The God of War Chronology

The bloody saga of one man’s vengeance and retribution against the gods of Olympus and Asgard

God of War: Ascension
PlayStation 3 game, released March 2013.
God of War: Chains of Olympus
PlayStation Portable game, released March 2008.
God of War
PlayStation 2 game, released March 2005.
God of War
Novelisation by Matthew Stover and Robert Vardeman, published May 2010.
God of War
Graphic novel by DC published March 2011.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
PlayStation Portable game, released November 2010.
God of War: Betrayal
Mobile phone game.
God of War II
PlayStation 2 game, released March 2007.
God of War II
Novelisation by Robert Vardeman, published May 2010.
God of War III
PlayStation 3 game, released March 2010.
God of War – The Lost Pages
Podcast filling in some of the backstory of the 2018 game.
God of War: A Call from the Wilds

Text-based game playable in Messenger, released February 2018.

God of War
Graphic novel by Dark Horse published June 2019.
God of War
PlayStation 4 game, released in April 2018. Despite the name, this is a new game, not a reissue of the original.
God of War: The Official Novelisation
Novelisation by Robert J.M. Barlog, published August 2018.
God of War: Ragnarök
PlayStation 4 and 5 game, released in November 2022.
God of War: Ragnarök: Valhalla
Free DLC expansion for PlayStation 4 and 5 game, released in December 2023.

Marvel Earth 691 — Killraven and the Guardians of the Galaxy

The original Guardians of the Galaxy, the Martians of H.G. Wells and Killraven, Warrior of the Worlds!

Note that items on this Reading Order are placed in chronological order for Earth 691, which does not always match where events crossover with Earth 616, the main Marvel Universe.

The War of the Worlds
The original novel by H.G. Wells is canonical on Earth 691, taking place in 1901.
Essential Killraven, vol.1
Reprints Amazing Adventures #18-39 (May 1973 – December 1976); Marvel Team-Up #45 (May 1976); Marvel Graphic Novel #7 (August 1983) & Killraven #1 (February 2001).
The bulk of this volume takes place in the alternate future of Earth 691, but the Marvel Team-Up story crosses over with the Marvel Universe.
Wolverine & the Black Cat: Claws II
Reprints Wolverine & Black Cat: Claws II #1-3 (August 2011 – November 2011).
Wisdom: Rudiments of Wisdom
Reprints Wisdom #1-6 (January 2007 – July 2007).
Marvel Zombies 5
Reprints Marvel Zombies 5 #1-5 (June 2010 – September 2010).
It is unclear whether the Earth-691 visited in this storyline is the actual one, or just a closely related alternate. This story crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers, vol.1
Reprints Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969); Marvel Two-In-One #4-5 (July 1974 – September 1974); Giant-Size Defenders #5 (July 1975); Defenders #26-29 (August 1975 – November 1975); & Marvel Presents #3-12 (February 1976 – August 1977).
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers, vol.2
Reprints Thor Annual 6 (1977); Avengers #167-168 & 170-177 (January 1978 – February 1978 & April 1978 – November 1978); Ms. Marvel #23 (April 1979); Marvel Team-Up #86 (October 1979); Marvel Two-In-One #61-63 & 69 (March 1980 – May 1980 & November 1980).
JLA/Avengers: The Collector’s Edition
Reprints JLA/Avengers #1-4 (September 2003 – December 2003).
The Guardians of the Galaxy appear among the Avengers in this story, drawn from approximately this point in their timeline.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.1
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #1-7 (June 1990 – December 1990) & Annual #1 (July 1991); Fantastic Four Annual #24 (July 1991); Thor Annual #16 (July 1991); & Silver Surfer Annual #4 (July 1991).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Fantastic Four: Korvac Quest
Reprints Fantastic Four Annual #24 (July 1991); Thor Annual #16 (July 1991); Silver Surfer Annual #4 (July 1991); & Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (July 1991).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.2
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #8-20 (February 1991 – January 1992).
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.3
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #21-29 (February 1992 – October 1992) & Annual #2 (1992); & Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969, Guardians story only).
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.1
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #30-39 (November 1992 – August 1993) & Annual #3 (1993); & Marvel Comics Presents #134 (August 1993, Major Victory story only).
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.2
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #40-50 (September 1993 – July 1994) & Annual #4 (1994); & Galactic Guardians #1-4 (July 1994 – October 1994).
Thor Corps
Reprints Thor Corps #1-4 (September 1993 – December 1993); & Thor #337, 384, 433 & parts of 438-441 (November 1983, October 1987, June 1991 & November 1991 – December 1991).
Takes place during In The Year 3000 at some point after Guardians of the Galaxy #43; also crosses over with Earth 8710 and the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.3
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #51-62 (August 1994 – July 1995) & Annual #4 (1994).
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.1: Legacy
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #1-6 (July 2008 – December 2008).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.2: War of Kings, Book 1
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #7-12 (January 2009 – May 2009).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.3: War of Kings, Book 2
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #13-19 (June 2009 – December 2009).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.4: Realm of Kings
Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #20-25 (January 2010 – June 2010).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians 3000, vol.1: Time After Time
Reprints Guardians 3000 #1-5 (December 2014 – April 2015).
Korvac Saga: Warzones!
Reprints Guardians 3000 #6-8 (May 2015 – July 2015); & Korvac Saga #1-4 (August 2015 – November 2015).
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tales of the Cosmos
Reprints Guardians of Infinity #1-8 (February 2016 – September 2016; lead stories only).

The Scarlet Traces Reading Order

Ian Edginton and D’Israeli’s excellent adaptation and sequels to H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds”

1898

The War of the Worlds
Graphic novel adaptation published in 2006.

1904

The Adventure of the Wheezing Man
Short story by James Lovegrove, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story, features Sherlock Holmes.

1905

The Menagerie
Short story by Emma Beeby, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1908

Scarlet Traces
Reprints Judge Dredd Megazine #4.16-4.18 (October 2002 – December 2002; Scarlet Traces stories only).
Spitting Blood
Short story by Mark Morris, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
The Alarmist
Short story by Dan Whitehead, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1910

Red Frame, White Heat
Short story by Andrew Lane, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. No date specified in story, placed here as a best fit.

1922

The Martian Wasteland
Short story by Adam Roberts, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. No date specified in story, placed here based on parallel events in our history.

1923

Wonderful Things
Short story by Jonathon Green, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1937

The Mechanical Marionette Mob
Short story by Maura McHugh, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1938

Going Up the Blue
Short story by Stephen Baxter, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Scarlet Traces: The Great Game
Reprints Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #1-4 (July 2006 – October 2006).

1948

Last Shot
Short story by Chris Roberson, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1965

Cold War
Reprints 2000AD #1988-1999 & 2023-2034 (2016 & 2017; Scarlet Traces stories only).
Something Sweet in the Superstitions
Short story by I.N.J. Culard, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology.

1967

Voice for a Generation
Short story by Nathan Duck, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.

1968

Scarlet Traces, vol.3
Reprints 2000AD #2126–2129 & 2131–2138 (2019; Scarlet Traces stories only) & #2250–2255 and 2257–2261 (2021; Scarlet Traces stories only).

The Mummy Chronology

Adventure! Excitement! Sand!

Thousands of Years Ago

The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
The 2008 direct-to-video release prequel to The Scorpion King on Blu-ray.
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian
The 2002 prequel game to the film on PS2.
The Scorpion King
The 2002 film on Blu-ray.
The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris
The 2002 sequel game to the film on Gameboy Advance.
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption
The 2012 direct-to-video release on Blu-ray.
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
The 2015 direct-to-video release on Blu-ray.
The Scorpion King 5: Book of Souls
The 2018 direct-to-video release on Blu-ray.

The Twentieth Century

The Mummy
The 1999 film on Blu-ray.
The Mummy Returns
The 2001 film on Blu-ray.
The Mummy – The Animated Series
The 2001-2003 animated series on DVD.
The Mummy Movie Prequel: The Rise & Fall of Xango’s Ax
The 2008 comics prequel to The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The 2008 film on Blu-ray.

Alternate Futures of the Marvel Universe

Futures which may or may not come to pass in the Marvel Universe…

Earth 811 — Days of Future Past:

Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.5
Reprints X-Men #132-140 (April 1980 – December 1980) & Annual 4 (1980); Phoenix: The Untold Story (April 1984) & Bizarre Adventures #27 (July 1981).
Note that only the events of X-Men #132-136 & Phoenix: The Untold Story take place in this timeline, the latter replacing X-Men #137, and the timeline diverging from that point.
X-Men: Days of Future Past – Doomsday
Reprints X-Men: Days of Future Past – Doomsday #1-4 (September 2023 – December 2023).
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Reprints Excalibur #52 & 66-67 (July 1992 & June 1993 – July 1993); Fantastic Four Annual #23 (1990); Hulk: Broken Worlds #2 (July 2009); The New Mutants Annual #6 (1990); Uncanny X-Men #141-142 (January 1981 – February 1981) & Annual #14 (1990); Wolverine: Days of Future Past #1-3 (December 1997 – February 1998); & X-Factor Annual #5 (1990).
 

Earth 829 — Hercules in the 24th Century:

Hercules: Prince of Power
Reprints Hercules #1-4 (September 1982 – December 1982); & Hercules #1-4 (March 1984 – June 1984).
Hercules: Full Circle
Reprints Marvel Age #4 & 65 (July 1983 & August 1988); Marvel Comics Presents #39-41 (all January 1990); Marvel Graphic Novel #37 (1989); & Marvel Tales #197 (March 1987).
 

Earth 7484 — Deathlok the Demolisher:

Deathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection
Reprints Astonishing Tales #25-28 & #30-36 (August 1974 – February 1975 & June 1975 – July 1976); Marvel Team-Up #46 (June 1976); Marvel Fanfare #4 (September 1982); Marvel Spotlight #33 (April 1977); Marvel Two-In-One #27 & #54 (May 1977 & August 1979); & Captain America #286-288 (October 1983 – December 1983).
This story crosses over with the Marvel Universe.
 

Earth 8410 — Machine Man and Iron Man 2020:

Iron Man 2020
Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 20 (1986); Astonishing Tales: Iron Man 2020 #1-6 (April 2009 – September 2009); Death’s Head #10 (September 1989); Iron Man 2020 original graphic novel (1994); Machine Man (1984) #1-4 (October 1984 – January 1985); & What If…? #53 (September 1993).
This story crosses over with the Marvel Universe.
 

The End of All Things:

History of the Marvel Universe
Reprints History of the Marvel Universe #1-6 (September 2019 – February 2020).
Implied to be the end of all these alternate futures.
 

Marvel Earth 712 — The Squadron Supreme

Earth 712 in the Marvel Multiverse.

Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers, vol.9
Reprints Avengers #80-88 (September 1970 – May 1971); & Incredible Hulk #140 (June 1971).
This story crosses over with the Marvel Universe
Avengers: The Serpent Crown
Reprints Avengers #141-144 & #147-149 (November 1975 – February 1976 & May 1976 – July 1976).
This story crosses over with the Marvel Universe
The Defenders Epic Collection, vol,7: Ashes, Ashes
Reprints The Defenders #110-125 (August 1982 – November 1983); & Avengers Annual #11 (1982).
Only Defenders #111-115 feature the Squadron. This story crosses over with the Marvel Universe
Squadron Supreme by Mark Gruenwald
Reprints Squadron Supreme #1–12 (September 1985 – August 1986); Captain America #314 (February 1986) & Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe (1989).
This story crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Quasar: Cosmos in Collision
Reprints Quasar #10-25 (May 1990 – August 1991).
This story crosses over with the main Marvel Universe
Avengers Assemble, vol.1
Reprints Avengers #1-11 (February 1998 – December 1998); Avengers/Squadron Supreme ’98 Annual (1998); Captain America #8 (August 1998); Iron Man #7 (August 1998); & Quicksilver #10 (August 1998).
This story crosses over with the main Marvel Universe
Exiles Ultimate Collection, vol.5
Reprints Exiles #75-89 (March 2006 – February 2007) & Annual #1 (February 2007).
This volume crosses over with the Age of Apocalypse universe and the Future Imperfect universe.

The Marvel Universe 13: The Mid-Eighties

Captain Britain
Reprints Marvel Super-Heroes #387-388 (Marvel UK title; July 1982 – August 1982); Daredevils #1-11 (Marvel UK title; January 1983 – November 1983); & Mighty World of Marvel #7-13 (Marvel UK title; December 1983 – June 1984)
Dr. Strange Vs. Dracula: The Montesi Formula
Reprints Tomb of Dracula #44 (May 1976); & Doctor Strange #14 & #58-62 (May 1976 & April 1983 – December 1983).
Spider-Man: Origin of the Hobgoblin
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #238-239, #244-245, #249-251 (March 1983 – April 1983; September 1983 – October 1983; February 1984 – April 1984); & Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #85 (December 1983).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Avengers: Hawkeye
Reprints Hawkeye #1-4 (September 1983 – December 1983); Tales of Suspense #57 (September 1964); Marvel Super Action #1 (January 1976), Avengers #189 (November 1979); & Marvel Team-Up #95 (July 1980).
New Mutants Classic, vol.2
Reprints New Mutants #8-17 (October 1983 – July 1984).
X-Men: Beauty & the Beast
Reprints Marvel Graphic Novel #12 – Dazzler: The Movie (1984) & Beauty and the Beast #1-4 (December 1984 – June 1985).
Captain America: Death of the Red Skull
Reprints Captain America #290-301 (February 1984 – January 1985).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
The Thing Classic, vol.1
Reprints The Thing #1-10 (July 1983 – April 1984).
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.4
Reprints Fantastic Four #258-267 (September 1983 – June 1984); Alpha Flight #4 (November 1983) & The Thing #10 (April 1984).
Alpha Flight Classic, vol.2
Reprints Alpha Flight #9-19 (April 1984 – February 1985) & X-Men #109 (February 1978).
Thor by Walter Simonson, vol.1
Reprints Thor #337-345 (November 1983 – October 1984).
Secret Wars Omnibus
Reprints Secret Wars #1-12 (May 1984 – April 1985); Thor #383 (September 1987); & She-Hulk #10 (February 2005).
A full reading order for this storyline can be found here.
–> Spider-Man & The Secret Wars
Reprints Spider-Man & The Secret Wars #1-4 (February 2010 – May 2010).
–> Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Reprints Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars #1–4 (July 2015 – October 2015) & Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 (May 1984).
–> Secret Wars: Battleworld
Reprints Secret Wars: Battleworld #1-4 (January 2024 – April 2024).
Spider-Man: The Complete Alien Costume Saga Book 1
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #252-258 (May 1984 – November 1984); Marvel Team-Up #141-145 (May 1984 – September 1984) & Annual #7 (1984); Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #90-95 (May 1984 – October 1984).
Follows on directly from Secret Wars.
The Thing Classic, vol.2
Reprints The Thing #11-22 (May 1984 – April 1985) & Fantastic Four #274 (January 1985).
Follows on directly from Secret Wars.
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.5
Reprints Fantastic Four #268-275 (July 1984 – February 1985) & Annual #18 (August 1984); & The Thing #19 (January 1985).
–> Marvel 1985
Reprints Marvel 1985 #1-6 (July 2008 – December 2008).
This story is intended to follow on from Secret Wars, but must occur after the preceding volume of the Thing.
Power Pack Classic, vol.1
Reprints Power Pack #1-10 (August 1984 – May 1985).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
–> Iron Man: Industrial Revolution
Reprints Iron Man Legacy #6-11 (November 2010 – April 2011).
Occurs shortly after Secret Wars.
New Mutants Classic, vol.3
Reprints New Mutants #18-25 (August 1984 – March 1985) & Annual #1 (1984).
West Coast Avengers: Assemble
Reprints West Coast Avengers #1-4 (September 1984 – December 1984); Iron Man Annual #7 (1984); & Avengers #250 (December 1984); plus material from Avengers #239, #243-244, & #246 (January 1984, May 1984 – June 1984 & August 1984); & Avengers West Coast #100 (November 1993).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
X-Men: Kitty Pryde and Wolverine
Reprints Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #1-6 (November 1984 – April 1985).
Thor Visionaries – Walt Simonson, vol.2
Reprints Thor #349-359 (November 1984 – September 1985).
X-Men Origins: Firestar
Reprints Firestar #1-4 (March 1986 – June 1986); Marvel Age #35 (February 1986, part only); Marvel Comics Presents #82-87 (August 1991 – October 1991, Firestar stories only); Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1 (December 1991); Spider-Man Family Featuring Spider-Man’s Amazing Friends #1 (October 2006); & Uncanny X-Men #193 (May 1985);
Placed here based on the dating of the Uncanny X-Men issue.
Spider-Man: The Death of Jean Dewolff
Reprints Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #107–110 & #134-136 (October 1985 – January 1986 & January 1988 – March 1988).
Note that only the Death of Jean Dewolff storyline takes places at this point; the Return of the Sin-Eater arc takes place later.
Power Pack Classic, vol.2
Reprints Power Pack #11-17 (June 1985 – December 1985); Uncanny X-Men #195 (July 1985); & Power Pack & Cloak and Dagger: Shelter from the Storm (1989).
Secret Wars II Omnibus
Reprints Secret Wars II #1-9 (July 1985 – March 1986); New Mutants #30 & #36-37 (August 1985 & February 1986 – March 1986); Captain America #308 (August 1985); Uncanny X-Men #196 & #202-203 (August 1985 & February 1986 – March 1986); Iron Man #197 (August 1985); Fantastic Four #282, #285, #288 & #316-319 (September 1985, December 1985, March 1986, July 1988 – October 1988); Web of Spider-Man #6 (September 1985); Amazing Spider-Man #268 & #273-274 (September 1985 & February 1986 – March 1986); Daredevil #223 (October 1985); Incredible Hulk #312 (October 1985); Avengers #260-261 & #265-266 (October 1985 – November 1985 & March 1986 – April 1986); Dazzler #40 (November 1985); Alpha Flight #28 (November 1985); The Thing #30 (December 1985); Doctor Strange #74 (December 1985); Cloak and Dagger #4 (January 1986); Power Pack #18 (January 1986); Thor #363 (January 1986); Power Man and Iron Fist #121 (January 1986); Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man #111 (February 186); Defenders #152 (February 1986); Quasar #8 (March 1990) & Deadpool Team-Up #1 (December 1988).
A full reading order for the Secret Wars II event can be found here.
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.6
Reprints Fantastic Four #276-284 (March 1985 – November 1985); The Thing #23 (May 1985); & Secret Wars II #2 (August 1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Avengers: The Legacy of Thanos
Reprints Avengers #255-261 (May 1985 – November 1985) & Annual #14 (1985); & Fantastic Four Annual #19 (1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Incredible Hulk: Crossroads
Reprints Incredible Hulk #301-313 (November 1984 – November 1985) & Annual #13 (1984); & Alpha Flight #29 (December 1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
–> Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads
Reprints Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads #1-5 (September 2021 – January 2022).
New Mutants Classic, vol.4
Reprints New Mutants #25-34 (April 1985 – December 1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Iron Man: Iron Monger
Reprints Iron Man #193-200 (April 1985 – November 1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Doctor Strange: Into the Dark Dimension
Reprints Doctor Strange #68-74 (December 1984 – December 1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
X-Men: The Asgardian Wars
Reprints X-Men and Alpha Flight #1-2 (December 1985 – January 1986); New Mutants Special Edition #1 (1985) & X-Men Annual #9 (1985).
Occurs during Secret Wars II and parallels Thor Visionaries 3.
Thor Visionaries – Walt Simonson, vol.3
Reprints Thor #360-369 (October 1985 – July 1986).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Power Pack Classic, vol.3
Reprints Power Pack #18-26 (January 1986 – September 1986); & Thor #363 (January 1986).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
New Mutants Classic, vol.5
Reprints New Mutants #35-40 (January 1986 – June 1986) & Special Edition #1 (1985) & X-Men Annual #9 (1985).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II and parallels Thor Visionaries 3.
X-Men: Ghosts
Reprints Uncanny X-Men #199-209 (November 1985 – September 1986); & Annual #10 (1986).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Marvel Masterworks: Dazzler, vol.4
Reprints Dazzler #35-42 (January 1985 – March 1986); Beauty and the Beast #1-4 (December 1984 – June 1985); Secret Wars II #4 (October 1985); Marvel Fanfare #38 (Dazzler material only, June 1988).
Avengers: Vision & The Scarlet Witch – A Year in the Life
Reprints Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1-12 (October 1985 – September 1986); & West Coast Avengers #2 (November 1985).
Avengers – West Coast Avengers: Family Ties
Reprints West Coast Avengers #1-9 (October 1985 – June 1986); & Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1-2 (October 1985 – November 1985).
Avengers: The Once and Future Kang
Reprints Avengers #262-269 (December 1985 – July 1986) & Annual #15 (1986); & West Coast Avengers Annual #1 (1986).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.7
Reprints Fantastic Four #285-286 (December 1985 – January 1986) & Annual #19 (November 1985); Avengers #263 (January 1986) & Annual #14 (November 1985); & X-Factor #1 (February 1986).
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.8
Reprints Fantastic Four #287-295 (February 1986 – October 1986).
Includes some issues that cross over with Secret Wars II.
Squadron Supreme by Mark Gruenwald
Reprints Squadron Supreme #1–12 (September 1985 – August 1986); Captain America #314 (February 1986) & Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe (1989).
This story crosses over with the Squadron Supreme Universe. It is placed here for the flow of Captain America issues.
X-Men: Longshot
Reprints Longshot #1-6 (September 1985 – February 1986).
–> X-Men Legends: Past Meets Future
Reprints X-Men Legends #1-6 (July 2022 – April 2023).
Only the middle story in this volume takes place at this time; the other two take place here and here respectively.
Alpha Flight Classic, vol.3
Reprints Alpha Flight #20-29 (March 1985 – December 1985) & Incredible Hulk #313 (November 1985).
Incredible Hulk Visionaries – John Byrne
Reprints Incredible Hulk #314-319 (December 1985 – May 1986) & Annual #14 (1985); & Marvel Fanfare #29 (November 1986).
Captain America: Scourge of the Underworld
Reprints Captain America #318-320 & 358-362 (June 1986 – August 1986 & September 1989 – November 1989, Scourge stories only from the latter); U.S. Agent #1-4 (June 1994 – September 1993); Marvel Fanfare #29 (November 1986); & Amazing Spider-Man #278 (July 1986).
The full rampage of Scourge is chronicled here.
Punisher: Circle of Blood
Reprints Punisher #1-5 (January 1986 – May 1986).
Daredevil: Born Again
Reprints Daredevil #226-233 (January 1986 – August 1986).
–> Magneto: Magneto Was Right
Reprints Magneto #1-4 (October 2023 – January 2024).
Takes place around this time.
Iron Man 2020
Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 20 (1986); Astonishing Tales: Iron Man 2020 #1-6 (April 2009 – September 2009); Death’s Head #10 (September 1989); Iron Man 2020 original graphic novel (1994); Machine Man (1984) #1-4 (October 1984 – January 1985); & What If…? #53 (September 1993).
This volume mostly takes place in Earth 8410. It is placed here for the Spider-Man story, which occurs at this time.
Thor Visionaries – Walt Simonson, vol.4
Reprints Thor #371-374 (September 1986 – December 1986) & Balder the Brave #1-4 (November 1985 – May 1986).
X-Men: Mutant Massacre
Reprints Uncanny X-Men #210-214 (October 1986 – February 1987); X-Factor #9-11 (October 1986 – December 1986); New Mutants #46 (December 1986); Thor #373-374 (November 1986 – December 1986); Power Pack #27 (Decenber 1986) & Daredevil #238 (January 1987).
Mutant Massacre and Thor Visionaries 4 both reprint the same issues of Thor, and either can be read before the other. A full reading order for this event can be found here.
New Mutants Classic, vol.6
Reprints New Mutants #41-47 (July 1986 – January 1987) & Annual #2 (1986); & Uncanny X-Men #10 (1986).
This book reprints an issue that is also part of the Mutant Massacre storyline.
Avengers: Under Siege
Reprints The Avengers #270-277 (August 1986 – March 1987).
Takes place shortly after the Mutant Massacre. A more detailed reading order for this event can be found here.

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The Marvel Universe 12: The Early Eighties

Rom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus, vol.1
Reprints Rom #1-29 (December 1979 – April 1982) & Power Man and Iron First #73 (September 1981).
–> Elektra by Frank Miller
Reprints Bizarre Adventures #28 (October 1981); Elektra: Assassin #1-8 (August 1986 – March 1987); Elektra Lives Again (1990); & What If? #35 (October 1982).
This volume is a mixed bag: the first two stories listed occur prior to Elektra first appearing in Daredevil, the next one considerably later, and the final one is out of continuity entirely.
Daredevil by Frank Miller, vol.1
Reprints Daredevil #158-161 (May 1979 – November 1979) & #163-172 (March 1980 – July 1981); & Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #27-28 (February 1979 – March 1979).
X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga
Reprints X-Men #129-137 (January 1980 – September 1980).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.5
Reprints X-Men #132-140 (April 1980 – December 1980) & Annual 4 (1980); Phoenix: The Untold Story (April 1984) & Bizarre Adventures #27 (July 1981).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe. Note that the events of Phoenix: The Untold Story do not take place in this timeline, but instead on Earth 811.
Thor: The Eternals Saga, vol.2
Reprints Thor #292-301 (February 1980 – November 1980).
Essential Savage She-Hulk, vol.1
Reprints The Savage She-Hulk #1-25 (February 1980 – February 1982).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Captain America: War & Remembrance
Reprints Captain America #247-255 (July 1980 – March 1981).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Reprints X-Men #138-141 & Annual #4 (October 1980 – January 1981 & 1980) & Uncanny X-Men #142-143 (February 1981 – March 1981).
This volume crosses over with Earth 811. The present day Uncanny X-Men story is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.1
Reprints Fantastic Four #232-240 (July 1981 – March 1982).
Iron Man: DoomQuest
Reprints Iron Man #149-150 & 249-250 (August 1981 – September 1981 & November 1989 – December 1989).
Only the earlier story takes place at this time – the other story takes place later.
Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.2
Reprints Fantastic Four #241-250 (April 1982 – January 1983).
Spider-Man: Mark of the Tarantula
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #231-237 (August 1982 – February 1983) & Annual #16 (1982).
Must take place after Fantastic Four Visionaries – John Byrne, vol.2 but before Avengers: The Trial of Yellowjacket.
Avengers: The Trial of Yellowjacket
Reprints Avengers #212-230 (October 1981 – April 1983).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
–> Hulk Smash Avengers
Reprints Hulk Smash Avengers #1-5 (all July 2012).
The second story in this volume occurs between Avengers #227-228. The others occur here, here, here and here respectively.
Captain Universe: Power Unimaginable
Reprints Marvel Spotlight #9-11 (November 1980 – March 1981), Incredible Hulk Annual #10 (1981), Marvel Fanfare #25 (March 1986), Web of Spider-Man Annual #5-6 (1989 – 1990), Marvel Comics Presents #148 (February 1994), and Cosmic Power Unlimited #5 (May 1996).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Contest of Champions
Reprints Marvel Super-Hero Contest of Champions #1-3 (June 1982 – August 1982).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Daredevil by Frank Miller, vol.2
Reprints Daredevil #173-184 (August 1981 – July 1982).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
The Death of Captain Marvel
Reprints Captain Marvel #34 (September 1974); Marvel Spotlight #1-2 (July 1979 – September 1979); & Marvel Graphic Novel #1 (1982).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Thor Epic Collection, vol.11: A Kingdom Lost
Reprints Thor #303-319 (January 1981 – May 1982) & Annual #9-10 (1981 – 1982).
Rom And The X-Men: Marvel Tales
Reprints Rom #17-18 & 31-32 (April 1981 – May 1981 & June 1982 – July 1982).
Marvel Fanfare, vol.1: Strange Tales
Reprints Marvel Fanfare #1-7 (March 1982 – March 1983).
Daredevil by Frank Miller, vol.3
Reprints Daredevil #185-191 & #219 (August 1982 – February 1983 & June 1985); Daredevil: Love & War (1986); & What If? #28 (August 1981).
Incredible Hulk: Pardoned
Reprints Incredible Hulk #269-285 (March 1982 – July 1983).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
The Defenders Epic Collection, vol.7: Ashes, Ashes
Reprints The Defenders #110-125 (August 1982 – November 1983); & Avengers Annual #11 (1982).
This story crosses over with the Squadron Supreme Universe
–> Rocket Raccoon: Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant
Reprints Marvel Preview #7 (June 1976); Incredible Hulk #271 (May 1982); & Rocket Raccoon #1-4 (May 1985 – August 1985).
Placed here based on the dates of Rocket Raccoon‘s appearance in Hulk.
Avengers: Vision and the Scarlet Witch
Reprints Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1-4 (November 1982 – February 1983); & Giant Size Avengers #4 (June 1975).
–> X-Men: Colossus: God’s Country
Reprints Classic X-Men #5, 21 & 29 (January 1987, May 1988 & January 1989; back-up stories only); Marvel Comics Presents #10-17 (January 1989 – April 1989; Colossus stories only); X-Men Origins: Colossus #1 (July 2008); X-Men Unlimited #29 (December 2000); & X-Men Unlimited #14 (July 2006).
This volume contains stories occurring at various points between Uncanny X-Men #1 and Uncanny X-Men #160 but is best read here.
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.8
Reprints Uncanny X-Men #160-167 (August 1982 – March 1983); Uncanny X-Men Annual #6 (1982); Special Edition X-Men #1 (February 1983); & Marvel Treasury Edition #26-27 (1980 – 1981).
X-Men: Magik – Storm & Illyana
Reprints Magik #1-4 (December 1983 – March 1984); & Uncanny X-Men #160 (August 1982).
This volume occurs entirely during Uncanny X-Men #160.
New Mutants Classic, vol.1
Reprints Marvel Graphic Novel #4 (1982); & New Mutants #1-7 (March 1983 – September 1983); & Uncanny X-Men #167 (March 1983).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
Reprints Marvel Graphic Novel #5 (1982).
X-Men: From The Ashes
Reprints Uncanny X-Men #168-176 (April 1983 – December 1983).
Wolverine
Reprints Wolverine #1-4 (September 1982 – December 1982); & Uncanny X-Men #172-173 (August 1983 – September 1983)
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
–> Storm: Blowback
Reprints Storm #1-5 (July 2023 – November 2023).
Takes place at around the time of Uncanny X-Men #176-177.
Alpha Flight Classic, vol.1
Reprints Alpha Flight #1-8 (August 1983 – March 1984).
Cloak & Dagger: Crime and Punishment
Reprints Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #64, #69-70, #81-82 & #94-96 (March 1982, August 1982 – September 1982, August 1983 – September 1983 & September 1984 – November 1984); Marvel Team-Up Annual #6 (1983) & Marvel Fanfare #19 (March 1985).
Cloak & Dagger: Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Reprints Cloak & Dagger #1-4 (October 1983 – January 1984).
This story takes place in the middle of Cloak & Dagger: Crime and Punishment.
Black Widow: Web of Intrigue
Reprints Marvel Fanfare #10-13 (August 1983 – March 1984); Bizarre Adventures #25 (March 1981); & Black Widow: The Coldest War (April 1990).
Only the last story in this collection takes place here, the other two take place later.
Avengers: Falcon
Reprints Falcon #1-4 (November 1983 – February 1984); Marvel Premiere #49 (August 1979); & Captain America #117-119, 220 & 276-278 (September 1969 – November 1969; April 1978 (backup story only); & December 1982 – February 1983 (backup stories only)).
This volume is placed based on the dating of the Falcon mini-series.
–> The Thing: The Next Big Thing
Reprints The Thing #1-6 (January 2022 — June 2022).
Placement is approximate, based on clues in the volume.

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Marvel Timelines: Miscellaneous Universes

Marvel, even more than DC, has tended to spin off alternate timelines from its main universe at a tremendous – even alarming – rate.

For the most part, I have only listed timelines here that have made multiple appearances (or, in a few cases, that I expect to make multiple appearances).

Where these timelines cross over with other timelines, notations are included on both timelines. Find the main Marvel Universe here.

Earth 76

Earth 691
Earth 712
Earth 811
Earth 829

Earth 7484

The Marvel Universe 11: The Late Seventies

Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel, vol.4
Reprints Captain Marvel #34-46 (September 1974 – September 1976).
–> X-Men Legends: Past Meets Future
Reprints X-Men Legends #1-6 (July 2022 – April 2023).
Only the first story in this volume takes place at this time; the other two take place here and here respectively.
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.1
Reprints Giant-Size X-Men #1 (July 1975) & Uncanny X-Men #94-100 (August 1975 – August 1976).
Fantastic Four: Crusaders & Titans
Reprints Fantastic Four #164-176 (November 1975 – November 1976).
The Champions Classic, vol.1
Reprints The Champions #1-11 (October 1975 – February 1977).
Avengers: The Coming of the Beast
Reprints Avengers #137-140 & #145-146 (July 1975 – October 1975 & March 1976 – April 1976).
The issues reprinted in this volume interweave with those from Avengers: Serpent Crown, below.
Howard The Duck Omnibus
Reprints Adventures Into Fear #19 (December 1973); Man-Thing #1 (January 1974); Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5 (May 1975 – August 1975); Howard the Duck #1-31 & 32-33 (January 1976 – May 1979 & January 1986 – September 1986); Marvel Treasury Edition #12 (1976) & Marvel Team-Up #96 (August 1980).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Avengers: The Serpent Crown
Reprints Avengers #141-144 & #147-149 (November 1975 – February 1976 & May 1976 – July 1976).
This story crosses over with the Squadron Supreme Universe. The issues reprinted in this volume interweave with those from Avengers: The Coming of the Beast, above.
Spider-Man: The Original Clone Saga
Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #139-150 (December 1974 – November 1975); The Spectacular Spider-Man #25-31, #149, #162-163 (December 1978 – June 1979, April 1989 & March 1990 – April 1990) & Annual 8 (1988).
Placed here as a best fit.
Thor: If Asgard Should Perish
Reprints Thor #242-253 (December 1975 – November 1976).
Thor: The Warriors Three
Reprints Marvel Spotlight #30 (October 1976); & Marvel Fanfare #13 & #34-37 (March 1984 & September 1987 – April 1988).
This volume contains three separate stories, of which only the Marvel Spotlight story occurs at around this time. The other two stories are flashback tales from earlier in the history of Asgard. It is placed here for the sake of the modern day story.
Captain America: Madbomb
Reprints Captain America #193-200 (January 1976 – August 1976).
The Tomb of Dracula Omnibus, vol.2
Reprints Tomb of Dracula #32-70 (May 1975 – August 1979); Giant-Size Dracula #5 (June 1975), and Dr. Strange #14 (May 1976).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Warlock by Jim Starlin: The Complete Collection
Reprints Strange Tales #178-181 (February 1975 – August 1975); Warlock #9-15 (October 1975 – November 1976); Avengers Annual #7 (1977); & Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 (1977).
Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel, vol.5
Reprints Captain Marvel #47-57 (November 1976 – July 1978); Avengers Annual #7 (1977); & Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 (1977).
Omega The Unknown Classic
Reprints Omega the Unknown #1-10 (March 1976 – October 1977) and Defenders #75 & 78 (September 1979 & December 1979).
Only a single page each of Defenders #75 & #78 is reprinted in this volume, the other issue are reprinted in full. Placed here based on publication dates of the original series.
Essential Killraven, vol.1
Reprints Amazing Adventures #18-39 (May 1973 – December 1976); Marvel Team-Up #45 (May 1976); Marvel Graphic Novel #7 (August 1983) & Killraven #1 (February 2001).
Placed here based on the Marvel Team-Up story. The bulk of this volume takes place in the alternate future of Earth 691.
The Eternals Omnibus
Reprints The Eternals #1-19 (July 1976 – January 1978) & Annual #1 (1977).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Power of Starhawk
Reprints Marvel Presents #3-12 (February 1976 – August 1977).
The volume crosses over with Earth 691. It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Avengers: The Private War of Dr. Doom
Reprints Avengers #150-156 (August 1976 – February 1977); Avengers Annual #6 (1976) & Super-Villain Team-Up #9 (December 1976).
Super-Villains Unite: The Complete Super-Villain Team-Up
Reprints Super-Villain Team-Up #1-14 & 16-17 (August 1975 – October 1977 & May 1979 – June 1980); Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1-2 (March 1975 – June 1975); Avengers #154-156 (December 1976 – February 1977); & Champions #16 (November 1977).
Captain America: Bicentennial Battles
Reprints Captain America #201-205 (September 1976 -January 1977) & Marvel Treasury Special Featuring Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles #1 (1976).
Captain Britain, vol.1: Birth of a Legend
Reprints Captain Britain (Marvel UK) #1-38 (October 13, 1976 – June 29, 1977).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Essential Ms. Marvel, vol.1
Reprints Ms. Marvel #1-23 (January 1977 – April 1979), Marvel Super-Heroes #10-11 (July 1992 – October 1992) & Avengers Annual #10 (1981).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Essential Spider-Woman, vol.1
Reprints Marvel Spotlight #32 (February 1977), Marvel Two-in-One #29-33 (July 1977 – November 1977) & Spider-Woman #1-25 (April 1978 – April 1980).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
–> Spider-Woman: Origin
Reprints Spider-Woman: Origin #1-5 (February 2006 – June 2006).
Placed here as based on where Spider-Woman first appeared and her origin was revealed.
Werewolf by Night: The Complete Collection, vol.3
Reprints Giant-Size Werewolf #5 (July 1975); Werewolf By Night #31-43 (July 1975 – March 1977); Marvel Premiere #28 & 59 (February 1976 & April 1978); Spider-Woman #6, 19 & 32 (September 1978, October 1979 & November 1980); Marvel Team-Up #93 (May 1980); Ghost Rider #55 (April 1981); & Moon Knight #29-30 (March 1983 – April 1983).
–> Legendary Star-Lord, vol.3: First Flight
Reprints Star-Lord #1-5 (January 2015 – May 2015).
Star-Lord: Guardian of the Galaxy
Reprints Marvel Premiere #61 (August 1981); Marvel Preview #4, 11, 14-15 & 18 (January 1976, June 1977, August 1978 – September 1978 & August 1979; Star-Lord stories only); Marvel Spotlight #6-7 (May 1980 – July 1980); Marvel Super Special #10 (Winter 1979; Star-Lord story only); & Starlord #1-3 (December 1996 – February 1997).
This volume reprints a wide range of stories mostly occurring (according to the text) in the 1990s. However, given that Star-Lord encounters no other Marvel Universe characters and the actual publication dates, it is placed here as a best fit.
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.2
Reprints X-Men #101-110 (October 1976 – April 1978).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Black Panther by Jack Kirby, vol.1
Reprints Black Panther #1-7 (January 1977 – January 1978).
Thor: The Quest for Odin
Reprints Thor #255-266 (January 1977 – December 1977).
Captain America: The Swine
Reprints Captain America #206-214 & Annual #3-4 (February 1977 – October 1977 & 1976 – 1977).
Avengers: The Bride of Ultron
Reprints Avengers #157-166 (March 1977 – December 1977).
The Champions Classic, vol.2
Reprints The Champions #12-17 (March 1977 – January 1978); Iron Man Annual #4 (1977); Avengers #163 (September 1977); Super-Villain Team-Up #14 (October 1977); and Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #17-18 (April 1978 – May 1978).
Kiss: Greatest Hits, vol.1
Reprints Marvel Super Special #1 & 5 (September 1977 & December 1978).
Although the reprint listed here is published by IDW Comics, the listed Kiss volume is a reprint of Marvel Comics stories that take place in the Marvel Universe.
Spider-Man: A New Goblin
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #176-180 (January 1978 – May 1978).
Avengers: The Korvac Saga
Reprints Avengers #167-168 & #170-177 (January 1978 – February 1978 & April 1978 – November 1978).
Black Panther by Jack Kirby, vol.2
Reprints Black Panther #8-13 (March 1978 – January 1979).
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.3
Reprints X-Men #111-121 (June 1978 – May 1979).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
The Thing: Project Pegasus
Reprints Marvel Two-in-One #42-43 & 53-58 (August 1978 – September 1978 & July 1979 – December 1979).
Fantastic Four Visionaries:John Byrne; vol.0
Reprints Marvel Team-Up #61-62 (September 1977 – October 1977); Marvel Two-In-One #50 (April 1979); & Fantastic Four #215-218 & 220-221 (February 1980 – May 1980 & July 1980 – August 1980).
Deathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection
Reprints Astonishing Tales #25-28 & #30-36 (August 1974 – February 1975 & June 1975 – July 1976); Marvel Team-Up #46 (June 1976); Marvel Fanfare #4 (September 1982); Marvel Spotlight #33 (April 1977); Marvel Two-In-One #27 & #54 (May 1977 & August 1979); & Captain America #286-288 (October 1983 – December 1983).
Placed here for the Marvel Two-In-One overlap. The major portion of this book takes place in the alternate future of Earth 7484.
Thor: Ragnarok
Reprints Thor #272-278 (June 1978 – December 1978).
Essential Godzilla
Reprints Godzilla #1-24 (August 1977 – July 1979).
This placement is approximate.
Fantastic Four: Reunited They Stand
Reprints Fantastic Four #201-203 (December 1978 – February 1979) & Annuals #12-14 (1977 – 1979).
Avengers: Knights Of Wundagore
Reprints Avengers #181-187 (March 1979 – September 1979).
Must occur after Essential Godzilla (as specified in that volume).
–> Hulk Smash Avengers
Reprints Hulk Smash Avengers #1-5 (all July 2012).
The second story in this volume occurs between Avengers #181-182. The others occur here, here, here and here respectively.
Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle
Reprints Iron Man #120-128 (March 1979 – November 1979).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
The Tomb of Dracula Omnibus, vol.3
Reprints Tomb of Dracula Magazine #1-6 (October 1979 – August 1980), Frankenstein Monster #7-9 (November 1973 – March 1974), & Dracula Lives! #1-13 (June 1973 – July 1975).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
Spider-Man: Return of the Burglar
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #193-200 (June 1979 – January 1980).
Thor: The Eternals Saga, vol.1
Reprints Thor #283-291 & Annual #7 (May 1979 – January 1980 & 1978).
Fantastic Four: In Search of Galactus
Reprints Fantastic Four #204-214 (March 1979 – January 1980).
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, vol.4
Reprints X-Men #122-131 (June 1979 – March 1980) & Annual #3 (1979).
It is placed here based on the chronology of events in History of the Marvel Universe.
X-Men: Proteus
Reprints X-Men #125-128 (September 1979 – December 1979) & Classic X-Men #32-33 & 36 (April 1989 – May 1989 & August 1989).
Spider-Man / Red Sonja
Reprints Marvel Team-Up #79 (March 1979); & Spider-Man / Red Sonja #1-5 (October 2007 – February 2008).
This volume is placed here for the Marvel Team-Up issue (it is listed again in 2007 for the other issues), and also at the point where Red Sonja experienced that issue.
Avengers: Heart of Stone
Reprints Avengers #188-196 (October 1979 – June 1980) & Annual #9 (1979).
Machine Man: The Complete Collection
Reprints Machine Man #1-19 (April 1978 — February 1981); Incredible Hulk #235-237 (May 1979 – July 1979); & Marvel Comics Presents #10 (August 2008, part only).
Man-Wolf: The Complete Collection
Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #124-125 & 189-190 (September 1973 – October 1973 & January 1979 – March 1979); Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1 (June 1974); Creatures on the Loose #30-37 (July 1974 – September 1975); Marvel Premiere #45-46 (December 1978 – February 1979); Marvel Team-Up #36-37 (August 1975 – September 1975); Savage She-Hulk #13-14 (February 1981 – March 1981); & Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3 (1981, part only).
Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel, vol.6
Reprints Captain Marvel #58-62 (September 1978 – May 1979); Marvel Spotlight #1-4 & 8 (July 1979 – January 1980 & September 1980); Marvel Super-Heroes #3 (September 1990); Marvel Graphic Novel #1 (April 1982); & Logan’s Run #6 (Drax story only, June 1977).
Note that Marvel Graphic Novel #1 takes place later than the other events in this book.

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