One of the most common questions I get on this site is “where is a good place to start reading Marvel?” With so many comics being published every month this is a very valid question to ask. To save some confusion I’ve collated 15 comics that are great places to start reading Marvel in March 2017.
This month we see a slew of new series, the start of new stories and two special one-shots which kick off a new era of the X-Men and Inhumans respectively.
I’ve also added the solicitation text, creator credits, covers and other things to help you take the dive into Marvel comics.
All of these will be available at any good comic book store, Comixology or the Marvel Comics App.
New Series
America
Written by Gabby Rivera. Art by Joe Quinones.
Solicitation Text:
At last! Everyone’s favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series!
Written by critically-acclaimed YA novelist Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes A Breath) and drawn by all-star artist Joe Quinones (HOWARD THE DUCK), Marvel Comics’ brand new AMERICA series shines a solo spotlight on the high-octane and hard-hitting adventures of the one and only America Chavez!
America has always been uncontestably awesome, and as the newly appointed leader of the Ultimates, she’s now officially claimed her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the Marvel Universe! But while leading a team of heroes and punching out big bads is great and all, it doesn’t really leave much time for self-discovery… So what’s a super-powered teenager do when she’s looking for a little fulfillment? She goes to college!
She just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first, plus shut down a pesky alien cult that’s begun worshipping her exploits!
Pages: 32
Rating: T+
Price: $3.99
America #1 is avaialble from March 1st.
Man-Thing #1 (Of 5)
Written by R.L. Stine. Art by German Peralta and Daniel Johnson.
Solicitation Text:
MARVEL WELCOMES R.L. STINE!
Beloved writer R.L. STINE (Goosebumps, Fear Street) brings his special brand of horror to MAN-THING!
After working for years, MAN-THING has regained his ability to speak and has taken Hollywood by storm…But when an ancient and mysterious danger threatens the swamp, Man-Thing is going to have to choose between his new life and celebrity, and the world he used to call home…
PLUS! A bone-chilling new horror story, written by the master himself, R.L. STINE, and illustrated by the incomparable Daniel Warren Johnson!
Pages: 32
Rating: Parental Advisory
Price: $3.99
Man-Thing #1 is avaialble from March 8th.
X-Men: Prime
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Ken Lashley, Leonard Kirk and Ibraim Roberson.
Solicitation Text:
RESURRXION BEGINS HERE!
In the wake of their war with the Inhumans, the X-MEN are at a crossroads. Where do they go from here? Luckily, one beloved X-Men has the answer to that question: Xavier’s dream comes full circle as KITTY PRYDE returns to the X-Men, ready to lead them in their mission to protect a world that hates and fears them. The next chapter of the X-Men’s saga starts here!
Pages: 40
Rating: T+
Price: $4.99
X-Men: Prime is available from from March 29th.
Inhumans: Prime
Written by Al Ewing. Art by Ryan Sook.
Solicitation Text:
RESURRXION BEGINS HERE!
In the wake of the awesome events of IVX — what will become of the Inhumans? In this oversized special issue — the trial of Maximus! The coming of Marvel Boy! And what is the dark secret of Black Bolt? A special bridging issue between the past of the Inhumans and their future — on Earth and in the stars!
Pages: 40
Rating: T+
Price: $4.99
Inhumans: Prime is available from from March 29th.
Iron Fist
Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Mike Perkins.
Solicitation Text:
THE GAUNTLET STARTS HERE!
K’un Lun is in ruins. The chi fueling Danny’s fists is wavering. Is there a future for the Iron Fist? Danny Rand pushes himself to the breaking point, finding fights to prove his worth. But a bigger fight than he can handle may have found him…
Pages: 32
Rating: T+
Price: $3.99
Iron Fist #1 is available from from March 22nd.
Existing Series
Occupy Avengers #5
Written by David F. Walker. Art by Gabriel Hernandez Walta.
Solicitation Text:
• Welcome to Dungston, Iowa, the manure capital of the state and home of a deadly secret. When the team’s van breaks down, they find themselves in the last place on Earth anyone would want to be, up against an enemy no one could see coming.
• Plus, the newest member joins the team…sort of.
• STRAIGHT FROM THE VISION, GABE WALTA COMES ON BOARD THE SERIES AS REGULAR ARTIST!
Pages: 32
Rating: T+
Price: $3.99
Occupy Avengers #5 is available from March 29th.
Amazing Spider-Man #25
Written by Dan Slott, James Asmus, Hannah Blumenreich, Cale Atkinson, Christos Gage, Daniel Slott and Jacob Chabot. Art by Stuart Immonen, Hannah Blumenreich, Cale Atkinson, Guiseppe Camuncoli, Johanna Tana Ford, Ray-Anthony Height and Todd Nauck.
Solicitation Text:
HUGE BLOWOUT ISSUE!
• STUART IMMONEN (STAR WARS, AVENGERS) takes the artist reins of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and joins Dan Slott for a 40-page main story!
• Then don’t miss a super-secret short story by Dan and Giuseppe Camuncoli!
• TOP-SECRET BONUS CREATIVE TEAM!!!
• Hannah Blumenreich makes hers Marvel, making her Spider-Debut!
• Cale Atkinson brings another story of the A-May-ZING SPIDER-AUNT!
Pages: 88
Rating: T
Price: $9.99
Amazing Spider-Man #25 is available from March 15th.
Prowler #6
Written by Sean Ryan. Art by Jamal Campbell & Javier Saltares.
Solicitation Text:
• In the aftermath of THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, Hobie Brown tries to return to normal life.
• But as miraculous as it may be, resurrection can sometimes bring ruin, and Hobie’s friendship with the Amazing Spider-Man is far from safe.
Pages: 32
Rating: T+
Price: $3.99
Prowler #6 is available from March 22nd.
Silk #18
Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Tana Ford.
Solicitation Text:
• In the wake of THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, Cindy Moon is left heartbroken.
• To make matters worse, her family is hiding a dangerous secret, and Silk may not be able to save all of them…
Pages: 32
Rating: T
Price: $3.99
Silk #18 is available from March 1st.
Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #17
Written by Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare. Art by Natacha Bustos.
Solicitation Text:
WELCOME TO THE X-MEN, LUNELLA LAFAYETTE!
• Storm and her extraordinary X-Men come to Yancy Street — hope they survive the experience!
• Lunella Lafayette, a.k.a. Moon Girl, is finally getting the attention she deserves as the smartest in the world…
• …but not all of it’s good, especially when it comes from Victor Von Doom!
Pages: 32
Rating: T
Price: $3.99
Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #17 is available from March 22nd.
Mosaic #6
Written by Geoffrey Thorne. Art by Thony Silas.
Solicitation Text:
• Witness the first meeting between the Inhumans and Mosaic!
Pages: 32
Rating: T+
Price: $3.99
Mosaic #6 is available from March 8th.
Power Man And Iron Fist #14
Written by David F. Walker. Art by Sanford Greene.
Solicitation Text:
Story Thus Far Variant Cover by NATACHA BUSTOS
“STREET MAGIC” STARTS HERE!
• The battle for control of Harlem kicks it up a notch!
• Luke and Danny are handy in a fight, but how do you punch magic?
Pages: 32
Rating: T
Price: $3.99
Power Man And Iron Fist #14 is available from March 8th.
Deadpool #28
Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Salva Espin.
Solicitation Text:
’TIL DEATH DO US… Part 1 (of 6)
Deadpool’s whirlwind romance with Shiklah was one of the most exciting times of his life. Traveling across the world, fighting all sorts of threats at her side, and finally marrying her as a way to thwart the evil vampire lord, Dracula. But since then, the reality has set in. Shiklah is a demon succubus, and more than that, the Queen of the monster kingdom hidden beneath Manhattan…and the problems between them continue to pile up.
Now, when an affront to Shiklah’s people demands justice, a line is crossed. As the Monster Metropolis declares war on the surface world, Deadpool must choose between the wife to whom he’s pledged himself and the role he’s been crafting for himself as a hero. Also featuring Spider-Man and the Mercs for Money, this is one domestic dispute that’s really going to break some things up.
Written by Gerry Duggan (DEADPOOL, UNCANNY AVENGERS), Joshua Corin (DEADPOOL: TOO SOON) and Christopher Hastings (GWENPOOL, VOTE LOKI) and with art by Deadpool all-stars Salva Espin, Scott Koblish, Iban Coello and Reilly Brown on covers.
Pages: 32
Rating: Parental Advisory
Price: $3.99
Deadpool #28 is available from March 1st.
Old Man Logan #20
Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Filipe Andrade.
Solicitation Text:
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN…AND INTO NEW JERSEY!
• Trying to correct a mistake from his past, LOGAN has been forced to resort to teaming up with a past adversary!
• Will Logan learn to heed his friends’ warnings about mixing magic and time travel?
• Guest-starring MILES MORALES, SPIDER-MAN!
Pages: 32
Rating: Parental Advisory
Price: $3.99
Old Man Logan #20 is available from March 29th.
Which Of These Comics Will You Be Reading?
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