Marvel Guides

Part 2.1: Pocket Universe

The Avengers and Fantastic Four have vanished in the wake of their battle with Onslaught. Yet, here they are, alive and well in a universe that is different but familiar. Rediscover the origins of the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, and the rest of the Avengers.

Reading Order:

• Captain America #1-5

• Fantastic Four #1-2

• The Avengers #1

• Fantastic Four #3

• The Avengers #2-3

• Iron Man #1-5

• The Avengers #4-5

Part 2.2: Industrial Revolution

Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Bruce Banner, Victor Von Doom, and Rebel O’Reilly are brilliant scientists and innovators who thought they could change the world. Together as the self-named Industrial Revolution they’ll do just that, but for better or worse?

Reading Order:

• Fantastic Four #4-6

• The Avengers #6

• Iron Man #6

• Captain America #6

• Fantastic Four #7

• Iron Man #7-9

• The Avengers #7-8

• Captain America #7

• The Avengers #9-11

• Iron Man #10-11

• Fantastic Four #8-10

Part 2.3: Heroes Return

As Galactus makes his way towards Earth, the Avengers and Fantastic Four must work together to save a universe they’re not even sure they belong in. Then, after months of absence, will they find their way home to the true Marvel universe?

Reading Order:

• Captain America #8-11

• Fantastic Four #11-12

• The Avengers #12

• Iron Man #12

• Captain America #12

• Fantastic Four #13

• The Avengers #13

• Iron Man #13

• Captain America #13

• Heroes Reborn: The Return #1-4

Part 2.4: One-Shots Reborn

In the years after the Heroes Reborn event, Marvel published a series of one-shots that revisit the pocket universe created by Franklin Richards. These can be read in any order and even touch on some characters who were not featured in the original storyline.

Reading Order:

• Heroes Reborn: Ashema #1

• Heroes Reborn: Doom #1

• Heroes Reborn: Doomsday #1

• Heroes Reborn: Masters of Evil #1

• Heroes Reborn: Rebel #1

• Heroes Reborn: Remnants #1

• Heroes Reborn: Young Allies #1