Having lost her Ms Marvel powers and most of her memories and emotions to Rogue of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Carol Danvers is trying to figure out her place in this world. But the alien Brood are about to reveal that her destiny as a costumed adventurer are far from over...
This is the full reading order for Carol Danvers' stint as Binary. I'll be following it up (fairly quickly, I hope) with reading orders for her time as Warbird, her second stint as Ms Marvel and finishing with her transformation into Captain Marvel!
As always, I'd like to thank the guys over at the Marvel Chronology Project which I use as a basis and then work out my own version of the Marvel Universe continuity. Those guys have done all the heavy lifting for me!
MCG Notes:
- Issue listings in blue & black: The must-read Binary 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 Binary's chronology, cameo appearances or stories of note that non-essential or no longer considered 'required reading'.
- Chronology: Every appearance of this character from this period is included in chronological order - mapping out the timeline rather than just the order the issues were released.
- Spoilers: The synopses may include spoilers, so be warned!
Carol Danvers gets to know the space-faring Starjammers; Carol plays a vital role in the X-Men's mission to remove all record of them from US Government files.
Uncanny X-Men #161-164, 166-167 (1982-1983)
Carol Danvers and the X-Men are whisked off into space where they clash with the alien Brood who unleash new powers within Carol; Carol takes on the new costumed identity Binary during THE BROOD SAGA.
Marvel Fanfare #24[2/2] (1986)
Uncanny X-Men #175 (1983)
Binary struggles to emotionally connect with her family, then learns Rogue has joined the X-Men; Carol catches up with some old friends over a game of poker and learns that Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell of the Kree) has died; Binary leaves Earth as a member of the Starjammers.
New Mutants #19 (1984)
Binary and the Starjammers detect two Technarch aliens (Warlock and Magus) approaching Earth .
Uncanny X-Men #200-201 (1985-1986)
The Starjammers takes Professor X into space as a member of their team and to heal him with Shi'ar technology during THE TRIAL OF MAGNETO.
New Mutants #50-51 (1987)
Binary and the Starjammers rescue the New Mutants when Magus pursues them into space.
Excalibur #17 (1989)
The Starjammers almost rescue Excalibur from their jaunt through realities.
X-Men Spotlight on... Starjammers #1-2 (1990)
The Starjammers interrupt Deathbird's efforts to claim the Phoenix Force.
Binary and Quasar deal with the effects of the Kree's Nega-Bomb during OPERATION: GALACTIC STORM.
Avengers #348 (1992)
Recovering from her ordeal in the Kree/Shi'ar War, Binary recovers at Avengers Mansion and considers rejoining the Avengers.
Avengers #350-351 (1992)
The Starjammers visit Binary, but use it as a cover for the bounty they plan to collect on the Black Knight for his crimes against the Kree.
Starblast #1 (1994)
Quasar #54 (1994)
Starblast #2 (1994)
Quasar #55 (1994)
Starblast #3 (1994)
Quasar #56 (1994)
Starblast #4 (1994)
Quasar #57 (1994)
Binary aids Quasar against Skeletron's Starblasters who intend to lay claim to the Star Brand from Earth-148611 during STARBLAST.
X-Men Unlimited #13 (1996)
Silver Surfer #123 (1996)
The X-Men and Silver Surfer step in to save Binary from Deathbird and the Inciters during FUGITIVE FROM SPACE.
Avengers #1-3 (1998)
Binary returns to her old Ms Marvel costume; Binary is among the plethora of Avengers who heed the call to assemble when Morgan le Fay tries to permanently alter reality during HEROES RETURN.
Follow Carol Danvers further adventures in these reading orders:
- 1998-2005: WARBIRD
- 2005-2008: MS MARVEL
- 2009-2012: MS MARVEL
- 2013-2015: CAPTAIN MARVEL
Thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you continue the Carol's reading order
Hi Isaque! Thanks for checking this out!
DeleteI'll be adding the next stage of Carol's career (he time as Warbird) very soon