separated by dangerous walls, and subtle hints emerge about Doom's god-like powers through his interactions with the Cabal. The issue plants seeds of rebellion as Rogers questions the status quo, setting up ideological conflicts. Ribić's illustrations highlight the grandeur of Utopolis with intricate cityscapes and intense close-ups during confrontations, underscoring the fragile peace. Issue 3, dated June 3, 2015, sees the heroes venturing beyond Utopolis toward the , a forbidden wasteland, in search of answers about their lost memories and the true nature of Battleworld. Accompanied by Sheriff Strange, the group encounters remnants of a virus outbreak, battling hordes that evoke horrors from past realities, and discovers a crashed life raft containing survivors from other universes, providing the first concrete evidence of multiversal fragments preserved outside Doom's control. This revelation fuels growing dissent against Doom's regime, as the heroes piece together glimpses of the incursions' aftermath and question Strange's loyalty. The narrative introduces themes of as a tool of control and the seeds of rebellion through the heroes' determination to uncover the truth. Ribić's art excels in depicting the eerie desolation of the , with dynamic action sequences during the zombie encounters and atmospheric transitions between domains that convey the world's patchwork instability. Across these opening issues, establishes Battleworld as a fragile construct under Doom's authoritarian rule, with afflicting survivors to maintain order, while initial conflicts between hero factions foreshadow larger rebellions. The series' art by Ribić consistently emphasizes epic scale, from multiversal destruction to domain-specific horrors, enhancing the themes of loss and reconstruction.

Main Series Issues 4-6

In Secret Wars #4, a group of survivors from the final incursion, including heroes from and Earth-1610, are discovered aboard massive life rafts hidden in the domain of . leads an expedition to rescue them, but the group encounters fierce resistance from the demonic forces of Inferno, ruled by , resulting in intense battles that test the heroes' resolve. Amid the chaos, Strange begins to harbor growing doubts about Doctor Doom's benevolence as God Emperor, questioning the stability of the new world he has imposed. The narrative escalates in Secret Wars #5 with the survivors launching a daring assault on Doom's castle in the heart of Battleworld. During the infiltration, they uncover Molecule Man, Owen Reece, imprisoned and revealed as the foundational power source sustaining the realm, guarded under Doom's watchful eye. Concurrently, remnants of the Cabal, including Thanos and his forces, attempt their own covert entry, heightening the tension as Strange confronts Doom directly over the fate of the hidden heroes, exposing fractures in the emperor's rule. This issue delves into Doom's psyche, portraying his internal justifications for his actions while the external threats multiply. Secret Wars #6 unveils the patchwork nature of Battleworld, confirming it as a fragile mosaic stitched together from fragments of destroyed universes, with visible cracks threatening its integrity. The Thor Corps, led by figures like , initiates an open rebellion against Doom's regime, sparking widespread unrest among the domains. Key revelations include the introduction of Riccon, Doom's young son and heir, who embodies the personal stakes of the emperor's godhood, alongside the shocking twist of Sue Storm's survival, hidden and plotting from the shadows. These developments mark the first significant erosion of Doom's authoritative facade, as rallies dissenters and the survivors shift from mere survival to organized resistance. Throughout issues 4-6, character arcs deepen, with Strange's moral quandaries and the Cabal's opportunistic maneuvers underscoring themes of power and deception, while the pacing accelerates from exploratory survival—building on early domain ventures—to proactive challenges against Doom's dominion.

Main Series Issues 7-9

In Secret Wars #7, the long-simmering unrest on Battleworld erupts into a full-scale rebellion against God Emperor Doom, as multiple factions coordinate a massive assault on Castle Doom. The Prophet—revealed to be Maximus the Mad—unleashes his Inhuman forces, allying with the Thor Corps, the Hulk army led by Maestro, and other disaffected Barons to challenge Doom's tyranny. Simultaneously, Black Panther and Namor Sub-Mariner execute a daring sabotage, detonating a section of the Great Wall (the Shield) to unleash the ravenous Marvel Zombies upon Doom's loyalists, turning the tide in chaotic favor of the rebels. Ben Grimm, long fused to the Shield as its guardian, is persuaded by Thanos to break free and lead a contingent of villains-turned-rebels into the fray, symbolizing the unlikely unity against Doom's rule. Thor Corp members broadcast the truth of Doom's usurpation of Beyonder power across domains, further galvanizing the uprising and exposing the extraterrestrial entities' role in the multiverse's collapse, while the heroes plot the critical next step: liberating Molecule Man from his guarded exile to undermine Doom's godlike authority. Secret Wars #8 escalates the climactic showdown, with Battleworld fracturing under the weight of the all-out war as Doom's former allies fracture and turn on one another. pilots a makeshift carrying Reed Richards and his counterpart, the Maker, toward Doomstadt, evading aerial assaults from Doom's forces en route to confront the god-emperor directly. On the battlefield, Ben Grimm smashes through enemy lines, only to face a poignant reunion with young Franklin Richards and a fully restored , who defend the castle as unwitting pawns in Doom's regime. and clash with Doom in a brutal display of villainous betrayal, while heroes like the push toward Molecule Man's location, marking the beginning of Battleworld's structural disintegration as the ' stolen power begins to destabilize. The dual Reeds' arrival sets up an intense ideological and physical confrontation with Doom, highlighting the emperor's isolation amid the chaos of his crumbling domain. The series concludes in Secret Wars #9, where the restoration of the multiverse unfolds through Molecule Man's pivotal intervention, forging a renewed Earth-616 reality from the remnants of destruction. Reed and the Maker reach Owen Reece's hidden cave sanctuary, where the captive Molecule Man—guardian of the Beyonders' accumulated power—engages in a pivotal conversation, affirming his readiness to redistribute that energy. Doom, battered in combat against empowered heroes including Black Panther (armed with an Infinity Gauntlet) and Namor, faces Reed in a raw, unmasked duel that strips away his divine facade, forcing an admission of vulnerability and a reluctant concession that Reed might have wielded the cosmic might more effectively. In a moment of cathartic redemption, Doom curses Reed but yields, allowing Molecule Man to transfer the Beyonders' power to him; Reed, aided by Franklin Richards, then systematically rebuilds the multiverse, integrating select Battleworld elements—like surviving domains and characters—into the reborn prime universe. Emotional payoffs abound in family reunions, such as the Fantastic Four's, and sacrifices like Thanos's final stand, providing closure to Jonathan Hickman's expansive narrative while teasing future integrations, such as Miles Morales's place in the new reality.

Last Days Epilogues

The Last Days epilogues consist of a series of one-shot comics and labeled final issues released primarily in July and August 2015, depicting the final hours and alternate fates of characters in Earth-616 and other collapsing universes as the multiverse reaches its end due to the final incursion. These stories explore "what if" scenarios where heroes confront their doom with acts of defiance, offering emotional closure to ongoing narratives while contrasting the main Secret Wars series' emphasis on survival and reconstruction on Battleworld. Representative examples include Captain Marvel's intense space battle against invaders, where rallies her allies for one last push amid the encroaching void. In another, Cyclops leads a desperate last stand against Sentinels and Cabal forces, underscoring resilience in the face of extinction. Spider-Man's final fight sees Peter Parker battling Electro and other villains in a crumbling New York, prioritizing civilian protection until the end. These tales highlight themes of heroic sacrifice and personal resolution, providing poignant backdrops to the collapse without altering the core event's outcome. The epilogues were crafted by a diverse team of writers, with Jonathan Hickman overseeing and contributing to select stories, alongside creators like Nick Spencer for Ant-Man: Last Days #1, where Scott Lang undertakes a vital mission to secure his daughter's future. Artists such as Ramon Rosanas, Mike Del Mundo, and Luke Ross brought vivid, atmospheric visuals to the impending apocalypse, emphasizing isolation and urgency. By paralleling the Incursions' catastrophic trigger, these narratives deepen the emotional stakes of the multiverse's destruction.

Battleworld Domains

Key Locations and Societies

Battleworld consists of over 50 distinct domains, each representing a salvaged fragment of a destroyed reality from the Marvel Multiverse, fused together into a single patchwork planet by . These domains vary widely in geography and environment, incorporating diverse elements such as towering mountain ranges inspired by Asgardian realms, expansive oceans drawn from Atlantean territories, and arid wastelands serving as punitive zones for exiles. The planet's overall terrain is irregular, with massive, impenetrable walls encircling each domain to maintain isolation and prevent inter-domain conflicts, reflecting Doom's design for controlled stability. Societal structures on Battleworld are hierarchical and authoritarian, centered around the worship of Doom as the supreme deity, God Emperor, whose divine authority is enforced through a unified propagated across all domains. Each domain operates as a semi-autonomous under the rule of appointed Barons or Baronesses, who manage local while pledging to Doom's central council. Cultural practices emphasize obedience and order. Key locations include Utopolis, a gleaming utopian metropolis blending advanced technology and mutant-human harmony, standing in stark contrast to the chaotic , a sprawling zombie-overrun wasteland where undead hordes roam barren landscapes. Notable domains include Utopolis, ruled by Baron Hyperion, and the Domain of , ruled by Baron . The functions as the floating central headquarters, a fortified citadel hovering above the domains to oversee enforcement of the peace and house Doom's inner circle, while hidden forbidden areas like shadowed border zones conceal remnants of unstable realities. Societies within domains often mirror merged timelines, such as technocratic enclaves fusing Age of Ultron's robotic dystopia with 1602's Elizabethan aesthetics, fostering unique cultural blends under the overarching doctrine of Doom's rule.

Rulers and Inhabitants

Doctor Doom serves as the supreme ruler of Battleworld, proclaiming himself the God Emperor after harnessing the Beyonders' power to forge the planet from multiversal remnants. From his seat in Castle Doom within the domain of Latverion, he enforces a rigid hierarchy to maintain order across the eight-year span of his reign. Supporting Doom in judicial matters is Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange), appointed as the Sheriff of Battleworld, who presides over courts in Doomstadt and coordinates enforcement efforts domain-wide. Beneath them, individual domains are governed by Barons sworn to Doom's authority. These Barons manage local affairs but remain subject to Doom's overarching command, with occasional tensions arising from territorial ambitions or ideological clashes that Doom quells to preserve stability. The primary enforcers of Doom's law are the Thor Corps, an composed of various Thor variants from across the , led by the authoritative King Thor. Stationed in Doomgard—a fortress connected to of —these hammer-wielding warriors patrol borders, suppress rebellions, and execute judgments, embodying Doom's vision of divine justice. Complementing the Thor Corps are the Mapmakers, biomechanical entities derived from the dissected , functioning as Doom's covert spies and surveyors to detect incursions or disloyalty that could threaten Battleworld's fragile patchwork existence. Battleworld's inhabitants form a diverse, amalgamated populace drawn from the ruins of colliding universes, reshaped into cohesive yet stratified societies within each domain. For instance, the domain of integrates survivors with demonic entities under a tense coexistence, while New Xandar features adapting to a cosmic refuge amid stellar remnants. Pockets of refugees persist, such as , who embeds within the militarized domain to safeguard hidden Wakandan traditions. Among the broader populations are notable groups like the scattered remnants of the Cabal, who scheme in the shadows against Doom's regime; clandestine networks of heroes operating from hiding to undermine authoritarian rule; and feral mutated creatures that prowl the anarchic Wastelands, posing threats to neighboring domains. Doom bolsters his rule through a constructed dynamic, including his Susan von Doom and children Franklin and Valeria von Doom, taken from Reed Richards' reality, to symbolize continuity and legitimacy. This familial structure not only personalizes Doom's godhood but also integrates key multiversal assets into his inner circle, mitigating potential power vacuums amid Baron rivalries. , Owen Reece, serves as the reality-warping foundation anchoring Battleworld's existence.

Tie-in Titles

Warzones Miniseries

The Warzones miniseries consisted of several self-contained limited series published by during the summer of 2015 as tie-ins to the event, each comprising 4-5 issues and centering on localized conflicts within Battleworld's domains that heightened the planet's instability under Doctor Doom's rule. These stories emphasized escalating tensions between factions, barons, and inhabitants, often involving iconic Marvel characters transplanted to Battleworld, and served to deepen the world's lore by illustrating how domain-specific wars could ripple toward broader catastrophe. Unlike ongoing series, the Warzones titles were finite narratives designed to spotlight high-stakes battles without resolving the event's core plot. One prominent example was (2015), a five-issue series written by Gerry Duggan with art by Dustin Weaver, where arrived on Battleworld seeking the scattered to challenge God Emperor Doom's authority, only to clash with the gem-empowered and his synthezoid army in the domain of New Xandar. The plot built escalating confrontations as allied with outcasts like the , culminating in a domain-shaking battle that underscored the dangers of unchecked cosmic power on the fragile patchwork world, while tying into the main series through ' canonical demise. Civil War (2015), written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu across five issues, explored ideological strife in the utopian domain of Utopolis, where superheroes divided into pro-registration forces led by and anti-authority rebels under , mirroring Earth-616's earlier conflict but enforced by Doom's strict laws against vigilantism. The narrative depicted intensifying and moral dilemmas among heroes like Hawkeye and Black Widow, leading to domain-wide destabilization and arrests by Thor Corps enforcers, thereby highlighting Battleworld's enforced peace as a powder keg. In (2015), a four-issue miniseries by writer and artist Carmine Di Giandomenico, a deadly plague threatened mutant extinction in the rebuilt domain, prompting leaders Havok and Wolfsbane to venture into territory for a cure, reigniting hostilities with the resurrected and his Purifiers in a brutal uprising. The story portrayed desperate alliances and betrayals among mutants like Rogue and , escalating to full-scale war that risked drawing Doom's intervention, and connected to the larger event via mutant survivors' roles in Battleworld's hierarchy. SIEGE (2015), penned by Kieron Gillen with art by Filipe Andrade in four issues, focused on the border domain of Doomgard, where SHIELD remnants under Maria Hill launched a rebellion against Doom's barons, allying with outlaws like the Punisher to assault fortified outposts in a bid to topple the regime. Featuring intense tactical battles and moral quandaries for characters like Nick Fury Jr., the series ramped up tensions at Battleworld's edge, contributing to the planet's fracturing without impacting the main storyline's continuity. Additional Warzones titles, such as E is for Extinction by Chris Burnham and Ramon Villalobos, delved into mutant survival struggles in the demon-ruled domain, where a young confronted extinction-level threats from Magik and the Elder Gods, further exemplifying how these miniseries used familiar heroes to probe Battleworld's diverse, volatile societies. Collectively, the Warzones expanded Battleworld's narrative scope by portraying interconnected yet isolated wars, with creative teams varying to bring fresh perspectives to domain lore.

Battleworld Ongoing Series

The Battleworld ongoing series consisted of more than 20 limited monthly comic book titles published by beginning in September 2015, as part of the broader event, each dedicated to expanding the world-building of individual domains on the patchwork planet ruled by . These series shifted focus from the multiversal catastrophe of the main storyline to character-driven narratives depicting everyday existence, political intrigues, and localized conflicts within Battleworld's diverse realms, thereby fleshing out the societal structures and tensions beneath Doom's iron-fisted governance. Representative examples highlighted unique aspects of Battleworld's domains. In A-Force #1–5, an all-female team of Avengers—including , Captain Marvel, and —defends the utopian domain of Arcadia against internal threats and external incursions, exploring themes of solidarity and leadership among female heroes; the series was written by and Marguerite Bennett, with art by Jorge Molina. Similarly, House of M (Warzones!) #1–5 portrayed Magneto as the stern protector of mutants in the opulent Monarchy of M domain, where his family enforces a rigid hierarchy amid simmering rebellions; it was written by Dennis Hopeless, with art by Marco Failla. Other notable titles included Inhumans: Attilan Rising #1–5 by and John Timms, which chronicled the ' struggle for autonomy in a floating city-domain amid royal intrigue, and Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1–5 by and David Lopez, depicting a squadron of female pilots navigating aerial skirmishes in a militarized aerial realm. These stories emphasized conceptual contrasts, such as the deceptive perfection masking horror in the domain of Perfection. By illustrating isolated domain dynamics and occasional border skirmishes—distinct from the larger-scale Warzones conflicts—these series heightened suspense leading to the main storyline's climax, where revelations about Doom's rule sparked widespread upheaval and culminated in Battleworld's destruction. Most titles ran for 4–6 issues, allowing for self-contained arcs that concluded by early , after which they were collected in trade paperbacks to preserve the event's expansive lore.

Additional Tie-ins

Beyond the core Warzones miniseries and Battleworld ongoing titles, Secret Wars (2015) featured numerous additional tie-ins, including anthologies, one-shots, specials, and crossovers that provided supplementary stories, humor, previews, and background details to enrich the event's multiversal scope. These peripheral publications often explored hypothetical scenarios, character profiles, or lighthearted takes on Battleworld's domains, enhancing the overall narrative without being essential to the main plot. Secret Wars: Battleworld #1-5 was a five-issue that showcased short stories by a rotating roster of creators, each highlighting bizarre and self-contained adventures across various patchwork regions of Battleworld, such as Viking-inspired realms and insectoid societies. The series emphasized creative experimentation, with contributions from writers like Ivan Brandon and artists like Aaron Conley, focusing on thematic vignettes rather than overarching continuity. Secret Wars Journal #1-5 served as another anthology companion, presenting episodic tales from the perspectives of explorers and inhabitants navigating Battleworld's dangers, including stories of lost artifacts and monstrous encounters written by talents such as Prudence Shen and illustrated by Ramon Bachs. This title functioned as a "tour guide" to the event's world-building, blending and horror elements in bite-sized formats. Secret Wars Too #1 was a humorous one-shot crossover anthology that parodied the event's high-stakes drama through satirical sketches and absurd scenarios, featuring contributions from creators like Ben Acker and , with stories involving reversed roles and comedic mishaps on Battleworld. It offered a lighthearted counterpoint to the main series' epic tone, appealing to fans seeking levity amid the . The : Secret Wars #0 acted as an introductory special and preview issue, written by with art by , teasing the incursion between universes and setting up the formation of Battleworld while reprinting key prelude material. Distributed for free at participating comic shops in May 2015, it served as an accessible entry point for new readers to the event. Secret Wars: Official Guide to the Marvel #1 was a one-shot reference special compiling profiles of key characters, locations, and factions on Battleworld, including detailed breakdowns of domains like the Spider-themed and its arachnid-infested society ruled by insect overlords. Curated by editorial staff, it provided encyclopedic context on elements like the X-Men-inspired future domain in Years of Future Past, aiding readers in navigating the event's expansive lore. The final issue of Avengers (2012) #44, part of the epilogues, tied into the event by depicting the team's desperate stand against incursion threats, bridging pre-event Avengers storylines with Battleworld's emergence through scenes of heroic sacrifice. Written by and illustrated by , it emphasized emotional farewells and multiversal collapse. Spider-Island (2015) #1-5 expanded on a spider-themed domain of Battleworld as a five-issue , where survivors like and battle a turning inhabitants into spider-hybrids in a quarantined Manhattan-like zone. Penned by with art by Paco Diaz, it revisited event motifs in a post-apocalyptic context. Years of Future Past (2015) #1-5, a Warzones-adjacent crossover, reimagined the classic X-Men "Days of Future Past" storyline on Battleworld's dystopian New York domain, with mutants resisting Sentinel enforcers in a segregated society. Written by Marguerite Bennett with art by Mike Norton, it blended time-displaced heroes and anti-mutant oppression for a poignant tale. International editions, such as localized translations in and , adapted select tie-ins for global audiences, broadening the event's reach without altering core content. These additional titles, totaling around a dozen publications, allowed Marvel to experiment with formats and tones, attracting casual readers while deepening immersion in Battleworld's diverse patchwork reality.

Reception and Legacy

Critical Response

The main Secret Wars series received generally positive reviews, averaging 7.8 out of 10 on Comic Book Roundup based on aggregated critic scores across its nine issues. Critics praised the event's ambition in concluding Jonathan Hickman's long-running multiverse narrative, highlighting its thematic exploration of creation, destruction, and rebirth as a fitting capstone to years of buildup in Avengers and New Avengers. Esad Ribić's artwork was frequently lauded for its epic scale and emotional depth, with reviewers noting how his visuals effectively conveyed the cataclysmic collapse of realities and intimate character conflicts. Hickman's intricate plotting also drew acclaim, particularly for delivering a sense of closure to the Marvel multiverse while subverting traditional superhero event tropes through philosophical undertones. Despite these strengths, the series faced criticisms for its pacing, especially in mid-run issues where plot progression slowed amid setup for broader conflicts. Reviewers pointed out that the heavy reliance on series often led to confusion for readers not following the expansive lineup, as key developments in the main book referenced events from peripheral titles without sufficient context. Additionally, some prominent characters appeared underutilized, serving more as ensemble pieces than fully developed figures, which diluted focus in the latter half of the narrative. IGN awarded the series high marks for its epic scope, giving issue #4 a 9/10 for balancing personal stakes with multiversal destruction, and issue #9 a perfect 10/10 for its intimate resolution of the Reed Richards-Victor von Doom rivalry amid cosmic rebirth. The Comics Beat commended Ribić's contributions to the multiverse's reimagining, describing early issues as visually stunning setups for Battleworld's patchwork societies. In retrospective rankings, Secret Wars has been hailed as one of Marvel's top events, often placed at #1 for its narrative innovation and impact on the publisher's cosmology. The series' first issue was nominated for the 2015 Diamond Gem Award for Comic of the Year, recognizing its launch as a landmark in event comics.

Commercial Performance

The flagship Secret Wars #1 issue sold an estimated 527,000 copies to North American comic shops in May 2015, marking it as one of the year's top-selling single issues and the second-best overall behind Star Wars #1. The full event, encompassing the nine-issue core and numerous tie-ins, generated nearly 2 million units in combined sales across all titles, establishing it as Marvel's premier crossover of the year. Secret Wars dominated 2015 sales charts, with multiple issues consistently ranking in Diamond Comic Distributors' top 10 monthly and annual lists, including #2 placement for the debut issue and several others in the top 25 for the year. Diamond named it the leading comic event of 2015, surpassing competitors like DC's Convergence in both unit and dollar share impact. This performance contributed to Marvel achieving a 38.74% dollar market share and 41.82% unit share for the year, bolstered by extensive promotional campaigns, over 50 variant covers per issue (including retailer incentive editions), and store participation incentives that encouraged higher order volumes. The hardcover collected edition, (collecting issues #1–9), debuted at #1 on Best Sellers list for Hardcover Graphic Books in April 2016, reflecting strong trade market demand. Ongoing reprints of individual issues and collected volumes, alongside sustained digital availability on platforms like , have maintained sales momentum into the 2020s, with the series going out of stock at the distributor level as recently as 2023 due to renewed interest.

Influence on Marvel Comics

Secret Wars (2015) marked a pivotal universe reset for , culminating in the destruction of the and its reformation into a singular, consolidated reality known as Earth-616. This event directly ushered in the "All-New, All-Different Marvel" publishing initiative, which relaunched approximately 60 titles starting in late 2015 with new #1 issues, reflecting an eight-month time jump and refreshed character dynamics. The relaunch emphasized a new status quo by merging remnants from alternate realities, allowing for streamlined storytelling without the burden of prior multiversal complexities. A key outcome was the permanent integration of characters from the (Earth-1610) into the primary continuity, most prominently as , who transitioned from an alternate-reality hero to a core member of the Avengers and a staple in mainline titles. This merger not only diversified the roster but also boosted the ' prominence, with Battleworld domains like New Attilan highlighting their society and leading to post-event pushes such as the Uncanny Inhumans series (2015–2017), which explored expanded Inhuman populations and royal family arcs. These changes established a more interconnected universe, prioritizing themes of survival and adaptation across species. The storyline's echoes persisted in subsequent events, with writer Jonathan Hickman's multiversal collapse and reality-rebuilding motifs influencing his 2019 X-Men relaunch in House of X/Powers of X, where mutantkind's creation of hidden societies and evolutionary leaps parallel Battleworld's patchwork domains. Doctor Doom's tenure as God Emperor, wielding Beyonder-derived powers to rule Battleworld, was later referenced in Infinity Wars (2018), underscoring his elevated status among cosmic threats and informing his strategic alliances in high-stakes conflicts. Additionally, permanent character alterations from the event, such as Battleworld survivors like integrating into and Molecule Man's pivotal role in the universe's restoration, carried forward into arcs exploring multiversal echoes. Secret Wars also revolutionized Marvel's approach to large-scale crossovers by employing a template of domain-specific miniseries—self-contained stories within the central narrative—that allowed creative flexibility and world-building depth. This model influenced later events like Avengers: No Surrender (2018), which adopted a similar weekly, rotating-creative-team format across multiple titles to weave interconnected plots without halting ongoing series. Even into the 2020s, references to Battleworld's legacies appeared in Empyre (2020), where Kree-Skrull dynamics and cosmic alliances evoked the event's barony structures, bridging old threats with new interstellar wars.

Adaptations

Film

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Saga, encompassing Phases Four through Six, draws significant inspiration from the Incursions central to the 2015 storyline, where colliding universes threaten multiversal destruction. This concept was first referenced in the Disney+ series (2021), where He Who Remains warns of multiversal wars sparked by timeline branches leading to incursions and the annihilation of realities, echoing the comic's prelude to Battleworld. The theme is further explored in in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), which depicts incursions causing the collapse of universes, such as Earth-838's destruction, directly paralleling the multiversal catastrophe in . Doctor Doom's introduction to the MCU builds on Secret Wars' portrayal of him as Battleworld's god-emperor. In The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), a post-credits scene establishes Doom's presence from Earth-828, including references to Latveria and his scarred visage, setting up his antagonistic role. Robert Downey Jr. portrays Victor von Doom, confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, with his full debut in Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026) before expanding in the saga's conclusion. Avengers: Secret Wars, slated for release on December 17, 2027, will conclude the Multiverse Saga and adapt key elements from the 2015 comic, including a Battleworld-like patchwork planet formed from multiversal remnants. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film is written by Michael Waldron, who incorporates analogues to comic characters like Molecule Man through concepts such as "Anchor Beings" that stabilize timelines amid incursions. San Diego Comic-Con 2024 announcements highlighted the project's scale, with Downey's Doom as a central villain orchestrating multiversal incursions, blending heroes from various realities in a soft reboot of the MCU.

Video Games and Other Media

The 2015 Secret Wars storyline has influenced several video games through cosmetic items, events, and narrative elements, though no full direct adaptation exists. In Marvel's Avengers (2020), players can unlock the "Secret War Suit" for , a DLC outfit inspired by his appearance during the comic's multiversal conflicts. Similarly, (2017) incorporates a parody of the "Incursions"—collisions between parallel universes that precipitate the event's catastrophe—into its time-travel storyline, where merges timelines in a manner echoing the comic's apocalyptic setup. While no dedicated Secret Wars video game has been released, rumors suggest potential multiverse nods in upcoming titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 3. In Marvel Rivals (released December 2024), which entered its fifth season in November 2025, fan speculation has linked the game's multiversal team battles to Battleworld concepts, though official integrations remain unconfirmed as of November 2025. Beyond games, Secret Wars elements appear in animated media, notably What If...? Season 2 (2023), where Episode 9 features a multiversal incursion-like threat gathering heroes from alternate realities to avert collapse, setting up broader MCU ties to the comic's lore. Merchandise tied to the event includes the Funko Pop! Marvel Battleworld series, a line of vinyl figures depicting characters like Doctor Doom and Spider-Man in Battleworld variants, launched to capitalize on the storyline's patchwork world aesthetic. Additionally, the Marvel Legendary deck-building card game features Secret Wars Volume 1 (2016) and Volume 2 expansions, incorporating heroes, villains, and schemes directly from the 2015 event, such as the Cabal and Illuminati factions vying for survival on Battleworld.

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