A momentous occasion occurred in the massive Marvel Universe of 2019: The War of the Realms. Jason Aaron wrote this story. At the time, he had written the first Thor series and was also wrapping up a long-running saga that had started centuries before.
With nine of the Ten Realms thoroughly taken over by the main enemy, the Dark Elf Malekith the Accursed, Midgard (Earth) remained the final theater of conflict.
Even after Thor lost his Mjolnir, the fight continued. Joining forces with Asgardian fighters and Earth’s heroes, they formed a strong opposition that sought to stop Malekith’s approaching invasion.
One can investigate the history preceding The War of the Realms by delving into Jason Aaron’s Thor comics, specifically issues #1–11 from the most recent relaunch. For further background, Jason Aaron’s Avengers Vol. 2: World Tour provides an invaluable overview of the Avengers team and the Agents of Wakanda, which are essential to The War of the Realms.
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Preparing for The War of the Realms: Essential Reading Recommendations
Marvel released The War of the Realms Prelude, a thorough guide that provides a convenient starting point for important topics prior to the events of The War of the Realms.
One can investigate the history preceding The War of the Realms by delving into Jason Aaron’s Thor comics, specifically issues #1–11 from the most recent relaunch.
For further background, Jason Aaron’s Avengers Vol. 2: World Tour provides an invaluable overview of the Avengers team and the Agents of Wakanda, which are essential to The War of the Realms.
Marvel released The War of the Realms Prelude, a thorough guide that provides a convenient starting point for important topics prior to the events of The War of the Realms.
- Thor Vol. 1: God of Thunder Reborn
Gather Thor (2018) #1-6.
- Thor Vol. 2: Road To War Of The Realms
Gather Thor (2018) #7-11.
- Avengers by Jason Aaron Vol. 2: World Tour (optional)
Gather Avengers (2018) #7-12
- War of the Realms Prelude
Gather Thor (1966) #344; Thor: God of Thunder #13, 17; Mighty Thor (2015) #1-2, 13-14, 22 and material from Thor: God of Thunder #25; Mighty Thor (2015) #4, 700; Mighty Thor: At the Gates of Valhalla.
The War of the Realms Reading Order
The War of the Realms Reading Order by Collected Editions:
- War of the Realms Omnibus (1576 pages!)
- War of the Realms
Gather War of the Realms #1-6.
- Thor Vol. 3: War’s End
Gather Thor (2018) #12-16.
- Asgardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: War Of The Realms
Gather Asgardians of the Galaxy #6-10.
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery
Collecting: War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #1-5.
- War Of The Realms: Uncanny X-Men
Gather War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #1-3 and material from War of the Realms: War Scrolls #2.
- War Of The Realms Strikeforce
Gather War of the Realms Strikeforce: The Land of the Giants, The Dark Elf Realm and The War Avengers.
- War Of The Realms: Spider-Man/Daredevil
Gather War of the Realms: Spider-Man & The League of the Realms #1-3 and material from War of the Realms: War Scrolls #1-3.
- War Of The Realms: The Punisher
Gather War of the Realms: The Punisher #1-3, War Scrolls #3 and material from War of the Realms: Omega.
- War Of The Realms: New Agents Of Atlas
Gather War Of The Realms: New Agents Of Atlas #1-4.
- Venom: War of the Realms
Gather Venom (2018) #13-16, Venom: Cult of Carnage #1.
The War of the Realms Reading Order: Issue-by-Issue
Gaining an understanding of the War of the Realms There are a lot of novels that are related to the War of the Realms, which makes it a somewhat complicated Marvel Comics event.
Readers may become confused because of the editors’ often disorganized arrangement of these connected publications.
Though not required to read the main plot, several of these supplemental books especially the shorter series are available if you’re interested in reading more.
For a deep dive into the “War Of The Realms” event, start with the core series and key tie-ins like “War of Realms Strikeforce Dark Elf Realm,” “War Of The Realms: War Scrolls,” “Thor,” and “War Of The Realms Omega.” The rest of the tie-ins can be enjoyed between issues #2 and #6 of the main series, however you like. Think of it like adding seasoning to a dish – they complement the main story once you’ve had a taste of it.
- Tony Stark – Iron Man #12-13 (Think of these as bonus content for the event – not essential, but adds flavor if you’re hungry for more.)The War of the Realms Reading Order
- War of the Realms #1
- Asgardians of the Galaxy #8
- Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #43
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #1
- Thor #12
- War of the Realms #2
- War of the Realms: Punisher #1-3
- War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #1
- War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
- Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #44
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #2
- Asgardians of the Galaxy #9
- Fantastic Four #10
- Giant-Man #1
- Avengers #18
- Venom #13-15 (find more about it in Venom by Donny Cates Reading Order)
- War of the Realms #3
- War of the Realms Strikeforce – The Land Of Giants #1
- Superior Spider-man #7-8
- War of the Realms Strikeforce Dark Elf Realm #1
- War of the Realms: War Scrolls #1
- Champions vol. 3 #5
- Avengers #19
- War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #3
- War of the Realms Strikeforce – The War Avengers #1
- War of the Realms #4
- Spider-Man & The League of Realms #1-2
- War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #2
- Thor #13
- Giant-Man #2
- Avengers #20
- War of the Realms: War Scrolls #2
- War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #3
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #4
- War of the Realms #5
- Captain Marvel #6
- Captain Marvel #7
- Deadpool #13-14
- Giant-Man #3
- Asgardians of the Galaxy #10
- Champions vol. 3 #6
- Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #45
- War of the Realms: War Scrolls #3
- Spider-Man & The League of Realms #3
- War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #5
- War of the Realmss: Uncanny X-Men #3
- War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #4
- Thor #14
- War of the Realms #6
- Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #46
- War of the Realms Omega
After The War of the Realms
Additional information can be found in Thor issues 15 and 16 if you purchase the collected edition. These take place subsequent to War of the Realms Omega, which functions as the epilogue, telling us what comes next.
Jason Aaron’s run as the comic book writer for Thor ends with The War of the Realms.
The true conclusion of Aaron’s Thor stories takes place outside of the War of the Realms, despite the fact that it’s a huge event.
The final portion of Aaron’s time with Thor is set, somewhat surprisingly, in the future. It resembles a unique conclusion unrelated to the War of the Realms.
