Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars

As someone who’s groaned through too many Marvel audiobooks that treat narration like an afterthought, *Secret Wars* was a revelation. Richard Rohan’s voice has the perfect mix of gravel and charm, making Tony Stark sound like he’s leaning in to tell you a secret over a whiskey at 2 AM. But where this production truly excels is its *full cast*—Rebecca Lowman’s interpretation of an alternate Gwen Stacy (yes, Gwen!) is so layered with bitterness and hidden affection that I paused to rewind, just to savor it. The sound mixing deserves its own Oscar: the clanging of Mjolnir hitting a doomsday device sounds like it’s happening in your headphones, and the hum of the Beyonder’s voice is genuinely unsettling. That said, the story isn’t without hiccups. Irvine crams *so much* into 6.5 hours that some emotional beats feel rushed—Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ mentor-mentee dynamic, for example, deserved more breathing room. And while the audiobook’s pacing is generally breakneck, a few transitions between chapters land with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. But these are minor quibbles in an otherwise thrilling listen. Whether you’re a Marvel die-hard or a sci-fi fan curious about the multiverse, this audiobook delivers spectacle, heart, and just enough insane power-ups to keep you hooked. My only complaint? It ended too soon.