Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order
Part 4: Anniversary
Fantastic Four (2018) #1 Cover
Part 4.1: First Family
On the anniversary of the historic space mission that gave the Fantastic Four their powers, Marvel’s first family make their grand return to the Marvel Universe after years of absence. But there is little time to relax and celebrate their return as they must deal with a multiverse-ending villain, a team of imposters, Doctor Doom, and…a wedding? Plus, check out new stories involving some of the FF’s friends like the Inhumans and Moon Girl.
Reading Order:
Fantastic Four #1 – #4
Marvel 2-In-One #11 – #12
Fantastic Four: Wedding Special #1
Fantastic Four #5 – #9
Fantastic Four: 4 Yancy Street #1
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #31 – #42
Fearless #1 – #4
Death of the Inhumans #1 – #5
Collected Editions:
Love Romances (2018) #1 Cover
Part 4.2: Timeless Tales
In honor of Marvel’s 80th anniversary, the company temporarily revives a number of classic comics in once popular genres like westerns, horror, comedy, and war. These don’t explicitly take place in the main Marvel Universe, but they’re a key component of Marvel’s longstanding legacy which is the focus of this section of the Fresh Start guide.
Reading Order:
Crypt of Shadows #1
The Gunhawks #1
Journey into Unknown Worlds #1
Love Romances #1
War is Hell #1
Ziggy Pig - Silly Seal #1
Collected Edition: Marvel Comics: Timeless Tales
Champions Annual #1 Cover
Part 4.3: Past and Future
Marvel’s 80th anniversary is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on both the past and future of this expansive universe. While new heroes like Ironheart and the Unstoppable Wasp have a chance to shine, the past comes back to haunt characters like Carol Danvers in defining ways. The Marvel Comics Presents series presents an anthology of tales that—while not necessarily in-continuity—highlight how certain characters may have been impacted by real-world events throughout the decades.
Reading Order:
Champions #24
Champions Annual #1
The Unstoppable Wasp #1 – #10
Ironheart #1 – #5
The Life of Captain Marvel #1 – #5
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 – #3
Marvel Team-Up (2019) #1 – #3
Marvel Comics Presents #1 – #9
Runaways (2017) #1 – #31
Collected Edition:
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 Cover
Part 4.4: Hunted
The past comes back to haunt Peter Parker—as it often does—in the form of Kraven the Hunter and his legacy. But Spider-Man isn’t the only person who he’s after this time, as a wide array of Marvel’s animal-themed characters find themselves being captured and imprisoned on behalf of the relentless hunter. As if Kraven wasn’t enough for Peter to deal with, he’s also haunted by a horrific premonition that may be related to another malevolent figure from his past.
Reading Order:
The Amazing Spider-Man #8 – #13
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 – #5
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 – #16
The Amazing Spider-Man #16.HU
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 – #18
The Amazing Spider-Man #18.HU
The Amazing Spider-Man #19
The Amazing Spider-Man #19.HU
The Amazing Spider-Man #20
The Amazing Spider-Man #20.HU
The Amazing Spider-Man #21 – #25
Collected Editions:
She-Hulk Annual (2019) #1 Cover
Part 4.5: Acts of Evil
Acts of Evil is a a series of unrelated annual issues that put the spotlight on some of Marvel’s villainous characters. It just so happens to be celebrating another anniversary—30 years since the similarly titled and themed crossover event called Acts of Vengeance. You can read these issues in just about any order you want, and keep in mind there is a Wolverine annual that for continuity reasons is placed in the next section of the Fresh Start guide.
Reading Order:
Ms. Marvel Annual (2019) #1
Punisher Annual (2019) #1
Deadpool Annual (2019) #1
She-Hulk Annual (2019) #1
Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #10
Ghost-Spider #1 – #5
Ghost-Spider Annual (2019) #1
Moon Knight Annual (2019) #1
Venom Annual (2019) #1
Collected Edition: Acts of Evil