The Marvel Universe has thousands of comics and it is not easy for a new reader to decide which episodes to start with and in what sequence to read the episodes.
You don't have to start with the very first installments, we offer 4 different starting points from which to plunge into the Marvel comic universe.
Starting points:
- The very beginning is for the most daring and curious
- Avengers disassembled
- Marvel NOW!
- All-New All-Different Marvel
Let's break them down in order:
The very beginning
If you are very serious and want to fully experience the entire Marvel universe, then you should start with the very first issues. But, to be honest, this method is not suitable for everyone. You will be able to survive all the events and learn everything about the heroes, but for this you will need to master thousands and thousands of issues. If you are not too lazy to read them all, then the list starts just below on this page and consists of 10 parts. Enjoy reading!
If you're more interested in the modern era of Marvel, then this is a good place to start. The Avengers Disassembled event in 2004 kicked off many major crossover events. To start reading from here, go to the section and start reading the episodes by events in the order shown in the Timeline, starting with Avengers Disassembled.
If you don't want to limit yourself to events and want to read the episodes that came out in the interval between events, then head to and start reading with the episodes of the event
New X-Men # 114-156 immediately precedes Avengers Disintegration, and also serves as a good introduction to modern X-Men comics, so we recommend that you start reading with them.
If you prefer, you can start reading with Uncanny X-Force # 1-35 (2010), which will help you better understand what's going on in Marvel NOW !. You can also read the episodes of the event Avengers vs. X-Men, the last major landmark event leading up to Marvel NOW !.
All-New All-Different Marvel
The most recent reference point originates after the event of Secret Wars (2015). All episodes have been relaunched, allowing new readers to start reading from here.
Marvel Comics order since the very first issue
Welcome to the Marvel Universe. This is where you'll find those Marvel comic book sequences deemed important or simply enjoyable to read. Starting in 2004 and the Avengers Disassembled, this order is the most comprehensive and includes all major series. Starting with Marvel NOW! this sequence includes the entirety of the Marvel comics.
Golden Age and Silver Age comics can be difficult to read, while plots are based on an astounding amount of contingency, and characters change from release to release. For those who do not like the earliest issues, it is recommended to jump a little forward, say, 70 th.
The first appearances of characters in the earliest issues do not necessarily represent their earliest chronological appearance.
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Issues: Thor: Son of Asgard # 1 to Astonishing Tales # 13
Of the year: 1961-1972
Developments: There are no events.
First appearances: Abomination (Emil Blonsky), AIM, Alex Summers (Havok), Angel, Annihilus, Asgardians, Banshee, Beast, Betty Ross, Black Bolt, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Cyclops, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus (Octavius), Doctor Strange, Dormammu, His Living Planet, Electro, Enchantress, Eternity, Falcon, Fantastic Four, Flash Thompson, Galactus, General Ross, Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, Higher Evolution, Harry Osborne, Hulk, Iceman (Iceberg), Inhumans , Iron Man, Jay Jonah Jameson, Jane Foster, Jean Gray, Kingpin (Wilson Fisk), Kraven (Craven) Hunter, Kree, Leader, Living Laser, Living Tribunal, Lizard, Loki, Magneto, Goblin, Mary Jane Watson, Morbius, Mysterio, Professor X, Rhinoceros, Rick Jones, S.I.T., Sandman, Shocker, Sif, Silver Serfe, Sinister Six, Skrulls, Super-Skrull, Surtur, Thor, Uatu Observer, Ultron, Vision, Vulture, Yellow Hornet
The first part of the Marvel Comics Reading Order contains the earliest manifestations of significant characters from any Marvel era. You will learn how the important superheroes of the Marvel Universe gained their superpowers and witness how the foundations of the next decades of the comic book world were laid. And also you will witness how the X-Men, Fantastic Four and the Avengers appeared. As with most Silver Age comics, guest characters often appear here, but few crossovers are relevant.
Issues: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire # 1 to Rom # 24
Of the year: 1972-1981
Developments: Avengers / Defenders War
First appearances: Alpha Squad (Alpha Flight), Arcade, Arnim Zola, Black Cat (Felicia Hardy), Cassie Lang, Colossus, Spark (Alison Blair), Electra, Emma Frost, Gamora, Ghost Rider, Heroes For Hire, Howard the Duck, Magic (Ilyana Rasputin), Mediator, Iron Fist, Iron Patriot (James Rhodes), Kitty Pride, Korvak, Strongman (Luke Cage), Machine Man, Mariko Yashida, Night Serpent (Kurt Wagner), Nova, Punisher, Pyro (John Allerdis), Rachel Summers, Rogue (Rogue, Anna Maria), Sabretooth, Scarlet Spider, Scott Lang (Ant-Man), Storm, Taskmaster, Wolverine
The second part of the reading order for Marvel Comics includes into itself secondary first appearances the most significant characters. We'll get to know some extremely popular heroes, especially among the X-Men, and also see the first crossover where the Avengers fight against the Defenders. This part also contains several of the most popular X-Men storylines: The Phoenix Saga, The Dark Phoenix Saga, and Days of Future Past.
Issues: Moon Knight # 1 to Amazing Spider-Man Annual # 21
Of the year: 1980-1987
Developments: Secret Wars II, Mutant Massacre
First appearances: Apocalypse, Beta Ray Bill, Otherworldly, Blacksmith, Hobgoblin, Madeleine Pryor, Nebula, New Mutants, Psylocke, Symbiote, X Factor, Yukio
This is where a lot of crossovers originate. Contest of Champions is Marvel's first limit and serves as a prototype for further crossovers. The original Secret Wars are reaching, and their less successful sequel will begin publishing a year later. The X-Men line expands with the X-Factor and the New Mutants series. Also in this era, the famous villain Apocalypse appears, and we are watching the appearance of a symbiote, which is to become Venom.
Issues: Avengers # 267 to Mys-Tech Wars # 4
Of the year: 1986-1993
Developments: Craven's Last Hunt, Fall of the Mutants, Evolutionary War, Inferno, Atlantis Attacks, Act of Revenge, Days of Present Future, Agenda X-Tinction, Muir Island Saga, Gauntlet of Infinity, Operation Galactic Storm, Infinity War, Dead Man's Hand, Sunrises, Midnight Sons Executor's Song
First appearance: Bishop, Carnage, Deadpool, Domino, Eddie Brock, Gambit, Genosha, Avengers of the Great Lakes, Jubilee, Squirrel Girl, Venom, Warrior, X-Force
Crossovers are gaining momentum. An event occurs Infinity Gauntlet, one of the world's greatest comics. For the first time, the readers are introduced to Venom, Gambit and a group of mutants X-Force, which will become incredibly popular.
Issues: Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme # 48 to X-Men Unlimited # 24
Years: 1992-1999
Developments: For Love, Not For Money, Maximum Carnage, Endless Crusade, Fatal Attraction, Blood Ties, Marvel 2099, Midnight Massacre, Road to Revenge - Lost Link, Siege of Evil, Child's Play, Over and over again, Testament of Phalanx, Countdown , Age of Apocalypse, Second Clone Saga, Over the Edge, Invasion Saga, Operation - Zero Tolerance, Hero Rebirth, Spider-Man: Identity Crisis, MC2, Eight Days, The Hunt for Xavier, Magneto's War
First appearances: Pete Wisdom, Secret Defender, Thunderbolts
This is the nineties, Dark era of comics.
Here we will witness the key event of the X-Men Age of Apocalypse, as well as the Second Saga of the Spider-Man Clones. The first of the alternative universes of Marvel appeared during this period, we are talking about Marvel 2099 and the MC2 universe. Towards the end of this part of the order, you can see that most of the most famous and long-lasting Marvel series have been relaunched, the very first issues after the restart from # 1 serve as a starting point for new readers.
During this period, the comic book industry was going through a deep crisis.
Issues: from Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man # 1 to Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 2 # 14
Years: 1999-2004
Developments: Apocalypse: Twelve, Maximum Defense, Eve of Destruction, X-Earth
First appearances: Cassandra Nova, Doop, Xiles, Fantomex, Jessica Jones, Quentin Quire, Sentinel, X-Statics
During this period, Grant Morrison begins work on the X-Men, starting with New X-Men # 114, which can be considered the beginning of the Modern Age of Marvel, this is the ideal starting point for those who want to start reading the comics of this universe.
Of the year: 2002-2007
Developments: 1602 Marvel, Avengers Breakup, House M, Decimation (Execution), Spider-Man: The Other
First appearances: Anya Corazon, Daken, Maria Hill, Runaways, The Winter Soldier, X 23 (X-23), Young Avengers
The era of global events in the Marvel Universe begins here with the Dissolution of the Avengers and the beginning of a new series of New Avengers. Next comes House M, whose echoes will still be felt in many X-Men issues in the years to come.
Issues: from Araña: Heart of the Spider # 1 to Punisher War Journal Vol. 2 # 26
Of the year: 2005-2009
Developments: Civil War, Another Day, Planet Hulk, Initiative, World War Hulk, Annihilation, X-Men: An Endangered Species, X-Men: Messiah Complex, X-Men: Divided, We Stand, X-Men: Destiny Manifesto ,- X: Original Sin, Messiah War, Annihilation: Conquest, Secret Invasion
First appearances: Atlas Agents, Hope Summers, Lyra, Red Hackle, Skaar
Here the events unfold during the Civil War, one of the most significant events in Marvel and continue with the magnificent Planet Hulk and Annihilation, the X-Men chain of events, the Wolverine storyline - "Old Man Logan", and it all ends with the Secret Invasion. Unfortunately, the “Another Day” crossover also occurs at the same time.
Issues: by Ghost Rider Vol. 6 # 33 to Generation Hope # 9
Of the year: 2009-2011
Developments: War of Kings, Dark Reign, Utopia, X-Men: X-Nation, Nekrosh, Siege, Realm of Kings, Thanos Debt, Fall of the Hulks, World War: Hulk, X-Men: Second Coming, Heroic Age, Realm of Shadow, Curse of the Mutants, Wolverine Goes to Hell, Chaos War, Age of X
First appearances: Red Woman Hulk
Continuous series of events! The Marvel Space Saga, which is one of the highlights of recent Marvel history, continues with the War of Kings, Realm of Kings and the Thanos Imperative. Post-Secret Invasion status is covered in 300 issues of The Era of Dark Power. The siege marks the culmination of events following the Disbanding of the Avengers.
Issues: Herc # 1 to Secret Wars Too # 1
Of the year: 2011-2016
Developments: Fear in Flesh, Broken Heroes, X-Men: Sundering, X-Men: Regenesis, Spider Isle, Avengers vs. X-Men, Slaughter Minimum, X-Demand, Age of Ultron, Infinity, Inhumanity, Battle of the Atom, Trial of Jean Gray, Goblin Nation , Original Sin, Death of Wolverine, Avengers and X-Men: AXIS, Spider World, Black Vortex, Secret Wars (2015)
First appearances: Angela, Miss Marvel (Kamala Khan), Shackle, Spider-Woman (Spider-Gwen)
In the final part of the sequence, we see the X-Men split and fight against the Avengers. Marvel NOW 2012 kicks off and provides an excellent starting point for readers new to the Marvel Universe comics. The storylines that unfold over the years culminate in Secret Wars (2015), the event that leads to the All-New All-Different Marvel.
New biographies of classic Marvel superheroes. The collection consists of six stories: about Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Hulk, Fantastic Four and Ghost Rider.
Marvel mythos
Genre: superhero
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Painter: Paolo Rivera
Released original: 2006–2008
Publisher: Parallel Comics, 2016
In order for the modern reader to show interest in stories invented half a century ago, sometimes they have to be, if not completely reworked, then at least freshly presented. Marvel survivors of the difficult 90s know this firsthand. At the turn of the century, they created an alternate universe, Ultimate, with young versions of most popular characters. The project turned out to be successful, but the creators did not forget the former universe.
In 2006, the Mythos series was launched, designed to remind readers where it all began and to update the stories of the main characters in Marvel, but not in the same radical way as in the Ultimate comics. Writer Paul Jenkins (creator of the superhero Sentinel and writer of the Inhumans and Spider-Man series) and artist Paolo Rivera were invited to work on it.
Rivera's style is well recognizable: it seems that the frames are not drawn, but painted on canvas. There is no particular dynamics in them, but the comic only benefits from this. Drawings are well suited to the pace of the story; they, one might say, do not rush the narrator.
Jenkins' challenge was not trivial: to preserve the "vintage" spirit of the early adventures of Captain America, the Hulk, the X-Men, introduce new elements that distinguish the retelling from the original, and fill the space between comics and heterogeneous films that had time to come out. The changes were partly successful. Bruce Banner was made a neurotic genius, whose imbalance gave rise to the Hulk, Magneto destroys the enterprise where experiments were carried out on mutants and kills his employees by pumping hemoglobin out of their blood, Spider-Man grimaces on the Conan O'Brian show. This, of course, could not have happened in the original stories. However, these are not the elements that are capable of striking.
The choice of characters also raises questions: What is Ghost Rider doing in the company of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four? Why not Iron Man or Daredevil, invented, like most of the characters in the collection, by Stan Lee?
The Russian edition, which can be called belated, was not spared from these questions either. Would it be interesting to read again how a radioactive spider bites Peter Parker's nerd, to someone who has already seen at least one movie or series? Given the popularity of Iron Man in recent times, a potential reader is more likely to want to read the story about him - and not find it.
The collection will look good on the shelf with other Marvel comics. High-quality printing, dust jacket, concept art, poster - a collector, including a beginner, is in love with it. But how often will it be taken from the shelf to read? Most likely no.
M arvel comics (Marvel comics) - one of the most popular American comic book publishers. The company was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman, an American publisher who at the beginning of its development entered the group of subsidiaries "Timely Comics". The very first comic that was invented and released by the company in 1939 was the magazine "Marvel Comics # 1" (eng. Marvel Comics). The main character in it was an android which was invented and painted by the artist Carl Burgos "Human-Torch". The role of the villain was invented and drawn by Bill Everett, the mutant Namor The Sub-Mariner. The magazine became so popular with its readers that the company was forced to seek additional funding from Funnies Inc to meet the demand.
The company appoints its first editor-in-chief Joe Simon, a renowned writer and artist. And already in March 1941, with the support of Jack Kirby, he created and released his first comic "Captain America Comics # 1", the first invented patriotic hero of the country plays the role of a superhero. The captain won the hearts of readers from the first issue. The series about Stephen Rogers (Captain America) continues to be released to this day.
Along with the popular superheroes, several notable comic book series are being released, some of which are still being released: Yula, Ms. America, Destroyer ), "Angel" and others.
The editorial products became very popular and Goodman expanded the company. Writer Stanley Martin Lieber joins her staff, who 20 years later becomes a famous writer, actor, screenwriter, editor under the pseudonym Stan Lee. Together with various artists, including Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he creates the most popular superheroes in the Marvel comics: Spider-Man, Iron Man. Iron Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Ant-man , "Daredevil", "Thor" and "Avengers".
Throughout its existence, Marvel has been constantly fighting for leadership in the comic book industry with such a giant as DC comics. In different years, the popularity of companies constantly alternates. In the 90s, several artists left the company at once whose works kept the company at the peak of popularity: Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Mark Silvestri. Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino and William Portacio found their own Image publishing house. This becomes a big blow to the company.
In 2000, the publishing house launches new series, which allows it to avoid bankruptcy. And on August 31, 2009, the company was bought by Disney for $ 4.24 billion. This purchase helped save all the Marvel comics characters.
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Earth X - Earth X 
First Class - First Class 
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Amazing Adventures - Marvel Adventures Amazing Age - Marvel Age 
Marvel Noir - Marvel Noir Marvel Zombie - Marvel Zombie 
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The Russian Federation, like other countries of the world, is rich in a huge number of fans of various comics. From early childhood, we are shown cartoons that are filmed based on stories and about comic book characters. As a rule, they are created in various American studios and only after a long time are replicated in our country.
The largest studios and Marvel are considered, but the latter, unlike their competitors, have gained recognition almost all over the world. Children living in different parts of the world love to read marvel comics. For each country, translated editions are published, which are printed in the national language. This is due to the attraction of an increasing audience precisely to reading the products of this company. It is worth noting that marvel comics in Russian have also existed for quite a long time.
About Marvel
This organization was founded back in 1939 in the United States of America. Its founder is rightfully considered to be Martin Goodman, who originally pursued the goal of arousing public interest and engaging in reading. The very first comic was released in October of the same year and was simply titled Marvel Comic # 1. There were only two main characters in it, who occupied the sides of good and evil, respectively. Even a minimal number of main characters, as well as a rather meager storyline, were able to cause the proper excitement among the public. After a very successful first release, the decision was made to continue printing similar products. Unfortunately, the company could not cope with financial difficulties on its own and had to turn to sponsors for help. Due to the huge success of the first comic series, finding them was easy enough.
It took almost two years to create the very first known hero to date. In 1941, a comic strip was released, the main character of which was Captain America. This hero was intended to show the patriotic mood of the company, thereby securing the approval of the government. In addition, with the help of this character, the artists were able to show all the most positive qualities of the inhabitants of the United States of America.
The company experienced the most difficult time in the first years after the war. Unfortunately for many, they realized that all the super abilities of people are just a figment of someone's imagination and cannot help in real problems. The fashion for comics has practically died out and the creators had to try hard to again win the love and recognition of the public. The heroes from " Fantastic Four"That appeared after creation by competitors" Justice league «.
Today this company is one of the most successful in the world. The high demand made it possible to start releasing costly films with your favorite characters, which almost always pay for themselves without any problems in the first week of the box office.
Most Popular Marvel Comics Heroes
Today there are a huge number of different characters, comics about which you can read on this site. It should be immediately clarified that reading online marvel comics in Russian is much easier and more convenient than looking for the desired part of a printed publication.
Captain America
As mentioned above, the very first known nowadays was invented Captain America... His distinctive character traits are: honesty, courage and patriotism, which sometimes interrupts all other feelings. Comics with his participation are being produced to this day, which is why if you want to read marvel comics online, then our site will be the perfect option for this.
Wolverine (Logan)
Wolverine has no less popularity, since both personal comics and a series about X-Men are published about him. Lovers of this genre believe that all modern comics originate from Wolverine: the beginning. This character is very aggressive and impulsive, especially when it comes to protecting loved ones or justice.
Spiderman
About this hero, you can read marvel comics in Russian online for free for a long time. It is this series that has worldwide recognition more than others. There are a huge number of different cartoons and films about a person whose life has changed after a spider bite. People like him because he is a simple and good-natured guy, the same as 70% of readers. His abilities consist in the appearance of the so-called premonition of a spider and the ability to let a web out of his hands.
Fantastic Four
It was this comic strip that was able to revive this direction again in the 1960s. It became the prototype for the Justice League comic, but gained much more popularity. In the 2000s, a film based on comics was released. The heroes of the plot are 4 scientists who receive radiation while on the space station. After that, they began to notice some oddities in themselves. Each has received superpowers that cannot be compared with any weapon of the earth.
Deadpool
Residents of the Russian Federation are not very familiar with this hero, since such a comic is not very much in demand in our country. We were all able to get to know him better and immediately fall in love thanks to the full-length motion picture released relatively recently. If you are interested in marvel comics in Russian Deadpool, then on our site you can find absolutely all of its issues.
Hulk
Hearing this word, most people are in front of a huge, angry person, with green skin and impressive muscles. Only true connoisseurs or fans of football can think about the former striker of the St. Petersburg football club "Zenith", whose name is Givanildo de Sousa, but he received the nickname Hulk because of its impressive size. After the release of the film, people became more interested in this character and began to read marvel comics.
X people
This is a group of people who are united by one feature of their body. They are all mutants and have abnormalities in DNA formation. Their founder is considered to be a man in a wheelchair, whose name is Professor Javier. He was able to gather all the most worthy and organize the fight against evil. In addition, he created a school of mutants, where they are taught to master the body and control their abilities.
It is possible to list the heroes from the comics of this company for a long time, but it is these characters that are the most popular all over the world.
About our site
We have tried to create a resource that will greatly facilitate the task of a person who wants to read marvel comics in Russian online for free. It is here that you can find absolutely all parts of the favorite works of the American company. Now, to read, you do not need to visit libraries and reading rooms, as well as purchase magazines for one time.
Everyone can go to our resource and start reading marvel comics in Russian. It should be noted that all materials on the site were translated by professional translators with extensive experience in this field. That is why they can fully convey all the emotions and feelings of the characters.
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