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Meet the Eternals

in Eternals (2021) #1

For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Start here for a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology!

Wanda and Vision

in Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) #1

One is a reality-warping mystic, the other an automaton android and reformed son of Ultron. Scarlet Witch and Vision share far more than a card-carrying Avengers status—they shared a love, both beautiful and strange. Read their solo series here, slice-of-life romance meets Super Hero stakes.

Empyre

in Empyre (2020) #1

The Kree and the Skrull are now warriors in arms, united under “the Alliance.” With a war fleet ready and aimed at Earth, both sides await their orders from their ruler, former Young Avenger Hulkling. Read ROAD TO EMPYRE: THE KREE/SKRULL WAR #1, then begin this cosmic conquest starring the Avengers, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four!

Thor: The Devourer King

in Thor (2020) #1

Asgard's newly appointed All-Father becomes a reluctant herald to Galactus in this triumphant debut by Donny Cates, Nic Klein, and Matt Wilson.

Guardians Reloaded

in Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #1

The cosmos’ ragtag renegades bring on a few new members! Al Ewing and artist Juann Cabal put the team through the wringer with: the death of a founding Guardian, the anger of Zeus himself, and a rival team of space-heroes.

Dawn of X

in X-Men (2019) #1

The X-Men find themselves in a whole new world of possibility on their new homeland of Krakoa. Jonathan Hickman and superstar artist Leinil Yu reveal the saga of Cyclops and his hand-picked squad of mutant powerhouses in the aftermath to HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X.

Immortal Hulk

in Immortal Hulk (2018) #1

An MU favorite, this zombie-meets-psychological horror casts Bruce Banner (and his Hulk egos) in an entirely new light. Banner goes through Gamma Hell as an undead Hulk.

Avengers: The Final Host

in Avengers (2018) #1

Steve Rogers. Tony Stark. Thor Odinson. The Big Three are reunited at last—and just in time to save the world from 2,000-foot-tall space gods known as the Celestials! Behold the coming of the Final Host.

Black Panther

in Black Panther (2016) #1

T’Challa steers Wakanda through rebellion in this cinematic series written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates! Continue with the "Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda" in BLACK PANTHER (2018).

Spider-Man: Back to Basics

in The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1

An alien invasion hits New York City and of course it's all up to Spidey. A new roommate, new love interests—and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of writer Nick Spencer.

Agents of Atlas

in Agents of Atlas (2019) #1

Jimmy Woo's secret agent squad must defend the portal city of Pan against the science-magic threat of one of Marvel’s classic villains. Starring Shang-Chi, Silk, Amadeus Cho, Aero, and Luna Snow!

Miles Morales: Spider-Man

in Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2018) #1

Balancing his normal life: school, parents, friends, AND super-heroing, has never been easy for Miles Morales. When the Rhino and a cadre of mysterious criminals start plaguing Brooklyn, New York's teen Wall-Crawler is pushed to his outer limits. Eisner Award-winner Saladin Ahmed and Young Gun Javier Garrón bring you the latest incarnation of the coolest character in the Marvel Universe.

Thor: Jane Foster

in Mighty Thor (2015) #1

Starring Midgard-borne Thor, Jane Foster! Read this mythic and acclaimed series from start to finish.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters

in Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020) #1

From cutthroat warriors in Mandalorian armor, to deadly Trandoshan hunters, read up on the most ruthless rogues, mercs, and credit-seekers from Star Wars’ comics universe. Guest-starring Boba Fett!

Who Is Iron Man?

in Tony Stark: Iron Man (2018) #1

Creators Dan Slott and Valerio Schiti propel the ultimate self-made hero to new heights of inventiveness in this introductory arc. But Tony has been holding back an enormous secret, and there's only one person on Earth he'd trust with it...

Captain Marvel: Earthbound

in Captain Marvel (2019) #1

Earth's Mightiest Hero returns to her home planet after months of cosmic defending, touching down in New York City. But every re-entry comes with the unexpected, and Carol is about to hit just that. A fresh start, and an oversized, star-studded welcome home!

Doctor Strange

in Doctor Strange (2018) #1

Interstellar and mind-bending are a few words to describe this spacey series starring the Sorcerer Supreme. Continue with DR. STRANGE (2019).

House of X

in House of X (2019) #1

Alongside, POWERS OF X, HOUSE OF X establishes the new laws and order of mutantkind, now led by Charles Xavier and Magneto. The X-Men have leverage over humanity, and the world is at attention.

Powers of X

in Powers of X (2019) #1

Intertwining with HOUSE OF X, this series reveals the secret past, present and future of mutantkind, changing the way you look at every X-Men story before and after. Don't miss the next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men.

Ms. Marvel

in Ms. Marvel (2014) #1

Meet teenage Kamala Khan: Jersey City’s super hero and comic phenomenon!

Venom: Rex

in Venom (2018) #1

A primordial evil has awakened beneath the streets of New York. With it, something equally evil has awakened in that most wicked web-slinger: Venom. The symbiote may be a Lethal Protector, but this threat could force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear—including its host, Eddie Brock. Read through the ABSOLUTE CARNAGE event.

Man Without Fear

in Daredevil (2019) #1

Reacquainted with pain and fear, Daredevil is back in Hell's Kitchen. But is the man who returned to the rooftops the same man who fell off of them months before? Find out, in this all-new era by sensational Marvel talent.

...And Hell Followed With Her

in Black Widow (2019) #1

Natasha Romanoff was trained to kill. For years now she’s tried to overcome that programming, to side with the angels. And where’d that get her? Killed. Jen and Sylvia Soska join rising artist Flaviano to weave a web of vice, violence, and vengeance in this splashy spy thriller.

King Deadpool

in Deadpool (2019) #1

Deadpool’s newest mercenary gig has him going after the King of Monsters, who has claimed a new kingdom for his monstrous subjects on Staten Island. But you know what they say: when you come at the king, you better not miss.

Star Wars

in Star Wars (2015) #1

The ongoing adventures of the Rebel Alliance set during the days of the original trilogy!

Thanos

in Thanos (2016) #1

Glimpse inside the mind of the Mad Titan in this galaxy-spanning series that ultimately sees Thanos "win" dominion over the cosmos.

Blade

in Blade (2006) #1

The half-human vampire slayer takes on a host of blood-sucking fiends! Featuring guest-stars like Spider-Man and Doctor Doom.

Avengers

in Avengers (2012) #1

A blockbuster series that arguably features the greatest Avengers lineup! Marvel's heroes expand the Avengers across Earth and (some of) space!

Planet Hulk Event

in Hulk (1999) #92

Read through issue #105 to see Hulk’s rise as a gladiator on a brutal, alien planet!

Moon Girl

in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015) #1

Inhuman genius Lunella Lafayette and her prehistoric best friend star in this perfect All-Ages read.

Infinity Event

in Infinity (2013) #1

Thanos and his Black Order claim Earth in this blockbuster epic!

Jessica Jones

in Jessica Jones (2016) #1

Pop culture sensation and sleuth for hire Jessica Jones takes on a twisted caseload in this noir-ish series.

Old Man Logan

in Old Man Logan (2016) #1

Want more from the Old Man Logan universe? Look no further than this gritty story starring the man who was once Wolverine!

Runaways

in Runaways (2003) #1

Six Los Angeles teens become runaways when they discover their parents are Super Villains. Read the beloved Eisner-winner that inspired the show!

Thor

in Thor: God of Thunder (2012) #1

Looking for more Mighty Thor? Try this stunning story where the past and future Thor collide.

Squirrel Girl

in The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015) #1

Read Squirrel Girl’s Eisner-winning (and beyond clever) series today!

Dark Phoenix Saga

in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129

Read through issue #138 to behold one of the most storied and talked-about events in comics history. The X-Men lose Jean Grey to the Phoenix Force!

Legion

in X-Men Legacy (2012) #1

Who is Legion? Read up on the world’s most unstable mutant in David Haller’s titular series.