MUST READ MARVEL COMICS
A list for beginners! These picks are perfect for diving into the Marvel Universe. Some are standalone stories that don’t require any prior knowledge, while others offer great entry points into key characters and events. No need to be caught up on everything before you start!
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AVENGERS VS. X-MEN
Brian Michael Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman · 2013
Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom go to war in the ultimate super-hero showdown! The world-destroying Phoenix Force is back -- and while the Avengers are intent on stopping it, Cyclops and his X-Men have other ideas. To Captain America, the Phoenix threatens doom. To Cyclops, it could mean salvation. Marvel's two greatest leaders wage war, with the Phoenix's chosen host -- Hope Summers -- caught in the middle. How far are both sides willing to go? The answer lies in a battle so big no one world could contain it...and a shocking ending that neither team could have seen coming! Marvel's top writers and artists present a space-faring, world-changing epic -- the culmination of a decade's worth of incredible event storytelling. Collecting AVENGERS VS. X-MEN 0-12 and material from POINT ONE 1.
Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy
Stan Lee · 1966
X-Men Age of Apocalypse
Howard MacKie, John Francis Moore, Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Lobdell, Ralph Macchio · 1995
The secret past of the Age of Apocalypse is revealed as we revisit the early days of En Sabah Nur's rule! Magneto's X-Men will never be the same after Weapon X joins the team. New recruit Rogue will attract the master of magnetism...but will Gambit get in the way? Meanwhile, Cyclops and Havok face an unhappy family reunion, and Blink gets into the zone - the Negative Zone!<br/>COLLECTING: X-MEN CHRONICLES 1-2, TALES FROM THE AGE OF APOCALYPSE 1-2, X-MAN -1, BLINK 1-4; MATERIAL FROM X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE ONE-SHOT, X-MAN ANNUAL '96
Secret Invasion
Brian Michael Bendis · 2008
Who do you trust? The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal: full-scale invasion! Now, the invasion is here! The Marvel Universe is in shambles. The Skrull Empire's plan has birthed itself into perfection. It is hero vs. hero! Resurrections and reunions! Is Tony Stark a Skrull? Page after page unveils reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment! Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu leap off the pages of mega-hit New Avengers and deliver a story that will forever alter the Marvel Universe! EXPECT CHANGE! Collecting Secret Invasion #1-8.
Annihilation
Keith Giffen, Andrea Di Vito · 2006
House of M
Brian Michael Bendis · 2005
Collects House of M (2005) #1-8. The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!
SECRET WARS
Jonathan Hickman · 2015
The Marvel Universe is no more! The interdimensional Incursions have eliminated each and every alternate universe one by one. And now - despite the best efforts of scientists, sages and superhumans - the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe have collided...and been destroyed! All that exists in the vast empty cosmos is a single, titanic patchwork planet made of the fragmented remains of hundreds of devastated dimensions: Battleworld! And the survivors of this multiversal catastrophe all bend their knee to Battleworld's master: Doctor Doom! What strange creatures inhabit this world? Which familiar faces will return? And what happens when Battleworld's domains go to war? The Marvel Universe is dead - and the victors of the Secret Wars will determine what comes next! Collecting SECRET WARS (2015) #1-9 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 (SECRET WARS) #0.
X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX SAGA
Chris Claremont, John Byrne · 1980
An epic tale of triumph and tragedy! The X-Men have fought many battles, been on galaxy-spanning adventures and defeated enemies of limitless might ― but none of it prepared them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own, Jean Grey, has gained cosmic power beyond all comprehension ― and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now, the X-Men must decide whether the life of the friend they cherish is worth the possible destruction of the entire universe! This touching tale of ultimate power and the triumph of the human spirit has been a cornerstone of the X-Men mythos for decades. Relive the saga that changed everything! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #129-137.
The Infinity Gaunlet
Jim Starlin, George Perez, Ron Lim Egemen Gorcek · 1991
Koca Evreni Avucunun Icinde Tutmak Icin Sadece Zirhli Bir Eldiven Yeter Mi?Thanos, hayatinin aski olan olum'u etkilemek icin evrendeki en guclu nesnelerden olan Sonsuzluk Taslari'ni bir araya getirmeyi basarmis ve kendi hayalinde bile goremeyecegi bir gucu eline gecirmistir. Tek bir amaci vardir. Evrendeki canlilarin yarisini ortadan kaldirmak.Marvel Evreni'ndeki en guclu varliklar Thanos'un bu cilgin planini ortadan kaldirmak ve onu elde ettigi tanri mertebesinden indirmek icin bir araya geliyorlar. Avengers'in ise bu umutsuz savasta evreni korumak icin elinden ne gelebilir ki?(Tanitim Bulteninden)Sayfa Sayisi: 256Baski Yili: 2016Dili: TurkceYayinevi: Gerekli Seyler
Avengers Disassembled
Michael Avon Oeming, Andrea Divito · 2004
Civil war
Steve Mcniven, Mark Millar · 2006
L'universo Marvel sta cambiando. Ed è tempo di scegliere. Tu... da che parte stai? Consigliata la supervisione di un adulto.
Standalone Comics
SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY
Chip Zdarsky · 2019
Collects Spider-Man: Life Story #1-6. Spider-Man makes history! In 1962's AMAZING FANTASY #15, 15-year-old Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became the Amazing Spider-Man! Fifty-seven years have passed in the real world since that event - so what would have happened if the same amount of time passed for Peter? To celebrate Marvel's 80th anniversary, Chip Zdarsky and Spider-Man legend Mark Bagley unite to spin a unique Spidey tale - telling an entire history of Spider-Man from beginning to end, set against the key events of the decades through which he lived! From the Vietnam War to Secret Wars and Civil War, all the way through to what just might be a 72-year-old Spider-Man's final mission, prepare to watch Peter Parker age through 57 years of groundbreaking history - and find out what happens to him and those he loves the most!
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Frank Miller · 1993
A fire burns deep within Matt Murdock. He was raised by a single father, an over-the-hill prizefighter with one last chance to make it good - a chance that cost him his life. Taunted and tormented by children while growing up, Matt's life was irrevocably altered after he was blinded by radioactive materials while saving the life of an old man. The payoff? An unbreakable will and a keen intelligence, helping focus the super-senses he was blessed with during the accident. His story is one of love, pain, disappointment, and strength. Witness the tour-de-force origin of the Man Without Fear by industry legends Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Collects Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5
VISION: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
Tom King · 2016
Marvel Zombies
Robert Kirkman · 2007
ON-SALE NOW! Torn from the pages of the Ultimate Fantastic Four! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?! Follow their search for more food, and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Collecting Marvel Zombies #1-5.
Deadpool: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn · 2013
Collects Deadpool (2012) #13-19. Aided by Wolverine and Captain America, Deadpool uncovers some horrifying truths about his past.
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe
Cullen Bunn · 2012
What if everything you thought was funny about Deadpool was actually just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a horror comic like no other! Collecting DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-4.</br></br><br>
Silver Surfer: Requiem
J. Michael Straczynski · 2007
As the substance that protects him from the vacuum of space decays and he faces the inevitability of his own imminent demise, the Silver Surfer makes a last tour of the galaxy and the friends he has made throughout his career.
Thor : Ragnarok
Michael Avon Oeming, Andrea DiVito · 2004
Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon
Matt Fraction · 2012
Fraction. Aja. Hawkeye. Kate Bishop. Cars. Guns. And videotape. The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton - a.k.a. the self-made hero Hawkeye - fights for justice...and good rooftop BBQs! And with ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to get some downtime from being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Matt Fraction and David Aja (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) reunite to tell the ongoing tales of the Arrow-Avenger. Barton and Bishop mean double the Hawkeye and double the trouble! Plus: Relive Kate's first meeting with Clint, as she learns wanting something can be miles away from actually earning it. Collecting HAWKEYE (2012) #1-5 and YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #6.
Spider-Man: Blue
Jeph Loeb · 2002
"It's about remembering someone so important to me I was going to spend the rest of my life with her." What Peter Parker didn't know was that meant Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they fell in love. Or more appropriately, how they almost didn't fall in love. Welcome to Spider-Man's life. Bad before good. It's kind of amazing. So to get the girl of his dreams, he'll have to run the gauntlet of the Green Goblin, the Rhino, two Vultures and a mysterious man in the shadows controlling it all. Join the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Superman for All Seasons, Batman: The Long Halloween, DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, HULK: GRAY) in the story about Peter Parker's first love, Gwen Stacy. Highlighted by the introduction of Mary Jane Watson, it is a critical moment in Spider-Man's life when everything was just coming together - only to fall apart. Collecting SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #1-6.
Marvels
Kurt Busiek · 1994
Collecting Marvels #0-4. Within The Marvel Universe, Heroes Soar High In The Skies, Ready To Battle The Villains Who Threaten Their World. Yet Living In The Shadow Of These Extraordinary Icons Are Ordinary Men And Women Who View The marvels With A Mixture Of Fear, Disbelief, Envy And Admiration. Among Them Is Phil Sheldon, A New York City Photojournalist Who Has Dedicated His Career To Covering The Exploits Of The Marvels And Their Effect On Humankind. Written By Kurt Busiek And Masterfully Illustrated By Alex Ross, Marvels Presents A Richly Painted Historical Overview Of The Entire Marvel Universe, Spanning From The 1939 Debut Of The Human Torch To The Fearsome Coming Of The World-devouring Galactus And Culminating In The Shocking Death Of Gwen Stacy, Spider-mans First Love.
Wolverine: Old Man Logan
Mark Millar · 2016
A future world savaged and sundered by super villains, the United States ain't what it used to be. In California, now a wasteland controlled by the evil Hulk Gang, the former Wolverine seeks to live in peace. He's retired, finally free from the violence of his former existence as an X-Man, and he wants to keep it that way. If only they'd let him. Now, Logan and an aged, blind Hawkeye are forced into a cross-country jaunt through villain-ruled lands, on a collision course with the worst of them all! Can Old Man Logan maintain his pacifi st vow, and make his last stand without doing what he does best? Mark Millar and Steve McNiven unite for a riotous romp through a future world of death, despair and dynamic action!<br/><br/>COLLECTING: WOLVERINE 66-72, WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN GIANT-SIZE
Character Arcs
BLACK WIDOW BY WAID & SAMNEE
Chris Samnee · 2020
SPIDER-GWEN: GWEN STACY
Jason Latour · 2019
Collects Edge of Spider-Verse #2, Spider-Gwen #1-5 (2015A), Spider-Gwen (2015B) #1-6. A spectacular spider-powered hero for a new generation! On the most tragic day of her life, Earth-65's Gwen Stacy was convinced the Lizard died in her arms along with Peter Parker. Now a new reptilian rampage has left her in doubt - not only about Peter's life, but also about his death! And Gwen's troubles pile up as the Osborns of her world make their debut, and she finds herself on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most wanted list. Perhaps another Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, could share some lessons about power and responsibility! Get to know Gwen, her policeman father, George Stacy, and her BFFs and bandmates - the incomparable Mary Janes! Plus: more Earth-65 twists on familiar faces including Frank Castle, Matt Murdock and Captain America!
Spider-Man - Miles Morales
Brian Michael Bendis · 2016
Invincible Iron Man
Brian Michael Bendis · 2008
One of the most popular super heroes in the world soars to fresh heights - and devastating lows! Tony Stark has a new armor, a new supporting cast and a new purpose! But his life is just as surprising and eventful as ever - beginning with the return of one of his biggest nemeses, and the quest to find his biological parents! Tony must pursue Madame Masque as her actions threaten to rip all of reality apart, then delve deep into his international organization to find out what's rotten in the House of Stark. But when tragedy sets the Marvel Universe spiraling into conflict, Tony will face an emotional confrontation with some of his closest and dearest friends! What will Civil War II mean for the future of Iron Man?<br/>COLLECTING: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2015) 1-14
Guardians of the Galaxy: Legacy
Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett · 2009
Moon Knight: The Complete Collection
Jeff Lemire · 2016
Collects Moon Knight (2016) #1-14. A story of birth, death and rebirth unlike any other! Marc Spector (A.K.A. Moon Knight/Jake Lockley/Steven Grant) has been fighting criminals and keeping New York City safe for years…or has he? When he wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers and a lifetime's worth of medical records, it calls his whole identity - identities - into question. Something is wrong, but is that something Marc himself? Delve deep beneath the mask of Moon Knight to meet the many men inside his head! While Steven Grant prepares for a box-office smash, Jake Lockley is arrested for murder! And as the muddled mind of Moon Knight reaches its limit, the secrets of his past are revealed. Moon Knight's survival depends on answers, but Marc Spector is plagued by nothing but questions!
Young Avengers
Allan Heinberg · 2008
In Sidekicks, in the wake of Avengers Disassembled, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers? And in Family Matters, the newly reconfigured Young Avengers prepare to make their public debut - but first they have to face a threat more powerful than Kang the Conqueror, more dangerous than Mr. Hyde and more cunning than the Masters of Evil: their parents. For these brand-new super heroes, fighting super villains is child's play compared to maintaining their alter egos! Plus: The Young Avengers meet a familiar-looking teenage super human who just may be key to their uncovering the truth about Wiccan's parentage and secret origin. Meanwhile, Hulkling's quest to discover the exact nature of his tie to the Avengers is interrupted when the Young Avengers finds themselves at war with one of the oldest and most powerful alien races in the Marvel Universe. And finally, discover the secret history of the Young Avengers when Jessica Jones and Kat Farrell investigate the kids' origins for a special issue of The Pulse. Who were they and what were their lives like before they met Iron Lad? And what is the future of the team without him? Collecting Young Avengers #1-12 and Young Avengers Special.
Black Widow: The Itsy-Bitsy Spider
Devin Grayson, Greg Rucka · 1999
Natasha Romanov has always led a life of adventure. First, she was a Soviet spy, fighting on the Cold War front line. She then defected to the West, eventually becoming a super hero and an Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and as deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out. Yelena Belova, the new Black Widow, seeks to claim the mantle she feels was stolen from her Motherland.<br/>COLLECTING: BLACK WIDOW (1999) 1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) 1-3
Doctor Strange: The Oath
Brian K. Vaughan · 2007
THANOS RISING
Jason Aaron · 2013
Wolverine: Enemy Of The State
Millar, Mark · 2005
Captain America the Death of Captain America
Ed Brubaker · 2011
Wolverine: Origin
Paul Jenkins, Adam Kubert · 2001
Dieser Softcover-Sammelband enthält die komplette, atemberaubende Miniserie Wolverine: Origin von Paul Jenkins und Bill Jemas, mit Original-Titelbildern von Joe Quesada. Erfahrt die wahre Herkunft von Wolverine und die dunkelsten Geheimnisse aus seiner Vergangenheit!
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN
Dan Slott, Marvel Various · 2013
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN
Brian Michael Bendis · 2000
With new artistic collaborators, Brian Michael Bendis shakes up the Ultimate Spider-Man's world! The Green Goblin escapes from prison - and he wants Peter Parker dead. Can Spidey's friends help him fend off the Goblin's vengeance-crazed attack? Meanwhile, one of Peter's classmates makes a startling discovery: She's a mutant! But when family secrets come to light, she may be forced to join Magneto's Brotherhood! Then symbiotes return - and as Venom takes on Carnage, Gwen Stacy's life hangs in the balance! And life will change forever when Magneto issues a terrifying Ultimatum and unleashes a tidal wave on Manhattan. Amid the chaos, villains see opportunity - and the up-and-coming Mysterio targets Spider-Man for elimination by any means necessary! Will a sinister imposter damage Peter's life beyond repair? Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #112-133 and ANNUAL #3, ULTIMATUM: SPIDER-MAN REQUIEM #1-2, and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2009) #1-15.
Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk
Greg Pak · 2006
Captain America: Winter Soldier
Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting · 2005
Cap is awakened in the dead of the night by agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., who need the kind of help only he can provide. But the corpse he finds on the Heli-carrier brings him face-to-face with the unthinkable, and opens doors to terror and manipulation he never dreamed possible! Who is the Winter Soldier and what is his haunting connection to Cap? Collects Captain America (2004) #1-7.
Thor: God Of Thunder
Jason Aaron · 2013
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Stan Lee · 2016
Ms. Marvel: No Normal
G. Willow Wilson · 2014
Collects Ms. Marvel #1-5, All-new Marvel Now! Point One (ms. Marvel Story).
Daredevil: Born Again
Frank Miller · 1986
Collects Daredevil #226-233. "And I -- I have shown him... that a man without hope is a man without fear." The definitive Daredevil tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away the Man Without Fear's secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find strength as the Kingpin of Crime wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get.
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
Chris Claremont · 1982
Kraven''s Last Hunt
J. M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck · 2008
