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X-Men Messiah Complex Guide: What to Read Before and After

Messiah Complex is a 13-part X-Men event, and you can follow it without reading every X-Men title. This guide covers what the event is, which issues belong to it and what to read before and after.

Oct 11, 2026 · 6 min read

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Avengers Franchise Guide: Where New Readers Should Start

The Avengers franchise is large, so the easiest way in is a single starting point. This guide covers the best comics entry points and where to go next.

Oct 11, 2026 · 6 min read

Marvel Civil War comics

When Does Marvel's Civil War Begin? Comic and Film Start Points

Marvel's Civil War starts in the 2006 comic event with an attack on Castle Doom, Latveria. The 2016 film Captain America: Civil War is a separate story with its own start.

Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read