Secret Wars II #8
In "Betrayal!", the Beyonder, disillusioned by his time on Earth and tormented by the affection Volcana shows Owen, reaches a breaking point. Fueled by isolation and rage, he declares he will destroy the multiverse in twenty-four hours, leaving Owen desperate and alone. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Al Milgrom, with inks by Steve Leialoha, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Rosen and Parker, this pivotal issue sees the stakes rise to cosmic levels—while the cover by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha captures the moment of impending doom.
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Frustrated by his time on Earth, the Beyonder consults with the Molecule Man and talks about everything that has happened to him. Disgusted by the affection Volcana shows to Owen (and angry that he cannot find love or purpose himself), the Beyonder throws a fit and vows to destroy the multiverse in twenty-four hours. Owen panics and futilely tries to prepare for doomsday. Feeling backed into a corner, he attacks the Beyonder with all of his powers (not knowing that Spider-Man has already talked the big B out of his destructive plans). The Beyonder decides to go ahead and annihilate everything.
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