getting into marvel

just finished Thor 2011 today and im planning to watch all MCU in chronological order, but should I read the comics after? I love marvel so much already, but I feel like there are a bunch of comics I still need to read, if so, which ones do you recommend??

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runtimemess2026-01-11 22:11

If you like comics? Sure.

Do you have to? Nah.

Strict_Turnip_70832026-01-11 22:12

There are an awful lot of marvel comics, but I personally watched up to avengers infinity war, then read through infinity gauntlet, infinity war and civil war. It kind of depends on which characters you like though

Doompatron30002026-01-11 22:12

Comics aren’t connected to the MCU.

RumHamComesback2026-01-11 22:46

And the ones that are adapted like Civil War or Infinity War are loosely adapted.

ilion2026-01-12 01:19

Lol both are sooo different. No Thor clones. No personifications of Death, Infinity, Order and Chaos. Nebula isn't a zombie with her face melting off.

CaptHayfever2026-01-12 03:30

> No personifications of Death

You mean specifically in Infinity War, rather than in the whole MCU, right?

ilion2026-01-12 15:39

RIght

mrhossie2026-01-11 22:17

I don't think there is a reason to read the comics while watching the movies - you'll just confuse and/or spoil the movies for yourself.

So either commit to reading most of the comics before or wait till you're done with the MCU - there are lists that show relevant comic runs for characters where the MCU based it's stories (they loosely based on lots of stores and sometimes merged stories and characters)

There are also MCU tie in comics - those can be a fun read to fill out gaps on the MCU.

Cruitire2026-01-11 22:17

Think of the comics as another alternate dimension (which in the way marvel has organized things it pretty much is).

While there are certainly similarities, there are also a lot of differences.

As such, reading the comics is great if you are into it, but it absolutely isn’t necessary.

Many people who now consider themselves marvel fans have never read a comic book at all.

AxisW12026-01-11 22:22

I hope you enjoy it! You should watch the MCU movies in the order they released. After Endgame (far off) they start doing a bunch of crossovers so if you want to keep going past then, it’s a bit more complicated. The movies loosely adapt bits and pieces of a tiny percentage of the original stories from the comics, but you absolutely don’t have to read any if you don’t want to. If you plan to get into them, I’d recommend going to your local library and finding one that looks interesting, looking for characters you like from the movies.

Kiki_And_Horst2026-01-11 22:27

I take it you liked the first Thor film if it's set off your interest? I would recommend *Thor: The Saga of Gorr the God-Butcher* by Jason Aaron and *Loki: Agent of Asgard* by Al Ewing.

Which other characters do you particularly like?

yllanos2026-01-11 22:28

Don’t need to read the comics. But make sure to watch the post credits scenes

DalaxerYT2026-01-11 22:32

release > chronological

Sigma-Lex-Luthor2026-01-11 22:53

They didn't ask

TonyStank_3000_2026-01-11 23:02

They don't have to ask. For someone just getting into the MCU, a good fan will advise them to watch in release order. It is the way.

ArtoriasAbysswalker62026-01-12 05:23

We didn’t ask for you to comment either

marioxb2026-01-12 04:05

Eh, I disagree. I like timeline order, but without post credit scenes that go somewhere else in the timeline.

Adventurous_Pie_75862026-01-11 23:03

Release order is best btw

StephPengu2026-01-11 23:10

oh my bad, I meant im watching it by release order, not chronological lol

marioxb2026-01-12 04:03

I don't think so. I like timeline order.

Adventurous_Pie_75862026-01-12 13:51

Nah release order is best for a first time viewing, it sets events and characters up perfectly.

marioxb2026-01-12 20:11

Maybe, but for rewatches and carefully showing others (excluding parts that take place later), I like timeline order.

Adventurous_Pie_75862026-01-12 20:30

Right no one is arguing that, this post is specifically about someone’s *first time watching*.

marioxb2026-01-12 22:18

It depends. If I'm showing first time watchers (inlaws for instance), I'm showing them in timeline order, but with all of the "future" post credit scenes put in their proper order.

Adventurous_Pie_75862026-01-12 23:15

And I disagree. You don’t have to agree with my opinion, that’s what makes it an opinion. They weren’t released in chronological order for a reason.

marioxb2026-01-13 01:22

Sure, I respect your opinon too. But I think that "reason" is "we didn't think of it at the time". Phases 1 and 2 were mostly chronological, but 3 and beyond were all over the place.

Adventurous_Pie_75862026-01-13 01:35

Okay if you say so, I genuinely wasn’t expecting a debate here byeeeeee

Vast_Replacement7092026-01-11 23:08

Any hobby that feels like an obligation or burden is a hobby you'll learn to hate. Check wiki to learn what books inspired the flicks you like, then borrow them from your local library to see what you do/don't like without risking money.

Lincoln6242026-01-11 23:17

Release order.

Fragzilla3602026-01-12 01:36

Fart order

JoshClarke2026-01-11 23:58

You don’t need to read the comics.

remerdy12026-01-11 23:59

If you want to sure. If you don't want to then no. They're completely separate

As for the movies though do yourself a favour & watch then in release order rather than chronological!

dr_olfin2026-01-12 00:03

Don't do chronological order - Cape Order is the best way to watch them!

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remerdy12026-01-12 00:04

But if you do want to read the comics then Marvel Unlimited is the most accessible point imo

BlackButterfly002026-01-12 00:25

I had the same thought when I first got into Marvel, and then I looked up the comics and immediately became overwhelmed lol. I've decided to just stick with the movies/shows/redditors who have read the comics.

Nightgasm2026-01-12 01:04

MCU is a bunch of characters with the same names doing entirely different things than the comics. WandaVision is arguably the most faithful adaptation and it's not even actually close.

CaptHayfever2026-01-12 03:32

She-Hulk is arguably the most faithful adaptation. And Jessica Jones S1 is as close to Alias as the character rights at the time would allow.

troubleyoucalldeew2026-01-12 01:06

The comics and the movies are mostly separate, and the few comics that tie into the movies are mostly ignored by the movies. You can enjoy them separately.

sonicfan12302026-01-12 01:47

You don't nees to watch any of the comics, the movies are pretty different. You should also watch in release order, not chronological.

Br4nd1n2026-01-12 03:48

Civil War is definitely one of the best when it comes to the Infinity Saga, if not the best.

m-e-n-a2026-01-12 05:17

Good for you! I would say definitley dont sleep on their animated content. Marvel: Avenger's Assemble has great story arcs so they're not all random episodes. Same with spiderman and the x-men (90s versions). The new xmen 97 is shaping up to be pretty good as well.

Plebe-Uchiha2026-01-12 08:12

Just watch the movies and the shows. If you still aren't getting enough then sure pick up any comic that catches your attention. [+]

Stino_martino2026-01-12 12:41

Movie wise, not required

If you like comics, why not

Sethito-Bandito2026-01-13 05:39

I got into reading the comics a few years ago because I wanted more Marvel. I’d recommend the following as places to start:

Civil War

Young Avengers (2005)

Secret Invasion

The Vision

StephPengu2026-01-18 22:05

thanks!!