As always, I'd like to thank the guys over at www.chronologyproject.com which I use as a basis and work out my own continuity. Those guys have done all the heavy lifting for me!
Aside from the groups, there are plenty more first appearances including the Absorbing Man, Sharon Carter, Count Nefaria, Destroyer, Dragon Man, Eternity, Fixer, Juggernaut, Ka-Zar, Mentallo, Mister Fear, Norman Osborn, Sentinels, Spider-Slayers, Stilt-Man, Stranger, Swordsman and Titanium Man...
MCG Note:
Tales to Astonish #64[1/2] (1965)
Giant-Man and the Wasp recapture Attuma during WHEN ATTUMA STRIKES!
Strange Tales #128[1/2] (1965)
Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's attempt to break away from Magneto is inadvertently resisted by the Human Torch and the Thing.
Tales of Suspense #61[1/2]-63[1/2] (1965)
Iron Man takes on the Mandarin and learns his origin while the world believes Tony Stark is dead.
Amazing Spider-Man #21 (1965)
The Human Torch and Spider-Man battle the Beetle.
Amazing Spider-Man #8[2/2] (1964)
Spider-Man and the Human Torch compete with each other.
Daredevil #6 (1965)
First appearance of Mister Fear.
Untold Tales of Spider-Man '96 (1996)
Spider-Man upsets Namor the Sub-Mariner when he asks the Invisible Girl out on a date.
Avengers #13 (1965)
First appearance of Count Nefaria and the Maggia.
Fantastic Four #35 (1965)
First appearance of Dragon Man; Diablo gives life to the mechanical Dragon Man, using him to attack the Fantastic Four; Mister Fantastic proposes to the Invisible Girl.
Strange Tales #130[1/2] (1965)
The Thing and Human Torch meet the Beatles.
Strange Tales #130[2/2]-131[2/2] (1965)
First appearance of Kaecillius; Dormammu enlists Baron Mordo to kill the Ancient One and Doctor Strange.
Fantastic Four #36 (1965)
First appearance of Medusa and the Frightful Four; The Wizard recruits Medusa, Paste Pot Pete and the Sandman into a team focused on defeating the Fantastic Four.
Strange Tales #132[2/2]-144[2/2] (1965)
First appearance of Eternity; Doctor Strange's mystical battle with Baron Mordo and Dormammu takes him back into the Dark Dimension.
X-Men #10 (1965)
First appearance of Ka-Zar, Zabu and the Savage Land.
Amazing Spider-Man #23 (1965)
First appearance of Norman Osborn; Spider-Man has a rematch with the Green Goblin.
Tales of Suspense #64[1/2] (1965)
The Black Widow is coerced into attacking Iron Man and brings Hawkeye along for the ride during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
Fantastic Four #37 (1965)
The Fantastic Four discover a new Skrull plot.
Strange Tales #134[1/2] (1965)
The Watcher sends the Thing and Human Torch back in time to free Camelot from Kang.
X-Men #11 (1965)
First appearance of the Stranger during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
X-Men #12-13 (1965)
First appearance of the Juggernaut; Professor X's step-brother attacks the X-Men as the Cytorrak-powered Juggernaut.
Amazing Spider-Man #25 (1965)
First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers.
Strange Tales #135[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of SHIELD and Hydra; Nick Fury is made Director of SHIELD.
Avengers #15-16 (1965)
After defeating the Masters of Evil, all but Captain America take leave from the Avengers; Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are given the chance to reform and form the new team during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
Journey into Mystery #114[1/2]-115[1/2] (1965)
Carl 'Crusher' Creel first appears as the Absorbing Man.
Daredevil #7 (1965)
Daredevil dons his red costume for the first time and accidentally sends the Sub-Mariner on a rampage across New York City during THE QUEST FOR NEPTUNE'S TRIDENT.
Fantastic Four #38-40 (1965)
After a rematch with the Frightful Four, the Fantastic Four team up with Daredevil against Doctor Doom.
Journey into Mystery #118[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of the Destroyer.
Tales to Astonish #70[1/2]-76[1/2] (1965-1966)
Reading orders featuring characters from this year:
- Issue listings in blue & black: The must-read stories from the Marvel Universe set this time period, along with any key related stories and often-forgotten tales that are worth a read.
- Issue listings in grey: Stories that are popular but may no longer be considered longer be considered 'required reading'; they may just be here for context or part of an event covered elsewhere in the Marvel Comics Guide.
- Chronology: Every story from this period is included in chronological order - mapping out his timeline rather than just the order the issues were released.
- Spoilers: The issue/story overviews may include spoilers, so be warned!
- This doesn't list everything: Unlike the character/team reading orders, the aim of the Marvel Universe Reading Order isn't to list every Marvel story from each year; instead the focus is on key stories, first appearances or events from each year.
- WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE? Scroll down to THE CORE LIST to see a version of this reading order without story descriptions, page-by-page breakdowns or less important appearances - just a list of the essentials.
Giant-Man and the Wasp recapture Attuma during WHEN ATTUMA STRIKES!
Strange Tales #128[1/2] (1965)
Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's attempt to break away from Magneto is inadvertently resisted by the Human Torch and the Thing.
Tales of Suspense #61[1/2]-63[1/2] (1965)
Iron Man takes on the Mandarin and learns his origin while the world believes Tony Stark is dead.
Amazing Spider-Man #21 (1965)
The Human Torch and Spider-Man battle the Beetle.
Amazing Spider-Man #8[2/2] (1964)
Spider-Man and the Human Torch compete with each other.
Daredevil #6 (1965)
First appearance of Mister Fear.
Untold Tales of Spider-Man '96 (1996)
Spider-Man upsets Namor the Sub-Mariner when he asks the Invisible Girl out on a date.
Avengers #13 (1965)
First appearance of Count Nefaria and the Maggia.
Fantastic Four #35 (1965)
First appearance of Dragon Man; Diablo gives life to the mechanical Dragon Man, using him to attack the Fantastic Four; Mister Fantastic proposes to the Invisible Girl.
Strange Tales #130[1/2] (1965)
The Thing and Human Torch meet the Beatles.
Strange Tales #130[2/2]-131[2/2] (1965)
First appearance of Kaecillius; Dormammu enlists Baron Mordo to kill the Ancient One and Doctor Strange.
First appearance of Medusa and the Frightful Four; The Wizard recruits Medusa, Paste Pot Pete and the Sandman into a team focused on defeating the Fantastic Four.
Strange Tales #132[2/2]-144[2/2] (1965)
First appearance of Eternity; Doctor Strange's mystical battle with Baron Mordo and Dormammu takes him back into the Dark Dimension.
X-Men #10 (1965)
First appearance of Ka-Zar, Zabu and the Savage Land.
Amazing Spider-Man #23 (1965)
First appearance of Norman Osborn; Spider-Man has a rematch with the Green Goblin.
Tales of Suspense #64[1/2] (1965)
The Black Widow is coerced into attacking Iron Man and brings Hawkeye along for the ride during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
Fantastic Four #37 (1965)
The Fantastic Four discover a new Skrull plot.
Strange Tales #134[1/2] (1965)
The Watcher sends the Thing and Human Torch back in time to free Camelot from Kang.
X-Men #11 (1965)
First appearance of the Stranger during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
First appearance of the Juggernaut; Professor X's step-brother attacks the X-Men as the Cytorrak-powered Juggernaut.
Amazing Spider-Man #25 (1965)
First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers.
Strange Tales #135[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of SHIELD and Hydra; Nick Fury is made Director of SHIELD.
After defeating the Masters of Evil, all but Captain America take leave from the Avengers; Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are given the chance to reform and form the new team during THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
Journey into Mystery #114[1/2]-115[1/2] (1965)
Carl 'Crusher' Creel first appears as the Absorbing Man.
Daredevil #7 (1965)
Daredevil dons his red costume for the first time and accidentally sends the Sub-Mariner on a rampage across New York City during THE QUEST FOR NEPTUNE'S TRIDENT.
After a rematch with the Frightful Four, the Fantastic Four team up with Daredevil against Doctor Doom.
Journey into Mystery #118[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of the Destroyer.
Tales to Astonish #70[1/2]-76[1/2] (1965-1966)
The Sub-Mariner tries to reclaim the throne of Atlantis from Warlord Krang during THE QUEST FOR NEPTUNE'S TRIDENT.
Fantastic Four #41-43 (1965)
The Wizard brainwashes the Thing into joining the Frightful Four during THE WEDDING OF SUE AND REED.
Daredevil #8 (1965)
First appearance of Stilt-Man.
Tales to Astonish #63[2/2]-68[2/2]
Avengers #17
Tales to Astonish #69[2/2]-74[2/2]
(1965)
The Leader attempts to claim the Hulk's power for himself; the Avengers' efforts to recruit the Hulk again end with them reuniting the green goliath with Rick Jones during TRAPPED IN THE LAIR OF THE LEADER.
Fantastic Four Annual #3[1/2] (1965)
Doctor Doom rallies a whole host of villains to attack Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl's wedding, despite their guests including the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Daredevil and Nick Fury during THE WEDDING OF SUE AND REED.
X-Men #14-18 (1965-1966)
First appearance of Bolivar Trask, Master Mold and the Sentinels; the X-Men find themselves the victims of giant, mutant-hunting robots; Magneto returns.
Strange Tales #141[1/2]-145[1/2] (1966)
First appearance of Mentallo and the Fixer; Nick Fury begins his hunt for THEM during T.H.E.M.
Tales of Suspense #69[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of the Titanium Man.
Avengers #19-20 (1965)
First appearance of the Swordsman.
Avengers #21 (1965)
First appearance of Power Man (Erik Josten).
Avengers #23-25 (1965-1966)
First appearance of Ravonna; the Avengers face Kang in the future.
Tales of Suspense #75[2/2]-76[2/2] (1965-1966)
First appearance of Agent 13 (later named as Sharon Carter) and Batroc the Leaper during T.H.E.M.
Fantastic Four #44-47 (1965-1966)
First appearance of the Inhumans (Black Bolt, Crystal, Gorgon, Karnak, Lockjaw, Maximus and Triton); Medusa is revealed to be a member of a secretive race of super-humans called the Inhumans; the Human Torch falls for Crystal. After initially meeting as enemies, the Fantastic Four aid the Inhumans in stopping Maximus, making them allies.
Amazing Spider-Man #31-33 (1965-1966)
A classic battle between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus, beautifully showcasing Spidey's sense of responsibility to his Aunt May and his determination against incredible odds.
Journey into Mystery #117[2/2]-125[2/2]
Thor #126[2/2]-128[2/2]
(1965-1966)
The origin of the Odinsword is revealed in a previously untold tale featuring young Thor and Loki during THE ODINSWORD QUEST.
Fantastic Four #41-43 (1965)
The Wizard brainwashes the Thing into joining the Frightful Four during THE WEDDING OF SUE AND REED.
Daredevil #8 (1965)
First appearance of Stilt-Man.
Tales to Astonish #63[2/2]-68[2/2]
Avengers #17
Tales to Astonish #69[2/2]-74[2/2]
(1965)
The Leader attempts to claim the Hulk's power for himself; the Avengers' efforts to recruit the Hulk again end with them reuniting the green goliath with Rick Jones during TRAPPED IN THE LAIR OF THE LEADER.
Doctor Doom rallies a whole host of villains to attack Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl's wedding, despite their guests including the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Daredevil and Nick Fury during THE WEDDING OF SUE AND REED.
X-Men #14-18 (1965-1966)
First appearance of Bolivar Trask, Master Mold and the Sentinels; the X-Men find themselves the victims of giant, mutant-hunting robots; Magneto returns.
Strange Tales #141[1/2]-145[1/2] (1966)
First appearance of Mentallo and the Fixer; Nick Fury begins his hunt for THEM during T.H.E.M.
Tales of Suspense #69[1/2] (1965)
First appearance of the Titanium Man.
Avengers #19-20 (1965)
First appearance of the Swordsman.
Avengers #21 (1965)
First appearance of Power Man (Erik Josten).
Avengers #23-25 (1965-1966)
First appearance of Ravonna; the Avengers face Kang in the future.
Tales of Suspense #75[2/2]-76[2/2] (1965-1966)
First appearance of Agent 13 (later named as Sharon Carter) and Batroc the Leaper during T.H.E.M.
First appearance of the Inhumans (Black Bolt, Crystal, Gorgon, Karnak, Lockjaw, Maximus and Triton); Medusa is revealed to be a member of a secretive race of super-humans called the Inhumans; the Human Torch falls for Crystal. After initially meeting as enemies, the Fantastic Four aid the Inhumans in stopping Maximus, making them allies.
Amazing Spider-Man #31-33 (1965-1966)
A classic battle between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus, beautifully showcasing Spidey's sense of responsibility to his Aunt May and his determination against incredible odds.
Journey into Mystery #117[2/2]-125[2/2]
Thor #126[2/2]-128[2/2]
(1965-1966)
The origin of the Odinsword is revealed in a previously untold tale featuring young Thor and Loki during THE ODINSWORD QUEST.
A version of this reading order without story descriptions, page-by-page breakdowns or less important appearances - just a list of the essentials:
- Strange Tales #128[1/2]
- Amazing Spider-Man #21
- Fantastic Four #36
- Amazing Spider-Man #23
- X-Men #12-13
- Strange Tales #135[1/2]
- Avengers #15-16
- Daredevil #7
- Fantastic Four #38-40
- Fantastic Four #41-43
- Fantastic Four Annual #3[1/2]
- X-Men #14-18
- Fantastic Four #44-47
- Amazing Spider-Man #31-33
All Marvel Universe reading order entries so far:
- 1960: The Age of Monsters
- 1961: Birth of the Marvel Universe
- 1962: Spiders, Gods & Goliaths
- 1963: The Strangest & Mightiest
- 1964: The Shared Universe
- 1965: Weddings & Shake-Ups
- 1966: Secret Civilisations
- 1967: When Heroes Clash
- 1968: Births, Marriages & Deaths
- 2004: Disassembling & Reloading
- 2005: More Avengers, No More Mutants
- BLACK WIDOW: The Widow Strikes (1964-1975)
- DOCTOR DOOM: World Domination (1962-1981)
- KANG: The Conqueror (1963-2015)
- MANDARIN: Master of the Ten Rings (1964-1990)
- MYSTERIO: Quentin Beck (1964-2015)
- SKRULLS: Rise of the Skrulls (1962-1977)
- THUNDERBOLTS: Distant Rumblings (1964-1985)
- X-MEN: Children of the Atom (1963-1970)
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