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2005Series
Iron Man: Extremis
Tony's modern origin tone — closest comic DNA to the 2008 film.
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2005Series
Captain America: Winter Soldier
Bucky's return and political paranoia that inspired the film.
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Civil War
The superhero registration war — core inspiration for the MCU film.
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Planet Hulk
Hulk exiled to Sakaar — DNA for Thor: Ragnarok's arena arc.
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The Infinity Gauntlet
Thanos collects the stones — essential prelude to Infinity War & Endgame.
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House of M
Wanda reshapes reality — spiritual predecessor to WandaVision.
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2019Series
Strange Tales / Darkhold
Horror-tinged Strange stories and dark magic before Multiverse of Madness.
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MCU COMICS

MCU Companion

Iron Man: Extremis

Captain America: Winter Soldier

Civil War

Planet Hulk

The Infinity Gauntlet

House of M

Strange Tales / Darkhold

Infinity Saga Essentials

Multiverse Saga Starters

Spider-Man Essential

Cosmic MCU

Fantastic Four First Steps

X-Men & Wolverine