Category: Marvel Crossovers

Quite a good and well-thought out storyline, although you can safely skip the Prelude volume.

It fits into the regular timeline here.

The End of an Era:
X-Men Legacy #258 [1]	X-Men Legacy: Five Miles South of the Universe
New Mutants #32 [1]	Fear Itself: Wolverine/New Mutants
Astonishing X-Men #43 [1]	Astonishing X-Men, vol.8: Children of the Brood
X-Men #19 [1]	X-Men: FF
X-Force #18 [1]	Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga, Book 2
Prologues:
Prelude to Schism #2 [2]	X-Men: Prelude To Schism
Prelude to Schism #1	X-Men: Prelude To Schism
Prelude to Schism #3	X-Men: Prelude To Schism
Prelude to Schism #4	X-Men: Prelude To Schism
Schism:
Schism #1	X-Men: Schism
Schism #2	X-Men: Schism
Schism #3	X-Men: Schism
Generation Hope #10	Generation Hope: Schism
Generation Hope #11	Generation Hope: Schism
Schism #4	X-Men: Schism
Schism #5	X-Men: Schism
Epilogues:
X-Men: Regenesis [3]	X-Men: Schism
Generation Hope #12	Generation Hope: Schism
X-Men Legacy #259	X-Men Legacy: Five Miles South of the Universe
X-Men Legacy #260	X-Men Legacy: Five Miles South of the Universe
Wolverine #17	Wolverine: Goodbye, Chinatown
Wolverine #18	Wolverine: Goodbye, Chinatown
Wolverine #19	Wolverine: Goodbye, Chinatown
Wolverine #20	Wolverine: Goodbye, Chinatown
New Beginnings:
Uncanny X-Men #1 [4]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.1
Wolverine and the X-Men #1 [4]	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.1
X-Men #20 [5]	X-Men: War Machines
X-Force #19 [5]	Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga, Book 2
New Mutants #33 [5]	New Mutants: A Date with the Devil
Astonishing X-Men #44 [5]	Astonishing X-Men, vol.9: Exalted
Avengers Academy #22 [4]	Avengers Academy: Second Semester
Avengers Academy #23 [4]	Avengers Academy: Second Semester
X-Men Legacy #260.1 [5]	X-Men Legacy: Back to School

Footnotes:

1. Last issue of regular series prior to the event.
2. Yes, these issues are listed out of order, because chronologically, that’s how it works. For no readily apparent reason, as it makes no difference whatsoever to the story.
3. Some, but not all, of Generation Hope #12 is reprinted in X-Men: Regenesis.
4. New series launched in the wake of Schism.
5. First issue of regular series after the event.
6. After the events of Schism, X-23 becomes a regular cast member in Avengers Academy.

The second of Marvel’s big cosmic events, not quite as good as its predecessor, but still pretty damned good.

To see how this event fits into the larger chronology, go here.

Prologue:
Annihilation Saga [1]	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Mighty Avengers [2]	Mighty Avengers, vol.1: The Ultron Initiative
Nova #1 [3, 4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest
Nova #2 [3, 4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest
Nova #3 [3, 4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest
The Conquest
Annihilation: Conquest Prologue	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Nova #4 [4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Nova #5 [4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Nova #6 [4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Nova #7 [4]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Wraith #1	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest – Wraith #2	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest – Wraith #3	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest – Wraith #4	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest – Star-Lord #1	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Star-Lord #2	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Star-Lord #3	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Star-Lord #4	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #1	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #2	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #3	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #4	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 1
Annihilation: Conquest #1	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest #2	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest #3	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest #4	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Annihilation: Conquest #5	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Nova #8 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Nova #9 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Nova #10 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Nova Annual #1 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Nova #11 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Nova #12 [4, 5]	Nova, vol.2: Knowhere
Annihilation: Conquest #6	Annihilation: Conquest, Book 2
Epilogues
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 [4, 6]	Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.1: Legacy
Nova #13 [4, 7]	Nova, vol.3: Secret Invasion

Footnotes:

1. Provides a detailed summary of the original Annihilation crossover.
2. The last previous appearance of a pivotal character in the storyline.
3. These three issues of Nova parallel the action of the Prologue, taking place over a very brief span and end just as the conclusion of the Prologue play out.
4. It should go without saying, but just in case: the Nova and Guardians of the Galaxy series appearing in this crossover are vastly superior to the current incarnations of those two titles.
5. Not bannered as part of the crossover, but absolutely vital to understanding its conclusion.
6. The launch of a new ongoing series, following on from this crossover, particularly the Star-Lord series.
7. The next issue of the ongoing series, and as the title suggests, a part of the next big crossover.

Sending the Hulk off into space was never going to end well. But I think everyone was surprised at just how badly it went for the heroes of Earth…

Prologues:
Incredible Hulk #106	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker	World War Hulk: Front Line
Incredible Hulk #107	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
World War Hulk:
World War Hulk #1	World War Hulk
Iron Man #19	World War Hulk: X-Men
World War Hulk: Front Line #1	World War Hulk: Front Line
Heroes For Hire #10	Heroes For Hire, vol.2: Ahead of the Curve
World War Hulk: X-Men #1	World War Hulk: X-Men
World War Hulk: X-Men #2	World War Hulk: X-Men
World War Hulk: X-Men #3	World War Hulk: X-Men
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #1	World War Hulk: Gamma Corps
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #2	World War Hulk: Gamma Corps
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #3	World War Hulk: Gamma Corps
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #4	World War Hulk: Gamma Corps
Heroes For Hire #11	Heroes For Hire, vol.3: World War Hulk
Heroes For Hire #12	Heroes For Hire, vol.3: World War Hulk
Heroes For Hire #13	Heroes For Hire, vol.3: World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Front Line #2	World War Hulk: Front Line
Irredeemable Ant-Man #10	World War Hulk: X-Men The Irredeemable Ant-Man
Avengers – The Initiative #4	World War Hulk: X-Men Avengers – The Initiative, vol.1: Basic Training Avengers – The Initiative: The Complete Collection, vol.1
World War Hulk #2	World War Hulk
Ghost Rider #12	World War Hulk: X-Men Ghost Rider By Daniel Way Ultimate Collection
Ghost Rider #13	World War Hulk: X-Men Ghost Rider By Daniel Way Ultimate Collection
Incredible Hulk #107	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
Incredible Hulk #108	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
Avengers – The Initiative #5	World War Hulk: X-Men Avengers – The Initiative, vol.1: Basic Training Avengers – The Initiative: The Complete Collection, vol.1
World War Hulk #3	World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Front Line #3	World War Hulk: Front Line
Incredible Hulk #109	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
Heroes For Hire #14	Heroes For Hire, vol.3: World War Hulk
Heroes For Hire #15	Heroes For Hire, vol.3: World War Hulk
Punisher War Journal #12	Punisher War Journal, vol.3: Hunter/Hunted
Iron Man #20	World War Hulk: X-Men
Incredible Hulk #110	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
World War Hulk #4	World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Front Line #4	World War Hulk: Front Line
World War Hulk: Front Line #5	World War Hulk: Front Line
World War Hulk #5	World War Hulk
Incredible Hulk #111	World War Hulk: The Incredible Hercules
World War Hulk: Front Line #6	World War Hulk: Front Line
Aftersmash:
World War Hulk: Aftersmash #1	World War Hulk: Damage Control
World War Hulk: Warbound #1	World War Hulk: Warbound
World War Hulk: Warbound #2	World War Hulk: Warbound
World War Hulk: Warbound #3	World War Hulk: Warbound
World War Hulk: Warbound #4	World War Hulk: Warbound
World War Hulk: Warbound #5	World War Hulk: Warbound
World War Hulk: Damage Control #1	World War Hulk: Damage Control
World War Hulk: Damage Control #2	World War Hulk: Damage Control
World War Hulk: Damage Control #3	World War Hulk: Damage Control
Incredible Hulk #111 [1]	Incredible Hercules, vol.1: Against The World
Incredible Hercules #112 [2]	Incredible Hercules, vol.1: Against The World
Hulk #1	Hulk, vol.1: Red Hulk

Placement Notes:

1. Not actually bannered as a part of the Aftersmash, but spins out of it just the same. Also, one of the most enjoyable comics in Marvel history.
2. The title was renamed to Incredible Hercules with this issue. Seriously, dude, you should read all of it. Every volume.
3. The relaunch of the Hulk, and a radical new direction.

This reading order lists every issue in which Spider-Man appeared in his black costume during 2007, but even by the standards of the rapacious Marvel marketing machine, this “event” is kinda pointless. It’s a five issue storyline in which Peter is utterly, utterly consumed by the fear of losing May, so much so that he is as humourless and driven as the Punisher…

…but not so much that he can’t still fight the Hulk’s armies, go to Japan with the Avengers, mourn Captain America, and even wisecrack like it was any other day in his non-Amazing titles.

Nice one, Marvel editorial.

Prologues:
Amazing Spider-Man #538 [1]	Civil War: Spider-Man The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Back in Black:
Amazing Spider-Man #539 [2]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Amazing Spider-Man #540 [2]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Amazing Spider-Man #541 [2]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Amazing Spider-Man #542 [2]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Amazing Spider-Man #543 [2]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #2 [3]	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #4 [3]	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #5 [3]	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Captain America #26 [3]	The Death of Captain America: Complete Collection
New Avengers #27 [4]	New Avengers, vol.6: Revolution
New Avengers #28 [4]	New Avengers, vol.6: Revolution
New Avengers #29 [4]	New Avengers, vol.6: Revolution
New Avengers #30 [4]	New Avengers, vol.6: Revolution
New Avengers #31 [4]	New Avengers, vol.6: Revolution
New Avengers #32 [4]	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
New Avengers #33 [4]	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
Sensational Spider-Man #38	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man #39 [5]	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
New Avengers #34	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
New Avengers #35	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
Mighty Avengers #8	Mighty Avengers, vol.2: Venom Bomb
New Avengers #36	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
New Avengers #37	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
New Avengers Annual #2	New Avengers, vol.7: The Trust
World War Hulk #1 [6]	World War Hulk
Avengers – The Initiative #4 [6]	World War Hulk: X-Men Avengers – The Initiative, vol.1: Basic Training Avengers – The Initiative: The Complete Collection, vol.1
World War Hulk #2 [6]	World War Hulk
World War Hulk #4 [6]	World War Hulk
World War Hulk #5 [6]	World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Aftersmash #1 [6]	World War Hulk: Damage Control
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #18	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #19	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #20	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #21	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #22	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #23	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Annual #1	Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man #35	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man #36	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man #37	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man #40 [7]	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1 [8]	Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Back in Black
One More Day:
Amazing Spider-Man #544 [9]	Spider-Man: One More Day Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 [9]	Spider-Man: One More Day Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Sensational Spider-Man #41 [9]	Spider-Man: One More Day Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Amazing Spider-Man #545 [9]	Spider-Man: One More Day Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5

Placement Notes:

1. Bannered as a part of the Civil War storyline, but this issue leads directly into the event without any break.
2. These issues comprise the actual Back in Black storyline. You could reasonably skip every single other issue listed on this page.
3. Technically, these issues occur as a continuous story at some point during New Avengers: Revolution, but for the sake of simplicity, they is placed here.
4. New Avengers #27-33 are one continuous storyline.
5. In this issue, Aunt May specifically tells Peter (via a seance) not to revive her.
6. For a more extensive reading order of World War Hulk, go here.
7. In this issue, God appears to Spider-Man to tell him to just have faith and it will all be okay.
8. In this issue, Peter and MJ declare their undying love for each other. Ever get the feeling you’re being trolled?
9. In this issues, Peter and MJ ignore absolutely everything mentioned in points 5, 7 & 8 above, and Marvel performs the most unapologetic retcon in its entire history.

One of those rare crossovers that really does change everything. Like, for example, the long-established personalities of various characters.

You can see where it fits into the larger timeline here.

The Road to Civil War:
New Avengers: Illuminati	The Road to Civil War Civil War: Avengers
New Warriors #1 [1]	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
New Warriors #2	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
New Warriors #3	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
New Warriors #4	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
New Warriors #5	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
New Warriors #6	Civil War Prelude: New Warriors
Fantastic Four #536	The Road to Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four #537	The Road to Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Amazing Spider-Man #529	The Road to Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #530	The Road to Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #531	The Road to Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
The Civil War:
Civil War #1	Civil War
She-Hulk #8	Civil War: Marvel Universe She-Hulk, vol.4: Laws of Attraction Civil War: Fantastic Four
Wolverine #42	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
X-Factor #8	Civil War: X-Men Universe X-Factor, vol.2: Life and Death Matters Civil War: X-Men
New Avengers #21	New Avengers, vol.5: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Black Panther #17	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Front Line #1	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Amazing Spider-Man #532	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Civil War #2	Civil War
Amazing Spider-Man #533	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Civil War: Front Line #2	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Eternals #1 [2]	Eternals
She-Hulk #9	She-Hulk, vol.4: Laws of Attraction
Thunderbolts #103	Civil War: Thunderbolts Civil War: The Underside
New Avengers #22	New Avengers, vol.5: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Blade #4	Blade, vol.1: Undead Again
Sensational Spider-Man #28	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
X-Factor #9	Civil War: X-Men Universe X-Factor, vol.2: Life and Death Matters Civil War: X-Men
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery Date Civil War: Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #12	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery Date Civil War: Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #13	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery Date Civil War: Spider-Man
Civil War: Front Line #3	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Heroes For Hire #1	Civil War: Heroes for Hire Civil War: The Underside
Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways #1	Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways #2	Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways #3	Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways #4	Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways Civil War: Fantastic Four
Thunderbolts #104	Civil War: Thunderbolts Civil War: The Underside
Thunderbolts #105	Civil War: Thunderbolts Civil War: The Underside
Cable & Deadpool #30	Civil War: X-Men Universe Cable & Deadpool, vol.6: Paved with Good Intentions Civil War: X-Men
Fantastic Four #538	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
New X-Men #28	New X-Men: Childhood’s End, vol.3
New X-Men #29	New X-Men: Childhood’s End, vol.3
New X-Men #30	New X-Men: Childhood’s End, vol.3
New X-Men #31	New X-Men: Childhood’s End, vol.3
New X-Men #32	New X-Men: Childhood’s End, vol.3
Black Panther #18	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Frontline #4	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Civil War: Choosing Sides #1	Civil War: Marvel Universe Civil War: Front Line
Black Panther #19	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Iron Man #13	Iron Man: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Black Panther #20	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Front Line #5	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Sensational Spider-Man #29	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-ManCivil War: Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man #30	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man #31	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
Eternals #3 [2]	Eternals
Civil War #3	Civil War
Civil War #4	Civil War
Civil War: Front Line #6	Civil War: Front Line, Book 1 Civil War: Front Line
Eternals #5 [2]	Eternals
Eternals #6 [2]	Eternals
Cable & Deadpool #31	Civil War: X-Men Universe Cable & Deadpool, vol.6: Paved with Good Intentions Civil War: X-Men
Cable & Deadpool #32	Civil War: X-Men Universe Cable & Deadpool, vol.6: Paved with Good Intentions Civil War: X-Men
Wolverine #43	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Wolverine #44	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Wolverine #45	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Captain America #22	Captain America: Civil War Death of Captain America: The Complete Collection Civil War: Avengers
Captain America #23	Captain America: Civil War Death of Captain America: The Complete Collection Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: Front Line #7	Civil War: Front Line, Book 2 Civil War: Front Line
Amazing Spider-Man #534	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Fantastic Four #539	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Black Panther #21	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Black Panther #22	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: X-Men #1	Civil War: X-Men Civil War: X-Men
Civil War: X-Men #2	Civil War: X-Men Civil War: X-Men
Civil War: X-Men #3	Civil War: X-Men Civil War: X-Men
Civil War: X-Men #4	Civil War: X-Men Civil War: X-Men
Heroes For Hire #2	Civil War: Heroes for Hire Civil War: The Underside
Heroes For Hire #3	Civil War: Heroes for Hire Civil War: The Underside
Ms. Marvel #6	Civil War: Ms. Marvel Civil War: Avengers
Ms. Marvel #7	Civil War: Ms. Marvel Civil War: Avengers
Ms. Marvel #8	Civil War: Ms. Marvel Civil War: Avengers
New Avengers #23	New Avengers, vol.5: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
New Avengers #24	New Avengers, vol.5: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: The Return	Civil War: Marvel Universe Civil War: Front Line
Captain America/Iron Man: Casualties of War	Iron Man: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Wolverine #46	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Wolverine #47	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Black Panther #23	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Captain America #24	Captain America: Civil War Death of Captain America: The Complete Collection Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: Front Line #8	Civil War: Front Line, Book 2 Civil War: Front Line
Wolverine #48	Wolverine: Civil War Civil War: X-Men
Fantastic Four #540 [3]	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Amazing Spider-Man #535 [3]	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Civil War #5	Civil War
Punisher War Journal #1	Punisher War Journal, vol.1: Civil War Civil War: The Underside
Fantastic Four #541	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: War Crimes #1	Civil War: War Crimes Civil War: The Underside
Civil War: Front Line #9	Civil War: Front Line, Book 2 Civil War: Front Line
Moon Knight #7	Moon Knight, vol.2: Midnight Sun Civil War: The Underside
Moon Knight #8	Moon Knight, vol.2: Midnight Sun Civil War: The Underside
Moon Knight #9	Moon Knight, vol.2: Midnight Sun Civil War: The Underside
Moon Knight #10	Moon Knight, vol.2: Midnight Sun Civil War: The Underside
Fantastic Four #542	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Amazing Spider-Man #536	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Iron Man #14	Iron Man: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #14	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery Date Civil War: Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #15	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery Date Civil War: Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #16	Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, vol.2: Mystery DateCivil War: Spider-Man
Blade #5	Blade, vol.1: Undead Again Civil War: X-Men
Sensational Spider-Man #32	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man #33	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man #34	Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man Civil War: Spider-Man
Winter Solider: Winter Kills #1	Captain America: Civil War Death of Captain America: The Complete Collection Civil War: Avengers
Amazing Spider-Man #537	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Black Panther #24	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Punisher War Journal #2	Punisher War Journal, vol.1: Civil War Civil War: The Underside
Civil War #6	Civil War
Punisher War Journal #3	Punisher War Journal, vol.1: Civil War Civil War: The Underside
Thunderbolts #106 [4]	Thunderbolts: Guardian Protocols
Thunderbolts #107 [4]	Thunderbolts: Guardian Protocols
Thunderbolts #108 [4]	Thunderbolts: Guardian Protocols
Thunderbolts #109 [4]	Thunderbolts: Guardian Protocols
New Avengers #25	New Avengers, vol.5: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: Front Line #10	Civil War: Front Line, Book 2 Civil War: Front Line
Civil War #7	Civil War
Epilogues and Spinoffs:
Black Panther #25	Black Panther: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Amazing Spider-Man #538	The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5 Civil War: Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #539 [5]	Spider-Man: Back in Black Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Book 5
Fantastic Four #543	Fantastic Four: Civil War Civil War: Fantastic Four
Civil War: Front Line #11	Civil War: Front Line, Book 2 Civil War: Front Line
Ghost Rider #8	Ghost Rider, vol.2: The Life & Death of Johnny Blaze Civil War: The Underside
Ghost Rider #9	Ghost Rider, vol.2: The Life & Death of Johnny Blaze Civil War: The Underside
Ghost Rider #10	Ghost Rider, vol.2: The Life & Death of Johnny Blaze Civil War: The Underside
Ghost Rider #11	Ghost Rider, vol.2: The Life & Death of Johnny Blaze Civil War: The Underside
Captain America #25	The Death of Captain America, vol.1: The Death of the Dream Death of Captain America: The Complete Collection Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: Fallen Son #1	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Civil War: Fallen Son #2	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Civil War: Fallen Son #3	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Civil War: Fallen Son #4	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Civil War: The Initiative #1	Civil War: Marvel Universe Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: The Confession	Iron Man: Civil War Civil War: Avengers
Civil War: Fallen Son #5	Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
Eternals #7 [2]	Eternals
The Order #1	The Order, vol.1: The Next Right Thing
Omega Flight #1	Omega Flight: Alpha to Omega
Mighty Avengers #1	Mighty Avengers, vol.1: The Ultron Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative #1	Avengers: The Initiative, vol.1: Basic Training

Footnotes:

1. Not originally considered a part of Civil War but recently re-issued as a prequel series.
2. The Eternals series is not bannered as a crossover, but clearly takes place during Civil War.
3. Fantastic Four #540 and Amazing Spider-Man #535 also cross over with each other.
4. Takes place during Civil War but is not bannered as a crossover.
5. This is the first issue of the Back in Black crossover storyline.

The first of Marvel’s big cosmic events, and the start of a really special time in the Marvel Universe. For just a few years, it was heaven in the heavens for fans of Andy Lanning& Dan Abnett.

To see how this event fits into the larger chronology, go here.

Prologue:
Thanos #7 [1]	Thanos: Redemption
Thanos #8	Thanos: Redemption
Thanos #9	Thanos: Redemption
Thanos #10	Thanos: Redemption
Thanos #11	Thanos: Redemption
Thanos #12	Thanos: Redemption
Drax the Destroyer #1	Annihilation, Book 1
Drax the Destroyer #2	Annihilation, Book 1
Drax the Destroyer #3	Annihilation, Book 1
Drax the Destroyer #4	Annihilation, Book 1
The Annihilation
Annihilation: Prologue	Annihilation, Book 1
Annihilation: Nova #1	Annihilation, Book 1
Annihilation: Nova #2	Annihilation, Book 1
Annihilation: Nova #3	Annihilation, Book 1
Annihilation: Nova #4	Annihilation, Book 1
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #1	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #2	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #4	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Super Skrull #1	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Super Skrull #2	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Super Skrull #3	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Super Skrull #4	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Ronan #1	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Ronan #2	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Ronan #3	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: Ronan #4	Annihilation, Book 2
Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #1	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #2	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #3	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #4	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #5	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation #6	Annihilation, Book 3
Epilogues
Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #1	Annihilation, Book 3
Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #2	Annihilation, Book 3
Nova #1 [2]	Nova, vol.1: Annihilation – Conquest

Footnotes:

1. Introduces several characters and concepts that will prove important in Annihilation.
2. This new series of Nova spun out of this storyline, and lasted for several years. And it was damned good – if you’re picking up the first volume, don’t stop there.

A tricky event to chronologise, given that most of it takes place in an alternate universe, and the vast majority of its tie-ins were more devoted to exploring that universe than actually propelling the story forward. Still, one Bendis’ better works.

To see how this event fits into the larger chronology, go here.

Marvel Universe Prologue:
Excalibur #11	House of M Prelude: Excalibur
Excalibur #12	House of M Prelude: Excalibur
Excalibur #13	House of M Prelude: Excalibur
Excalibur #14	House of M Prelude: Excalibur
House of M #1	House of M
The World of M
Civil War: House of M #1	House of M: Civil War
Civil War: House of M #2	House of M: Civil War
Civil War: House of M #3	House of M: Civil War
Civil War: House of M #4	House of M: Civil War
Civil War: House of M #5	House of M: Civil War
House of M: Masters of Evil #1	House of M: Masters of Evil
House of M: Masters of Evil #2	House of M: Masters of Evil
House of M: Masters of Evil #3	House of M: Masters of Evil
House of M: Masters of Evil #4	House of M: Masters of Evil
House of M: Fantastic Four #1	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Fantastic Four #2	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Fantastic Four #3	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Spider-Man #1 [1]	House of M: Spider-Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Spider-Man #2 [1]	House of M: Spider-Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Spider-Man #3 [1]	House of M: Spider-Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Spider-Man #4 [1]	House of M: Spider-Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M: Spider-Man #5 [1]	House of M: Spider-Man House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
Incredible Hulk #83	House of M: Incredible Hulk House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Incredible Hulk #84	House of M: Incredible Hulk House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Incredible Hulk #85	House of M: Incredible Hulk House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Incredible Hulk #86	House of M: Incredible Hulk House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Black Panther #7 [2]	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
The Pulse – House of M Special [3]	House of M
Uncanny X-Men #462 [4]	House of M: Uncanny X-Men House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #463 [4]	House of M: Uncanny X-Men House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #464 [4]	House of M: Uncanny X-Men House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #465 [4]	House of M: Uncanny X-Men House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
Hulk: Broken Worlds #1 [5]	Hulk: Broken Worlds
The House of M
House of M #2	House of M
House of M #3	House of M
New X-Men – Academy X #16 [6]	House of M: New X-Men – Academy X House of M: No More Mutants
New X-Men – Academy X #17	House of M: New X-Men – Academy X House of M: No More Mutants
New X-Men – Academy X #18	House of M: New X-Men – Academy X House of M: No More Mutants
New X-Men – Academy X #19	House of M: New X-Men – Academy X House of M: No More Mutants
House of M: Iron Man #1 [7]	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
House of M: Iron Man #2	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
House of M: Iron Man #3	House of M: Fantastic Four/Iron Man House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
New Thunderbolts #11	New Thunderbolts, vol.2: Modern Marvels House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
House of M #4	House of M
Wolverine #33 [8]	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Wolverine #34	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Wolverine #35	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
House of M #5	House of M
Captain America #10 [9]	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
The Pulse #10 [10]	House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
House of M #6	House of M
House of M #7	House of M
Mutopia X #1 [11]	House of M: Mutopia X House of M: No More Mutants
Mutopia X #2 [11]	House of M: Mutopia X House of M: No More Mutants
Mutopia X #3 [11]	House of M: Mutopia X House of M: No More Mutants
Mutopia X #4 [11]	House of M: Mutopia X House of M: No More Mutants
Exiles #69 [11]	Exiles, vol.12: World Tour, Book 1 Exiles Ultimate Collection, Book 4 House of M: No More Mutants
Exiles #70 [11]	Exiles, vol.12: World Tour, Book 1 Exiles Ultimate Collection, Book 4 House of M: No More Mutants
Exiles #71 [11]	Exiles, vol.12: World Tour, Book 1 Exiles Ultimate Collection, Book 4 House of M: No More Mutants
Cable & Deadpool #17 [11]	Cable & Deadpool, vol.3: The Human Race Deadpool & Cable Ultimate Collection, Book 1 House of M: Wolverine, Iron Man & Hulk
Aftermath
House of M #8	House of M
House of M: The Day After	House of M: No More Mutants
Giant-Size Ms. Marvel #1 [12]	Ms. Marvel, vol.1: Best of the Best House of M: No More Mutants

Footnotes:

1. The Spider-Man mini-series seems to be inconsistent with the main story. Not that that means much in an alternate universe scenario like this.
2. References in this story suggest that it takes place after both the Fantastic Four and Incredible Hulk stories.
3. This special issue of The Pulse does not match the actual chronology of events very well, containing minor spoilers for several stories. However, it also contains background information not found elsewhere.
4. Even by the loose standards of House of M crossovers, this one is eminently skippable. It’s such a generic alternate universe tale that it’s barely recognisable which alternate universe it takes place in.
5. This issue of Broken Worlds also contains stories of the Microverse, Future Imperfect and Marvel 2099.
6. A mention of Wolverine being missing places this story here.
7. The Iron Man mini-series takes place between issues #2 and #5 of House of M.
8. The framing sequence for these issues places it after House of M #3.
9. This issue details the history of Captain America in this world, and dovetails with the main story in House of M #5.
10. This issue details Hawkeye’s whereabouts between House of M #5 and #7.
11. These three stories all conclude with the world ‘burning white’ again in House of M #7.
12. Because the framing sequence for this issue is explicitly set after the events of House of M, it is placed here.

As far as I’m concerned, this one barely counts as a crossover. Almost none of the titles listed as part of it have any real connection to it (aside from some token issues of Iron Man and Captain America). But it’s undeniably an important event in the history of the Marvel Universe.

You can see where it fits into the larger timeline here.

Harbingers
Spectacular Spider-Man #15	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Spectacular Spider-Man #16	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Spectacular Spider-Man #17	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Spectacular Spider-Man #18	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Spectacular Spider-Man #19	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Spectacular Spider-Man #20	Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4: Disassembled
Fantastic Four #514	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4
Fantastic Four #515	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4
Fantastic Four #516	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4
Thor #80	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Thor #81	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Thor #82	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Thor #83	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Thor #84	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Thor #85	Avengers Disassembled: Thor Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
She-Hulk #7	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
She-Hulk #8	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
She-Hulk #9	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
Iron Man #84	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Iron Man #85	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America and the Falcon #5	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America Captain America and the Falcon: The Complete Collection
Captain America and the Falcon #6	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America Captain America and the Falcon: The Complete Collection
Captain America and the Falcon #7	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America Captain America and the Falcon: The Complete Collection
Captain America and the Falcon #8 [1]	Captain America and the Falcon: The Complete Collection
Dis-Assembly
Avengers #500	Avengers Disassembled
Avengers #501	Avengers Disassembled
Avengers #502	Avengers Disassembled
Avengers #503	Avengers Disassembled
Aftermath
Captain America #29	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Captain America: Marvel Knights, vol.2 Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America #30	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Captain America: Marvel Knights, vol.2 Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America #31	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Captain America: Marvel Knights, vol.2 Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America #32	Avengers Disassembled: Captain America Captain America: Marvel Knights, vol.2 Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America and the Falcon #9 [1]	Captain America and the Falcon: The Complete Collection
Iron Man #86	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Iron Man #87	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Iron Man #88	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Iron Man #89	Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Avengers Finale	Avengers Disassembled
Hercules #1	Hercules: New Labors of Hercules
Hercules #2	Hercules: New Labors of Hercules
Hercules #3	Hercules: New Labors of Hercules
Hercules #4	Hercules: New Labors of Hercules
Hercules #5	Hercules: New Labors of Hercules
She-Hulk #10	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
She-Hulk #11	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
She-Hulk #12	She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law
Fantastic Four #517	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4
Fantastic Four #518	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4
Fantastic Four #519	Fantastic Four, vol.5: Disassembled Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo Ultimate Collection, Book 4

Notes:

1. This issue is not strictly a crossover, but is included to show the flow of this title’s story.

This one had an interesting premise, but the execution wasn’t the equal of it. Still, it’s nice to see the Avengers and X-Men on the same side for a change.

To see how this event fits into the larger chronology, go here.

Prelude:
Thor Vs. Ego (reprint of Thor #133) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.5 Essential Thor, vol.2
Thor Vs. Ego (reprint of Thor #160) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.7 Essential Thor, vol.3
Thor Vs. Ego (reprint of Thor #161) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.7 Essential Thor, vol.3
Avengers Infinity #1 [2]	Avengers Infinity Classic
Avengers Infinity #2	Avengers Infinity Classic
Avengers Infinity #3	Avengers Infinity Classic
Avengers Infinity #4	Avengers Infinity Classic
Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Maximum Security
Maximum Security #1	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Thor #30	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Uncanny X-Men #387	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Amazing Spider-Man #24	Spider-Man: Revenge Of The Green Goblin
Black Panther #25	Marvel Super Hero Team-Up Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection, vol.2
Iron Man #35	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Captain America #36	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Captain Marvel #12	Captain Marvel, vol.2: Coven
Incredible Hulk #21	Incredible Hulk: Past Perfect
Peter Parker, Spider-Man #24	Spider-Man: Light in the Darkness
Thunderbolts #45	Hawkeye & the Thunderbolts, vol.2
Bishop: The Last X-Man #15	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Maximum Security #2	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Marvel Knights #6	Marvel Knights by Dixon & Barreto: Defenders of the Streets
Gambit #23	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
X-Men #107	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
X-Men Unlimited #29	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Avengers #35	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security
Maximum Security #3	Avengers / X-Men: Maximum Security

Footnotes:

1. The Thor Vs Ego one shot consisted entirely of reprints of earlier Thor issues.
2. This story immediately precedes and leads into the main event.