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Guide Part 18 (Infinity)

Marvel’s Infinity – Thanos is Back! Everything Dies!

Any time Thanos the Mad Titan, Marvel’s cosmic powerhouse of a destroyer, is involved in a major event, it’s a safe bet that the story is going to be at least a little bit awesome.

What makes Infinity a cut above, though, is the fact that Thanos – he of “I’ve destroyed half of all of existence in order to impress the lady embodiment of death” fame – isn’t even the biggest threat for much of the event! In the hands of Marvel NOW! Avengers architect Jonathan Hickman, Infinity is a rollicking, high stakes mega-event that lives up to the size and scope of Marvel event hype.

Although the primary Marvel universe has certainly dealt with space before (Secret Invasion, World War Hulk (kinda)), Infinity is the first modern mega-event to really weave the Marvel cosmic universe into the fabric of earth-bound heroes such as Captain America. Infinity could have derailed very easily, but the end result is a tightly wound epic meticulously plotted out over the course of three primary titles: Infinity, Avengers, & New Avengers.

As is my lot with these reading guides, you’ll see all relevant crossovers and tie-ins below. Keep in mind with Infinity, that if you stick to the three primary Avengers titles, you will get the most cohesive narrative (all three are written by Hickman). You’ll also find Inhumanity, a semi-event that reads as more of an epilogue to Infinity, at the end of this guide.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about this list, I can be reached here. Enjoy!

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thanos is back in Infinity!

Previous: Age of Ultron

Super Previous: The Complete Thanos Reading Order!

Infinity Trade Reading Order

  • Infinity Hardcover
    • Collecting: Infinity 1-6, New Avengers 7-12, Avengers 14-23, Infinity: Against the Tide Infinite Comic 1-2
  • Infinity Companion
    • Collecting: Captain Marvel 15-16, Thunderbolts 14-18, Avengers Assemble 18-20, Infinity: The Hunt 1-4, Mighty Avengers 1-3, Nova 8-9, Superior Spider-Man Team-Up 3-4, Infinity: Heist 1-4, Fearless Defenders 10, Secret Avengers 10-11, Guardians Of The Galaxy 8-9, Wolverine & The X-Men Annual 1

The Complete Issue by Issue Reading Order List

Thanos Rising #1-#5

  • Not so much a tie-in as it is the “origin” of Thanos. It’s also one of the worst Thanos comics I’ve ever read in my life. I list it here simply for the sake of completion – if you’re unclear who Thanos is, I’d recommend you actually start with Silver Surfer: The Rebirth of Thanos.

Avengers #14

Avengers #15

Avengers #16

Avengers #17

  • These four issues of Avengers are officially labeled “Prelude to Infinity.” In reality, Jonathan Hickman’s entire Avengers run to date has been a set-up for this moment, and if you have a Marvel Unlimited account, or a desire for completion, I’d really recommend you read the initial Avengers issues as well. Hickman’s approach doesn’t exactly lead to your father’s Avengers, so you’ll be much better suited for these prelude issues and Infinity if you’re aware of the new team dynamics and discoveries.

Infinity #1

New Avengers #8

  • Couple notes here. First, this issue is labeled “Prelude to Infinity” as well. Nonetheless, I’d read this after the first main Infinity issue, as the ending here occurs clearly after the events of Infinity have begun. Second, New Avengers follows the same logic as Hickman’s Avengers. The whole series has led to the moment of Infinity and will be referenced throughout. You can catch up starting here. 

Infinity: Against the Tide #1 & #2 (Marvel Infinite Digital Comics)

Nova #8 – #9

Avengers #18

Avengers Assemble #18

Captain Marvel #15

Thunderbolts #14-#15

Mighty Avengers #1-#3

Infinity: The Hunt #1 – #4

  • Just a word of warning, this one’s not much of a tie-in until the very end. An interesting concept that’s unfortunately tedious despite writing from Mind Mgmt’s Matt Kindt. If you’re going to engage with it, I’d just knock the whole thing out at once.

New Avengers #9

Infinity #2

New Avengers #10

Thunderbolts #16

Avengers #19

Infinity #3

Captain Marvel #16

  • Events here occur during the events of Infinity #3. There’s some overlap, but I prefer to get my story from the main arc and then fill in the details with this Captain Marvel issue.

Avengers Assemble #19

Infinity: Heist #1

Thunderbolts #17 – #18

Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #3 – #4

Avengers #20

Infinity #4

Avengers #21

Avengers Assemble #20

New Avengers #11

Infinity: Heist #2 – #4

Fearless Defenders #10

Secret Avengers #10 – #11

Infinity #5

Avengers #22 & #23

Guardians of the Galaxy #8 – #9

Infinity #6

New avengers #12

Wolverine and X-Men Annual #1

Epilogue: Thanos: A God Up There Infinite Comic

Inhumanity Reading Order and Issue by Issue List

Inhumanity Full Event Trade Collection

Trade collection released June 17, 2014.

Inhumanity #1

Inhumanity: The Awakening #1

Inhumanity #2

Inhumanity: The Awakening #2

Avengers A.I. #7

Avengers Assemble #21

Avengers Assemble #22

Avengers Assemble #23.INH

Inhumanity: Superior Spider-Man #1

Mighty Avengers #4

Mighty Avengers #5.INH

Avengers Assemble #24

Avengers Assemble #25

Indestructible Hulk #17.INH

Indestructible Hulk #18.INH

Indestructible Hulk #19.INH

Indestructible Hulk #20

Uncanny X-Men #15.INH

New Avengers #13

Inhuman #1

Iron Man #20.INH

 

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Comments

  1. David Wright says

    September 22, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Just a note that the collected hardcover for Inhumanity does NOT include Avengers Assemble #24-25, Indestructible Hulk #20, or any of the Inhuman issues. Also note that the issues listed on some sites selling the HC are incorrect (oddly both Amazon and B&N).

    Also, the HC has the issues laid out much different than listed here. Haven’t read it yet, but I’ll be trying out the order listed here, flipping back and forth in the book.

    Reply
  2. Li A says

    August 23, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    I pretty much stayed the course with the three main comics mentioned: Avengers, Avengers Assembly, and Infinity. I also read Captain Marvel (2013) for her viewpoint that was easily missed in the others. What a ride. I followed the timeline in the comics and found this list afterward. Clearly I missed something. But i feel i got a majority of the story.

    Reply
  3. JohnInCA says

    February 2, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Is there a good “prelude to Infinity”? I picked up the trade and started reading it, and I’m all kinds of lost. Apparently there’s worlds colliding, the Illuminati is up to no good, Iron Man has a space suit, Richard’s family is somewhere far away, Attilan is over New York City, and Wakanda is not-quite-at-war with Atlantis?

    The only one of those I understand is the Wakanda/Atlantis bit, from Avengers vs. X-Men. What should I read to explain the rest?

    Reply
  4. Jason says

    November 4, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I would just like to put on the record that I thoroughly enjoyed Thanos Rising. Dave has a much deeper comic history than I, but in my opinion it is a fantastic origin story

    Reply
  5. xDaizu says

    August 13, 2015 at 10:31 am

    I was following your list (amazing, btw) but when I started numbers #001-#003 of Mighty Avengers Spiderman mentions being rid of Ock and references Original Sin (which is set in the future). What’s the deal with that? D:

    Reply
    • Dave says

      August 16, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Check out the Marvel Now guide for more on Spider-Man. The Original Sin reference must be used in another context, there’s no way that’s about the Marvel event (published in 2014).

      Enjoy the comics!

      Reply
  6. ADAM says

    May 19, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    SO I HAVE A QUESTION. I AM ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THIS COSMIC VOYAGE AND I NEED HELP DETERMINING MY READING ORDER. YOUR SITE IS GREAT BUT I HAVE SOME THINGS I NEED CLARIFIED. I RECENTLY BOUGHT THESE BOOKS. IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I READ,
    THE END (#1-6)
    THANOS REDEMPTION (THANOS #1-12)
    INFINITY GAUNTLET BOOK
    INFINTITY GAUNTLET AFTERMATH (BOOK)
    INFINTY OMNIBUS
    ANNIHILATION OMNIBUS

    JUST NOT SURE THE ORDER. I STARTED WITH THE END BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO PICK UP NEXT. ALSO AM I MISSING ANYTHING??

    CHEERS AND THANK YOU
    ADAM

    Reply
  7. Ryoki says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Indestructible Hulk #16 ??

    Reply
    • Dave says

      December 2, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      They call it an inhumanity prelude, but it has basically no connection. I’d only recommend if you’re into Indestructible Hulk as a whole series.

      Reply
  8. tiago says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Hi, nice work! im not english native, so, sorry for any mistakes…. i missed secret avengers 12 in this list:

    https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/guide-part-18-infinity/

    It is part of the history, right? or its so superficial that i can leave it??

    tanks for ur atention.
    att

    Reply

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