It's no secret to anyone that Avengers: Endgame is, for many reasons, the most anticipated film in the MCU. The film will run for three hours, and everyone is sure that it will be endowed with unimaginable action and heartbreaking moments. Many fans are naturally wondering what's next for the MCU after the finale." Avengers". Although this information is not confirmed, there is a possibility that in the future we will see the adaptation of the famous " Secret Wars».
« Secret Wars» revolve around the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men and more famous heroes- they go to distant galaxy to fight to the death at the behest of an evil cosmic being called the Beyonder. The original classic, released in the eighties, ends with the villain's defeat, but the comic has a 2015 reimagining in which Doctor Doom gains the powers of a cosmic being and wreaks havoc in the multiverse. And it could very well turn into a full-fledged film.
Stephen McFeely & Christopher Markus, Writers Infinity Wars" And " Finals", stated in an interview that they are interested in scripting a film adaptation of " Secret Wars". The Russo brothers have already mentioned their desire to turn the comic into a movie, and the likelihood of this happening only increases with time.
Fans should definitely be excited. Because storylines have tremendous potential on screen - especially when McFeely, Marcus and Russo are at the helm.
HUGE CROSSOVER
« infinity war" turned out to be a pretty good crossover and, in general, quite large-scale project. While Marvel isn't always ready to create expansive ones all the time, it seems like the next major MCU movies will come close to matching the expansive size of their predecessors.
« Secret Wars”, in any case, an event of intergalactic scale. Watching factions of superheroes come together to try and find a way to survive on the strange and hostile planet they're trapped on makes for an endlessly immersive viewing experience - as does the part where we see how the villains fare.
It is important to note that in this case, the Beyonder would be the greatest villain in the history of the MCU. Considering that, according to the canon, he easily deals with Galactus, it's safe to say that he deserves such an honor very deservedly.
INNOVATION
It can be said that " Secret Wars were based on innovative ideas. When creating a comic book, the authors repelled as much as possible from what they wrote earlier. They were as creative as possible to make something that the fans could not even imagine.
It's worth noting that Marvel is following a similar path when it comes to movies in their own MCU. And most likely, the screen version " Secret Wars if, or when, it is made in a way that we haven't seen in any other MCU movie.
DEADPOOL AND VENOM INVOLVED
Venom and Deadpool are among the most adored Marvel heroes. True, both of them will most likely not appear in the MCU soon, especially Venom, since Sony leases the rights to use the hero.
But "Secret Wars" allows you to include both characters in the MCU, despite some difficulties. If we talk about Deadpool, then in modern realities, it is difficult to imagine a character in the MCU, where he will not be the main character.
The presence of Venom in the MCU will greatly dilute the entire roster of superheroes and add the ability to create new, exciting stories.
BATTLE BETWEEN VILLAINS
In the 2015 comic, we saw a dramatic battle between Thanos and Doctor Doom that was one of the most spectacular moments in history. The film adaptation may feature a never-before-seen opportunity for battles between villains.
Not only would that be visually cool, but it would also be relatively rare since superhero movies rarely feature supervillains fighting each other.
The only drawback may be that, taking into account the events " Finals A full adaptation of the comic may not be possible - because there is a possibility that Thanos will die in the upcoming movie. But with some alternate universe antics, this problem can be easily solved.
More importantly, the elimination of one villain still leaves plenty of others who would easily put up epic and unusual battles with each other.
DEMO OF THE BEST OF COMICS
Even though the fans love "Secret Wars" for their scale and compelling storyline, some have criticized them for trying to "sell" as much as possible in one comic.
But, in a way, these criticisms only make the potential MCU movie better. Thinking that a comic whose main purpose was to promote the franchise could now be the next big blockbuster is just a plus for the creators.
REVIVAL OF THE CANON
It is also important to remember that " Secret Wars is not a comic book series that does not have any changes in Marvel canon. Several things happen in the comics. important events, both in the original line and in the later 2015 version.
For example, Spider-Man first bonds with the Venom symbiote in the events of the comic. This could be adapted into the MCU to spawn potential stories for the future and forget about what happened in the third part " Spiderman» Sami Raimi.
Considering how difficult it would be to include all of these events in another movie, converting a comic series into a movie would undoubtedly also have huge benefits in updating the MCU canon in a way that doesn't trigger certain events in the story.
ENDLESS POTENTIAL
Had an entire potential film based on the events " Secret Wars", it will probably not be one picture - most likely there will be several parts, based on the events of which new stories and adaptations can begin.
In principle, there are many options for adaptations " Secret Wars" - original, " Secret WarsII", the 2015 adaptation - versions of the events, not to mention including the events in separate comics by those involved in the events themselves - prove that no matter how the production team views a film adaptation, they will find enough source material to implement it.
While the MCU tends to diverge from its source material, having enough material to draw inspiration from will surely give the film a bit more.
POSSIBILITY TO GROW INTO A "SECRET INVASION"
An event such as Secret Wars certainly deserves to be adapted for the big screen, due to its importance and the events that followed it. A lot has happened, as you might guess - and some events could trigger another major event in the MCU - " Secret Invasion»
IN " Secret Invasion The Thing's girlfriend, Alicia Masters, has been replaced with a Skrull, seems like a noteworthy event. A Skrull named Laya is featured in the storyline " Secret Invasion in which the Skrulls attempt to take over the Earth through covert superhero replacements.
Although " Captain Marvel ends with Carol helping the aliens find a new home planet, that doesn't mean the Skrulls aren't considering taking over Earth during the time between " Captain Marvel" And " Avengers: Endgame».
About the Skrulls in the MCU this moment there is nothing concrete: who knows, perhaps the secret takeover of the Skrulls in the MCU has already begun.
THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE X-MEN
The original plot Secret Wars revolves heavily around the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, so it's foolish to deny that the Avengers should be the only superhero team in a comic book adaptation. Plus, it's now made possible by Disney's acquisition of the rights to Fox.
Another question is, will the Avengers live to see such an event? Contacts of many, according to sources, end after " Finals”, and it is likely that most of the heroes will simply die and we will never see them again.
PERFECTLY MATCHES THE MCU TONE
If there is anything that helps a potential film on " secret wars"become a reality" is how well it fits into the overall "tone" that the MCU has been striving for since 2008.
After all, many of Marvel's big comic events tend to get downright pitiful in tone. That doesn't mean the MCU never does this - in " Infinity War"has had its fair share of heartbreaking moments, but some films have a few ridiculous moments of humor, and the third part" Avengers» is good and really meets this standard. It also has that perfect mixture of internal conflict between superheroes, combined with one clear "big and bad" that has been seen in countless previous Marvel films.
Any comic can be adapted to "the tone of the MCU" by the talented staff who work on it, but this becomes even more possible by starting with a comic that already fulfills many of the prerequisites found in the films before.
More and more information about the new Marvel event - Secret Wars. In order not to litter the site with constant news on this topic, we will introduce you to everything at once!
The story outside of the main maxi-series will be divided into three large parts: Last days(the last stories before the start of the wars), battle world(the relationship of the worlds during wars) and Warzones(and this is, as they say, plans for the future of a single universe). Now let's talk about everything in more detail.
Note: Not all comics have been announced yet, so this article will be updated.
The Last Days will begin with Black Widow, namely from number 19. Judging by the interview, we will discover new traits of her character, while at the same time the impending apocalypse will be ignored in favor of developing our own comic lines. Written by Nathan Edmondson, art by Phil Noto.
IN Captain America and the Mighty Avengers, where the story picks up from number 8, a couple of old members of the Mighty Avengers should appear. They promise a lot of sweets, explosions and monsters. Written by Al Ewing, art by Luke Ross.
Starting with issue 14, "The Last Days" will take over the series Loki: Agent of Asgard. It is not known which of the two Loki will be at the center of the story - good or bad. Written by Al Ewing, art by Lee Garbett.
From the 18th issue for the rights of mutants in the last days will fight Magneto. Series writer Cullen Bunn had this to say: “The story of Erik Lehnsher is a story about heritage. About what he leaves behind. He has always fought for a better future for mutants, and now the world is on the verge of destruction and everything he fought for could collapse in a couple of seconds. Art by Javi Fernandez.
Perhaps the hardest times of a lifetime are waiting Ms. Marvel in the 16th edition of her ongoing. Jersey will be on the brink of destruction, and Kamala realizes the difficulty of the heroic path. Can she keep her promise to protect the city? Written by Gee Willow Wilson, art by Adrian Alfona.
In the 19th issue of the series Punisher for the protagonist, the last day of the war will really come. The soldier will be thrown into battle again, and, judging by the rumors, one of his friends will die. Written by Nathan Edmondson, art by Mitch Gerads.
We can see the last days of space from the 13th issue Silver Surfer. Stars fade, planets collapse. Let's see how a space traveler can stop this. Written by Dan Slott, art by Michael Allred.
The war will be shown to us from the most terrible sides in the series Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies. “There are areas on the map that are fenced off from the rest. This is exactly what we will tell. The story will tell about how people survive on the border between these two cruel realities, when on the one hand the territory is under the control of Ultron, and on the other hordes of zombies.- explained screenwriter James Robinson. Drawn by Steve Pugh.
Then, in June, it will be the turn of the Ghost Riders in the series ghost racers. “We will watch the Racers survive the arena races as they fight to win. Rules? There are no rules! This is a test of friendship, loyalty and honesty. Winning the race - time out of the arena. Many familiar faces will return: Johnny Blaze, Alexandra, Danny Ketch,"- said senior editor Mark Panizzia. Written by Felipe Smith, art by Juan Gedeon.
We will also be allowed to observe the relations of the Inhumans during the war in the series Inhumans: Attilanrising. “Inhumans during the general destruction are reminiscent of the French resistance during the Second World War. Basically, the story will show the relationship of Medusa and Black Bolt, because they are the flagship of the Inhumans," Screenwriter Charles Soule Illustrated by John Timms.
We will see a bloodbath and zombies not only during the Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies, but also in a separate series Marvel Zombies. “Zombie territory is shielded. We will tell you about a character named Elsa the Bloody. She protects a mysterious satellite inside the zone. Such a character is great for the genre of sarcastic humor."— said the artist Kev Walker. Written by Cy Spurrier.
In order not to forget about the heroes of the streets, they will give us a series Master of Kung Fu. “In this world, Shang-Chi is not what we know him to be. His father was accused of murder, and those who do not study in special schools that help people reach the peak of their abilities are considered social outcasts. The kung fu master became a vagabond and a drunkard. In this story, you will see a different perspective on K'un-L'un and Iron Fist."- promised screenwriter Hayden Blackman. The comic will be drawn by Dalibor Talajic.
Thanks to "Secret Wars" we will be reunited with the team Runaways. But in a slightly changed composition: Cloak and Dagger, Bucky and Skaar will be added to the usual heroes. Written by Noel Stevenson, art by Sanford Greene.
So that readers do not lose the full picture of the world, the details of the wars can be found in a special series. Secret Wars: Battleworld. How do the sectors of this world interact? Are they friends? What is the connection between them? If there is, who is behind everything? What will happen when one sector starts a war against another? We will get answers to these and similar questions in the series.
Secret Wars Journal- An anthology of short stories. Misty Knight and Paladin are promised, as well as the X-Men, but the return of the Night Nurse is most intriguing.
The Star-Lord series will be closed for the duration of Battleworld, but will be replaced by Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde. In it, Peter Quill will meet with Kitty Pryde from the Age of Apocalypse. Judging by the descriptions, the comic will be similar to a romantic comedy, but with a direct continuation of Lord's personal series. Written by Sam Humphreys, art by Alti Firmansjah.
All this mess will be followed by the Gods of Thunder in the series Thors. “It will be something like a story about cops, only instead of guns there will be hammers. In general, this series will be closely related to the main one. You'll see a whole bunch of Thunder Gods, but the old, familiar versions will also return."- said the permanent comic book writer about Thor and Thor Jason Aaron. The artist is Chris Sprouse.
And now, we come to the most delicious - Ultimateend. The series will talk about last days ten years of history in the Ultimate universe. Marvel promises that fans will both hate and love the publisher for this story. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley.
This corner of Secret Wars will tell us about the various alternate realities that are on the world map, and will lay the foundation for the future of the Marvel Universe.
Series X-Men '92 notable not because it tells about the universe of the X-Men of that time from the comics - it will be a continuation of you know what animated series! First, the comic will be released in electronic form, and only then it will be available in print. It will be a comic written by fans for fans, written by Chris Sims of Comics Alliance and Chad Bowers of Multiversity. Pictured is Scott Koblish, known from the Deadpool series.
Armor Wars- alternative sequel known history from the 80s. The world is sick, which is why all people are forced to wear Iron Man suits. Tony Stark will have to team up with his brother Arno to solve a mysterious murder. Wait for a pretty detective, only with a bunch of repulsors. Written by James Robinson, art by Marcio Takara.
Years of Future Past. We all remember the story when Kitty Pryde moved in time. But what if she stayed in the 2013 world and kept fighting? It will be a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of great adventures. Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Mike Norton.
Squadron Sinister will tell us about a corner of the world where the Sinister Squadron controls the city of Utopolis. We will see a team from the 70s clash with their modern version, which will not end very well for the latter. Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Carlos Pacheco.
Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps. The story will take Carol Danvers to the next level. She will assemble a team of fighter pilots who will help her find her place and understand how important she is in the Marvel Universe. Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick and Kelly Thompson, art by David Lopez.
Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX. For fans of mini marvels and Scotty Young. The story will not be intertwined with the events of the destruction of the world, but will simply amuse us with a cheerful retelling of the recent clash between the Avengers and the X-Men. Written and illustrated by Scotty Young.
Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos. Deadpool will retire soon, but his fiancee won't. She will assemble a team of mummy, vampire and Frankenstein. However, in some unexpected way, a couple of times the chatty mercenary will still light up here. Written by Jerry Duggan, art by Salvador Espin.
Guardians of Knowhere. Knowwhere is an important element space stories. And of course, this head of Celestial will need its guardians. Over the course of several episodes, we will see different participants teams, but the story will mostly focus on characters like Gamora and Drax the Destroyer. Some important and big secret connected with Knowwhere will also be revealed. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mike Deodato.
E Is for Extinction. Every X-Men fan should check out the New X-men series (and not just a fan). This story will not be its continuation, although it will include the heroes already familiar to us - Angel, Beak and Stepford Cuckoos. Written by Chris Burnham, art by Ramon Villalobos.
FutureImperfect. Peter David returns to the Maestro he created, an evil version of the Hulk from the future. In this comic, he will fight a mysterious opponent whose identity will come as a shock to many. They promise a meeting between the Maestro and Bruce Banner of our days. Written by Peter David, art by Greg Land.
1872 . The series will be reminiscent of 1602, Marvel heroes will be shown again in a certain period of time. This time it's a cowboy theme. Steve Rogers will be the Sheriff of Timely City (a nod to the original Marvel name). In addition to him, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner will be involved in the plot. Written by Jerry Duggan, art by Evan Shainer.
Weirdworld. Get ready for magic, swords and axes. We will be brought back to the classics of the 70s. The story is dedicated to the enemy of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers - Arkon and his attempts to survive in a completely unfamiliar place. Written by Jason Aaron, art by Mike del Mundo.
X-Tinction Agenda will give us Alternative option events known to X-Men fans. What if Havok stayed on Genosha and tried to rebuild the island? Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Carmine Di Giandomenico.
Korvac Saga. New option stories about the owner Space Force Korvac. This time he will be in Forest Hills. The Guardians of 3000 will want to use him as a law enforcement officer while Wonder Man rallies his team against them. The conflict will be mostly not even physical, but political, since Wonder Man is the ruler of the neighboring zone of the Battleworld. Written by Dan Abnett, art by Otto Schmidt.
Secret Wars 2099 will replace the 2099 Spider-Man series. The story will tell about the Avengers of that time, working for the Alkemax company. Written by Peter David, art by Will Sliney.
Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars. Against all logic, Deadpool will decide not to participate in the new event, but to go to the original Secret Wars, which took place in the 80s. Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Matteo Lolli.
A- force will talk about the team of the Avengers, consisting entirely of women. Among the participants will be both heroines from the classical universe, and from alternative ones. Written by Gee Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett, art by Jorge Molina.
Where Monsters Dwell. An interesting look at the events of the collision of the worlds. The pilot of the 1920s, by coincidence, will have to get into the world of dinosaurs and other living creatures from the jungle. Written by Garth Ennis, art by Russ Brown.
M.O.D.O.K. Assassin. A look at a world where Modoc finally did what he was made to do. Murder. And he killed everyone, becoming king in his world. Killers such as Bullseye and Deadpool should also appear in the series. Written by Chris Yost, art by Amilcar Pinna.
Inferno. A world where Hell literally arose in New York and now Magica rules there. The story will focus on the relationship between Ulyana and her brother Peter. Colossus has freed his sister from the power of darkness three times already, and this is his next attempt. Written by Dennis Hopeless, art by Javier Garron.
Spider-Verse. Did you enjoy the Spider Comics crossover? Then let the celebration continue! Written by Mike Costa, art by André Aruajo.
Planet Hulk will not be a version of the famous Green Giant storyline, although there will be some references (like the Red King). Greenland is a place on the Battleworld map where a bunch of monsters roam without control. A gladiatorial version of Steve Rogers is sent to clean up the place, with his faithful steed - the Devil Dinosaur. Written by Sam Humphreys, art by Mark Laming.
oldManLogan: At the end of Mark Milar's storyline, Logan embarked on a journey to change the world around him. It's time to find out what he did. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Andrea Sorrentino.
InfinityGauntlet: A young woman named Anwen finds one of the Infinity Stones. Thus begins a post-apocalyptic coming-of-age story. Without the participation of Thanos, of course, it will not do. Written by Jerry Duggan and Dustin Weaver, art by Dustin Weaver.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows. Spider-Man has an increased responsibility, because he has a wife and daughter. According to Dan Slott, this comic will not just be the embodiment of fan fantasies - its elements will be used in future superhero stories. Which one, of course, is unknown. Written by Dan Slott, art by Adam Kubert.
1602: Witch Hunter Angela: Queen Elizabeth is dead, long live King James! All over England, the hunt for the witch folk - the local equivalent of mutants - begins. What Angela will do in the universe created by Neil Gaiman and Adam Kubert is clear from the title. Written by Kieron Gillen and Marguerite Bennett, art by Stephanie Hans.
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A five-issue comic book published by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Gabriel Del'Otto. It is loosely based on covert operations told to Bendis as a child by an anonymous high-ranking US intelligence officer.
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NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH SECRET WARS! (SECRET WARS)
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The plot features a massive superhero crossover featuring Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Daredevil, Luke Cage and Nick Fury battling a host of supervillains who have received high-tech weapons from a mysterious benefactor.
The first issue was published in April 2004, and although the plan was to publish two issues per month, there were long delays. The last fifth issue came out 21 months later, in December 2005.
The consequences of the series were reflected in the series "The Pulse" (Pulse), and Bendis used many of these characters in his comic book "New Avengers" (New Avengers).
The plot in Secret War has nothing to do with the original Secret Wars and Secret Wars II crossover miniseries published by Marvel in the mid-1980s, although the title is clearly inspired by them. Those stories received their own spiritual continuation in "Beyond!" (Beyond!) published in 2006.
Bendis noted that the Secret War was connected to the Secret Invasion, where the Skrulls infiltrated several Earth organizations.
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In 2003, the director of the international security service SHIELD. Nick Fury uncovers a secret plan by Latverian Prime Minister Lucia von Bardas to supply a group of minor supervillains with advanced technology, supposedly from the previous dictator of Latveria, Doctor Doom (who was imprisoned in Hell at the time), to sow terror across the US. Fury immediately reports this to the US President, but his request for authority to overthrow the post-Doom government of Latveria is denied due to his sponsorship by the US government. Fury is furious, believing that this will lead to another 9/11.
Fury recruits Captain America, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Black Widow, Luke Cage, Wolverine, and a superhuman agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Daisy Johnson to privately attempt to covertly overthrow the Latverian government.
A year later, New York is hit by a massive retaliatory strike that sends Luke Cage into a coma and Fury and a squad of New York heroes face off against the cyborg von Bardas and her high-tech army. The attack turns out to be a trap for local superheroes when von Bardas detonates a high-tech bomb linked to equipment issued to her army of supervillains.
Daisy Johnson kills von Bardas, the bomb is defused, the supervillain army is defeated and arrested. Captain America immediately demands answers from Nick Fury about what happened. Soon they are joined by the X-Men and Wolverine, who attacks Fury, but he turns out to be a robot. The real Nick Fury has already escaped. Through the robot, Fury reveals the truth about the invasion of Latveria and that the heroes (with the exception of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Black Widow and Daisy Johnson) were brainwashed afterwards. He then announces that they will see him for the last time and he hopes that the participants in his adventure will understand that he did what he had to.
His replacement as director of SHIELD. Maria Hill learns the details of the story by interrogating Agent Johnson in real time, a storytelling tool.
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Members
Characters who took part in the Secret War:
Nick Fury
Luke Cage
Captain America
Daredevil
Spiderman
Wolverine
Black Widow
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