Secret Wars Paperback – Illustrated, September 6, 2016

"Secret Wars" by Jonathan Hickman is nothing short of a monumental achievement in superhero storytelling. This isn’t your typical punch-and-kick event — it's an intricate, cerebral, and emotionally resonant saga that pays off years of build-up from Hickman’s runs on Avengers and Fantastic Four.The story plunges you into a dying multiverse, where Doctor Doom has taken godlike control to form Battleworld, a patchwork planet made from the remnants of countless realities. The concept alone is brilliant, but it’s Hickman’s execution — layered, poetic, and deeply philosophical — that sets this book apart. Themes of power, identity, sacrifice, and what it means to be a hero are explored with surprising depth.Esad Ribić’s artwork is absolutely stunning. Each page feels like a grand painting, full of scale and emotion. The visuals elevate the already massive stakes of the story and bring Battleworld to life in a way that feels both mythic and grounded.This trade paperback collects the full 9-issue event and reads cohesively, though I’d recommend some familiarity with Hickman’s earlier work to fully appreciate the layers. That said, even on its own, it’s an engrossing cosmic epic with unforgettable moments (God Doom, Reed Richards, and that final issue… wow).If you're looking for a Marvel event with brains, beauty, and real emotional weight — not just spectacle — this is it. One of the best Marvel events of the modern era.

This is a great way to get caught up on the Secret Wars story.Not as good as the 1984 Secret Wars but good none the less.Great copy and all the comics are in one book.I would recommend to any comic book fan.

This the first comic I’ve ever ordered and it’s also the reason why I read/own Hickmans avengers now before reading secret wars.( I didn’t know it was the final arc once I received the package 😭)

It's fine but has a lot of required reading to understand the story. The art is good and other than that not much to say.

Amazing read worth the buy.

In perperation of the next two avengers movies ive gotten this and the older secret war comic and i can say this is a really great comic one the best ive read the art is great the story 10/10.

With the new secret wars movies coming out in a couple of years, if you’re looking to brush up on the source material and check it out, this is something great to grab at a good price

Amazing comic book. One of my favorites!