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Secret Wars

Jim Shooter, Brian Michael Bendis
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Secret Wars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Jim Shooter, Brian Michael Bendis

Secret Wars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Battleworld

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Secret Wars by Brian Michael Bendis are two distinct Marvel Comics series. Both involve epic battles involving superheroes and villains, with Shooter's 1984 series introducing a new cosmic entity and Bendis's 2015 series exploring the multiverse. These stories emphasize the impact of power and alliances on Marvel's universe.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Exciting

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

10,707 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Secret Wars by Jim Shooter offers a classic, nostalgic narrative with engaging character dynamics, while Brian Michael Bendis delivers a modern, complex reimagining. Shooter's work is often praised for its straightforward action and iconic team-ups, though sometimes perceived as simplistic. Bendis’s narrative is celebrated for depth but criticized for being convoluted at times.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Secret Wars?

Readers who enjoy Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Brian Michael Bendis likely relish epic superhero narratives featuring complex character dynamics. Fans of cross-universe events, akin to Crisis on Infinite Earths or Infinity Gauntlet, will appreciate the high-stakes action and intricate plots within the Marvel universe.

4.3

10,707 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Battleworld

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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