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Marvel Cinematic Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Marvel Cinematic Universe books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Marvel Cinematic Universe series? Start with "Public Identity (By: Barry Kitson,Joe Casey,Justin Theroux)" (2010) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Marvel Cinematic Universe reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Public Identity (By: Barry Kitson,Joe Casey,Justin Theroux)
2010
I Am Iron Man!
2010
Fury's Big Week (By: Christopher Yost,Eric Pearson)
2011
Captain America - First Vengeance (By: Fred Van Lente)
2011
The Avengers (By: Fred Van Lente)
2012
Iron Man 3 (By: Christos Gage,Will Corona Pilgrim)
2013
The Dark World (By: Craig Kyle)
2013
The Winter Soldier
2014
Guardians of the Galaxy (By: Dan Abnett)
2014
Black Widow
2020
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