Marvel is the number one name in superhero comics. The publisher has dominated the industry for decades now, creating some of the greatest superheroes and weaving a plethora of gripping stories. Thanks to the MCU, Marvel's audience has grown, introducing many to classic characters and plotlines.

From Silver Age classics to modern epics, Marvel has no shortage of incredible comics that connect with readers. With so many titles to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what to read next. No matter if one is a casual reader or a long-time Marvel fan, there are certain comics everyone should read.

Updated by David Harth on December 12th, 2023: The holiday season is a time when imagination runs wild and people expect great presents. Luckily for fans of Marvel, there are a lot of great comics in the month of December, gifts from the publishers to the fans.

The Punisher Is A New Take On Old Concept

The Punisher has a long history. However, Frank Castle's history has ended for now. Marvel has put the classic version of the Punisher on the shelf, and it's time for an all-new version to hit the streets. Writer David Pepose and artist Dave Wachter introduce readers to a new skulled killer in Punisher, which follows former SHIELD assassin Joe Garrison on a mission to solve the mystery of who destroyed his family and avenge them.

This new Punisher series supplies the kind of action that fans have come to expect from the character. Garrison is a different character from Castle, but both share a tendency towards ultra-violence that binds them together. This series is two issues in, but it's already something special.

Spider-Gwen: Smash Promises More Spider-Gwen Goodness

Spider-Gwen has always been something of a popular character since her debut in the first Spider-Verse story. Since then, the character has reached all new levels of popularity. Spider-Gwen has helmed her own series and even co-headlined the Spiderverse movies, which are two of the most beloved Spider-Man adaptations ever. Additionally, Spider-Gwen also stars in Disney Junior's Spidey And His Amazing Friends, making her a character with multi-media legs like few others.

Spider-Gwen: Smash follows Gwen Stacy as she embarks with her band on a tour, all the while trying not to suit up as Spider-Gwen. However, some situations call for some drastic measures, especially when an assassin starts to go after the headliners. This story is perfect for all Spider-Gwen fans.

The Thunderbolts Strike Again

The Thunderbolts are an interesting Marvel property. The publisher has been trying to make them happen since the MCU film was announced. Last year brought a new Thunderbolts book that barely made a ripple, and this year featured another release. However, this comic takes it marching orders more from the upcoming MCU version when it comes to its roster, as well as spinning out of Captain Of America: Sentinel Of Liberty.

This book follows Winter Soldier, having an unearthed a cache of secrets as the Revolution, ready to bring justice to the world. Bucky Barnes decides to target someone who has deserved it for a long time, the Red Skull, and brings together the best possible team for the job. With the writing team Hivemind behind the book, Thunderbolts should be something special, despite its status as an MCU cash-in book.

G.O.D.s Is Hickman At His Finest

Jonathan Hickman is Marvel's hottest ticket. When the writer isn't revitalizing franchises like the Ultimate Universe and the X-Men, he's telling the best sci-fi superhero stories out there. Since leaving the X-books, Hickman hasn't done a lot, but one book was teased from the writer: G.O.D.s. This book was going to take what everyone knew about the Marvel Universe's cosmology and turn on its head. So far, that's exactly what the book has done.

Jonathan Hickman is giving Marvel their own version of DC's Endless, going deeper than ever into cosmic Marvel. Hickman is known for big idea comics, and G.O.D.s feels like it's bigger than anything else he's done so far. This is a special, once in a generation comic, and better than all of that, it's an ongoing. This is a book for every Marvel fan who wants something different from Marvel and its usual characters.

Original X-Men Brings Back The Classics

The original five X-Men have gotten a lot of play in the last decade. From their return to the present in the post-Avengers Vs. X-Men to all the things that have happened to their present day versions, these characters keep proving their longevity. Fans are more attached to this version of these characters than they ever were back in the Silver Age, and Original X-Men plays into that. In this series, Marvel takes readers back to the early days of the mighty mutants to showcase some of their first adventures.

Marvel has been putting out a lot of retro series lately, and this is another one. The X-Men have proven to be fruitful ground for these types of stories, and going back to the earliest days of the X-Men is going to be a lot of fun. The Original X-Men has all the tools it needs to be another entertaining addition to the X-Pantheon.

Alien Gives Readers Some Wonderful Sci-Fi Horror

Disney getting control of Twentieth Century Fox gave it access to multiple classic franchises. That meant that Marvel got access to a lot of great franchises, including Alien. Marvel has created some excellent Alien comics in the past, and now they've geared up to deliver another epic. Alien #1 re-teams Declan Shalvey and Andrea Broccardo on Marvel's new Alien series.

On a planet overrun by Xenomorphs, Weyland-Yutani is up to their normal tricks: trying to exploit the lifeform for its own profit. A classic tale of corruption and the toll it charges, Alien gives readers exactly what they want from a story about the most deadly bugs in the universe.

Deadpool: Seven Slaughters Brings Back The Classic Killer

Deadpool is huge in pop culture, but hasn't been as big in comics lately. The character's had some failures and underwhelmed readers a bit, but Deadpool is still Deadpool and deep down, everyone loves him. Marvel has pulled out all the stops to bring Deadpool back into the spotlight, including getting some of the biggest creators from the past and present to work on Deadpool: Seven Slaughters.

Deadpool: Seven Slaughters follows Deadpool through a week of his life as an assassin. The book is full of violent, fun shenanigans, and the first issue is a non-stop thrill ride. It's clear that the creators behind Deadpool: Seven Slaughters are having tons of fun with the character, which means readers are too.

Superior Spider-Man Brings Back A Fan-Favorite Spider-Man

Superior Spider-Man is a fan-favorite version of the Web-Slinger. Putting Doctor Octavious into the body of Peter Parker was a risky move, but it paid off. The post-One More Day Spider-Man comics needed a serious shake-up, and the series delivered. Superior Spider-Man is widely considered the best part of Dan Slott's long run on Spider-Man. Ten years later, it's still beloved by fans.

Superior Spider-Man brings original writer Dan Slott back and teams him with classic Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley. The first issue revolves around an enemy of Superior Spider-Man attacking Spider-Man, endangering the city, just as Doc Ock comes to a realization. Slott and Bagley are Spider-Man pros, so teaming them up for this story bodes very well for fans.

Captain Marvel Flies High Again

Captain Marvel is coming off a brilliant five-year run. Marvel has teamed up two up-and-coming creators — Alyssa Wong and Jan Bazaluda — to relaunch Carol Danvers' adventures. The good Captain gets a new costume, supporting cast, and status quo in this new book, ready for a new era of Captain Marvel comics.

Captain Marvel is Earth's first line of defense, but what happens when an enemy is able to get through that? Can Captain Marvel still save the day? Wong and Bazaluda show readers Captain Marvel like they've never seen her before, pushing her to brand new heights.

Captain America (Vol. 11) Puts A Great Creative Team On The Sentinel Of Liberty

J. Michael Straczynski created Babylon 5 and started doing comics in the late '90s with Rising Stars. He'd soon move to Marvel, taking over The Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Thor. Straczynski gave readers the best Spider-Man of the 21st century, but eventually moved away from Marvel. In 2023, he returned, joining with artist Jesus Saiz for a new volume of Captain America.

This volume of Captain America follows Cap as he deals with a threat from his past, while also working to help his old neighborhood. This is classic Steve Rogers, playing on Captain America's history and giving readers a great ride. The first issue is amazing and fans who want a new Captain America need to check this one out.

Dark X-Men Is A Fresh Look At The Fight Against Orchis

Dark X-Men, by writer Steve Foxe and artist Jonas Scharf, is one of the better Fall Of X books. With Orchis having destroyed Krakoa, many mutants take refuge at the Limbo embassy in New York City, under Madelyne Pryor and Havok's protection. The two form their own X-Men team, to save mutants and bloody the lip of Orchis.

Dark X-Men stars an interesting team of mutants, combining a group of villains like Azazel, Zero, and Emplate with classic X-Men like Havok and Gambit. The book has solid action and ideas, as well as intrigue, as Madelyne has plans of her own. The book is halfway done, and is a must-read, especially for those following Fall of X.

Capwolf & The Howling Commandos Brings Back And Old Plotline With An Excellent Creative Team

The '90s were an interesting time for Captain America. There are a lot of bad Cap ideas from back then and they sent Captain America's sales down the tube. Surprisingly, one of the better ideas from that time was Capwolf, aka Captain America as a werewolf. It wasn't Marvel's greatest story of all time, but many older fans have a fond memory of it. Capwolf & The Howling Commandos, by writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Carlo Magno, plays off this interesting idea.

Set in WWII, the book follows Cap as he turns into a werewolf on the frontlines of the war against Germany. Capwolf teams up with the Howling Commandos in order to stop some Nazis who want to use magic to turn the tide of the war. Phillips and Magno are great creators, and this comic promises fun, superhero horror perfect for a spooky month.

Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy Is Cosmic Marvel Goodness

The Silver Surfer has a rich pedigree, but the 21st century hasn't been kind to him. Silver Surfer has enjoyed several ongoing series over the years. Among them, his 1990s series running for the longest time. An extremely fruitful time for the character was marked by a run from writer Ron Marz and artist Ron Lim. The two have recently returned to the character for several miniseries, with the latest being Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy.

Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy has surprised readers so far. The book brought back Adam Warlock, and it framed Surfer for the death of Genis-Vell. Marz and Lim haven't lost a step since their original run. This is classic '90s style cosmic Marvel and is better for it.

The Immortal Thor Promises To Be A Brilliant Take On The Classic Character

Writer Al Ewing is Marvel's most beloved current writer. Pretty much everything Ewing does sells, and when Ewing is on, he's the best. He proved this to the world with The Immortal Hulk, a book that is widely considered the best Hulk has been in decades. That's why The Immortal Thor, with artist Martin Coccolo, excites readers so much.

Thor has a rich history, and unleashing Ewing on it is just what everyone ordered. Thor is facing off against a new threat, one seemingly greater than anything he faced before. Ewing and Coccolo did a fabulous job on the first issue, and it's certain to be a brilliant ride. The Immortal Thor has an immaculate pedigree and everyone should get in on the ground floor.

Avengers Inc. Is A New Take On The Classic Team

Avengers Inc. is a superhero noir, teaming Al Ewing with artist Leonard Kirk, starring the Wasp and Victor Shade. The two work as superhero detectives, joined by guest stars as they travel the Earth solving superhero mysteries. The Avengers have been bland for a while, but between this book and McKay and Villa's The Avengers, Marvel looks to be changing that.

Usually, Avengers books are pretty much all the same, but this one goes in a new direction. Ewing loved writing the Wasp during his work on the 60th anniversary books for her and Hank Pym, thinking that she would make a brilliant detective. That's the whole point of this book, and fans of Janet Van Dyne are thrilled. Add the mystery of who Victor Shade is and readers are in for a treat.

Uncanny Spider-Man Combines Two Fan Favorites Into One Package

Fall Of X made the world much tougher for mutants, with the Orchis Initiative threatening to kill humans if mutants appear anywhere on Earth. However, that won't stop some of them from being heroes. A new Spider-Man appears in New York City, and this one has a tail. Nightcrawler has been through hell and back lately, and nothing is going to keep him from protecting the innocent.

Uncanny Spider-Man, by writer Si Spurrier and artist Lee Garbett, will be a very different X-Men book. Spurrier has been working with Nightcrawler for a few years, and this continues his story. This comic has all the right ingredients to be a hit among readers, highlighting a different side of Fall of X and X-Men lore.

Werewolf by Night Supplies Great Action And Drama

Werewolf by Night is a Marvel horror legend. His 2022 MCU premiere showed the world how great he can be. MCU synergy isn't always the best thing in the world, but getting a Werewolf By Night series is definitely worth it. However, this one is a twofer because it includes D-list Marvel legend, Elsa Bloodstone. For longtime fans of Marvel horror, this new series is mana from the gods.

Werewolf by Night and Elsa Bloodstone have their problems, and that's one thing that makes the new comic so great. Werewolf by Night has a great odd couple vibe, giving the book an extra hook it wouldn't otherwise have. Marvel horror can be hit or miss, but this book by writer Derek Landy and artist Fran Galan looks to be one of the great ones.

Daredevil Continues Its Run Of Excellence

Daredevil in the last few years has been phenomenal. Writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto have been killing it, but all good things must end. However, that doesn't mean Daredevil is going to suffer that much. Marvel has looked out for Daredevil for years now by putting the best writers and artists on the book, and the newest series is no different.

A new chapter begins in Matt Murdock's life in writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Aaron Kuder's Daredevil run. This book is on fire, since Daredevil's life is always in flux. Ahmed and Kuder are an intriguing team to pick for ol'Hornhead, and the comic continues to deliver.

X-Men (Vol. 6) Is The Engine Of Fall Of X

X-Men (Vol. 6) has been momentous at times, but it's also been remarkably uneven. While the art — especially issues drawn by Pepe Larraz, Javier Pina, Joshua Cassara, and Stefano Caselli — has been phenomenal, Gerry Duggan's writing hasn't often matched the art. However, after issue twenty-five, the book feels revitalized.

This new X-Men era feels right up Gerry Duggan's alley. One of the tent-pole series for Fall of X, X-Men (Vol. 6) has become a must-read for X-Men fans and anyone else curious how the event will turn out. Following the X-Men's battle against Orchis, this book looks to be a prime mover of the story.

The Incredible Hulk Is A New Horror Take On The Character

Hulk was vastly underrated by readers. The book had the tough job of following The Immortal Hulk, which is considered the best Hulk book of the last decade by far. Many even consider it the best Marvel book of the last decade. Fans wanted something more like that and weren't quiet about it. Marvel got the message and looks to serve those fans with The Incredible Hulk, by writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist Nic Klein.

Johnson and Klein kick off a new Hulk epic with this book: The Age of Monsters. Horror has always been an important part of the Hulk and was key to The Immortal Hulk's success. Putting out a new Hulk horror book is exactly what many fans want, and Johnson and Klein are an amazing team to bring that to readers. The first issue dropped in June and it quickly became a must-read.

Blade Is The Return Of A Legend

Blade is a Marvel legend. The character was long a C-lister at best, but that changed in the late '90s. Blade was the first big Marvel movie in 1998 and since then the character has been much more popular. Fans have been itching for him to come back to comics, and the last few years have seen them getting their wish in big books like The Avengers. However, that wasn't a solo book. Readers wanted the vampire hunter back and Marvel has finally listened.

Blade, by writer Bryan Edward Hill and artist Elena Casagrande, brings the vampire hunter back. Blade accidentally unleashes a terrible ancient evil and the rest of the supernatural community turns to him to solve the problem he created. This book looks to be amazing, and exactly what fans have wanted from a Blade comic for ages.

The Avengers Promises To Bring Earth's Mightiest Heroes To The Top Of The Charts

The Avengers are Marvel's most powerful team, but their book hasn't exactly been the most powerful when it comes to sales and reader esteem. After Jason Aaron's five-year run, Marvel relaunched The Avengers in May with a new first issue, by rising superstar writer Jed MacKay and artist C.F. Villa. Building out of 2022's Timeless #1, The Avengers sees Captain Marvel create a new team of Avengers.

Carol is joined by Iron Man, Thor, Sam Wilson as Captain America, Black Panther, the Vision, and Scarlet Witch. It's a classic team, with the right mixture of new. MacKay hasn't missed at Marvel, and fans have high hopes for The Avengers. The first issue was a hit with readers, and there's plenty more where that came from.

Loki Gives Readers A Look Into The God Of Stories' Life

Loki has gained a lot of popularity since his premiere in the MCU. They've spent the last few years lying low, during which time Loki's become the God of Stories and has worked with his brother Thor. The former villain has gotten another series, Loki, by writer Dan Watters and artist German Peralta. Loki has been on the straight and narrow, but their past comes back to haunt him.

When powerful weapons they created as a villain resurface, Loki has to intervene. It's an interesting look at Loki and their new status quo. Watters is getting the chance to shine on a very big stage, and with Peralta supplying the art, things are looking very good.

Immortal X-Men Is Never Anything Short Of Excellent

Immortal X-Men has been the biggest X-book, and that looks to keep going with its return. Written by Kieron Gillen with art by Lucas Werneck, it's easily usurped the main spot X-Men had and is considered by most to be the line's flagship book, as well as its best title. The end of Sins of Sinister depicts the Quiet Council scrambling to repair the damage that the villain did to them.

May's issue focuses on Storm as she tries to fill the power vacuum left by the imprisoning of Sinister, Xavier, Emma Frost, Exodus, and Hope Summers. It's an intriguing issue, and it bodes well for this book's future. Immortal X-Men is always a must-read, and with Fall of X coming, it's going to stay that way.

X-Men Red Focuses On Arakko

X-Men Red has been a surprising read, but that's to be expected from writer Al Ewing. The Storm focused book was a highlight of the line before Sins of Sinister and looks to stay there with its return in May. Artist Jacopo Camagni joins the book for a story that features Xavier confronting Storm about the death of Magneto, as Arakko deals with the calamities that have been standard for the planet and its people.

X-Men Red is in a very interesting place regarding the X-Men books. Readers barely got any time with the aftermath of Judgment Day, and Sins Of Sinister began almost immediately after it. It feels like that's what readers are going to get with this latest run, and if it's anything like what came before, X-Men Red will be sensational.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Provides A Different Take On The Team

The Guardians of the Galaxy are MCU stars, but it's been a bit since they've had their own solo series. That changes with Guardians of the Galaxy, a new volume for the team from writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, the team behind Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty. It also featured the art team of Kev Walker and Matt Hollingsworth. The first issue is a doozy, promising a new status quo.

Guardians of the Galaxy takes a more Western inspired direction, with the first issue seeing the team evacuate a frontier planet from the incoming Grootfall. The issue lays out the premise of the story expertly, setting up the team, the vibe between them, and the threat they face. This book is great, even for people who don't like the Guardians.

Doctor Strange Is A Magical Good Time

The Sorcerers Supreme have been powerful defenders for millennia, and Stephen Strange's death saw his wife Clea step up to do the job. Clea was a great protector of reality, but the doctor is in again. Doctor Strange, by writer Jed MacKay and artist Pasqual Ferry, brings back the classic hero, ready to protect Earth and beyond from the most dangerous threats.

MacKay was writing the Clea starring Strange, which was a fan favorite book, so the Doctor is in good hands. Ferry is a brilliant artist who definitely does justice to Strange's amazing adventures. Reuniting the Strange, Wong, and Clea, this book has everything fans could want.

Scarlet Witch Gives Wanda An Exciting New Status Quo

Scarlet Witch has done terrible things, but Marvel constantly tries to redeem her. Scarlet Witch, by writer Steve Orlando and artist Sara Pichelli, is the latest attempt to make Scarlet Witch a solo star. This series has a fascinating premise, one that wouldn't feel out of place in a horror novel. So far, the premise has paid off and fans have really enjoyed this new Scarlet Witch book.

Wanda now runs a witchcraft shop, but only those who need her help can find the door. It's such a great premise for a character who doesn't really have any enemies that are hers. Orlando and Pichelli are giving readers a new look at Wanda Maximoff, and it will be fun to see where this one leads.

Fantastic Four Is The Best Classic Team Has Been In Ages

The Fantastic Four is a unique Marvel team, standing among the industry's best sci-fi books, but they've had a rough go of things since writer Jonathan Hickman left the book. While they still had good runs from Matt Fraction and James Robinson, Marvel canceled the book because they didn't have the film rights. Once Disney bought 20th Century Fox, they put out another book, with divisive writer Dan Slott at the helm.

After Slott left, Marvel relaunched the book with writer Ryan North and artist Iban Coello. The book began after a mysterious disaster that broke the FF up. However, the story has been leading them back together, ready to reveal the secret of what happened. While this type of mystery box storytelling hasn't worked with The Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four has been a hit with readers.

X-Force Continues The Adventures Of The X-Men's Black Ops Team

X-Force, by writer Benjamin Percy and artist Robert Gill, has been one of the more interesting books in the Krakoa Era. The black ops X-team is back to its old tricks, protecting mutantkind from the worst threats by cutting them down before they can strike. Recently, X-Force director Beast has fully embraced the immoral world of black ops, a thread that runs through this book and Wolverine.

Beast has joined the ranks of the most untrustworthy Marvel leaders, and Percy's long-term storytelling has done an amazing job of bearing that out. Like Wolverine, he uses shorter stories than most other creators to tell narratives that play into the long-term plot threads he's building. Gill's art continues to impress, with GURU-eFX's lush coloring making it all pop.

Miracleman: The Silver Age Continues The Brilliant Series

Marvel's acquisition of Miracleman was a big deal, but besides reprinting the series in singles and hardcovers, the publisher did little with Alan Moore's most disturbing superhero epic. There were always rumors about writer Neil Gaiman and artist Mark Buckingham finishing up their three books saga that began with Miracleman: The Golden Age, but it wasn't happening — until now.

Miracleman: The Silver Age takes place in the early 2000s. The world has been under Miracleman's control for years. His scientists have finally been able to find the original body of Young Miracleman and bring him back. However, this new world proves to be something that YM isn't ready for. This book is already amazing and fans should definitely check it out.

Wolverine Is The Best There Is At What It Does

Wolverine is the X-Men's biggest solo star. Even with the popularity of the Krakoa Era, he's still the only member of the team with his own solo ongoing. Wolverine, by writer Benjamin Percy and regular artist Adam Kubert with multiple back-up artists, has been hitting on all cylinders since it debuted in 2020, giving Wolverine fans the kind of action and characterization they missed while Logan was dead.

Percy has an understanding of who Wolverine is as a character. He writes Wolverine as a warrior poet by way of a dive bar, a brawler with the soul of a samurai. The book's art teams, headlined by Kubert with artist Juan José Ryp currently knocking it out of the park, have been amazing. It's a top-tier book and among Marvel's best solo titles.

Avengers: Under Siege Followed The Team At Their Lowest

The Avengers have become the most popular superhero team ever because of the MCU. For fans who want to see why they earned the appellation "Earth's Greatest Heroes" in the comics, they need look no further than Avengers: Under Siege, by writer Roger Stern and artist John Buscema. The story pits the team against the Masters of Evil in their most desperate battle.

Under Siege throws the Avengers into a situation they aren't used to, defeated by their enemies. With their home taken from them and their greatest members down and out, the team has to pull a victory from the jaws of defeat. Stern and Buscema are an amazing team, and they created an Avengers story no one will forget.

X-Men: Mutant Genesis Is A Classic New Beginning

The X-Men are among Marvel's most important teams, and there are many excellent stories to choose from. X-Men: Mutant Genesis, by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, lays out exactly who the X-Men are at their core. Introducing the Blue Team to readers and pitting them against Magneto and his Acolytes, it's as close to a perfect encapsulation of the X-Men as possible.

X-Men: Mutant Genesis delivers an action-packed epic that has it all: killer art, amazing writing, and an introduction to the X-Men mythos that will make a new reader want to dive deeper. Even thirty years later, it still stands out as a highlight for the X-Men.

Captain America By Ed Brubaker Omnibus Vol. 1 Contains The Greatest Modern Captain America Story

Captain America comics have their ups and downs in quality, but the best overall run in decades is Ed Brubaker's. Captain America By Ed Brubaker Omnibus Vol. 1, with artists Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, and Michael Lark, is the beginning of Brubaker's epic, collecting the first twenty-five issues of his run, including the classic Winter Soldier storyline.

Collecting the entire epic of Captain America's battle against his former friend, Captain America By Ed Brubaker Omnibus Vol. 1 presents peak Captain America. There are few Cap stories out there that can match it, and it's definitely a story that every Marvel fan needs to check out.

Wolverine: Old Man Logan Is A Superhero Western Unlike Anything Else Out There

Wolverine has starred in some harrowing adventures. The character works in just about any type of story, and Old Man Logan, by writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven, is a perfect example of that. The story is basically a superhero Western set in an apocalyptic future.

Old Man Logan follows a pacifist Wolverine embarking on one last job with an elderly Hawkeye to get money to pay off the Hulk Gang. An action-packed book full of great characterization and world-building, it shows not just the versatility of Wolverine but the Marvel Universe in general. It's a blood-soaked epic, and it behooves every Marvel fan to read it.

Infinity War Doesn't Get The Credit It Deserves

Infinity War, by writer Jim Starlin and artist Ron Lim, is the sequel to Infinity Gauntlet, which is a tough act to follow. For this reason, Infinity War remains Marvel's most underrated event book, overshadowed by what came before. This is completely unfair to the comic, which, in a lot of ways, is superior to its predecessor.

Infinity War follows the heroes of the Marvel Universe battling against a hidden foe, Adam Warlock's dark side, the Magus, who has them beat at every turn. Starring the best and brightest Marvel heroes, it even makes Thanos a convincing hero. It's a masterwork of plot and art, with brilliant characterization and pulse-pounding action.

Secret Wars (2015) Is The Best Marvel Event Of The 21st Century

Marvel's event cycle throughout the 2000s hurt the publisher in a lot of ways, but it produced some fantastic event books. One of the best events is 2015's Secret Wars, by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic. Building out of Hickman's Fantastic Four, Avengers, and New Avengers, it presented the aftermath of the Incursions, with Doctor Doom of all people saving creation.

More than just a simple battle between the heroes and Doctor Doom, Hickman dives deep into Doom and his conflict with Reed Richards in this story. Between that and Ribic's breathtaking art, Secret Wars demonstrates exactly what a Marvel comic can do.

Marvel Boy (Vol. 2) Is Grant Morrison At Their Finest

Grant Morrison's time at Marvel was short, but they produced some great work. One of the best is Marvel Boy, with artist J. G. Jones. This six-issue Marvel masterpiece stars Noh-Varr, an alternate universe genetically engineered Kree soldier. His ship is shot down in the 616 universe, the crew killed, and he's captured by the evil Doctor Midas and his daughter Oubliette.

What follows is Morrison unleashing their personal brand of superhero wildness on the Marvel Universe. Full of big ideas, wonderful art, and more witty humor than one can shake a stick at, Marvel Boy proves a wild ride that has to be read to be believed.

Earth X Is A Love Letter To Marvel's Past Set In Its Future

Superhero comics are full of amazing alternate universes, and Marvel is no different. One of the finest comes from Earth X, based on an idea from and with covers by Alex Ross, written by Jim Krueger, with art by John Paul Leon. Taking place in an alternate future where everyone has superpowers, the Inhumans return with a warning just as a new evil attacks the US.

Earth X touches on every corner of the Marvel Universe in an epic that will change the way readers look at Marvel forever. Tying the origin of superpowers to its narrative, it's as much about Marvel history as it is its future.

Infinity Gauntlet Is Ridiculously Important To Marvel History

Infinity Gauntlet redefined the event book at Marvel. Written by writer Jim Starlin with art by George Pèrez and Ron Lim, the epic battle between the heroes and cosmic beings of Marvel against the Infinity Gauntlet-wielding Thanos has become legendary in the minds of Marvel fans.

This amazing story gave the MCU the inspiration it needed to become the biggest movie franchise ever. Infinity Gauntlet made Thanos a big deal again in the Marvel Universe, reintroduced Adam Warlock to a new generation of readers, and is chock-full of action. It's expertly written and masterfully drawn, a true epic in every sense of the word.

Squadron Supreme Is A Forgotten Classic

Marvel doesn't have the same artistic pedigree as DC, but it has some gems of its own. Foremost among them is Squadron Supreme, by writer Mark Gruenwald and artists Bob Hall, Paul Ryan, and John Buscema. Its complicated and ambiguous narrative stars Marvel's Justice League pastiche deciding to take power over their world.

Squadron Supreme took a serious look at superheroes in a way few Marvel books have. It's still definitely a Marvel-style superhero comic, but that's not always a bad thing, and it has its moments of brilliance. Squadron Supreme is a powerful story, one that questions the role of superheroes in its world, and what could happen in a real-world setting if people with superpowers existed.