Official Comic Reading Order

Marvel Event Saga: From Civil War to Secret Wars

Universe: Marvel | Length: Approx. 6 Major Events | Difficulty: Intermediate

The blockbuster sequential event path that reorganized the entire Marvel Universe across a decade of modern storytelling.

Chronological Reading Pathway (4 Steps)

STEP 1 • Cosmic Foundation 1991

The Infinity Gauntlet

Writer/Artist: Jim Starlin & George Pérez | Key Antagonist: Thanos with Infinity Stones

Thanos snaps his fingers to erase half the universe. Earth's remaining heroes and cosmic entities wage an all-or-nothing war.

STEP 2 • Hero vs Hero 2006

Civil War

Writer/Artist: Mark Millar & Steve McNiven | Key Antagonist: Ideological Schism & Nitro

A tragedy in Stamford forces the government to pass the Superhero Registration Act. Iron Man supports state law; Captain America leads the rebel underground.

STEP 3 • Unstoppable Rampage 2006

Planet Hulk & World War Hulk

Writer/Artist: Greg Pak & John Romita Jr. | Key Antagonist: The Illuminati vs World-Breaker Hulk

The Illuminati exile Hulk into space. After conquering the gladiator planet Sakaar, Hulk returns to Manhattan seeking revenge against Iron Man and Reed Richards.

STEP 4 • Multiverse Climax 2015

Secret Wars (2015)

Writer/Artist: Jonathan Hickman & Esad Ribić | Key Antagonist: God Emperor Doom

The multiverse collides through cosmic incursions. Doctor Doom saves fragments of existence to build 'Battleworld' as an omnipotent God King.