#31

Synopsis

At an archeological dig in the Arctic Circle, an ancient headband is discovered. At night, it beckons to its finder and puts him in contact with two gods, who ask him to give up his "seed of humanity". Accepting, the man finds himself returned to earth fifteen years later. A year later, Shaman feels himself summoned to the site, where the goddess Nelvanna reveals herself to him, pregnant. Shaman performs the role of midwife to the goddess and a young infant is entrusted to his care.

Reprinted from

• Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12— pages 36-43. Story page 1 is reduced in size to make room for a banner with eight bust sketches of heroes & villains
• Secret Wars II #1— 0.75 page copy with text removed from the Beyonder's shadow

Credits

Script

Jim Shooter, John Byrne

Pencils

Mike Zeck, Arthur Adams, John Byrne

Inks

John Beatty, Arthur Adams, Art Nichols, Joe Rubinstein, Mike Mignola, John Byrne

Colours

Christie Scheele, Andy Yanchus

Letters

Joe Rosen, Michael Higgins