Marvel Cinematic Universe books in order

The Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics are prelude and adaptation stories connected to the MCU films, featuring work by multiple writers.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Public Identity 2010 Fred Van Lente Buy
2 I Am Iron Man! 2010 Fred Van Lente Buy
3 Fury’s Big Week 2011 Fred Van Lente Buy
4 Captain America - First Vengeance 2011 Fred Van Lente Buy
5 The Avengers 2012 Fred Van Lente Buy
6 Iron Man 3 2013 Fred Van Lente Buy
7 The Dark World 2013 Fred Van Lente Buy
8 The Winter Soldier 2014 Fred Van Lente Buy
9 Guardians of the Galaxy 2014 Fred Van Lente Buy
10 The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel Omnibus; Marvel Studios the First Ten Years 2018 Fred Van Lente Buy
11 Black Widow 2020 Fred Van Lente Buy

These collected editions are tie-in comics for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, published to accompany various MCU films. They include preludes, adaptations, and bridging stories written by multiple authors. Fred Van Lente was one of several writers who contributed to the line between 2010 and 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series?

There are 11 books in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series, published between 2010 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series?

The first book in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series is Public Identity, published in 2010.

Are these comics necessary for understanding the MCU films?

No, these are supplementary tie-in comics. They add background details and bridge gaps between films but are not required viewing for the movies.

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