The Avengers face the worst day in their history when one of their own turns against. Despite the team initially disassembling, the events of this attack lead to the formation of a team of 'New Avengers' that includes many characters who've never been members before. From banner names like Spider-Man and Wolverine, to lower tier characters like Luke Cage and Spider-Woman, these would be the Avengers for the new millennium and thrust the team into the spotlight once again.
Writer Brian Michael Bendis would be joined by a number of top-tier artists on the series as Marvel brought the Avengers to prominence once more. From 2005 to 2010, the Marvel Universe as a whole was largely driven by storylines spinning out of New Avengers. From HOUSE OF M to CIVIL WAR, SECRET INVASION to SIEGE. And this is where it all begins.
For this 'recommended reading' guide, I've also included stories that influence the events in the lives of Earth's new mightiest heroes. Captain America first interacts with the deadly Winter Soldier, Thor falls with Ragnarok, Wolverine's search for the truth about his past uncovers a recurring foe who'll eventually join the Dark Avengers and more. This was one of the greatest periods in Marvel history and is a huge influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I'm hoping to cover it in no more than three chapters.
MCG Notes:
- Issue listings in blue & black: The must-read Avengers stories from this time period, along with any key related stories and often-forgotten tales that are worth a read.
- Issue listings in grey: Part of the Avengers' chronology, cameo appearances or stories of note that non-essential or no longer considered 'required reading'.
- Iron Man & Captain America: I've included appearances of Iron Man and Captain America from the period when the Avengers disassembled to the formation of the New Avengers as they're the only core members to return; also some of their stories from that time are essential reading.
- Chronology: Every appearance of the Avengers from this period is included in chronological order - mapping out the timeline rather than just the order the issues were released.
- Spoilers: The issue/story overviews may include spoilers, so be warned!
- JUST 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.
Previous Avengers Reading Order entries:
Thor #80-81 (2004)
Loki triggers Ragarok; Captain America and Iron Man come to Thor's aid as Asgard's fall begins, but he ultimately returns them to Earth knowing what's to come AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
Gravity #1 (2005)
Iron Man cameo; first appearance of Gravity/Greg Willis, Black Death and Lauren Singh; Gravity moves to New York and briefly sees Iron Man flying by the Empire State Building.
First appearance of Artie Zix; She-Hulk is called upon to battle the Champion of the Universe when he takes over planet Skardon.
Spider-Man Unlimited #6[1/2] (2005)
Captain America & Iron Man cameo; Spider-Man loses a fight to the Rhino who's later brought in by the Avengers.
Avengers cameo; Captain America leads the arrest of Madame Hydra in Bulgaria.
When May Parker goes missing, Spider-Man heads to Avengers Mansion to ask Captain America for help, but the meeting goes very poorly.
Runaways #18 (2004)
Spider-Man #2 (2004)
Runaways #18 (2004)
Captain America, Vision and Scarlet Witch cameo; Captain America helps decide the fate of the Runaways following the defeat of the Pride.
She-Hulk #9 (2005)
She-Hulk defends her old flame Hercules when the Constrictor sues him for damages.
Captain America and Diamondback take down a Hydra faction, though it's all part of a grander scheme engineered by one of his most dangerous foes during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
First appearance of the Anti-Cap and Agent Alisande Morales; Captain America and the Falcon are called in when the US Navy's super-soldier - dubbed the Anti-Cap - goes rogue; Falcon works outside the law in order to solve the mystery of the Anti-Cap.
Captain America and the Falcon #5-7 (2004)
Avengers #500-503 (2004)
Almost every major Avengers foe attacks Avengers Mansion at once, causing every serving member of the Avengers to stand together against an enemy they were never expecting - and it's one of their own; team members die on the Avengers' darkest day during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
Iron Man #86-89(pp.1-12) (2004)
Captain America and the Falcon #8-14 (2004-2005)
Captain America and the Falcon discover the US Naval Intelligence have been using MODOK to tap spy satellites; MODOK breaks free and battles Captain America, the Falcon and the rogue Naval super-sailor, the Anti-Cap; the final fate of the Anti-Cap is decided.
Captain America #30-32 (2004)
Iron Man #89(pp.12-22) (2004)
A mystery villain pits Captain America against Batroc, the Serpent Society and more, but all isn't as it seems; Tony Stark attends Rumiko Fujikawa's funeral in Japan and later announces he'll no longer be Iron Man, restoring his secret identity during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
Spider-Man #11-12 (2005)
First appearance of the Sinister Twelve; the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and the remaining Avengers comes to Spider-Man's aid and take down the Sinister Twelve while Spidey has his final showdown with the Green Goblin.
First appearance of the Sinister Twelve; the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and the remaining Avengers comes to Spider-Man's aid and take down the Sinister Twelve while Spidey has his final showdown with the Green Goblin.
Thor #82-85 (2004)
First appearance of the Queen/Adriana Soria; Spider-Man teams up with Captain America against a threat from World War II; Spider-Man gains new powers; Asgard falls as the Asgardians meet their apparent end during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
First appearance of the Queen/Adriana Soria; Spider-Man teams up with Captain America against a threat from World War II; Spider-Man gains new powers; Asgard falls as the Asgardians meet their apparent end during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
Hercules #1(pp.7-9) (2005)
Flashback: Captain America & Iron Man cameo; Hercules' rage takes over at a memorial for the fallen Avengers.
Avengers Finale #1 (2005)
After assessing their recent clash with one of their own - as well as their lengthy history - the Avengers officially disband during AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED.
Marvel Team-Up #6 (2005)
Iron Man and Captain America fight alongside of host of other heroes against Titannus and the Iron Maniac of Earth-5012.
4 #13 (2005)
Captain America and Iron Man cameo; the two former Avengers attend the reopening of the Fantastic Four's Fantastic Enterprises.
Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big in Japan #1-4 (2005-2006)
Iron Man and the Fantastic Four battle giant monsters in Japan.
Captain America #1-9, 11-14 (2005-2006)
New Thunderbolts #6 (2005)
Captain America cameo; Captain America is among the heroes who defend New York when Hydra stage an all-out assault.
Wolverine #22 (2005)
Tony Stark cameo; having been turned into a living weapon for Hydra and the Hand, Wolverine attacks the Baxter Building while Mister Fantastic is in conference with Tony Stark during ENEMY OF THE STATE.
New Invaders #7-9 (2005)
Captain America assists the Invaders, Fantastic Four and Spider-Man against Axis Mundi.
Wolverine #23, 25(pp.1-8) (2005)
New Invaders #7-9 (2005)
Captain America assists the Invaders, Fantastic Four and Spider-Man against Axis Mundi.
Wolverine #23, 25(pp.1-8) (2005)
New X-Men: Academy X #13(pp.4-5) (2005)
Wolverine #25(pp.13-20) (2005)
New X-Men: Academy X #13(pp.5-6) (2005)
Captain America fends off Hydra agents and heroes converted by the Hand, including Wolverine during ENEMY OF THE STATE.
Young Avengers #1-4, 6 (2005)
First appearance of the Young Avengers (Asgardian/Billy Kaplan, Kate Bishop, Hulkling/Teddy Altman, Iron Lad/Nathaniel Richards, Patriot/Eli Bradley and the new Vision); first appearance of Cassie Lang as Stature; a new hero, Iron Lad, forms a team of your heroes in the absence of the Avengers, dubbed the 'Young Avengers' by the press; Iron Man and Captain America investigate the New Avengers, learn the Iron Lad's true identity and face Kang the Conqueror in defence of the fledgling heroes.
Iron Man: Hypervelocity #2-4, 6 (2007)
When Tony Stark is injured, a fail-safe programme leads his Iron Man armour to believe it's the real Tony Stark.
Iron Man #1-6 (2005)
First appearance of Dr Maya Hansen, Sal Kennedy, Dr Aldrich Killian and Extremis; Iron Man gains new abilities when he exposes himself to Extremis in order to take down the Extremis-infected Mallen.
New Avengers: Illuminati #2 (2007)
Iron Man and the other members of the Illuminati seek out the Infinity Gems.
MCG Note: It's better to read this story after CIVIL WAR.
Secret War #2-5 (2004-2005)
Hercules #1(p.10) (2005)
Captain America cameo; Captain America opens the Avengers Memorial Park on the grounds of the former Avengers Mansion.
New Avengers #1-2(pp.1-4) (2005)
Spider-Man: Breakout #1(pp.1-8) (2005)
New Avengers #2(pp.5-18) (2005)
New Avengers #2(pp.19-22) / Spider-Man: Breakout #1(pp.9-11) (2005)
New Avengers #3-6 (2005)
Spider-Man: Breakout #1(pp.1-8) (2005)
New Avengers #2(pp.5-18) (2005)
New Avengers #2(pp.19-22) / Spider-Man: Breakout #1(pp.9-11) (2005)
New Avengers #3-6 (2005)
First appearance of Maria Hill, 'Edwin Jarvis', 'Spider-Woman'/'Jessica Drew', the New Avengers and Stark Tower; a breakout at the Raft prison brings Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, 'Jessica Drew', Luke Cage and the Sentry together; the new Avengers form; Jessica Drew becomes Spider-Woman again; a trip to the Savage Land unearths a SHIELD conspiracy and Wolverine joins during BREAKOUT.
Spider-Man: Breakout #1(pp.12-23)-5 (2005)
Spider-Man turns to the Black Cat for help in recapturing the escaped Raft super-villains, forgetting he now has fellow Avengers to call upon during BREAKOUT.
Amazing Spider-Man #515(pp.16-17) (2005)
Tony Stark starts designing Spider-Man a new costume.
Marvel Team-Up #7, 9-13 (2005)
First appearance of new Stilt-Man and the Cosmic Ring; Spider-Man and Moon Knight take on the Ringmaster who's formed a Cosmic Ring with the power of a Cosmic Cube; Luke Cage teams up with Daredevil against the new Stilt-Man; Captain America, Luke Cage, Spider-Man and Wolverine join forces with the Hulk, Doctor Strange, Nova and She-Hulk when they take on super-powered Skrull called Titannus.
Rogue #11-12 (2005)
Wolverine appearances; Rogue is coerced by Blindspot into battling the X-Men.
Marvel Team-Up #19-20 (2006)
The origin of the Cosmic Ring is revealed; Captain America takes on AIM.
Gambit #4-5 (2004-2005)
Wolverine rescues Gambit from Stone of the Assassin's Guild.
X-Men #171,174 (2005)
Wolverine appearances; Mystique infiltrates the X-Men as Foxx in an attempt to break up Rogue and Gambit.
Marvel Team-Up #7, 9-13 (2005)
First appearance of new Stilt-Man and the Cosmic Ring; Spider-Man and Moon Knight take on the Ringmaster who's formed a Cosmic Ring with the power of a Cosmic Cube; Luke Cage teams up with Daredevil against the new Stilt-Man; Captain America, Luke Cage, Spider-Man and Wolverine join forces with the Hulk, Doctor Strange, Nova and She-Hulk when they take on super-powered Skrull called Titannus.
Rogue #11-12 (2005)
Wolverine appearances; Rogue is coerced by Blindspot into battling the X-Men.
Marvel Team-Up #19-20 (2006)
The origin of the Cosmic Ring is revealed; Captain America takes on AIM.
Gambit #4-5 (2004-2005)
Wolverine rescues Gambit from Stone of the Assassin's Guild.
X-Men #171,174 (2005)
Wolverine appearances; Mystique infiltrates the X-Men as Foxx in an attempt to break up Rogue and Gambit.
New X-Men: Academy X #14(pp.1-10) (2005)
Wolverine cameo; the kids at the Xavier Institute prepare for the school dance to celebrate the end of their first year during NEW HELLIONS.
New Avengers #7-10 (2005)
Giant-Size Avengers #1[5/6] (2008)
The new Avengers commemorate the memory of the original Avengers.
Spider-Man Unlimited #12[1/2]-13 (2006)
Stilt-Man attends Vil-Anon (Villains Anonymous); Spider-Man takes on the Rhino again; Spider-Man catches a cold from the Vulture.
Hercules #4-5 (2005)
Avengers cameo; as part of his new Twelve Labours, Hercules steals Captain America's shield.
Spider-Man Unlimited #14[1/2] (2006)
Spider-Man and the Black Cat break into the Latverian Embassy on a day when Doctor Doom is in.
Young Avengers #7-8 (2005)
The Young Avengers return to fighting crime; Iron Man examines the new Vision; the source of Patriot's powers is revealed; Kat Farrell investigates the Young Avengers; the Avengers bring down a rogue member of the Young Avengers during SECRET IDENTITIES.
Young Avengers Special #1 (2006)
Luke Cage cameo; Jessica Jones looks into the Young Avengers' origins during SECRET IDENTITIES.
Young Avengers #11-12 (2006)
Spectacular Spider-Man #23-27 (2005)
Spider-Man tracks down Gwen Stacy's daughter in Paris; Peter Parker and Aunt May visit Ben Parker's grave.
Giant-Size Avengers #1[4/6] (2008)
Luke Cage, Wolverine and Spider-Man confront Emperor None.
Amazing Spider-Man #515(pp.19-22)-524 (2005)
An old acquaintance of Peter Parker's has his revenge on his 'friend' by destroying the Parker residence; Spider-Man, May Parker and Mary Jane Watson-Parker move into Stark Tower; the Avengers battle Super Hydra Agents - the Hydra Four - designed to emulate the powers of four classic Avengers.
Spider-Man/Human Torch #5 (2005)
Spider-Man teams up with the Human Torch to save Blake Tower's son from the Maggia.
First appearance of Ethan Edwards/Virtue/Moral Man/Tiller and Laurie Lynton; Peter and Mary Jane Parker continue to settle in to Stark Tower; Wolverine teases Spider-Man by flirting with his wife; a new hero, Virtue, emerges and Spider-Man learns his secret origin.
X-Men Unlimited #12[2/2] (2006)
Wolverine comes to the aid of former Alpha Flight team member Puck.
Nightcrawler #8-12 (2005-2006)
Wolverine helps Nightcrawler when he falls into a trap set by Hive; the X-Men celebrate Nightcrawler's birthday.
X-Men #175 (2005)
Black Panther #8 (2005)
X-Men #176 (2005)
Black Panther #9 (2005)
Wolverine heads to Africa for a mission with the X-Men; the Black Panther and the X-Men team up against the Red Ghost and Dr Paine during WILD KINGDOM.
X-Men: Colossus - Bloodline #1 (2005)
Wolverine cameo; Colossus heads back to Russia for the first time since his resurrection.
X-Men Unlimited #14[2/2] (2006)
Wolverine cameo; Colossus teaches art at the Xavier Institute.
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #13-18 (2005)
X-Men Unlimited #12[2/2] (2006)
Wolverine comes to the aid of former Alpha Flight team member Puck.
Nightcrawler #8-12 (2005-2006)
Wolverine helps Nightcrawler when he falls into a trap set by Hive; the X-Men celebrate Nightcrawler's birthday.
X-Men #175 (2005)
Black Panther #8 (2005)
X-Men #176 (2005)
Black Panther #9 (2005)
Wolverine heads to Africa for a mission with the X-Men; the Black Panther and the X-Men team up against the Red Ghost and Dr Paine during WILD KINGDOM.
X-Men: Colossus - Bloodline #1 (2005)
Wolverine cameo; Colossus heads back to Russia for the first time since his resurrection.
X-Men Unlimited #14[2/2] (2006)
Wolverine cameo; Colossus teaches art at the Xavier Institute.
House of M #1(pp.1-17) (2005)
The Avengers and X-Men meet to decide the fate of the Scarlet Witch during HOUSE OF M.
New Avengers #42(pp.19-22), 45(pp.1-12) (2008)
Spider-Woman and Yellowjacket discuss the situation with the Scarlet Witch on Genosha during SECRET INVASION.
MCG Note: It's better to read this story as part of Secret Invasion.
House of M #1(pp.18-24) (2005)
Spider-Man: House of M #1-2 (2005)
House of M #2 (2005)
Spider-Man: House of M #3-5 (2005)
Iron Man: House of M #1-3 (2005)
House of M #3 (2005)
Wolverine #33-35 (2005)
House of M #4-5(pp.1-19) (2005)
Captain America #10 (2005)
House of M #5(pp.20-21)-7(pp.1-2) (2005)
First appearance of Layla Miller; with a flash of white, reality is completely altered to a world in which mutants are dominant and Magneto rules; the key Avengers and X-Men members find themselves living new lives, with neither team having existed in this timeline; Wolverine gathers heroes to confront Magneto and restore reality during HOUSE OF M.House of M #3 (2005)
Wolverine #33-35 (2005)
House of M #4-5(pp.1-19) (2005)
Captain America #10 (2005)
House of M #5(pp.20-21)-7(pp.1-2) (2005)
New Avengers #45(pp.13-23) (2008)
Spider-Woman is one of the few who remembers her life before the House of M during SECRET INVASION.
MCG Note: It's better to read this story as part of Secret Invasion.
House of M #7(pp.3-25)-8(pp.1-9) (2005)
Reality is restored with some heroes resurrected and a huge percentage of the mutant population left powerless during HOUSE OF M.
New X-Men #20(pp.5-15) (2006)
Wolverine appearance; some mutant students discover they still have their powers during DECIMATION.
House of M #8(pp.10-19) (2005)
Emma Frost discovers the power loss is global; the Avengers learn one of their lost members have have returned during HOUSE OF M.
Reality is restored with some heroes resurrected and a huge percentage of the mutant population left powerless during HOUSE OF M.
New X-Men #20(pp.5-15) (2006)
Wolverine appearance; some mutant students discover they still have their powers during DECIMATION.
House of M #8(pp.10-19) (2005)
Emma Frost discovers the power loss is global; the Avengers learn one of their lost members have have returned during HOUSE OF M.
House of M: The Day After #1(pp.3-31) (2006)
Wolverine and the X-Men continue to deal with the fallout of the House of M during HOUSE OF M / DECIMATION.
House of M #8(pp.20-26) (2005)
The X-Men confront Magneto on Genosha during HOUSE OF M.
House of M #8(pp.20-26) (2005)
The X-Men confront Magneto on Genosha during HOUSE OF M.
Wolverine convinces X-23 to come to the Xavier Institute during DECIMATION.
House of M: The Day After #1(pp.32-38) (2006)
First appearance of the Leper Queen and the Sapien League; Wolverine and Colossus defend the Xavier Institute from the Sapien League during HOUSE OF M / DECIMATION.
Sentinel Squad O*N*E #5(p.22) (2006)
Sentinels arrive at the Xavier Institute during DECIMATION.
House of M: The Day After #1(pp.39-40) (2006)
First appearance of the Office of National Emergency (O*N*E) and Sentinel Squad O*N*E; Sentinels surround the Xavier Institute during HOUSE OF M / DECIMATION.
First appearance of Nathan 'Bulletproof' Briggs, Rajani Dhama, Alexander Lexington and Jake Slayton; Wolverine and his fellow X-Men address the Sentinel situation and shelter mutants from the Sapien League during DECIMATION.
New X-Men #21 (2006)
Wolverine cameo; Wolverine introduces X-23 to the New Mutants Squad during DECIMATION.
Runaways #9-12 (2005-2006)
The Avengers are called in to apprehend Cloak when he's framed for hospitalising Dagger; Cloak turns to the Runaways for help.
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1[1/5] (2005)
First full appearance of Connely; a flashback story reveals how Jessica Drew got her powers back.
New Avengers #11-15 (2005-2006)
First appearance of Maya Lopez as Ronin; the Avengers head to Japan to assist Ronin with their mission to end the Hand's partnership with Viper; Captain America confronts Spider-Woman over her allegiances; the Avengers publically announce their return.
New Thunderbolts #12 (2005)
First appearance of Doctor Spectrum/Martha Gomes; Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Woman are among the many heroes controlled by the Purple Man.
Son of M #1-2 (2006)
Spider-Man confronts Quicksilver over the perfect life he was taunted with in the 'House of M' during DECIMATION.
Marvel Team-Up #14 (2006)
Invincible - a hero from another universe - falls into the Marvel Universe and gets a tour of Avengers Tower from Spider-Man during THREE'S COMPANY.
Toxin #1 (2005)
Spider-Man asks Toxin to bring in Razor-Fist during BREAKOUT.
Spider-Man Unlimited #14[2/2]-15[1/2] (2006)
Artie - a resentful employee from the Superhuman Cleanup Department of Sanitation - is rescued from muggers by Spider-Man; in a flashback sequence, Spider-Man inspires a young boy.
She-Hulk: Sensational #1[2/2] (2010)
Spider-Woman goes on a night out with Ms Marvel and She-Hulk.
X-Men #187[2/2] (2006)
First appearance of the Masked Marvel/Adam Austin; Spider-Man teams up with the Masked Marvel to defeat Electro.
Civil War: Choosing Sides #1[6/6] (2006)
The Avengers meet one of the characters from the 'Guiding Light' soap opera.
Spider-Man and Fantastic Four #1-4 (2007)
New Avengers cameo; Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four work together to repel the symbiotic H'Mojen aliens from claiming planet Earth.
She-Hulk #1 (2005)
Captain America and Spider-Woman cameo; She-Hulk is offered a place on the new Avengers line-up.
Ms Marvel #1 (2006)
Carol Danvers catches up with Jessica Drew and calls on Captain America for advice during BEST OF THE BEST.
Sentry #1-2 (2005)
First appearance of Dr Cornelius Worth; the Sentry defends Earth alongside his fellow Avengers; Sentry confronts the Void and turns to a psychiatrist for help in conquering his agoraphobia.
Generation M #2 (2006)
Tony Stark cameo; Tony attends an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting during DECIMATION.
Astonishing X-Men #13 (2006)
Wolverine trains student sin the Danger Room.
Sentry #3-8 (2006)
The Sentry reunites with the Hulk, recalls forgotten details about his origins and finally confronts the Void.
Generation M #5 (2006)
Wolverine and the X-Men help Sally Floyd track down the mysterious Ghoul during DECIMATION.
Captain America #15 (2006)
No Captain America appearance; Crossbones brings Sin (the daughter of the Red Skull) back into the fight during RED MENACE.
New X-Men #24 (2006)
Wolverine swears revenge on whoever's behind the deaths of the depowered students at the Xavier Institute during DECIMATION.
DECIMATION.
Wolverine resolves a debt from his past during I ♥ MARVEL.
Wolverine #36-40 (2006)
First appearance of Itsu and the Muramasa Blade; with his memories restored, Wolverine starts investigating his past to fill the remaining gaps; his search brings him into conflict with the Avengers, pits him against the Winter Soldier and teaches him that he can die during DECIMATION / ORIGINS & ENDINGS.
Wolverine: Origins #1-5 (2006-2007)
First voice and shadow 'appearances' of Romulus; Wolverine makes enemies of allies in search of the truth about his past, including SHIELD, Captain America and the US State Department when he breaks into the White House; Wolverine battles Nuke and the X-Men during ORIGINS & ENDINGS.
Spider-Man & Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do #1-6 (2002-2006)
The Black Cat takes on vicious enemies from her past with help from Spider-Man and Nightcrawler.
Iron Man: TItanium #1[1/4] (2010)
Iron Man battles AIM's new Titanium Man.
Thing #1-4 (2006)
Peter Parker cameo; Tony Stark is among those caught up in Arcade's Murderland.
Wolverine: Origins #6-15 (2006-2007)
Iron Man: Titanium #1[2/4] (2010)
Tony Stark cameo; Pepper Potts barely survives her journey to work.
Uncanny X-Men #470-471 (2006)
Wolverine and the X-Men seek out the Shi'ar Death Commandos to avenge the death of Jean Grey's family.
Cable & Deadpool #20-21 (2005)
Luke Cage teams up with Iron Fist and go up against Cable & Deadpool and BAD Girls, Inc.
Daredevil #78, 80-81 (2005-2006)
Luke Cage comes to Daredevil's aid when the Kingpin threatens to release proof that Matt Murdock is the man beneath the mask.
Captain America #16-17 (2006)
Captain America 65th Anniversary Special #1 (2006)
Captain America and Sharon Carter make an attempt to stop Crossbones and Sin's murderous rampage; Captain America recalls a confrontation in World War II that is resonating today during RED MENACE.
Toxin #5-6 (2006)
Spider-Man checks in with Toxin and his mission to recapture Razor-Fist during BREAKOUT.
Iron Man: Titanium #1[3/4] (2010)
Iron Man uses a new device to stop Ultimo.
White Tiger #1-4 (2007)
Luke Cage and Spider-Man help out 'Daredevil' and White Tiger when they are drawn into a war between the Yakuza and the Chaeyi.
Cable & Deadpool #24 (2006)
Spider-Man interrupts Deadpool's latest mission for Cable, believing the Merc With A Mouth should be in jail.
White Tiger #5-6 (2007)
Luke Cage continues to help 'Daredevil' and White Tiger.
The Pulse #12-14(pp.1-5) (2006)
First appearance of Danielle Cage; Jessica Jones gives birth to a baby girl; Luke Cage and Jessica weigh up what it means to be parents in their line of work; Luke proposes to Jessica during HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
New Thunderbolts #13-14 (2005-2006)
The Commission on Superhuman Activities hire the Thunderbolts to attack the Avengers in exchange for pardons for their past crimes during RIGHT OF POWER.
Marvel Holiday Special #1[2/3] (2005)
An Ultron robot disguised as Santa Claus attacks the Avengers.
The Pulse #14(pp.6-20) (2006)
Jessica Jones thinks about her past and gives Luke Cage the answer to his proposal during HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Spider-Man Family #7[1/4] (2008)
Spider-Man, the Thing and the Human Torch take on the Looter and Stegron.
Captain America #18-21 (2006)
First appearance of Master Man/Max Lohmer, RAID (Radically Advanced Ideas in Destruction) and the Master Race; Captain America's search for the Winter Soldier takes him to Great Britain where he reunites with Spitfire and Union Jack against the sinister intentions of the Kronas Corporation. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 (2005)
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #19 (2005)
Amazing Spider-Man #525 (2005)
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 (2006)
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #20 (2006)
Amazing Spider-Man #526 (2006)
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3 (2006)
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #21 (2006)
Amazing Spider-Man #527 (2006)
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4 (2006)
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #22 (2006)
Amazing Spider-Man #528 (2006)
First appearance of the Other/Ero and Tracer/Tommy; Spider-Man has his fateful showdown with the powerful Morlun and goes through some major changes during THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE.
A version of this reading order without story descriptions, page-by-page breakdowns or less important appearances - just a list of the essentials:
What If?: House of M #1 (2009)
On Earth-9021, the Scarlet Witch removes the powers of every superhuman.
What If?: Spider-Man - House of M #1 (2010)
On Earth-10298, the House of M version of Gwen Stacy remains alive when reality is reset, resulting in disaster for Spider-Man; on Earth-81029, Peter Parker's personality remains split between his own and the Green Goblin when reality resets; a number of parody alternate universes are also featured.
Avengers Disassembled
Avengers Finale #1
Civil War: The Confession #1
Cable & Deadpool #25 (2006)
Nick Fury sends Captain America on a mission to find out what Cable's plans for the island nation of Providence are.
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 (2006)
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 (2006)
A blogger believes Spider-Man is following her.
Amazing Spider-Man #529 (2006)
First appearance of the Iron Spider Armour; Tony Stark wins favour with Peter Parker by creating a new, armoured costume for him during THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR.
Incredible Hulk #92 (2006)
Flashback: The Hulk watches a prerecorded message from Iron Man and the other members of the Illuminati who have arranged for him to be rocketed to an alien world for the safety of everyone on Earth during PLANET HULK.
- Avengers #500-503
- Avengers Finale #1
- Captain America #1-9, 11-15
- Iron Man #1-6
- Secret War #1-5
- New Avengers #1-10
- House of M #1-8
- Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
- New Avengers #11-15
- Captain America #15-17
- Captain America 65th Anniversary Special #1
- Captain America #18-21
Avengers Reading Order entries still to come:
- 2006-2007: Superhuman Civil War
- 2007-2008: Avengers vs Avengers
- 2009-2010: Dark Avengers
Notable alternate versions of the Avengers from the multiverse from this era:
What If? featuring Avengers Disassembled #1 (2007)
On Earth-22795, the Scarlet Witch has help from a fellow member of the Avengers when she decides to take down the team.
What If?: House of M #1 (2009)
On Earth-9021, the Scarlet Witch removes the powers of every superhuman.
What If?: Spider-Man - House of M #1 (2010)
On Earth-10298, the House of M version of Gwen Stacy remains alive when reality is reset, resulting in disaster for Spider-Man; on Earth-81029, Peter Parker's personality remains split between his own and the Green Goblin when reality resets; a number of parody alternate universes are also featured.
New Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: The Complete Collection vol.1-2
Avengers #500-503
Avengers Finale #1
Civil War: The Confession #1
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
New Avengers #1-25
New Avengers Annual #1
New Avengers: Director's Cut #1
New Avengers: Illuminati #1
New Avengers Military Giveaway #1
New Avengers: Most Wanted Files #1
Avengers #500-503
Avengers Finale #1
New Avengers vol.1: Breakout
New Avengers vol.2: The Sentry
New Avengers vol.2: The Sentry
New Avengers vol.3: Secrets & Lies
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
New Avengers #1-15
New Avengers #1-15
The Pulse vol.3: Fear
New Avengers Annual #1
New Avengers Annual #1
The Pulse #11-14
Jessica Jones: The Pulse - The Complete Collection
New Avengers Annual #1
The Pulse #1-14
New Avengers Omnibus vol.1
Avengers #500-503Avengers Finale #1
Civil War: The Confession #1
Civil War: The Initiative #1
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
New Avengers #1-25
New Avengers Annual #1
New Avengers: Director's Cut #1
New Avengers: Illuminati #1
New Avengers Military Giveaway #1
New Avengers: Most Wanted Files #1
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
New Avengers #1-25
New Avengers Annual #1
New Avengers: Director's Cut #1
New Avengers: Illuminati #1
New Avengers Military Giveaway #1
New Avengers: Most Wanted Files #1
Avengers: Disassembled - Iron Man, Thor & Captain America
Captain America #29-32
Captain America and the Falcon #5-7
Iron Man #84-89
Thor #80-85
Avengers Disassembled: Thor
Thor: Heroes Return Omnibus vol.2
Thor: Ragnaroks
All include...
Thor #80-85
She-Hulk vol.2: Superhuman Law
She-Hulk by Dan Slott Omnibus
She-Hulk by Dan Slott: The Complete Collection vol.1
All include...
She-Hulk #9-12
Captain America and the Falcon by Christopher Priest - The Complete Collection
Captain America and the Falcon #1-14
Secret War
Secret War #1-5
Secret War: From the Files of Nick Fury #1
House of M
House of M #1-8
Sentry: Reborn
Sentry #1-8
Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus
Captain America #1-25
Captain America 65th Anniversary Special #1
Winter Soldier: Winter Kills #1
Captain America: Winter Soldier - The Complete Collection
Captain America: Red Menace - The Complete Collection
Captain America #1-21
Captain America 65th Anniversary Special #1
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