Marvel Comics Sequel Events: Hits and Misses
Marvel Comics has a plethora of crossover events, including several follow-up sequels. While some have been successful, others have fallen short.
Marvel Comics has been releasing numerous event series every year, with 2025 seeing Imperial, Age of Revelation, and One World Under Doom. This trend started in the '80s with Contest of Champions and Secret Wars.
Introduction to Sequel Events
With many event series in Marvel Comics, there have been several sequels and follow-ups to significant events. Some of these sequels have been better than their predecessors, while others have not met expectations.
This article will explore five Marvel Comics sequel events that lived up to the original and five that fell short.
Marvel Comics seems to live and die with its crossover and event series.
Summary
A look at the best and worst Marvel Comics sequel events, from direct follow-ups to major events and straight-up sequels.
Author's summary: Marvel Comics sequel events are hit or miss.
- Some sequels have been successful
- Others have fallen short