As Marvel's massive "Secret Wars" event enters its final act, all eyes are on the series as readers eagerly await to find out how the end of the limited series connects with the status quo unleashed as part of "All-New, All-Different Marvel." Today, Marvel unveiled another piece of the "Secret Wars" puzzle -- Alex Ross' cover for "Secret Wars" #8. Revealed via Twitter, the cover features the Thing and Galactus (or a version of Galactus) duking it out high above the landscape of Battleworld.

Originally solicited as an 8-issue event, "Secret Wars" #8 will actually be penultimate issue of the series. The series, from writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic, was expanded to nine issues. You an check out the solicitation info for "Secret Wars" #8 below. The issue is expected in stores later this month.

SECRET WARS #8 (OF 8)

JONATHAN HICKMAN (w) • ESAD RIBIC (a)

Cover by ALEX ROSS

Variant Cover by Simone Bianchi

CONNECTING Cover by Simone Bianchi

Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli

ACTION FIGURE VARIANT BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

CLASSIC COVER BY TBA

YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

GENESIS!

56 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99

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