Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Realm of Kings | 2009 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 2 | War of Kings Aftermath: Realm of Kings Omnibus | 2011 | Dan Abnett | N/A |
| 3 | War of Kings Aftermath | 2017 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard is a three-volume Marvel Comics collection following the Shi’ar Imperial Guard in the aftermath of the War of Kings cosmic event. The series was written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning as part of their acclaimed run on Marvel’s cosmic titles, which included Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the War of Kings event itself. The Imperial Guard are the elite warriors who serve as both military force and personal bodyguard to the Shi’ar Majestor.
The miniseries explores what the Imperial Guard do in the chaotic period after the War of Kings, including confronting the Fault, the rift in space created by the war’s conclusion. The three collected volumes include the original miniseries and the broader Realm of Kings omnibus material that ties the events together with the main War of Kings aftermath.
All three volumes are listed in the reading order table below. The series is recommended for readers following Abnett and Lanning’s full cosmic Marvel run in sequence.