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7 Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

February 1, 2019 By Ashley 19 Comments

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed towards an epic conclusion of Phase 3 this year with Avengers Endgame. Many of us, myself included, have been pouring over Avengers Endgame Theories and wondering what The Russo Bros. have in store for us in April.

Related: How To Watch Every Marvel Movie Before Endgame

In an attempt not to lose my mind waiting, I've been going over some of my comic books that I think will tie into the film, or at least give some background on certain events and characters. If you want to do some comic homework too, then this is the list for you: my 7 comics to read before Avengers Endgame. 

Related: Avengers Endgame Trailer Breakdown

7 Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

 

Infinity Gauntlet

Infinity Gauntlet was my number one pick for Comics to Read Before Infinity War. Why? Because the film drew a lot of it's content and storyline from this iconic Marvel Comics run.

Related: Infinity War Easter Eggs

But the film itself ends where this comic book begins. Thanos has just snapped his fingers and our Avengers are left to pick up the pieces and figure out how the hell they are going to undo all this damage. 

Avengers End Game Trailer BreakdownThe Infinity Gauntlet is worth another read, our heroes are going to need to take some notes so they can take down Thanos in Endgame.

Grab Infinity Gauntlet 

6 Comics To Read Before Avengers Infinity War

Infinity

Another one from my original Infinity War list, this one makes the cut for Endgame because it shows The Avengers, Captain Marvel included, doing battle against The Mad Titan. We see Captain America and Captain Marvel working together, more of Wakanda where Shuri is Queen and wears the Black Panther suit, and possibly the most sobering defeat of Thanos.

Pick up Infinity 

6 Comics To Read Before Avengers Infinity War

Thanos Vol. 2: The God Quarry 

If you want to dig deeper into Thanos' core flaws and the lengths he is willing to go to survive and attain what he truly wants, this is the comic for you. It'll be interesting to see if any of his actions here make it into the film, or if an appearance by Thane is hinted at in the future.

Get Thanos Vol. 2 The God Quarry

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

Captain America: Reborn 

In Captain America Reborn we see Cap taking on Red Skull. In the MCU, Red Skull as we know is hanging out in Vormir and not dead.

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

With Chris Evan's future as Captain America shrouded in mystery, we could be looking at a mantle passing. With either Falcon or Bucky Barnes picking up the shield. And maybe Red Skull will make a hell-raising return to battle this new Cap. It's the comics folks, things like that happen all the time.

This series was written by Ed Brubaker, who is the genius and author of one of my favorite Captain America Runs: The Winter Soldier.

Pick up Captain America: Reborn

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

The New Avengers Vol. 3

From the Endgame Trailer, we know that Hawkeye has assumed the mantle of Ronin. He looks like a man hell-bent on destroying whatever evil comes his way. Why is that? It is likely The Decimation, aka the official name for the Finger Snap incident, took out some or all of his family. I'm leaning towards all personally, and I have a feeling it will be shown in the first 20 mins of Endgame.

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

If you want to get to know Clint Barton as Ronin, The New Avengers series is a great place to start. It would also be worth reading the Hawkeye series by Matt Fraction. which is arguably the most popular Hawkeye series to date. But if time is short, or you're not trying to deep dive into the comics, stick with The New Avengers.

Grab The New Avengers Vol. 3

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

New Avengers: Illuminati Vol. 2 

The Illuminati originally consisted of Iron Man, Mr. Fantastic, Namor, Black Bolt, Professor Xavier, Black Panther, and Doctor Strange. Mr. Fantastic brings this group together and reveals that he has been collecting the Infinity Gems (Infinity Stones) and hopes that with their help he can collect them all. As we have learned, having all the gems combined is not a good idea. After trying and failing to will them out of existence, and a bit of chastisement from Uatu, the Watcher, he makes the decision to give each of the members of The Illuminati a gem to hide.

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

After the presumed defeat of Thanos in Endgame, the stones have to go somewhere. And I highly doubt they will be destroyed or willed out of existence. A new illuminati could form at the end of the film, ushering in the next Marvel Cinematic Phase. 

Is Stan Lee Uatu? I guess time will tell. 

Get Avengers Illuminati Vol. 2

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

Marvel Prelude to Avengers Endgame 1-3 

Marvel has been doing this for awhile now, putting out prelude comics that sum up nicely the events heading into the latest movies. Although a lot of it is a rehash of previous movies, there are usually some nuggets hardcore fans will love. Like the Infinity War prelude went into detail about how Bucky was cured of his Hydra mind controls by Shuri.

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

In this case, the preludes debunk the myth that Pepper Potts says she's going to get Tony, as in don a suit and become Rescue. Now she could still do that, and some rumors have seen toys showing a female Iron Man suit. But as far as basing the theory off of the distorted line in Infinity War, Marvel themselves have shut that down with this panel.

Pre Order Avengers Endgame Prelude 1-3 or purchase them individually

Comics to Read Before Avengers Endgame

For more Marvel comic books:

7 Comics to Read Before Captain Marvel

6 Comics to Read Before Avengers Infinity War 

Avengers End Game Trailer Breakdown

Get all 7 Comics You Have To Read Before Avengers Endgame

 

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  1. Avatar for candycandy

    February 4, 2019 at 10:08 am

    I must be honest and say I haven’t read a comic in many, many, many years. I will probably be the one who just watches the movie anyway.

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  2. Avatar for Alli SmithAlli Smith

    February 4, 2019 at 10:29 am

    I’m sure my oldest grandson will love this list of comics to read before Avengers Endgame. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie too.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Shaliece FelderShaliece Felder

    February 4, 2019 at 10:57 am

    Admittedly, I know every little about comics. My son however can tell you all things Marvel & Avengers. This is right up his ally. I will ask him if he has read any of these.

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  4. Avatar for JeanetteJeanette

    February 4, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I definitely need to catch up. I am so far behind on these marvel comics I don’t know if there is going to be catching up for me before the movie LOL. My son loves these and so we have watched most of them or I should say he has watched most of them. I better catch up.

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  5. Avatar for NatalieNatalie

    February 4, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I never read any of the comics but my friends got me into the Marvel movies. I have to say they are pretty good!

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  6. Avatar for Amber MyersAmber Myers

    February 4, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    I need to read through some of these. I don’t always know the backstory to characters. I am excited about this new Avengers movie. We’ll be seeing it for sure.

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  7. Avatar for robin ruerobin rue

    February 4, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    I don’t know a lot of the back stories to many of the characters, so I will definitley have to check some of these out before I see the movie.

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  8. Avatar for Glenda CatesGlenda Cates

    February 4, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    My son likes the Avengers and Comic Books and has been asking for this game for Valentines so I will share this post with him. Because the comic books will give him something new to read.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Jenn@Engineermommy[email protected]

    February 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    I was never a comic book fan, but I can appreciate the beautiful art in the drawings. I’m sure these comics are amazing reads for fans, children and adults.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Kita BryantKita Bryant

    February 4, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    I use to have Barbie comics when I was little this takes me back lol. I need to catch up so I am not lost I think people are tired of explaining things to me

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  11. Avatar for KarenKaren

    February 4, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    I know many family members that are excited to see Endgame and Captain Marvel. These would be great references for them. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Avatar for TasheenaTasheena

    February 4, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    I haven’t read comics in so long. I have to look into checking out the ones you’ve mentioned.

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  13. Avatar for HeatherHeather

    February 4, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    My kids are huge comic book fans. I’m not sure they are ready for these, but one day.

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  14. Avatar for Terri SteffesTerri Steffes

    February 5, 2019 at 12:04 am

    I used to adore comics as a kid. My favorites were Marvel and Archie! I loved getting a new comic book. Such a ritual I had around them!

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  15. Avatar for RicciRicci

    February 5, 2019 at 1:02 am

    As someone who isn’t “caught up” on the Avengers movies I love this post! Now I can get caught up and still be able to watch the movie when it comes out!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Lisa FavreLisa Favre

    February 5, 2019 at 9:23 am

    You just gave me a great idea! I should get my husband these comics for Valentine’s Day. He is so excited for the new Avengers movie coming out.

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  17. Avatar for Chubskulit RoseChubskulit Rose

    February 5, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Not my favorite movie genre but my son does. I didn’t know there’s even comics for this.

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  18. Avatar for Shelley KINGShelley KING

    February 5, 2019 at 11:22 am

    We do not read comics but we really enjoy the movies. I don’t remember reading comic books since the old Archie comics. I know that shows my age! We really love the Avengers!!

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  19. Avatar for Shoshana SueShoshana Sue

    February 6, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    My teens are great fans of Avengers and I think they are highly looking forward to this release. I don’t think they have read any comics before, will show them this

    Reply

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