Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars Part 2 – Issue 40 – 2012 – Hachette / Marvel – Origin of Spider-Man’s Black Costume – Hardcover

Description

Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars Part 2 – The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection – Issue 40

Continue one of Marvel’s most legendary crossover events with Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars Part 2, featuring the Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Fantastic Four and some of the Marvel Universe’s greatest villains.

This collectible hardcover is Issue 40 of The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection, published in the UK by Hachette Partworks in association with Marvel Comics.

Featuring the iconic black-costume Spider-Man cover, this volume collects the explosive conclusion of the original 1984–1985 Secret Wars event.

Synopsis

The mysterious Beyonder has transported Earth’s greatest superheroes and most dangerous supervillains to Battleworld, where they must fight for survival and the promise of unimaginable power.

As the conflict reaches its climax, Doctor Doom makes a desperate bid to seize the Beyonder’s cosmic abilities, threatening the fate of everyone trapped on the planet.

Meanwhile, Spider-Man discovers a mysterious black costume that responds to his thoughts, unaware that this extraordinary new suit will have enormous consequences for his future.

With alliances tested, villains plotting and reality itself at stake, Secret Wars Part 2 delivers the unforgettable conclusion to one of Marvel’s defining crossover adventures.

Key Significance

* Collects the second half of the original Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars event.
* Includes Secret Wars #8, featuring the famous origin of Spider-Man’s alien black costume.
* The black costume would eventually become connected to the origin of Venom.
* Features Doctor Doom’s confrontation with the Beyonder.
* Written by Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter.
* Features classic artwork by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton.
* An important chapter in Marvel crossover history.
* Issue 40 of the UK Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection.

Book Details

* Title: Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars Part 2
* Collection: The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection
* Collection Number: 40
* Publisher: Hachette Partworks / Marvel Comics
* UK Collection Launch: 2012
* Original Story Publication: 1984–1985
* Writer: Jim Shooter
* Artists: Mike Zeck and Bob Layton
* Cover Artist: Mike Zeck
* Collects: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #7–12
* Format: Hardcover Graphic Novel
* Language: English
* Edition: UK Collector’s Edition
* Genre: Superhero / Crossover / Marvel Universe

Condition

Pre-owned hardcover – good visible condition.

The front cover presents well, with strong colours and the iconic black-costume Spider-Man artwork clearly displayed.

Light surface scuffing and handling marks are visible across the dark cover, with some minor edge and corner wear. The top-left corner shows a small amount of wear.

The spine, back cover and interior pages have not been inspected, so their condition cannot be confirmed.

Please refer to the photograph for the exact visible condition.

A fantastic addition to any Marvel collection, particularly for fans of Spider-Man, Venom, Doctor Doom and the original Secret Wars storyline.

Please note: This is Part 2 only. Part 1 is not included.