The Marvel universe is believed to have been born in the year 1961. But few Marvel characters date back more than 82 years!
In the last ten years, Marvel impacted almost everyone with their incredible movies, which is a pretty massive achievement in itself. These fantastic characters originate from the comics, and it's never too late to find out if the comics are as mind-blowing as the movies or are even better!
Well, if you are planning to try some of the best Marvel comics, then this article is for you.
Even if you are a Marvel comic fan, you can still check out our list of 9 handpicked best Marvel comics and tell us if we missed your favorite comics.
Let us begin.
Demon In A Bottle (1979)
The first recommendation would be Iron Man's Demon In A Bottle by Bob Layton and David Michelinie.
The story is about Tony Stark and how he battles an inner demon - alcoholism. The storyline humanizes the man in the Iron suit and shows how even heroes struggle with something real.
Demon In A Bottle is a departure from a conventional superhero story where the superhero battles a supervillain. This comic book won an Eagle Award in 1980 and is still largely considered a quintessential Iron Man story.
Planet Hulk and World War Hulk (2006 and 2008)
Planet Hulk and World War Hulk form a grand epic story arc. The 2017 movie Thor: Ragnarok is visibly inspired by the events of Planet Hulk. However, in the comics, the incredible Hulk wasn't making jokes.
The story starts with The Avengers getting rid of Hulk because they thought he was too dangerous for Earth. Hulk lands in a distant battle-prone world and eventually becomes its ruler. With time, Hulk starts his family, but something happens that kills his family and many other people on the planet. Hulk returns to Earth to take revenge.
Planet Hulk and World War Hulk shows how powerful Hulk can be, and although he looks villainous in many parts, the reader can understand how he was driven to this point.
Greg Pak did a fantastic job and wrote a story that is an edge-of-the-seat thriller from the first page to the last.
Civil War (2006)
The seven-issue series by Mark Millar is a treat to every Marvel fan. Mark Millar did what he does best - deconstructs the superheroes to their core, shows their vulnerable side, and how superheroes can be political!
The story revolves around a special act that the U.S. government passed called the "Superhero Registration Act" to make the superheroes follow official regulations. In simpler terms, the government would control every superhero. As expected, not everyone was comfortable with the act and was divided into groups. Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, opposed the act, while Iron Man supported it. Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, and the X-Men weren't sure which side to be on!
The shocking moments and the grandiose battle among popular superheroes are epic. If you liked the 2016 movie Civil War, you would love the miniseries.
The Winter Soldier (2005)
Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, is the ultimate American patriot and operative. There is almost always a political angle in his stories, which is somehow muffled by the writers. But, The Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker flips the formula by questioning the possibility that Steve Rogers could be blinded by his ideology!
The Winter Soldier is an interesting political thriller featuring superheroes. It has revelations, twists, turns, and a fast-paced story with flashes from Captain America's past.
The Winter Soldier shows that even Marvel's most decorated and respected hero has past ghosts haunting him.
House Of M (2005)
House Of M by Brian Michael Bendis offers a new look at the Marvel and X-Men universes. The story is mainly about Scarlet Witch and her rise to power.
Scarlet Witch becomes the most unstable but extremely powerful mutant. The superheroes were divided on whether Scarlet Witch should live or not, and that led to an epic clash of ideas. While all the heroes are fighting over Scarlet Witch's fate, she creates an alternate reality!
What happens when Scarlett's alternate reality clashes with the actual reality? Read the series to find out!
Daredevil: Born Again (1986)
Frank Miller has a distinctive style of storytelling that we noticed in his most popular stories, like Batman: Year One, The Dark Knight Returns, and Sin City. You may agree that Frank Miller isn't afraid of showing the dark side of a hero set in a bleak and corrupt world.
Daredevil: Born Again has all these and more.
Daredevil: Born Again shows the life of Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, like a living hell. Daredevil's struggle to fight and stand for justice is beautifully depicted in this series. While Matt Murdock remains to be a tragic character, he shines as a fighter and a man with no fear.
The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973)
If there is one superhero origin story that almost everybody knows for sure, it's either the Dark Knight's origin story or that of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Both these superheroes have supporting characters that are integral parts of their universe, and when they die in a story, we feel the loss as well!
One such heartbreaking death in the Marvel universe is the death of Gwen Stacy.
The Night Gwen Stacy Died is a haunting Spider-Man story by Gerry Conway that changes Spider-Man's life. Gwen Stacy was a vital part of Peter's life, and losing her was heartbreaking for all Spidey fans.
The Dark Phoenix Saga (1980)
Before The Dark Phoenix Saga, Jean Grey was only a love interest for Cyclops and Wolverine. However, there were few hints that she might be one of the most powerful mutants.
The Dark Phoenix Saga unleashes the true power of Jean Grey, who was captured by Mastermind initially. The power of Jean Grey shook the entire X-Men lore and went on to become one of the iconic Marvel moments.
The Dark Phoenix is written by Chris Claremont.
The Infinity Gauntlet (1991)
Although the 2018 movie Avengers: Infinity War showed Thanos planning to erase half the population to balance, The Infinity Saga's Thanos planned it for love! Yes, Thanos fell in love with Death and wanted to erase half the population to impress her.
The Infinity Saga is a distinguished epic tale by Jim Starlin. The series is different from the movie in a lot of ways, but the gist remains the same - the ultimate showdown between the heroes and Thanos, and Thanos set out to erase half the population in the universe.
Secret Wars (1984)
Secret Wars is an epic crossover in a time when crossovers weren't very frequent. The 12-part series was written by Jim Shooter, who creates a scenario in which all the mightiest Marvel superheroes battle each other in a distant world.
The Secret Wars is a major crossover event where you can see almost all your favourite Marvel superheroes fight each other, and it's epic!
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