Jonathan Hickman's Marvel Reading Order Series by Jonathan Hickman, Dustin Weaver, Christina Strain, Justin Ponsor, Todd Klein, Gérald Parel, Sam Humphries, Carlos Pacheco, Dexter Vines, Jason Paz, Jeff Huet, Edgar Delgado, J. Aburtov, Jorge González, Clayton Cowles, Nick Spencer, Stefano Caselli, Marco Rudy, Marco Checchetto, Leinil Francis Yu, Gerry Alanguilan, Frank Martin, David Curiel, Paul Mounts, Sunny Gho, Cory Petit, Simone Bianchi, Christian Ward, Adriano Dall'Alpi, Jason Keith, Joe Caramagna, Riccardo Pieruccini, Rags Morales, Mike Deodato, Valerio Schiti, Kev Walker, Dale Keown, Brian Michael Bendis, Alessandro Vitti, Alex Maleev, Ed McGuinness, Mirko Colak, David Marquez, Tom Palmer, Gianluca Gugliotta, Danielle Rudoni, Chris Sotomayor, José Villarrubia, Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Lanphear, Jim Cheung, Mark Morales, Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Brad Anderson

Nick Fury has gathered a special team of Secret Warriors, but these young heroes have a lot to learn in a very short time when they uncover a conspiracy that reaches from the Oval Office to the temples of Japan - and even beyond death. The Leviathan organization is awakening, their tendrils wrapped deep inside the US government. And when a shadow war breaks out between Leviathan and the ruthless Hydra, it's up to Fury and his Secret Warriors to put the pieces together and take them both out... moreNick Fury has gathered a special team of Secret Warriors, but these young heroes have a lot to learn in a very short time when they uncover a conspiracy that reaches from the Oval Office to the temples of Japan - and even beyond death. The Leviathan organization is awakening, their tendrils wrapped deep inside the US government. And when a shadow war breaks out between Leviathan and the ruthless Hydra, it's up to Fury and his Secret Warriors to put the pieces together and take them both out. Jonathan Hickman (with Brian Michael Bendis)'s shadow-ops masterpiece is collected in one oversized volume!Collecting: Mighty Avengers 13, 18; Secret Warriors 1-28; Dark Reign: The List Secret Warriors; Siege: Secret Warriors; material from Dark Reign: New Nation less

Exploding from the pages of the Ultimates, comes Ultimate Thor! Don't miss the superstar teamup of Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco as they go back to the beginning and tell the origin of Thor, Loki and the rest of Asgard! Ragnorak has descended and Asgard sits at the edge of end... moreExploding from the pages of the Ultimates, comes Ultimate Thor! Don't miss the superstar teamup of Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco as they go back to the beginning and tell the origin of Thor, Loki and the rest of Asgard! Ragnorak has descended and Asgard sits at the edge of end. What will become of Thor and the Warriors Three? And what exactly does Baron Zemo, mysterious commander for the Nazis, have to do with it all? Ultimate Comics Thor brings you the untold story of Thor's thunderous debut!Collecting: Ultimate Comics Thor 1-4 less

Hawkeye's back in a bad way. Armed and dangerous, Clint Barton is tasked with his most perilous mission yet. And what he discovers will revererate across the entire Ultimate Universe. Tasked on a covert and dangerous mission, Hawkeye finds himself in the middle of an international arms race--but on the brink of obtaining a serum that will change the course of mutant history, has the eagle-eyed hero aimed too high to succeed?Collecting: Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye 1-4

When Reed Richard's Children of Tomorrow prepare to reshape the Earth in their image, the Ultimates find themselves at odds with the government.

Infinity is upon us! The Avengers must act fast when alien races fleeing an intergalactic terror crash to Earth. Captain Universe and Manifold take a trip across the universe...but whatever happened to Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Starbrand and Nightmask? As the Avengers recruit more members to deal with the mounting threat, the Builders enter the universe - and cosmic war begins... moreInfinity is upon us! The Avengers must act fast when alien races fleeing an intergalactic terror crash to Earth. Captain Universe and Manifold take a trip across the universe...but whatever happened to Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Starbrand and Nightmask? As the Avengers recruit more members to deal with the mounting threat, the Builders enter the universe - and cosmic war begins. Deep in space, the Avengers join the intergalactic fight, but the Builders have already decimated the forces of the mighty Skrull Empire - so what chance do Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand?Collecting: Avengers 14-23 less

The Multiverse is collapsing, destroying entire dimensions, and the Illuminati must combat the ever-increasing Incursions even as they cope with their own personal challenges. The worldwide Terrigenesis has thrown Black Bolt's kingdom into chaos. Reed Richards transforms one of his greatest inventions to view thedeath of worlds. And Dr. Strange considers selling his soul as Black Panther and Namor continue their royal feud... moreThe Multiverse is collapsing, destroying entire dimensions, and the Illuminati must combat the ever-increasing Incursions even as they cope with their own personal challenges. The worldwide Terrigenesis has thrown Black Bolt's kingdom into chaos. Reed Richards transforms one of his greatest inventions to view thedeath of worlds. And Dr. Strange considers selling his soul as Black Panther and Namor continue their royal feud. But as the Incursions quicken and the team encounters the power of the Great Society, it becomes clear that only one parallel Earth can survive.Collecting: New Avengers 13-23 less

Leonardo Da Vinci was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. So was Issac Newton. So were Imhotep and Zhang Heng and Galileo and many other geniuses throughout time. They were the first heroes to defeat Galactus and the Brood and turn Celestials back. They saved the world long before Captain America or Iron Man were ever born, but what does this mean to our heroes of today? What does this mean to Nick Fury?Collecting: S.H.I.E.L.D. 1-6

Collects S.H.I.E.L.D. (2011) #1-4, S.H.I.E.L.D. By Hickman & Weaver #5-6, S.H.I.E.L.D. Infinity. A long-awaited modern classic — collected at last! The hidden past of S.H.I.E.L.D... moreCollects S.H.I.E.L.D. (2011) #1-4, S.H.I.E.L.D. By Hickman & Weaver #5-6, S.H.I.E.L.D. Infinity. A long-awaited modern classic — collected at last! The hidden past of S.H.I.E.L.D. is revealed, courtesy of some of history's greatest minds! Michelangelo has been pulling the strings for years — but can even he keep Leonardo da Vinci and Sir Isaac Newton from killing each other and destroying the Brotherhood of the Shield? The battle for the Immortal City comes to a climactic conclusion! Michelangelo and Nikola Tesla kick their plan into high gear! Galileo takes on Galactus! The truth behind Nostradamus is uncovered! And Howard Stark lays the foundation for the espionage organization you know and love! But the battle that decides our present will be fought in the future. less