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Marvel Comics has yet to ramp up its Secret Wars event, but the publisher has given WIRED.co.uk the first official look at two series set to launch in the wake of this summer's universes-shattering crossover.


While the main <a href="http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-11/06/secret-wars-revealed"

target="_blank">Secret Wars</a> event sees every one of Marvel's alternate realities condensed into a single 'Battleworld', with disparate versions of popular characters clashing, these first two titles give a hint at the aftermath.

All-New, All-Different Avengers -- written by Mark Waid, with art by Mahmud Asrar -- gives away one of the biggest hints at the outcome: Miles Morales, the <a href="http://www.wired.co.uk/spider-man" target="_blank">Spider-Man</a> of the "Ultimate" imprint, now looks to be on the main Marvel Earth, and fighting alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Sam Wilson as Captain America and the female Thor are still in their heroic identities, joined by an Iron Man once again rocking the familiar red and gold, and The Vision, whose profile is set to rise in this summer's Avengers: Age of Ultron. Spider-Man is joined by Nova and Ms Marvel, seemingly making up a junior squad for the team. "It's an All-New, All-Different Avengers for an All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe!" Tom Brevoort, Marvel's senior vice president and executive editor excitedly told WIRED.co.uk. "So throw out your preconceptions about Earth's Mightiest Heroes as we change the game, rewrite the rules and destroy childhoods with an Avengers team that more closely reflects the world outside your window!"

Uncanny Inhumans, meanwhile, sees Queen Medusa -- the imposing lady with the big, prehensile, superstrong hair -- continuing to guide her recently awoken people, who are still discovering their powers. Written by Charles Soule with art by Brandon Peterson, the series will see Medusa joined by cousin and long-time ally Triton, seen on her right, and newcomers Inferno, Iso, and Naja, on her left. Most curious is the flaming figure in the sky -- yep, that's Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, who is joining the cast. The Fantastic Four comic recently ended, and although Johnny isn't an Inhuman himself, his early relationship with Medusa's sister Crystal (not pictured) gives him a link to the formerly isolationist society. "It's fitting that the first Marvel hero to encounter the Inhumans is joining up with them," said Nick Lowe, senior editor at Marvel. "Johnny Storm is one of the best characters in the Marvel U and he's shaking up the Inhumans side of the Marvel U in a big way.

Just wait until you see the last page!"


The All-New, All-Different Avengers and

Uncanny Inhumans titles will premiere as part of Marvel's <a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/" target="_blank">Free Comic Book Day</a> offering on 2 May, along with a Secret Wars #0.

Updated 26 March at 15:17: Brevoort and Lowe supplied additional comment on the new titles.