Brian Michael Bendis’s 2016 Civil War 2 is a sequel to the original Civil War, although not directly – it just shares similar themes. Opposing sides due to conflict moral and philosophical views (Iron Man vs Captain Marvel) is again the core plot line surrounding what to do with a new Inhuman who can predict the future, Ulysses.
Civil War 2 takes places right before Marvel NOW! relaunch initiative but the aftermath does bleed into the new era. It is quite possible this could one day be integrated into the MCU due to the inclusion of Inhumans and Captain Marvel in recent years.
As usual with Marvel crossovers, the reading order is quite straightforward but the tie in trades can be hard to find sometimes. It is quite a large crossover with the total number of issues going to 149 spread around a whopping 30 trades.
There are 7 core issues to follow and the tie ins are optional but expand Bendis’s vision of Civil War II.
We start with a trade reading order and what you’ll need to get and then the issue by issue reading order which tells you what order to read each issue so that it is chronological.
Civil War II Trade Reading Order
Contents
We start with the trade reading order and which ones are the most efficient at getting the most issues possible. Marvel are nowhere near as good as DC are for creating collected editions of major storylines.
There are issues including in the issue by issue reading order for Civil War II not found in the below trade which will need to be collected separately. They are:
- Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat! #8
- A-Force #8 to #10
- Scarlet Witch #9
- Thunderbolts #3
- Nova #8 to #9
- Civil War II: The Oath #1
Invincible Iron Man Volume 2: The War Machines
Tony Stark plays a major role in Civil War 2 and issues #6 to #11 pave the road to the main event itself. This is totally skippable but should be picked up by those committed to this crossover.
- Brian Michael Bendis (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 08/17/2016 (Publication Date) - Panini UK Ltd/Marvel (Publisher)
Civil War II
This is the trade that contains the main issues and an extra. This is all the majority of readers would need to enjoy Civil War II and still understand what’s going on. Collects Civil War II #1-#7 and Free Comic Book Day 2016 (A Civil War II issue).
- Hardcover Book
- Bendis, Brian Michael (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
Captain Marvel: Civil War II
Carol Danvers is Iron Man’s opposite in this crossover, and as such this is essential. Collects Captain Marvel #6-#10.
- Gage, Ruth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 120 Pages - 01/31/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel Universe (Publisher)
Invincible Iron Man: Civil War II
Again, Iron Man is major character here so this book can be quite important but not essential. Collects Invincible Iron Man #12-#14.
- Hardcover Book
- Bendis, Brian Michael (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
Civil War II: Choosing Sides
If you wondered which side the characters not included in the main series (or featured little) chose then this trade covers those issues. Collects Choosing Sides #1 to #6.
- Shalvey, Declan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
All-New Wolverine: Civil War II
Wolverine’s first two issues feature at the start with the rest mixed in the middle. Collects All-New Wolverine #7-#12.
- Taylor, Tom (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages - 10/18/2016 (Publication Date) - Marvel Universe (Publisher)
Ms. Marvel: Civil War II
Issue 7 appears at the start and the rest appear in the middle. Plays quite a large role in CW2. Collects Ms. Marvel #7 to #12.
- Wilson, G. Willow (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 12/13/2016 (Publication Date) - Marvel Universe (Publisher)
Ultimate: Omniversal: Civil War II
Whereas Civil War I stayed on Earth, Civil War II expanded to the galaxy (cosmic events) – Ultimates shows that side of it. Collects Ultimates #6-#11.
- Ewing, Al (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man
The ever present crossover member Spider-Man shares his conflicted side to the story. Collects Civil War II: Spider-Man #1 to #4.
- Gage, Christos (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Civil War II: Kingpin
Quite contextual but not essential. Collects Civil War II: Kingpin #1-#4 and Spider-Man #53.
- Rosenberg, Matthew (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 120 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Spider-Man 2099 Civil War II
A look in the future to the effects of the 2nd Civil War. Collects #11 to #16.
- David, Peter (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Civil War II: X-Men
The subplot here is that Ulysses is an Inhuman and that could spell danger for Mutantkind. Collects Civil War II: X-Men #1 to #4.
- Bunn, Cullen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Civil War II: Gods of War
A bit like Ultimates, other writers try and use CWII to push other stories. This is very loosely based but a decent book in its own right. Collects Civil War II: Gods of War #1 to #4.
- Abnett, Dan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Totally Awesome Hulk: Civil War II
Bridges the gap between 2015’s Secret Wars and the present day. Collects Totally Awesome Hulk #7-#12.
- Pak, Greg (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 01/10/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel (Publisher)
Uncanny Inhumans: Civil War II
You would think the Inhumans would have bigger role to play, but it won’t be found here. Collects Uncanny Inhumans #11-#13.
- Soule, Charles (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Captain America: Sam Wilson: Civil War II
Quite loosely linked to Civil War II, it’s more dealing with Steve Rogers’ return and the impact on Sam Wilson. Collects #9 to #13 of the series.
- Spencer, Nick (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 01/24/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Venom: Space Knight: Enemies And Allies
You read this right. The space faring symbiotic has three issues tying in with the cosmic element of CW2. Collects Venom: Space Knight #7 to #13.
- Thompson, Robbie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 160 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Under New Management
Plays a big part on Iron Man’s side of the Ulysses debate. Collects #7 to #10 and The Accused #1.
- Guggenheim, Marc (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/27/2016 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
New Avengers: Civil War II
Again, loosely based on Civil War II but mostly based on the casting NA A.I.M storyline. Collects New Avengers #12 to #16.
- Ewing, Al (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 160 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Miles Morales Spider-Man: Civil War II
Miles is fresh into the Universe following Secret Wars and has a bit part to play. Belongs to the regular storylines – this trade collects Spider-Man #6 to #10.
- Bendis, Brian Michael (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 03/28/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel Universe (Publisher)
Spider-Woman: Shifting Gears, Volume 2: Civil War II
Same as the above coupe – Spider-Woman gets involved but not pivotal. Collects Spider-Woman #8 to #12.
- Hopeless, Dennis (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 01/10/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel (Publisher)
Power Man and Iron Fist: Civil War II
A self contained story with a Civil War II tie in. Collects Power Man and Iron First #6 to #9.
- Walker, David F (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 03/21/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel (Publisher)
Mockingbird: My Feminist Agenda
Doesn’t have the Civil War II branding but the issues are all including in the issue by issue reading order. Collects Mockingbird #6 to #8 and curiously New Avengers #13 to #14 which is also in the New Avengers trade, so a bit of doubling up here.
- Cain, Chelsea (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 130 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Guardians of the Galaxy: New Guard – Civil War II
Civil War II does have a loose cosmic element to it which is explored further here. Carol Danvers is also leading the GoG so there’s a big focus on her efforts to get things going her way. Collects Guardians of the Galaxy #11 to #14.
- Hardcover Book
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 02/28/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel (Publisher)
Rocket Raccoon & Groot Vol. 2: Civil War II
Another very loose trade with Civil War II branding. Collects Rocket Raccoon & Groot #7 to #11.
- Kocher, Nick (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Squadron Supreme Vol. 2: Civil War II
Very loose again. Can easily be skipped. Has 6 issues which is generous for Marvel. Collects Squadron Supreme #6 to #12.
- Robinson, James (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Deadpool: World’s Greatest: Civil War II
Deadpool’s involvement is a little more direct and worth it. Gerry Duggan did a fabulous job with Deadpool in this era. Collects Deadpool #14 to #18.
- Duggan, Gerry (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Uncanny Avengers: Unity: Civil War II
Deals with the aftermath of CW2 and a continuation of the Sam Wilson arc. Collects Uncanny Avengers #13 to #18.
- Duggan, Gerry (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 04/04/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel (Publisher)
All-New, All-Different Avengers: Civil War II
This is the trade to get for direct Avengers and Civil War II action. Collects Avengers #13 to #15 and the Annual.
- Waid, Mark (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 02/21/2017 (Publication Date) - Marvel Universe (Publisher)
Civil War II: Fallout
A prequel exploring the reason for the Civil war itself. Collects Civil War II: Ulysses #1 to #3.
- Ewing, Al (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 518 Pages - 12/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Marvel Enterprises (Publisher)
Civil War II Issue by Issue Reading Order
Civil War II is a long story with a lot of tie ins and 30 (!) possible trades to get. The below list is the chronological order for the loose issues which can be used however you wish. Any comments or corrections please let us know.
- Totally Awesome Hulk #7
- Totally Awesome Hulk #8
- Invincible Iron Man #6
- Invincible Iron Man #7
- Invincible Iron Man #8
- Invincible Iron Man #9
- Invincible Iron Man #10
- Invincible Iron Man #11
- Ultimates #7
- Civil War II #0
- All-New Wolverine #8
- All-New Wolverine #9
- Ms. Marvel #7
- Civil War II: Ulysses #1
- Civil War II: Ulysses #2
- Civil War II: Ulysses #3
- Civil War II #1
- Captain Marvel #6
- Civil War II Free Comic Book Day #1 (2016)
- Civil War II: Gods of War #1
- New Avengers #12
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #1
- Deadpool #14
- Deadpool #15
- Deadpool #16
- Deadpool #17
- Deadpool #18
- Spider-Man 2099 #13
- Spider-Man 2099 #14
- Spider-Man 2099 #15
- Spider-Man 2099 #16
- Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #1
- Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #2
- Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #3
- Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #4
- Spider-Woman #9
- All-New Wolverine #10
- All-New Wolverine #11
- All-New Wolverine #12
- Power Man and Iron Fist #6
- Ultimates #8
- Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat! #8
- A-Force #8
- A-Force #9
- A-Force #10
- Scarlet Witch #9
- Spider-Man #6
- Civil War II #2
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #7
- Uncanny Inhumans #11
- Uncanny Inhumans #12
- Uncanny Inhumans #13
- Uncanny Inhumans #14
- Invincible Iron Man #12
- Invincible Iron Man #13
- Captain America: Sam Wilson #10
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #2
- Civil War II: X-Men #1
- Civil War II: X-Men #2
- Civil War II: X-Men #3
- Civil War II: X-Men #4
- Captain Marvel #7
- Ms. Marvel #8
- Ms. Marvel #9
- Ms. Marvel #10
- Captain America: Sam Wilson #11
- Captain America: Sam Wilson #12
- Captain America: Sam Wilson #13
- Civil War II: Kingpin #1
- Civil War II: Kingpin #2
- Civil War II: Kingpin #3
- Civil War II: Kingpin #4
- Civil War II: Gods of War #2
- Civil War II: Gods of War #3
- Civil War II: Gods of War #4
- Captain America: Steve Rogers #4
- Spider-Man #7
- Civil War II #3
- Spider-Man #8
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #3
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #4
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #5
- Civil War II: Choosing Sides #6
- Nova #8
- Nova #9
- Spider-Woman #10
- Uncanny Avengers #13
- Spider-Woman #11
- Uncanny Avengers #14
- All-New, All-Different Avengers #13
- All-New, All-Different Avengers #14
- All-New, All Different Avengers #15
- Captain Marvel #8
- Ms. Marvel #11
- Power Man and Iron Fist #7
- Power Man and Iron Fist #8
- Power Man and Iron Fist #9
- Mockingbird #6
- New Avengers #13
- New Avengers #14
- New Avengers #15
- New Avengers #16
- New Avengers #17
- New Avengers #18
- Ultimates #9
- Squadron Supreme #9
- Squadron Supreme #10
- Squadron Supreme #11
- Squadron Supreme #12
- Guardians of the Galaxy #11
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot #8
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot #9
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot #10
- Venom: Space Knight #11
- Venom: Space Knight #12
- Venom: Space Knight #13
- Ultimates #10
- Ultimates #11
- Civil War II #4
- Captain Marvel #9
- Captain Marvel #10
- The Accused #1
- The Fallen #1
- Totally Awesome Hulk #9
- Totally Awesome Hulk #10
- Totally Awesome Hulk #11
- Totally Awesome Hulk #12
- Mockingbird #7
- Mockingbird #8
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #8
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #9
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #10
- Invincible Iron Man #14
- Civil War II #5
- Civil War II #6
- Guardians of the Galaxy #12
- Guardians of the Galaxy #13
- Captain America: Steve Rogers #5
- Captain America: Steve Rogers #6
- Thunderbolts #5
- Spider-Man #9
- Civil War II #7
- Civil War II #8
- Spider-Man #10
- Ultimates #12
- Uncanny Avengers #15
- Uncanny Avengers #16
- Uncanny Avengers #17
- Civil War II: The Oath #1
Wolverine
Deadpool
Iron Man
Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)
Spider-Man
Miles Morales
Ms. Marvel
Thanos
Totally Awesome Hulk
Hercules
Medusa
Sam Wilson
Steve Rogers
New Avengers
Guardians of the Galaxy
The first issue chronologically in the run up of Civil War II was Totally Awesome Hulk #7 published June 22nd, 2016. Civil War II #1 was published June 1st, 2016. The first issue which mentions the events was Invincible Iron Man #7 published March, 2016.
Civil War II #8 was released December 26th, 2016. Civil War II: The Oath was released January, 2017.
From Invincible Iron Man #7 to The Oath it was 13 months. From Civil War #1 to #8 it was 7 months.
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