The Marvel Comics universe is about to take a drastic turn as What If…? Secret Wars #1 hits the stands, posing a rather bleak question: what happens when you’re the only survivor of an apocalypse, but your entire universe gets left behind?
A Universe in Exile
In this twisted take on the Secret Wars saga, the Ultimate Universe – a reality that once existed parallel to the mainstream Marvel cosmos – has been erased from existence, leaving its survivors stranded in a desolate wasteland.
The story centers around Ultimate Wolverine, who, much to his dismay, finds himself the sole representative of his dead universe. Alongside the enigmatic Frank Castle (a.k.a. the Punisher) and a cast of other familiar yet displaced characters, Wolverine must confront the harsh reality of his existence and the consequences of being left behind.
A Post-Apocalyptic Reality Check
As the surviving heroes of the Ultimate Universe struggle to make sense of their new reality, they’ll encounter an eerie landscape of abandoned cityscapes, toxic wastelands, and the remnants of a civilization that’s lost its purpose.
With the threat of new enemies emerging from the shadows, What If…? Secret Wars #1 sets the stage for a gripping narrative that challenges the survivors to adapt, to fight, and to find a way to reclaim their place in a world that no longer recognizes them.
What This Means
This series poses a chilling question: what if you were the last reminder of a world that no longer existed? For the characters in What If…? Secret Wars #1, the answer is a grim reminder that even in the face of unimaginable loss, there’s always a glimmer of hope – and a will to fight on.
