In 1986, Jim Shooter marked Marvel's 25th anniversary by launching a second line of titles called the New Universe. Set in another reality entirely (as some point designated as Earth-148611). The main idea was that the New Universe would lean hard into the "world outside your window" feel that Marvel was known for and display how normal people would be affected if they found themselves with paranormal abilities. Not only did the characters avoid costumes and find themselves hunted by the US Government, but the world moved forward in real time, reflecting events in the real world.
When a flash of energy dubbed the 'White Event' hits the Earth, a number of people find themselves displaying super-human powers. Star Brand and DP7 were the two strongest titles, from what I understand, so I've steered you towards those with the key stories from the other titles getting the spotlight. If you do give those other titles a go and like them, then you can see where they all fit together!
There'll only be one more entry for the New Universe which I hope to add very soon!
This time around, I've put the chronology together based on the work of the Marvel Chronology Project, Celestial who posted on Travis Starnes' website and the Marvel Wiki.
MCG Notes:
- Issue listings in blue & black: Major chapters in the New Universes from this time period, along with any tales that may play a key part in the great multiversal tapestry.
- Issue listings in grey: Part of the New Universe chronology or stories of note that non-essential or no longer considered 'required reading'.
- Chronology: Every New Universe appearance 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!
Amazing Fantasy #19[2/2] (2006)
Jenny Swensen uses the MAX Armour Mark 1 to save a Russian scientist who gains superhuman powers; elements of this story contradict other events and features a superhuman who didn't gain their powers from the White Event during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
First appearance of Nightmask (Keith Remsen) and Dr Lucian Ballad; the White Event envelopes the Earth and awakens Keith Remsen from his coma; Keith discovers he has the power to enter people's dreams; Keith confronts the Gnome (Horst Kleinmann), the man who killed his parents.
Star Brand #1 (1986)
First appearance of Kenneth 'Ken' Connell, the Old Man, the Star Brand and Earth-148611; a mysterious Old Man who claims to be an alien warrior grants Ken Connell the power of the Star Brand.
Kickers, Inc #1 (1986)
First appearance of Kickers, Inc (Mister Magnificent (Giovanni Magniconte), Brick Wall, Dasher, Doll and Suicide) and Steve Magniconte; the White Event grants American Football star Giovanni Magniconte paranormal abilities which are enhanced by a machine created by his brother, Steve, who is then murdered by loan sharks; as Mister Magnificent, Giovanni leads his friends as a team of adventurers who help people with unusual problems, calling themselves Kickers, Inc.
First appearance of Justice (John Tensen), Agent Rebecca Chambers, Damon Conquest and Daedalus Darquill; the alien Justice arrives on Earth after the White Event and begins hunting and killing criminals, including a corrupt member of the NYPD; the extra-dimensional Darquill sends his Hounds and his super-agent Tattoo after Justice as he heads to Los Angeles to confront the drug lord Damon Conquest; Justice finds an unlikely ally in FBI agent Becky Chambers.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #1 (1986)
First appearance of Spitfire (Jenny Swensen), the Troubleshooters (Eric Chin, Timothy Ferris, Edward Giotti, Andrew Meadows & Theresa Roberts) and Dr Karl Swensen; Jenny Swensen uses the experimental MAX Armour Mark I invented by her father to avenge him when he's murdered by agents of his employer, Fritz Krotze; as Spitfire, Jenny turns down the opportunity to kill Krotze.
Psi-Force #1-2 (1986)
First appearance of Psi-Force (Dynamite, Healer, Network, Shockwave & Voyager), Psi-Hawk, Emmett Proudhawk and Colby Shaw; CIA agent Emmett Proudhawk discovers he has psi-powers after the White Event and uses them to protect a band of teenagers with mental powers also granted by the White Event; an agent of the Siberian ESP Research Project called Mind Wolf is sent to abduct Healer and kill Psi-Force; Psi-Force merge their powers to create Psi-Hawk to use against against Mind Wolf and erase the existence of Psi-Force from the minds of US Government agents; Psi-Force find a home at Sanctuary run which by former CIA agent Colby Shaw.
First appearance of Psi-Force (Dynamite, Healer, Network, Shockwave & Voyager), Psi-Hawk, Emmett Proudhawk and Colby Shaw; CIA agent Emmett Proudhawk discovers he has psi-powers after the White Event and uses them to protect a band of teenagers with mental powers also granted by the White Event; an agent of the Siberian ESP Research Project called Mind Wolf is sent to abduct Healer and kill Psi-Force; Psi-Force merge their powers to create Psi-Hawk to use against against Mind Wolf and erase the existence of Psi-Force from the minds of US Government agents; Psi-Force find a home at Sanctuary run which by former CIA agent Colby Shaw.
Star Brand #2 (1986)
Ken Connell tests his new abilities; he's beaten to the punch in his first act as a 'superhero' by Spitfirel Ken Connell discovers Jenny Swensen's true identity.
Ken Connell tests his new abilities; he's beaten to the punch in his first act as a 'superhero' by Spitfirel Ken Connell discovers Jenny Swensen's true identity.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #2 (1986)
Krotze tries to kill Spitfire and the Troubleshooters (Jenny Swensen's friends) with an experimental tank.
Krotze tries to kill Spitfire and the Troubleshooters (Jenny Swensen's friends) with an experimental tank.
Nightmask #2 (1986)
While continuing to go through physical therapy to restore his body in the real world, Keith Remsen continues to operate as Nightmask by helping people through their dreams; Mistress Midnight is sent by the Gnome to kill Keith.
While continuing to go through physical therapy to restore his body in the real world, Keith Remsen continues to operate as Nightmask by helping people through their dreams; Mistress Midnight is sent by the Gnome to kill Keith.
Kickers, Inc #2 (1986)
Kickers, Inc battle street gangs, Libyan terrorists and a giant robot.
Kickers, Inc battle street gangs, Libyan terrorists and a giant robot.
Star Brand #3 (1986)
While testing his powers, Ken becomes involved in international affairs and is mistaken as an alien.
While testing his powers, Ken becomes involved in international affairs and is mistaken as an alien.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #3 (1986)
Krotze tries to frame Jenny Swensen so she goes out to clear her name as Spitfire; when the authorities are alerted to Krotze's criminal activities, the secret organisation known as the Club send the assassin Steel Hawk to kidnap Krotze.
Krotze tries to frame Jenny Swensen so she goes out to clear her name as Spitfire; when the authorities are alerted to Krotze's criminal activities, the secret organisation known as the Club send the assassin Steel Hawk to kidnap Krotze.
DP7 #1-4 (1986-1987)
First appearance of DP7 (Antibody, Blur, Friction, Glitter, Mastodon, Scuzz & Twilight), Bloodhound, Harlan Hackbarth, Receptor, Reinforcer, Dr Jane Semple, Shrapnel, Vice Versa, Philip Nolan Voight and the Clinic For Paranormal Research; following the White Event, seven superhumans (or 'Displaced Paranormals') are rounded up and taken to the Clinic For Paranormal Research to help them manage their new abilities; the DP7 (though they're never actually named that in the story) learn the founder of the clinic, Philip Nolan Voight, has darker intentions and make their escape; DP7 learn the staff are also paranormals when they give chase.
First appearance of DP7 (Antibody, Blur, Friction, Glitter, Mastodon, Scuzz & Twilight), Bloodhound, Harlan Hackbarth, Receptor, Reinforcer, Dr Jane Semple, Shrapnel, Vice Versa, Philip Nolan Voight and the Clinic For Paranormal Research; following the White Event, seven superhumans (or 'Displaced Paranormals') are rounded up and taken to the Clinic For Paranormal Research to help them manage their new abilities; the DP7 (though they're never actually named that in the story) learn the founder of the clinic, Philip Nolan Voight, has darker intentions and make their escape; DP7 learn the staff are also paranormals when they give chase.
Psi-Force #3 (1987)
Psi-Force seek guidance from Psi-Hawk when they begin to question Emmett Proudhawk's motivation; Psi-Force clash with fellow Sanctuary resident Cool.
Psi-Force seek guidance from Psi-Hawk when they begin to question Emmett Proudhawk's motivation; Psi-Force clash with fellow Sanctuary resident Cool.
Justice #4 (1987)
Justice confronts Conquest in Los Angeles.
Justice confronts Conquest in Los Angeles.
Kickers, Inc #3 (1987)
Kickers, Inc face demons summoned by the Master of Ceremonies.
Kickers, Inc face demons summoned by the Master of Ceremonies.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #1-2 (1986)
First appearance of Mark Hazzard; Vietnam war vet Mark Hazzard becomes a mercenary to give his life new purpose; Hazzard clashes with hired killers who attend his sons little league game.
First appearance of Mark Hazzard; Vietnam war vet Mark Hazzard becomes a mercenary to give his life new purpose; Hazzard clashes with hired killers who attend his sons little league game.
Nightmask #3 (1987)
Nightmask helps his drug-addicted friend.
Nightmask helps his drug-addicted friend.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #4 (1987)
Steel Hawk murders Krotze and sets Jenny Swensen up as his killer; Spitfire confronts Steel Hawk head-on, but she's ultimately arrested and sent to prison.
Steel Hawk murders Krotze and sets Jenny Swensen up as his killer; Spitfire confronts Steel Hawk head-on, but she's ultimately arrested and sent to prison.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #3-4 (1987)
Hazzard is brought out of jail to tackle terrorists in Philadelphia; Hazzard rescues his best friend's daughter from a street gang.
Hazzard is brought out of jail to tackle terrorists in Philadelphia; Hazzard rescues his best friend's daughter from a street gang.
Justice #5 (1987)
Justice turns down Darquill's offer to work for him, so the extra-dimensional drug-lord drags Becky Chambers back to his homeworld Far Place.
Justice turns down Darquill's offer to work for him, so the extra-dimensional drug-lord drags Becky Chambers back to his homeworld Far Place.
Star Brand #4 (1987)
Ken Connell considers turning himself over to the President and holds back when he encounters three paranormals.
Ken Connell considers turning himself over to the President and holds back when he encounters three paranormals.
Untold Tales of the New Universe: DP7 #1 (2006)
DP7 continue to run from the Clinic and meet a paranormal who can raise the dead during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
Kickers, Inc #4 (1987)
DP7 cameo; Kickers, Inc try to stop a murder at a pro football game.
DP7 cameo; Kickers, Inc try to stop a murder at a pro football game.
Kickers, Inc #5 (1987)
Kickers, Inc are hired by the Clinic to capture DP7.
Star Brand #5 (1987)
Ken encounters students planning an act of terrorism; Kens lovelife becomes increasingly complicated.
Ken encounters students planning an act of terrorism; Kens lovelife becomes increasingly complicated.
Nightmask #4 (1987)
Mistress Midnight tries to kill Nightmask.
New Avengers #16[2/2] (2006)
Kickers, Inc help a girl in search of her missing sister during UNTOLD TALES OF NEW UNIVERSE.
Mistress Midnight tries to kill Nightmask.
New Avengers #16[2/2] (2006)
Kickers, Inc help a girl in search of her missing sister during UNTOLD TALES OF NEW UNIVERSE.
DP7 #5 (1987)
DP7 prove their powers weren't the result of demonic possession.
DP7 prove their powers weren't the result of demonic possession.
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Nightmask #1 (2006)
Nightmask's solution to defeating the Gnome backfires during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #5 (1987)
Ken Connell comes to the Troubleshooters' aid when they lose control of the MAX Armour in an effort to free Jenny from prison.
Ken Connell comes to the Troubleshooters' aid when they lose control of the MAX Armour in an effort to free Jenny from prison.
Psi-Force #4 (1987)
A private detective tries to bring Shockwave home to her parents.
A private detective tries to bring Shockwave home to her parents.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #5 (1987)
Hazzard finds himself teaming up with his ex-wife's new boyfriend.
Hazzard finds himself teaming up with his ex-wife's new boyfriend.
Nightmask #5 (1987)
Nightmask encounters a mob enforcer.
Nightmask encounters a mob enforcer.
Psi-Force #5 (1987)
First appearance of Psi-Stalker (Thomas Boyd); a terminally ill billionaire hires the Psi-Stalker to kidnap Healer and force her to cure him.
First appearance of Psi-Stalker (Thomas Boyd); a terminally ill billionaire hires the Psi-Stalker to kidnap Healer and force her to cure him.
Amazing Fantasy #18[2/2] (2006)
Mark Hazzard is hired to kill General Luis Montoya during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
Star Brand #6-7 (1987)
The Old Man returns to reclaim the Star Brand from Ken Connell; Ken fights for the brand but end up lost in space; Ken fights the Old Man to the death to protect his loved ones and keep his powers.
The Old Man returns to reclaim the Star Brand from Ken Connell; Ken fights for the brand but end up lost in space; Ken fights the Old Man to the death to protect his loved ones and keep his powers.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #6 (1987)
Hazzard unearths a conspiracy dating back to World War II.
Hazzard unearths a conspiracy dating back to World War II.
Nightmask #6 (1987)
Nightmask investigates a touch football player's comatose state.
Nightmask investigates a touch football player's comatose state.
Kickers, Inc #6 (1987)
Kickers, Inc's secrets are almost revealed!
Kickers, Inc's secrets are almost revealed!
Justice #6-7 (1987)
Justice returns to Manhattan where he goes back to killing drug-dealers.
Justice returns to Manhattan where he goes back to killing drug-dealers.
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #6-7 (1987)
Spitfire #8 (1987)
The Troubleshooters find evidence that Steel Hawk killed Krotze to clear Jenny Swensen's name; when she's released from prison, Jenny is offered a job by the CIA during DEADLY RESOLUTIONS.
Spitfire #8 (1987)
The Troubleshooters find evidence that Steel Hawk killed Krotze to clear Jenny Swensen's name; when she's released from prison, Jenny is offered a job by the CIA during DEADLY RESOLUTIONS.
Psi-Force #6 (1987)
Voyager clashes with Cool; Psi-Force decided to run away from Sanctuary.
Voyager clashes with Cool; Psi-Force decided to run away from Sanctuary.
Justice #8-9 (1987)
The Justice Department imprison Justice over the disappearance of Becky Chambers; Justice escapes prison when he's led to believe Becky is dead and pursues a serial killer.
The Justice Department imprison Justice over the disappearance of Becky Chambers; Justice escapes prison when he's led to believe Becky is dead and pursues a serial killer.
Kickers, Inc #7 (1987)
Mark Hazzard: Merc #7 (1987)
Kickers, Inc are hired to rescue the pilots of a downed experimental US fighter jet while Mark Hazzard is hired to destroy it during INCENTIVES.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #7 (1987)
Kickers, Inc are hired to rescue the pilots of a downed experimental US fighter jet while Mark Hazzard is hired to destroy it during INCENTIVES.
Psi-Force #7 (1987)
Psi-Force escape to Seattle where they discover sinister talent scouts.
Psi-Force escape to Seattle where they discover sinister talent scouts.
Kickers, Inc #8 (1987)
Jack Magniconte is tempted to use his powers to win the Super Bowl.
Jack Magniconte is tempted to use his powers to win the Super Bowl.
Nightmask #7 (1987)
Nightmask helps a friend deal with a street gang.
Nightmask helps a friend deal with a street gang.
Untold Tales of the New UNiverse: Psi-Force #1 (2006)
Emmett Proudhawk's cousin, Michael Proudhawk, reveals he can generate his own Psi-Hawk when he tries to recruit Psi-Force into the CIA; the two Psi-Hawks clash when Spi-Force reject Michael's offer during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
Mark Hazzard: Merc #8 (1987)
Hazzard's is caught up in a church conspiracy that could jeopardise his mercenary career.
Psi-Force #8 (1987)
Psi-Stalker returns when the team tour Alcatraz.
Hazzard's is caught up in a church conspiracy that could jeopardise his mercenary career.
Psi-Force #8 (1987)
Psi-Stalker returns when the team tour Alcatraz.
Nightmask #8 (1987)
Nightmask clashes with a dream version of Justice.
Nightmask clashes with a dream version of Justice.
Spitfire #9 (1987)
Codename: Spitfire #10 (1987)
Alongside CIA agent Jake Travest, Jenny Swensen encounters Russian soldiers wearing MAX Armour; Jenny agrees to join Codename: Spitfire to stop the armour from falling into the wrong hands during CODENAME: SPITFIRE.
Ken befriends farm boy Tad Selby and reveals his powers to him.
Kickers, Inc #9 (1987)
Jack Magniconte considers revealing his paranormal powers rather than lose his integrity.
Jack Magniconte considers revealing his paranormal powers rather than lose his integrity.
Nightmask #9 (1987)
Nightmask meets the woman of his dreams.
Nightmask meets the woman of his dreams.
Psi-Force #9 (1987)
Network believes he's lost control of his powers when a Sanctuary resident dies.
Network believes he's lost control of his powers when a Sanctuary resident dies.
Codename: Spitfire #11 (1987)
Jenny Swensen rescues Agent Roth in upgraded MAX Armour during CODENAME: SPITFIRE.
Jenny Swensen rescues Agent Roth in upgraded MAX Armour during CODENAME: SPITFIRE.
Justice #10-11 (1987)
Darquill's agent Black Justice allows Justice to kill him to corrupt his aura; Justice kills some drug dealers to regain the focus on his mission.
Darquill's agent Black Justice allows Justice to kill him to corrupt his aura; Justice kills some drug dealers to regain the focus on his mission.
DP7 #11-13 (1987)
Mastodon meets the ESPeople before he's captured by the Clinic; the DP7 rebel against Philip Nolan Voight who unleashes his powers against them until he's killed by Antibody; Glitter is left comatose, leaving the remaining six displaced paranormals to root out the wrongdoers at the Clinic.
Mastodon meets the ESPeople before he's captured by the Clinic; the DP7 rebel against Philip Nolan Voight who unleashes his powers against them until he's killed by Antibody; Glitter is left comatose, leaving the remaining six displaced paranormals to root out the wrongdoers at the Clinic.
Kickers, Inc #10 (1987)
The US Government dupes Kickers, Inc into taking down Central America revolutionaries.
Justice #12 (1987)
Justice aids a reluctant FBI agent in finding the man who went on a killing spree in a fast-food restaurant.
Kickers, Inc #11 (1987)
The Kickers discover one of their employees is involved with a drug lord.
After Tad's death, Ken confronts his dark-side in the dream realm with help from Nightmask.
Psi-Force #10 (1987)
Psi-Force travel to Arizona to learn more about their powers.
Nightmask investigates the dreams of his friend, Dr Lucien Ballad, by exploring his dreams and discovering he isn't the good man he believed him to be; Keith Remsen gains a Nightmask costume in the real world.
Star Brand Annual #1 (1987)
Ken Connell's old friend tries to have him killed when his girlfriend falls for Ken.
Codename: Spitfire #12 (1987)
Jenny Swensen is sent on a mission to retrieve the stolen experimental F-19A Quicksilver Bomber.
Marc Hazzard: Merc #9-11 (1987)
Marc Hazzard: Merc Annual #1 (1987)
Hazzard is hired to transport mystery cargo that costs his friend his life and leaves his captured; Hazzard's friends save him from execution but he doesn't survive the final battle during A MATTER OF LIVES AND DEATH.
Ken battles a paranormal called Gladiator who intends on ending the Cold War by destroying the Soviet Union.
Psi-Force #11 (1987)
Eugene Proudhawk trains Psi-Force to use their powers and learn the secrets of their past.
DP7 Annual #1 (1987)
First appearance of the Witness; the Witness discovers his resurrection powers after he was killed during the White Event; the Witness reveals the origins of DP7.
Codename: Spitfire #13 (1987)
Jenny Swensen discovers cyborgs created by the Club using MAX technology.
Psi-Force #12 (1987)
Healer joins a cult who use her powers for financial gain.
DP7 #14 (1987)
DP7 Annual #1 (1987)
First appearance of the Witness; the Witness discovers his resurrection powers after he was killed during the White Event; the Witness reveals the origins of DP7.
Codename: Spitfire #13 (1987)
Jenny Swensen discovers cyborgs created by the Club using MAX technology.
Psi-Force #12 (1987)
Healer joins a cult who use her powers for financial gain.
Fraction quits the DP7 to join the paranormal Black Powers.
Marc Hazzard: Merc #12 (1987)
Mark Hazzards friends end his war with the Russians during A MATTER OF LIVES AND DEATH.
Psi-Force Annual #1 (1987)
A series of flashbacks reveal how each member of Psi-Force discovered their powers after the White Event; Psi-Stalker joins Psi-Force while Dynamite leaves the group.
Kickers, Inc #12 (1987)
Kickers, Inc try to restore their tarnished image.
Justice #13 (1987)
Justice goes after Damon Conquest's agent Max in Los Angeles.
Psi-Force #13 (1987)
The Russians make another attempt to claim Healer.
Justice #14 (1987)
Justice loses his aura-reading powers when he's bitten by a snake and almost kills an innocent cop because of it.
Psi-Force #14 (1987)
Psi-Stalker rescues the kidnapped Voyager to earn the team's trust.
Untold Tales of the New Universe; Star Brand #1 (2006)
Ken meets an explorer from an alternate universe who's learning about Star Brand bearers during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
Marc Hazzard: Merc #12 (1987)
Mark Hazzards friends end his war with the Russians during A MATTER OF LIVES AND DEATH.
Psi-Force Annual #1 (1987)
A series of flashbacks reveal how each member of Psi-Force discovered their powers after the White Event; Psi-Stalker joins Psi-Force while Dynamite leaves the group.
Kickers, Inc #12 (1987)
Kickers, Inc try to restore their tarnished image.
Justice #13 (1987)
Justice goes after Damon Conquest's agent Max in Los Angeles.
Psi-Force #13 (1987)
The Russians make another attempt to claim Healer.
Justice #14 (1987)
Justice loses his aura-reading powers when he's bitten by a snake and almost kills an innocent cop because of it.
Psi-Force #14 (1987)
Psi-Stalker rescues the kidnapped Voyager to earn the team's trust.
Untold Tales of the New Universe; Star Brand #1 (2006)
Ken meets an explorer from an alternate universe who's learning about Star Brand bearers during UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE.
DP7 #1-9
Nightmask: New Universe
DP7 #25
Justice #15, 25
Nightmask #1-12
Star Brand #9, 16-18
Untold Tales Of The New Universe: Nightmask #1
Psi-Force Classic vol.1
Psi-Force #1-9.
Star Brand: New Universe vol.1
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #5
Psi-Force Classic vol.1
Psi-Force #1-9.
Star Brand: New Universe vol.1
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #5
Star Brand #1-10
Star Brand Annual #1
Star Brand: New Universe vol.2
The Pitt Graphic Novel
Star Brand: New Universe vol.2
The Pitt Graphic Novel
Star Brand #11-19
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Star Brand #1
Untold Tales of the New Universe
Amazing Fantasy #18-19
Untold Tales of the New Universe
Amazing Fantasy #18-19
New Avengers #16
Untold Tales of the New Universe: DP7 #1
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Justice #1
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Nightmask #1
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Psi-Force #1
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Star Brand #1
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