Not sure which comics to read in the build-up to a major event from Marvel and DC Comics? This is where we go into it – breaking it down the background reading between the essentials and ones to consider – and it’s all in chronological order!
| What to Read Before… | Background reading on… |
| Day of Judgment (1999) | Justice League, Spectre, Superman & more! |
| Knight Terrors (2023) | Deadman, Justice League, Sandman & more! |
| Legends (1986-1987) | Guy Gardner, Suicide Squad, Superman & more! |
| What to Read Before… | Background reading on… |
| Infinity Gauntlet (1991-1992) | Infinity Gems, Thanos, Warlock & more! |
| Onslaught (1996) | Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men & more! |
| Secret Wars (1984-1985) | Dr Doom, Galactus, Molecule Man & more! |
| Spider-Island (2011) | Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Venom & more! |