Raven Darkholme, aka Mystique, is one of the most popular X-Men villains (and part time ally!). While she was a strong supporting character throughout the 1980s and 1990's, the character's prominent standing as Magneto's right-hand in the film franchise led to a surge of newfound attention. … [Read More...] about Mystique Reading Order
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Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order!
Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order
Marvel Fresh Start is the 2018 summer rebranding of the Marvel Comics publishing line, following hot on the barely-walking-yet heels of late 2017’s Marvel Legacy. As the name suggests, Marvel is desperately positioning this rebrand as a great time to jump onboard with any number of comics getting … [See the Reading Order!] about Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order
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The Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide
Welcome to the Comic Book Herald Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide. Some quick words of explanation that should help answer the most frequent questions. In the years I've worked editing and updating this guide, I've focused primarily on the modern era of comics from the late 90's through the … [See the Reading Order!] about The Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide
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Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
Simply put, the Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo led DC Dark Nights: Metal is the most excited I've been about a comic book event since Marvels' 2015 Secret Wars (aka my favorite comic event of all time). Metal reunites the stellar New 52 Batman creative team in an event spanning a multiverse of … [See the Reading Order!] about Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
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Heroes In Crisis Reading Order
Heroes in Crisis is DC's late 2018 mega event, an instantly controversial dive into how the heroes of the DC Universe manage PTSD and trauma. With a story by Tom King and Clay Mann, the seven issue event series promises a serious, grounded look at the psychological impact superheroes would … [See the Reading Order] about Heroes In Crisis Reading Order
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