dub@pur-phy.UUCP (Dwight U. Bartholomew) (04/03/84)
Greetings to all readers,
I have a possible explanation of what the Beyonder might
be and will throw it into the conversations and see what happens.
As we saw in Secret Wars #1, on the way to the galaxy, an entire
galaxy was seemingly destroyed and a single planet was erected for the
Secret Wars. Many peoples like Dr. Doom and Reed Richards were put
into awe and thought that the being must be of incredible might and
intelligence.
The Beyonder must be a being of power and has some kind of
intelligence, or atleast we are to believe. How can the readers be
so sure that the Beyonder isn't an extension of Eternity. For Eternity,
as defined in the Marvel Universe is the life form made up by all
life forms in all the galaxies in the universe.
Eternity was summoned by both Galactus and the Watcher in
Fantastis Four #263. As most Marvelites will remember, Galactus
called him "father". Why couldn't it be possible that Eternity has taken
another form and wants to see if members of good and evil are brought
and the winnings of anythings they want up for grabs. Would good as
so put conquer over evil?
The only other explanation of what the Beyonder could be
(and that would seem somewhat logical) would be another supposed son
of Eternity. Then that would show why Galactus couldn't get near
the energy mass.
In that way, we could surmise that Galactus and the Beyonder
are of the same fabric of life, they are both made of cosmic energy.
Only, the Beyonder can control the flow of energy while Galactus must
take it in relatively small doses, like a diabetic with insulin.
Sincerely,
Paul Simmington
P.S. Has anyone ever wondered why Galactus didn't try to absorb
some of the energy that the Beyonder was trying to hold Galactus
off with. He could have continued, seeing that he would digest
the energy at will.
Some people would see Galactus as a man that was given energy
and a curse, of that he is really a a cosmic being with gifts.
In my opinion, I think Galactus can never really be defeated, since
now he has in his possession the Ultimate Nullifier.mcinvale@nmtvax.UUCP (04/14/84)
There is another article in 'net.comics' you should read before this.
It is also titled 'Who is the Beyonder.' And if you haven't been reading
'Marvel Super Heroes: The Secret Wars' then I suggest you go on to the
next article.
Lots of people are probably wondering, "Just who in the hell is this
Beyonder-guy?" So far, Marvellites have not come to a dsound conclusion
as to the Beyonder's true identity. This is allowable, considering that
there are only four issues of MSH:TSW released as of this date. What I
intend to do in ths article is conjecture about the Beyonder.
Some have said that the Beyonder is not an extension of eternity, while
others have argued that he must be (since all creatures in this universe
are extensions of Eternity). I would have to agree with the first group.
My justification for this comes from issue number one of MSH:TSW, in which
the Beyonder states that he is from 'beyond' this universe. Galactus, in
reply, asserts this statement by saying: 'I sense that you are truly a
being from beyond this universe--this multiverse.' If Galactus could
sense the true origin of the Beyonder, would he not know if the Beyonder
was, in fact, merely an extension of Eternity (who Galactus calls
'father')? And as far as we know, the Eternity might not have access to
other universes. We have seen time-after-time that the cosmos is
constructed of bllions of other universes--some slightly parallel to our
own. The Beyonder could easily be from one of these universes.
Another hint of the Beyonder's 'extra-universal' origin may be in
the conspicuous absence of Dr. Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme of our
dimension. Strange, in his many travels to other dimensions, may have
learned of the existence of Beyonder-like creatures. With his powers,
Strange could be quite a contestant to the Beyonder. Perhaps this is
why the good doctor was not taken away wth the other heroes (and maybe
why Jim Shooter did not write him in).
One more thing: if the Beyonder only intended for there to be two
sides to the war, why in the hell did he build an extra fortress
(where Magneto is holed up)? And why doesn't Professor X try to scan
the Beyonder? And what's with this new attitude of the Prof? Hey...
someone should kick the old guy around a bit to keep him in line.
(Maybe a tussle with Wolverine would be the answer.)
And to the guy who asks if anyone is enjoying Secret Wars? Yes, I
am. And very much, I might add. I only wish it were a graphic novel
instead of a limited series. I can't stand the waiting.
Any ideas about the Beyonder, send 'em by mail or post 'em for
everyone's benefit. Au revoir!
from the TWilight Zone of... T.A. McInvale
(mcinvale@nmtvax)
'The shortest distance between two points is under construction.'