Marvel Must-Reads

Start Here: Avengers

New to comics or looking to read up on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Try one of these introductory series or story arcs, recommended by the Marvel Unlimited team!

Start Here: Avengers

Avengers (1963) #1

Sometimes there are threats too big for any one hero to combat. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby knew this. And so they created the Avengers, bringing Thor, Hulk, Iron Man and others together to form Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Avengers Assemble!

Avengers (1998) #1

Featured Characters: Avengers, Beast, Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia), Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Darkhawk, Edwin Jarvis, Falcon, Firebird, Firestar, Hercules, Hulk, Invisible Woman, Iron Man, Justice, Living Lightning, Machine Man, Magdalene, Moon Knight, Moondragon, Photon, Quicksilver, Rage, Rick Jones, Sandman, Scarlet Witch, Sersi, She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Starfox, Stingray (Walter Newell), Sub-Mariner, Swordsman, Thing, Thor, Tigra (Greer Nelson), Vision, Wasp

New Avengers (2004) #1

The First Appearance of the New Avengers! There's a new team in town. Captain America, Iron Man, Luke Cage, The Sentry, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and Wolverine are ready to throw down! After the devastating destruction of the original Avengers in AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team?

Civil War (2006) #1

A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War -- the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here!

Secret Invasion (2008) #1

The First Issue of the hit crossover event featuring the entire Marvel Universe! The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal...full-scale invasion! It's page after page which unveil reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment! Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu deliver a story that will change the Marvel Universe forever.

Avengers (2010) #1

Kang The Conqueror has come from the future! Now, The Avengers must assemble to prevent a catastrophic threat from tearing apart the timestream. But who will answer the call?

New Avengers (2010) #1

Find out who the New Avengers are, where they call home (gotta see it to believe it!), which Dark Avenger has joined their ranks, and just who the interdimensional demonic threat to our existence is! These heroes have gathered to take on the threats too dark, too dangerous, and too bizarre for any other team of heroes. The New Avengers are back!! And Bendis & Immonen are back with the Siege & Secret Invasion colorista Laura Martin!! You didn't really think Marvel was going to cancel their number one ongoing title did you? Heck no!! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis! Rated A ...$3.99

Avengers Vs. X-Men (2012) #1

• It’s No Longer Coming—It’s Here! • Does The Return Of The Phoenix To Earth Signal The Rebirth Of The Mutant Species? That’s What The X-Men Believe! • Unfortunately, The Avengers Are Convinced That Its Coming Will Mean The End Of All Life On Earth! • The Stage Is Set For The Ultimate Marvel Showdown In This Oversized First Issue!

Age Of Ultron (2013) #1

For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth - that day has arrived. This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1

One of the biggest events ever to hit the Marvel Universe! For Thanos, the Infinity Gauntlet was the ultimate prize to be coveted above all else. With it came omnipotence. Now it's up to Earth's super heroes to make a desperate attempt to thwart this mad god's insane plunge into galactic self-destruction.

Avengers (2012) #1

Marvel Now! adds new faces to Earth's mightiest team of superheroes! The Avengers expand their roster and sphere of influence to a global - and even interplanetary - level!

New Avengers (2013) #1

To prevent a collision of universes, the Illuminati must assemble NOW! Led by the Black Panther, the most powerful and brilliant team in the Marvel Universe is up against an infinite legion of parallel realities!

Infinity (2013) #1

The oversized kickoff to the year's most anticipate Blockbuster summer event, chaning the way you view the Marvel Universe! The outbreak of war on two fronts: Earth and Space, with our heroes torn between them. The world-shattering return of Thanos! Includes material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: INFINITY.

All-New, All-Different Avengers (2015) #1

The Avengers are dead--long live the Avengers! Earth's Mightiest Heroes--Captain America, Thor, Vision, and Iron Man--are living separate lives, not tied to any team--but when a threat from beyond the stars targets our world, fate draws them together once more, alongside Nova, Ms. Marvel, and Miles Morales a.k.a. Spider-Man!

Avengers (2016) #1

The time has come! Their ranks shattered by Civil War, their spirits weighted down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth?s Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatest foe! Captain America! Thor! The Vision! The Wasp! Spider-Man Hercules! When the dust settles, not a one of these valiant heroes will make it to the final page alive! This is KANG WAR ONE!