I am from beyond. Slay your enemies and all you desire shall be yours. Nothing you dream of is impossible for me to accomplish. The Beyonder About the item: Limited to only 250 produced and individually numbered, this stunning fine art print measures 18 by 24 inches and originally came hand-signed by Alex Ross (and includes its original COA from Sideshow so noting). It pays tribute to the original iconic cover to Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1, often cited as a contender for 'top ten' best lists of covers from the 80?s. In addition to Alex Ross, the print is also signed by hand by Jim Shooter (writer of the original series as well as it?s follow-up, Secret Wars II), and both Mike Zeck (cover and interior artist) and John Beatty (cover and interior inker). These signatures were added at various convention appearances over the last few years (Shooter and Beatty) and through a private signing with Zeck. The print is in nm/mint and undisplayed condition and will be shipped with the utmost care. With the Avengers: Secret Wars film due out in 2027, this print will make a stunning addition to any collection! First image is a stock photo- the second image is a close up of the bottom portion of the print for greater visual detail on the signatures and the number designation, which for this print is #107/250. About the Original Secret Wars series: The original 1984 Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars comic series was Marvel?s first large-scale crossover event, establishing a precedent and cementing crossovers as a major storytelling format in mainstream superhero comics. The series introduces the Beyonder, a very nearly all-powerful entity from another dimension, who abducts a large group of heroes and villains from Earth and transports them to a distant planet called Battleworld. There, he pits the two groups against each other?setting the stage for an unprecedented clash of Marvel?s most iconic characters. The heroes?Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, the Hulk, Spider-Man, and others?face off against villains such as Doctor Doom, Galactus, and Ultron in fierce battles for survival, power, and control. Amidst alliances and betrayals, Doctor Doom succeeds in seizing the Beyonder's cosmic powers, threatening the fate of all, while heroes fight to stop the planet?s destruction by Galactus. One of the most legendary moments is Spider-Man?s acquisition of his black costume on Battleworld, later to be revealed as an alien symbiote and to ultimately becomes the hugely popular character Venom. The storyline also elevates Doctor Doom as not just a Fantastic Four nemesis but as one of the lead villains in the Marvel Universe overall. The saga is remembered as a monumental, universe-spanning confrontation that reshaped characters and set the stage for decades of Marvel storytelling, blending epic battles with profound character moments, leading to a second Secret Wars series in 1985-1986, a major reimagining of the original concept in 2015-2016, and a major motion picture event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe scheduled for 2027 release. Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance: Excepting pack-pulled autograph trading cards, CGC Signature Series, signed Sideshow prints, and like collectibles, all autographed items Vault Collectibles sells were personally witnessed, by myself, being signed by the writer, artist, or celebrity in question. No third party is involved. Further, art sketches - and most published original art I sell - were obtained directly from the artist themselves. For buyers desiring this guarantee in written form, this statement guarantees that the above referenced item is as stated in the listing description. A screen capture of the completed auction page, which includes this statement of provenance, may be saved by the buyer as a digital file or print off in hardcopy form. As this serves as written proof of said guarantee, no physical documentation will be included in the package when the item is mailed. J. Brian O?Bryant VaultCollectibles dba as empire.auctions