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Inhumanity Crossover Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

Inhumanity

A smaller, yet more diffuse event. I wanted to like it more than I did, but seriously, they killed my favourite Inhuman in the first issue.

Oddly, this event spins out of the middle of another event, Infinity, and many of the issues bannered as crossovers to that event make more sense as crossovers to this one. Go figure.

Prologue:
Infinity #4 [1]	Infinity
New Avengers #11 [1]	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Thunderbolts #17 [1]	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Thunderbolts #18 [1]	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Superior Spider-Man Team Up #3 [1]	Infinity Companion Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, vol.1: Versus
Superior Spider-Man Team Up #4 [1]	Infinity Companion Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, vol.1: Versus
Fearless Defenders #10 [1]	Infinity Companion Fearless Defenders, vol.2: The Most Fabulous Fighting Team of All
Secret Avengers #10 [1]	Infinity Companion Secret Avengers, vol.2: The Labyrinth
Secret Avengers #11 [1]	Infinity Companion Secret Avengers, vol.2: The Labyrinth
Avengers Assemble #20 [1]	Infinity Companion
Infinity #5 [1]	Infinity
Infinity #6 [1]	Infinity
New Avengers #12 [1]	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Wolverine & the X-Men Annual #1 [1]	Infinity Companion Wolverine & the X-Men by Jason Aaron, vol.8
Infinity Heist #2 [1, 2]	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Heist #3 [1, 2]	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Heist #4 [1, 2]	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Inhumanity:
Inhumanity: The Awakening #1	Inhumanity
Inhumanity: The Awakening #2	Inhumanity
Inhumanity #1	Inhumanity
Avengers A.I. #7	Avengers A.I., vol.2: 12,000 A.D. Inhumanity
Mighty Avengers #4	Mighty Avengers, vol.1: No Single Hero Inhumanity
Mighty Avengers #5	Mighty Avengers, vol.1: No Single Hero Inhumanity
Inhumanity: Superior Spider-Man #1	Inhumanity
Uncanny X-Men #15	Uncanny X-Men, vol.3: The Good, The Bad, The Inhuman Inhumanity
Indestructible Hulk #17	Indestructible Hulk, vol.4: Humanity Bomb Inhumanity
Indestructible Hulk #18	Indestructible Hulk, vol.4: Humanity Bomb Inhumanity
Indestructible Hulk #19	Indestructible Hulk, vol.4: Humanity Bomb Inhumanity
Indestructible Hulk #20	Indestructible Hulk, vol.4: Humanity Bomb Inhumanity
Inhumanity #2	Inhumanity
Avengers Assemble #21	Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy Inhumanity
Avengers Assemble #22	Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy Inhumanity
Avengers Assemble #23	Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy Inhumanity
Avengers Assemble #24	Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy Inhumanity
Avengers Assemble #25	Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy Inhumanity
Iron Man #20	Iron Man, vol.4: Iron Metropolitan Inhumanity
New Avengers #13 [3]	New Avengers, vol.3: Other Worlds Inhumanity
Epilogues and Spinoffs:
Inhuman #1 [4]	Inhuman, vol.1: Genesis
Ms. Marvel #1 [5]	Ms. Marvel, vol.1: No Normal

Footnotes:

This issue is bannered as a part of the Infinity crossover.
This series appears to take place after the invasion of Infinity is concluded, and life has more or less returned to normal in New York City.
This issue has little to do with the event, but is bannered as a part of it.
A new ongoing series spinning out of this event, chronicling the adventures of Inhumans old and new.
One of the best and freshest new comics to come out from Marvel in years, full of heart and humour. Do yourself a favour and check it out.

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Secret Wars (1984) Crossover Reading Order

By Loki Content, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

The one that started it all: the crossover before there were crossovers. Not a great artistic success, but a fantastic commercial one.

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

Harbingers:
X-Men #178	Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men. vol.10 Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, vol.4 Essential X-Men, vol.4
Departures
Iron Man #181	Iron Man Epic Collection vol.11: Duel of Iron
Captain America #292	Captain America: Death of the Red Skull Captain America Epic Collection, vol.11: Sturm Und Drang
Thor #341 (pp1-2) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.23 Thor by Walter Simonson, vol.1 Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus
Avengers #242	Avengers: Absolute Vision Book 2
Thor #342 (bonus panels only) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.23 Thor by Walter Simonson, vol.1 Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus
X-Men #179	Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men. vol.10 Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, vol.4 Essential X-Men, vol.4
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #89 [2]	Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.7 Essential Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4
Marvel Team-Up #140 [2]	un-collected
Amazing Spider-Man #251 [2]	Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man, vol.23 Spider-Man: Origin of the Hobgoblin Spider-Man by Roger Stern Omnibus
Incredible Hulk #294	Incredible Hulk: Regression
Fantastic Four #264	Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus, vol.2 Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.4
The Thing #10	The Thing Classic, vol.1 The Thing Omnibus
The Secret War
Secret Wars #1	Secret Wars Omnibus Spider-Man & The Secret Wars Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
“Whatever Happened to Master Blood” in Spider-Man: Black Suit and Blood #3 [tk]	Spider-Man: Black Suit and Blood
Secret Wars #2	Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars #3	Secret Wars Omnibus
She-Hulk #10 [3]	Secret Wars Omnibus She-Hulk, vol.2: Superhuman Law She-Hulk by Dan Slott Omnibus
Thor #383 [4]	Secret Wars Omnibus Thor Epic Collection, vol.16: War of the Pantheons
Secret Wars #4	Secret Wars Omnibus
Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #1 [5]	Spider-Man & The Secret Wars
Secret Wars #5	Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars #6	Secret Wars Omnibus
Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #2 [6]	Spider-Man & The Secret Wars
Secret Wars #7	Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars #8	Secret Wars Omnibus Spider-Man: Birth of Venom
Secret Wars #9	Secret Wars Omnibus
Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #3 [7]	Spider-Man & The Secret Wars
Secret Wars #10	Secret Wars Omnibus
Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #4 [8]	Spider-Man & The Secret Wars
Secret Wars #11	Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars #12	Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars: Battleworld #1 [9]	Secret Wars: Battleworld
Secret Wars: Battleworld #2 [9]
Secret Wars: Battleworld #3 [9]	Secret Wars: Battleworld
Secret Wars: Battleworld #4 [9]	Secret Wars: Battleworld
Returns and Epilogues
Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars #1 [K]	Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars #2 [K]	Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars #3 [K]	Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars #4 [K]	Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Avengers #243 [11]	Avengers: Absolute Vision Book 2
Iron Man #182 [11]	Iron Man Epic Collection vol.11: Duel of Iron
Iron Man #183 [12]	Iron Man Epic Collection vol.11: Duel of Iron
Thor #341 (p3 onwards) [1]	Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, vol.23 Thor by Walter Simonson, vol.1 Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus
Amazing Spider-Man #252 [2]	Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man, vol.24 Spider-Man: Birth of Venom Spider-Man: The Complete Alien Costume Saga Book 1 Spider-Man: The Complete Black Costume Saga Omnibus
Marvel Team-Up #141 [2]	Spider-Man: The Complete Alien Costume Saga Book 1 Spider-Man: The Complete Black Costume Saga Omnibus
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #90 [2]	Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.7 Essential Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, vol.4 Spider-Man: The Complete Alien Costume Saga Book 1 Spider-Man: The Complete Black Costume Saga Omnibus
X-Men #180	Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men. vol.10 Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, vol.4 Essential X-Men, vol.5
X-Men #181	Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men. vol.10 Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, vol.4 Essential X-Men, vol.5
X-Men #182 [13]	Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men. vol.10 Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, vol.4 Essential X-Men, vol.5
Incredible Hulk #295	Incredible Hulk: Regression
Fantastic Four #265	Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus, vol.2 Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.4
Marvels: Eye of the Camera #4	Marvels: Eye of the Camera
The Thing #11 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #12 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #13 [13]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #14 [13]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #15 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #16 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #17 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #18 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #19 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #20 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #21 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
The Thing #22 [14]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus
Fantastic Four #274 [15]	The Thing Classic, vol.2 The Thing Omnibus Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.5 Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus, vol.2 Spider-Man: Birth of Venom
Quasar #8 [16]	Quasar Classic, vol.1 Secret Wars II Omnibus

Footnotes:

The entirety of Secret Wars takes place between pages 2 & 3 of Thor #341. In #341, there were three whited out panels – panels which were provided the following month in the letter column of #342.
These two sets of three issues all happen at around the same time.
This story depicts an expanded version of the origin of Titania seen in Secret Wars #3.
The vast majority of this issue takes place at this point.
Takes place entirely within Secret Wars #4
Appears to take place around the time of Secret Wars #6
Jumps around a bit chronologically, but after Secret Wars #9 is the best fit.
Takes place entirely within Secret Wars #10
Takes place entirely between panels 4 & 5 on page 36 of Secret Wars #12, according to editorial notes in the story.
Tells various incidents across the whole span of the original series, but best read here to avoid spoilers.
Iron Man returns with the Avengers.
Iron Man deals with some fallout from the Secret Wars.
An epilogue, but probably the single best issue of the whole storyline.
The Thing remained on Battleworld for 12 issues of his own title before returning to Earth.
The Thing finally returned to Earth in this issue.
Quasar deals with some fallout from Iron Man’s fallout, above.

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Infinity Crossover Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

There’s always another reason why Thanos will come back to Earth. Sometimes, more than one…

This story fits into the main timeline here.

Prologues:
Avengers #14	Infinity Avengers, vol.3: Prelude to Infinity
Avengers #15	Infinity Avengers, vol.3: Prelude to Infinity
Avengers #16	Infinity Avengers, vol.3: Prelude to Infinity
Avengers #17	Infinity Avengers, vol.3: Prelude to Infinity
New Avengers #8	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Infinity: Against The Tide #1	Infinity
Infinity: Against The Tide #2	Infinity
Infinity:
Infinity #1 [1]	Infinity
Avengers #18	Infinity Avengers, vol.4: Infinity
Avengers Assemble #18 [2]	Infinity Companion
Captain Marvel #15 [2]	Infinity Companion
Mighty Avengers #1	Infinity Companion Mighty Avengers, vol.1: No Single Hero
Mighty Avengers #2	Infinity Companion Mighty Avengers, vol.1: No Single Hero
Mighty Avengers #3	Infinity Companion Mighty Avengers, vol.1: No Single Hero
Nova #8	Infinity Companion Nova, vol.2: Rookie Season
Nova #9	Infinity Companion Nova, vol.2: Rookie Season
Thunderbolts #14	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Thunderbolts #15	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Thunderbolts #16	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
New Avengers #9	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Infinity #2	Infinity
Avengers #19	Infinity Avengers, vol.4: Infinity
Infinity Hunt #1	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Hunt #2	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
New Avengers #10	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Infinity Hunt #3	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Hunt #4	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity #3	Infinity
Captain Marvel #16	Infinity Companion
Avengers Assemble #19	Infinity Companion
Avengers #20	Infinity Avengers, vol.4: Infinity
Infinity Heist #1 [3]	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity #4	Infinity
New Avengers #11	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Thunderbolts #17	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Thunderbolts #18	Infinity Companion Thunderbolts, vol.3: Infinity
Superior Spider-Man Team Up #3	Infinity Companion Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, vol.1: Versus
Superior Spider-Man Team Up #4	Infinity Companion Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, vol.1: Versus
Fearless Defenders #10	Infinity Companion Fearless Defenders, vol.2: The Most Fabulous Fighting Team of All
Secret Avengers #10	Infinity Companion Secret Avengers, vol.2: The Labyrinth
Secret Avengers #11	Infinity Companion Secret Avengers, vol.2: The Labyrinth
Avengers Assemble #20	Infinity Companion
Infinity #5	Infinity
Guardians of the Galaxy #8	Infinity Companion Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.2: Angela
Guardians of the Galaxy #9	Infinity Companion Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.2: Angela
Avengers #22	Infinity Avengers, vol.4: Infinity
Avengers #23	Infinity Avengers, vol.4: Infinity
Infinity #6	Infinity
New Avengers #12	Infinity New Avengers, vol.2: Infinity
Wolverine & the X-Men Annual #1	Infinity Companion Wolverine & the X-Men by Jason Aaron, vol.8
Infinity Heist #2 [4]	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Heist #3	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt
Infinity Heist #4	Infinity Companion Infinity: Heist/Hunt

Placement Notes:

A portion of this issue reprints Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day issue for 2013.

This issue takes place during and continues on from Avengers #18.

This issue actually covers a span from Infinity #1-3, but is placed here to avoid spoilers.

It is fairly clear that the majority of the action in this title actually takes place after the main body of Infinity.

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Ultimatum Crossover Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Crossover Reading Orders, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

There really are very few words that can sum up the sheer crassness and awfulness of Ultimatum. While it’s true that almost all of the Ultimate titles other than Spider-Man were dropping off in quality, allowing the one writer whose title had shown the most precipitous drop to write a big universe-changing crossover was not the answer. Truly breathtaking in its banality and terrifyingly unconvincing in both its plotting and its characterisation, this reading order is included only for completeness’ sake.

It can be found here on the main timeline.

Prologues
Ultimates 3 #1 [1]	Ultimates 3: Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?
Ultimates 3 #2 [1]	Ultimates 3: Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?
Ultimates 3 #3 [1]	Ultimates 3: Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?
Ultimates 3 #4 [1]	Ultimates 3: Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?
Ultimates 3 #5 [1]	Ultimates 3: Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?
Ultimate Spider-Man #129	Ultimatum: Requiem
The Ultimatum
Ultimatum #1 [2]	Ultimatum
Ultimate X-Men #98	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimate X-Men #99	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimatum #2	Ultimatum
Ultimate Spider-Man #130	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate Spider-Man #131	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate Spider-Man #132	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate Fantastic Four #58	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimate Fantastic Four #59	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimate Fantastic Four #60	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimatum #3	Ultimatum
Ultimate X-Men #100	Ultimatum: Ultimate Fantastic Four / Ultimate X-Men
Ultimate Spider-Man #133	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimatum #4	Ultimatum
Ultimatum #5	Ultimatum
Aftermath
Ultimate Spider-Man: Requeim #1	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate Spider-Man: Requeim #2	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate Fantastic Four: Requeim #1	Ultimatum: Requiem
Ultimate X-Men: Requeim #1	Ultimatum: Requiem

Notes:

Noteworthy solely for being the only title bannered “March on Ultimatum” that actually had anything to do with the story.

This is also one of the stupidest names for a crossover ever: at no point does any of the alleged masterminds behind these events issue anything that even resembles an ultimatum.

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Avengers Vs X-Men Crossover Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

Finally. A big crossover story that really changes things. Well written and plotted, and almost all of the tie-ins actually serve a purpose for once.

Plus (spoiler), Scott Summers finally gets the ass-kicking he’s had coming for the last few years.

You can find it on the larger timeline here.

Prologues:
Uncanny X-Men #9 [1]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.2
Uncanny X-Men #10 [1]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.2
Point One (Nova story only)	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: It’s Coming Nova, vol.1: Origin
Avengers #25 [2]	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers: X-Sanction #1 [3]	Avengers: X-Sanction Avengers vs. X-Men: It’s Coming
Avengers: X-Sanction #2 [3]	Avengers: X-Sanction
Avengers: X-Sanction #3 [3]	Avengers: X-Sanction
Avengers: X-Sanction #4 [3]	Avengers: X-Sanction
Avengers Vs X-Men #0	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Vs X-Men
Avengers Vs X-Men #1	Avengers vs. X-Men
Wolverine and the X-Men #9	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
New Avengers #24	New Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #2	Avengers vs. X-Men
AVX: VS #1	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
Uncanny X-Men #11	Uncanny X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Secret Avengers #26	Secret Avengers, vol.2 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Secret Avengers #27	Secret Avengers, vol.2 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Secret Avengers #28	Secret Avengers, vol.2 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers #26	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers #27	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #3	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Academy #29 [4]	Avengers Academy: AVX Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Academy #30	Avengers Academy: AVX Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Academy #31	Avengers Academy: AVX Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #9 [4] [5]	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #4	Avengers vs. X-Men
AVX: VS #2 [6]	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
AVX: VS #5 [6]	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
Wolverine and the X-Men #11 [6]	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Uncanny X-Men #12 [6]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #5	Avengers vs. X-Men
AVX: VS #3 [7]	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
Uncanny X-Men #13 [7]	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion Uncanny X-Men, vol.3
X-Men Legacy #268	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion X-Men Legacy: Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Academy #32	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion Avengers Academy: Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Academy #33	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion Avengers Academy: Avengers vs. X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #14	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion Uncanny X-Men, vol.3
Avengers Vs X-Men #6	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Vs X-Men: Infinite #6 [8]	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers #28	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis, vol.4
Uncanny X-Men #15	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Uncanny X-Men #16	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Uncanny X-Men #17	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers #29	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers #28	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #12	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #13	Wolverine and the X-Men, vol.3 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #7	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Vs X-Men #8	Avengers vs. X-Men
New Avengers #26	New Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
New Avengers #27	New Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
New Avengers #28	New Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #14	Wolverine & the X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
X-Men Legacy #269	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion X-Men Legacy: Avengers vs. X-Men
X-Men Legacy #270	Avengers vs. X-Men Companion X-Men Legacy: Avengers vs. X-Men
AVX: VS #4	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
Avengers Vs X-Men #9	Avengers vs. X-Men
Avengers Vs X-Men #10	Avengers vs. X-Men
Wolverine and the X-Men #15	Wolverine & the X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #16	Wolverine & the X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #11	Avengers vs. X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #18	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers Vs X-Men #12	Avengers vs. X-Men
AVX: VS #6 [9]	Avengers vs. X-Men Avengers vs. X-Men: VS
Uncanny X-Men #19 [10]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Epilogues
X-Men Legacy #1 [10]	X-Men Legacy, vol.1: Prodigal
New Avengers #30	New Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers #30	Avengers, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
X-Men Legacy #274	X-Men Legacy: Avengers vs. X-Men
Uncanny X-Men #20 [11]	Uncanny X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Wolverine and the X-Men #18	Wolverine & the X-Men, vol.4 Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Uncanny Avengers #1 [11] [12]	Uncanny Avengers, vol.1: The Red Shadow
Uncanny Avengers #2 [12]	Uncanny Avengers, vol.1: The Red Shadow
Uncanny Avengers #3 [12]	Uncanny Avengers, vol.1: The Red Shadow
Uncanny Avengers #4 [12]	Uncanny Avengers, vol.1: The Red Shadow
Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences #1	Avengers vs. X-Men: Consequences Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences #2	Avengers vs. X-Men: Consequences Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences #3	Avengers vs. X-Men: Consequences Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences #4	Avengers vs. X-Men: Consequences Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences #5	Avengers vs. X-Men: Consequences Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
New Mutants #50	New Mutants, vol.7: Fight the Future
Gambit #1 [13]	Gambit, vol.1: Once A Thief
Captain Marvel #1 [14]	Captain Marvel, vol.1: In Pursuit of Flight
All-New X-Men #1 [15]	All-New X-Men, vol.1: Yesterday’s X-Men
Indestructible Hulk #1 [16]	Indestructible Hulk, vol.1: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Iron Man #6 [17]	Iron Man, vol. 2: The Secret Origin of Tony Stark, Book 1
Iron Man #7 [17]	Iron Man, vol. 2: The Secret Origin of Tony Stark, Book 1
Iron Man #8 [17]	Iron Man, vol. 2: The Secret Origin of Tony Stark, Book 1

Footnotes:

The last team-up between the Avengers and the X-Men prior to the crossover. Not strictly necessary, but damned good.
Takes place before the Avengers as a whole become aware of the Phoenix heading for Earth.
Cable tears through the Avengers for no good reason. This is four issues of unconvincingly one-sided fights which has little relevance to the crossover or anything else other than Marvel’s bottom line. Can safely be skipped.
Wolverine’s appearance in this issue appears to occur during AVX #3.
Rachel Summers’ appearance in this issue appears to occur during AVX #3.
This issue takes place during AVX #4.
This issue takes place during AVX #5.
This issue takes place during AVX #6.
This issue takes place during AVX #12.
Overlaps somewhat with the last two issues of AvX but is best read after them.
Must take place prior to Consequences, as Cyclops is still in prison.
The first four issues of Uncanny Avengers form a single continuous storyline.
Gambit strikes out on his own again, wanting a little space. Disposable, but enjoyable.
Following up on her earlier decision, Ms. Marvel now adopts the Captain Marvel name.
Unhappy with the outcome of AVX, Hank McCoy makes a questionable decision.
Unhappy with his actions in AVX, Bruce Banner decides to try a very different tack. The best new concept for the Hulk in years.
Iron Man is put on trial for his role in the conclusion of AVX. Not essential, but fun.

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Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four Arc Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

One of the best – and most intricately plotted – of all the recent runs on a Marvel title. It’s well worth your time to read – but read it right:

Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1	Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #2	Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #3	Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #4	Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #5	Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #570	Fantastic Four, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #571	Fantastic Four, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #572 [1]	Fantastic Four, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #573	Fantastic Four, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #574	Fantastic Four, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #575	Fantastic Four, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #576	Fantastic Four, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #577	Fantastic Four, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #578	Fantastic Four, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #579	Fantastic Four, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #580	Fantastic Four, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #581	Fantastic Four, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #582	Fantastic Four, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #583	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #584	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #585 [2]	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #586	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #587	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #588	Fantastic Four, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Fantastic Four #609	Fantastic Four, vol. 6
Amazing Spider-Man #657 [3]	Spider-Man: Matters of Life and Death Spider-Man: Big Time – Ultimate Collection
FF #1	FF, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
Amazing Spider-Man #658 [4]	Spider-Man: The Fantastic Spider-Man Spider-Man: Big Time – Ultimate Collection
Amazing Spider-Man #659	Spider-Man: The Fantastic Spider-Man Spider-Man: Big Time – Ultimate Collection
Amazing Spider-Man #660	Spider-Man: The Fantastic Spider-Man Spider-Man: Big Time – Ultimate Collection
Fear Itself #2 [5]	Fear Itself
Fear Itself #3 [5]	Fear Itself
Fear Itself: FF #1 [5]	Fear Itself: Spider-Man
Fear Itself: Spider-Man #1 [5]	Fear Itself: Spider-Man
Fear Itself: Spider-Man #2 [5]	Fear Itself: Spider-Man
Fear Itself: Spider-Man #3 [5]	Fear Itself: Spider-Man
Avengers #14 [5]	Avengers: Fear Itself
Hulk #37 [5]	Hulk: Fear Itself
Hulk #38 [5]	Hulk: Fear Itself
Fear Itself #4 [5]	Fear Itself
Fear Itself #5 [5]	Fear Itself
FF #2	FF, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
X-Men #16 [6]	X-Men: FF
X-Men #17	X-Men: FF
X-Men #18	X-Men: FF
X-Men #19	X-Men: FF
FF #3	FF, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
FF #4	FF, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
FF #5	FF, vol. 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.1
FF #6 [7]	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #7	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #8	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #9	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #10	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #11	FF, vol. 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #600 [8]	Fantastic Four, vol. 5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #601	Fantastic Four, vol. 5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #602	Fantastic Four, vol. 5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #12	FF, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #13	FF, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #14	FF, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #15	FF, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #603	Fantastic Four, vol. 5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #604	Fantastic Four, vol. 5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #16	FF, vol. 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #605.1	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #605	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #606	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #17	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #18	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #607 [9]	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #608 [10]	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #19	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #20	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #21	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #610	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #22	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
Fantastic Four #611	Fantastic Four, vol. 6 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2
FF #23	FF, vol. 4 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, vol.2

Footnotes:

Nu-World was first introduced in Fantastic Four: World’s Greatest
The first Annihilation Wave took place across Annihilation Book 1, Book 2 & Book 3
This story is about Spider-Man getting together with the FF to mourn Johnny.
This story is about Spider-Man joining the team.
The issues marked with this number are the ones that prominently feature FF members as part of the Fear Itself crossover. It’s not particularly important to the Hickman storyline, but is included for completeness’ sake.
This is a side story written by Victor Gischler. It’s not strictly relevant to the main Hickman arc, but it sure is fun to read to four issues of Doom and Magneto snarking at each other.
Black Bolt disappeared in the War of Kings
The story of the Galactus Seed was told in The Mighty Thor, vol.1
Wakanda’s vibranium was destroyed in Doomwar
The prophecies of Bastet came to pass in Avengers vs. X-Men

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Divided We Fall, United We Stand Crossover Reading Order

By Loki AAA-Misc, BBB-Revisit, Content, Crossover Reading Orders, Marvel Comics, Marvel Crossovers

It’s a relatively brief storyline, and even all available in a single convenient volume. But it’s not reprinted chronologically, which makes it difficult to follow in places.

If you’re looking for the event in its full context, it fits into the Ultimate Universe timeline here

Divided We Fall
Ultimate Comics X-Men #13	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics X-Men #14	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #13	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #13	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #14	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #14	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #15	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics X-Men #15	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
United We Stand
Ultimate Comics X-Men #16	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #15	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #16	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #16	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #17	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #18	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #17	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #18	Divided We Fall, United We Stand Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol.3
Ultimate Comics X-Men #17	Divided We Fall, United We Stand
Ultimate Comics X-Men #18	Divided We Fall, United We Stand

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