Marvel Comics That You Should Read If You Are A Fan Of The MCU

Marvel’s comic universe is one of the comic book world’s largest. In addition to having one of the largest comic universes, Marvel is also one of the most popular comic book franchises globally. Even if you aren’t familiar with Marvel, you will likely know about some of their most popular superheroes, like Spiderman, Ironman, and Hulk.

If comic books interest you and you want to explore Marvel’s comic universe in greater detail, then keep reading. Here are some of the best Marvel comic book series that you should read:

The Avengers

The Avengers are one of Marvel’s most popular superhero times. Out of all of their books and comics, The Avengers Secret Wars books are by far the most popular. One of the reasons for this is the Secret Wars storyline, which is highly engaging and very exciting. If you have not yet read this series, then it’s definitely worth doing. The standalone and original Avengers comics are also very exciting, although as just mentioned, the Secret Wars books are definitely the most enjoyable. If you are new to The Avengers, then you may want to start off with the standalone or original comics first, however.

Amazing Spider-Man

Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s most famous and well-known superheroes, known even by people who have never picked up a comic book in their entire lives. Some of the early Amazing Spider-Man comic books can be worth a lot of money, so you may not be able to get your hands on them unless you have a large amount of money to invest. You can however pick up later reproduction prints and more recent additions to the series. Spider-Man is a great entry point to Marvel’s universe. There is a broad range of different comic books, features, and series featuring Spider-Man for you to check out.

The Hulk

Like Spider-Man, The Hulk is also known by a lot of people who do not read or appreciate comic books. The main reason that The Hulk is so well-known is that a film was created featuring him. There was also an animated television series which aired alongside the Spider-Man TV series and the original DC Batman series, back in the 1990s. The Hulk is a very popular superhero and his comic books are extremely exciting. Like Spider-Man, The Hulk features in a broad range of other comic book series, including The Avengers.

X-Men

The X-Men comic books have sold millions of copies. Like The Hulk and Spider-Man, X-Men have had their own films and television series. If you are a true fan of comic books, then you need to get your hands on some X-Men comics. They are arguably some of Marvel’s most exciting comic books, mainly due to the heroes present in their films, and the very engaging storylines. The X-Men have also had video games created, which are worth playing if you are a fan of them and want to enjoy all of the content that they have to offer.

Daredevil

Daredevil is a popular Marvel superhero, known best for the fact that he is blind. Daredevil’s story is more like a hard-boiled detective series than a traditional Marvel series, making it great for teenage and adult readers. With that said—and with all Marvel comic books—you don’t have to be a teenager or an adult to enjoy the series. Daredevil is just as fun for children, it’s just that the noir elements of the comic book may be lost on them. Daredevil is not your traditional noir comic book, however, because it is exceptionally colourful, which just adds to its charm.

The Punisher

The Punisher is about as dark as Marvel gets. The lead character’s family were all gunned down by criminals, which led to his quest for revenge. The Punisher is a character that, unlike other Marvel characters, had films, video games, and television series created that were exclusively for adults. Punisher is not really a children’s character, because he is extremely violent. If you are interested in reading a comic book series that’s a little different from the other Marvel comics, then The Punisher series is worth consideration. Many of Marvel’s other superheroes also feature alongside Punisher in many of his stories.

Fantastic Four

Who doesn’t know about the Fantastic Four? Not only did they have their own animated television series, but they also had an immensely popular film series. The Fantastic Four’s comic books are a lot of fun and are well worth considering if you like Marvel’s lighter work. While the Fantastic Four are certainly nowhere near as dark as The Punisher or even Daredevil, they are still a lot of fun for adults to read about. The Fantastic Four comics have various editions and standalone versions for you to explore.

Infinity Gauntlet

The Infinity Gauntlet is by far one of Marvel’s most famous, recognisable, and popular comic books. It is the first comic book to feature Thanos as a god, which takes place after he collects six Infinity Gems and attaches them to his gauntlet. With his new godlike powers, Thanos then seeks out Mistress Death’s affection. Various Marvel superheroes then have to come together to fight Thanos, after he extinguishes half of the life in the universe. It is a very exciting comic that once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put down. It is worth investing in if you are a fan of comic books and the  Marvel Universe. Thanos is also highly relevant, considering he is a significant character in many of Marvel’s current films.

Wolverine

It would be impossible to create a list of Marvel’s best comic book series without mentioning Wolverine, who first appeared in the X-Men. Wolverine has had his own games, television series, and films. He is a character that is adored all over the world. If you are a comic book fan and enjoy Marvel’s work, then it’s definitely worth picking up a Wolverine comic.

If you are a fan of the Marvel Comic Universe, then you need to have some of the comic series’ outlined in this post. This post has covered some of the most popular and famous Marvel comics, but there are many more worth checking out.