 | New X-Men Vol. 1: E is for Extinction (v. 1) by Grant Morrison
Buy used from: $2.48 The X-men face tragedy at Genosha. New X-men #1-4.
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 | Avengers Disassembled by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $18.24 / Used from: $12.83 The beginning of the modern era for most of Marvel's assemblage happens with the disassembly of their greatest team. Brian Michael Bendis starts his big-name events here. Avengers #500-503; Avengers Finale.
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 | Young Avengers Vol. 1: Sidekicks by Allan Heinberg
Buy new: $11.24 / Used from: $1.10 This book contains the appearance of a new team of super heroes. Young Avengers #1-6.
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 | Secret War (New Avengers) by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy used from: $10.87 The covert S.H.I.E.L.D. operation which cost Nick Fury his position as director. Secret War #1-5; From the Files of Nick Fury.
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 | The Sentry (New Avengers) by Paul Jenkins
Buy new: $18.24 / Used from: $9.99 Who the Sentry is can be incredibly confusing, so reading his first book could be helpful in unraveling the mystery.
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 | New Avengers, Vol. 1: Breakout (v. 1) by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.42 A disastrous prison break brings together a new lineup of Avengers. Not only are the New Avengers books populated by Marvel's most popular heroes, making it the natural venue for the world's Big News, but it's written by the architect of many of Marvel's big modern events, Bendis. New Avengers #1-6.
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 | New Avengers Vol. 2: Sentry by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.00 As the New Avengers begin to congeal as a team, Captain America and Iron Man investigate the identity of the world's most powerful super hero, the Sentry. The Sentry's presence in the Marvel U is a big deal and how he got there is something I can't avoid recommending if you want a complete picture of the universe. Plus, this is the first appearance of the Illuminati. New Avengers #7-12.
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 | New Warriors: Reality Check TPB (v. 1) by Zeb Wells
Buy used from: $3.24 The adventures of a middleweight super hero team funding themselves through a TV production company did not exactly shake Marvel to its core. However, both Nova and the New Warriors play large parts in later events, so an intro is nice. New Warrirors #1-6
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 | House of M: Excalibur - Prelude by Chris Claremont
Buy used from: $39.00 Magneto and Professor X struggle to salvage the sanity of the Scarlet Witch. Excalibur #11-14
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 | House of M (Marvel Comics) by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $8.00 The Scarlet Witch's insanity continues when she remakes the world into a reality where mutants are the majority and everyone's deepest desires are achieved. Even though the staff at Marvel never intended for the world-change to be permanent, the fallout from this event had huge repercussions. House of M #1-8, and Pulse House of M Special Edition Newspaper.
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 | Decimation: X-Men - The Day After (House of M) by Chris Claremont
Buy used from: $7.05 The X-men are handling damage control following the catastrophic loss of the depowering of 98% of the world's mutants in the wake of the House of M. Decimation: House of M - The Day After and X-Men #177-181.
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 | Origin: The True Story of Wolverine (Wolverine: origins) by Bill Jemas
Buy used from: $1.65 Following House of M, Wolverine remembers his entire life, and this series reveals what he saw. After thirty years, fans finally see the beginnings of Wolverine. Wolverine: Origin #1-6.
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 | Decimation: X-Men - Son of M (House of M) by David Hine
Buy new: $11.19 / Used from: $6.25 Wracked with guilt over the House of M, depowered mutant Quicksilver makes a desperate move to right his wrongs. Son of M #1-6.
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 | New Avengers Vol 3: Secrets And Lies by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy used from: $5.00 With the world back to normal (almost) following House of M, the New Avengers return to investigating a conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D. and take on a new member. New Avengers #13-18.
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 | Silent War (Civil War, World War Hulk) by David Hine
Buy new: $11.24 / Used from: $2.19 After Quicksilver's latest escapade screwing things up, the Inhumans declare war on humanity, and the Fantastic Four answer the threat. Silent War #1-6.
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 | Iron Man Vol. 1: Extremis by Warren Ellis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $7.48 Here is where Iron Man gets new powers that make him exponentially more effective. Iron Man #1-6.
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 | Annihilation, Book 1 (Marvel Comics) (Bk. 1) by Keith Giffen
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $8.09 Though the Civil War was important on Earth, the big event in the rest of the galaxy was the unstoppable Annihilation Wave. Drax the Destroyer #1-4, Annihilation Prologue and Annihilation: Nova #1-4.
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 | The Road to Civil War by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.00 Covers the disassembly of the Illuminati, the return of Doctor Doom, Spider-man's new suit, and the increasing unease toward super heroes. New Avengers: Illuminati; Amazing Spider-Man #529-531; Fantastic Four #536 & 537.
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 | Annihilation, Book 2 (Marvel Comics) (Bk. 2) by Keith Giffen
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $10.00 How forces across the galaxy prepared for the Annihilation Wave. Annihilation: Silver Surfer #1-4, Annihilation: Super-Skrull #1-4 and Annihilation: Ronan #1-4.
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 | New Avengers Vol. 4: The Collective (v. 4) by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $3.37 The House of M event has some final consequences, and when those consequences are too much for Canada's premier super hero fighting team, it becomes the job of the New Avengers to put it down. Put on this list because it's about the loss of an entire super team and the last of the fallout from House of M. New Avengers #16-20.
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 | Annihilation, Book 3 (Marvel Comics) (Bk. 3) by Keith Giffen
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $9.50 The conclusion of the Annihilation event, as all of Marvel's cosmic players come together. Annihilation #1-6, Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #1-2, and the Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files handbook.
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 | Civil War (Marvel Comics) by Mark Millar
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $9.98 In the wake of a tragedy caused by some young super heroes' carelessness, the public cries out for accountability on the part of super powered defenders. But when half of Marvel U's mystery men refuse the government's demand to unmask, it's a cape-and-tights war of beliefs where the only villains are the heroes on the other side. Civil War #1-7.
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 | Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk by Greg Pak
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $17.50 Hulk's extraplanetary adventures. Incredible Hulk #92-105, Giant-Size Hulk #1, "Mastermind Excello" story from Amazing Fantasy #15
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 | The Death of Captain America, Vol. 1: The Death of the Dream (v. 1) by Ed Brubaker
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.98 The cover title says it all. Captain America #25-30.
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 | Civil War: Marvel Universe by Ed Brubaker
Buy used from: $5.50 Sheds light into various spots of the Marvel universe, including the genesis of two new super hero teams and other ways the post-Civil War world is being constructed. Winter Soldier: Winter Kills, Civil War: Choosing Sides, Civil War: The Return and She-Hulk #8
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 | Mighty Avengers, Vol. 1: The Ultron Initiative by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $3.85 Iron Man and Ms. Marvel assemble a new Avengers - just in time to battle the Avengers arch-foe, Ultron. Mighty Avengers #1-6.
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 | Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America by Jeph Loeb
Buy new: $11.19 / Used from: $5.45 The effect of the death of Captain America on his old teammates. Not an earth-shattering event in itself, but I think the reflections of the individual heroes will give you a real sense of the impact of Cap's demise. Fallen Son - The Death of Captain America: Wolverine, Avengers, Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man
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 | Avengers: The Initiative, Vol. 1: Basic Training (v. 1) by Dan Slott
Buy new: $11.24 / Used from: $4.09 Iron Man's plan for trained super heroes is put into action here. Initiative #1-6
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 | World War Hulk (Marvel Comics) by Greg Pak
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $12.01 The Incredible Hulk returns from his exile in space with a vengeance and the result is Hulk vs. Everyone Else. World War Hulk #1-5.
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 | Secret Invasion: The Infiltration by Stan Lee
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $3.95 The beginning of the end. Seeds Brian Michael Bendis has been planting since Avengers Disassembled are starting to bear fruit. Fantastic Four #2, New Avengers: Illuminati #1 and #5, New Avengers #31-32 and #38-39, Mighty Avengers #7, and Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1.
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