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Blue Beetle #25 (2008)
Major culmination of Jaime's early Reach storyline.
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (2008)
First issue of the modern team series that inspired the film roster.
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Black Panther #1 (2009)
Beginning of the storyline that leads to Shuri taking the mantle.
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Amazing Spider-Man #637
Pivotal Grim Hunt chapter affecting the Madame Web mantle.
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Detective Comics #880
A major chapter in The Black Mirror, featuring one of the modern era’s most acclaimed Batman stories.
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Justice League #1 (2011)
New 52 continuity establishes Cyborg as a Justice League founder.
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Suicide Squad #1 (2011)
Begins Harley's prominent New 52 Suicide Squad era.
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Ultimate Fallout #4
First full appearance of Miles Morales as Spider-Man.
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Amazing Spider-Man #678
Julia Carpenter appears in her role as Madame Web.
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Captain Marvel #1 (2012)
Launch of Carol Danvers' defining Captain Marvel series.
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Winter Soldier #1 (2012)
Launch of Bucky's first Winter Soldier solo ongoing series.
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Captain Marvel #17 (2013)
Kamala's powers and Ms. Marvel direction are teased.
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (2013)
Relaunch that brought the team to a wider modern audience.
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All-New Captain America #1
Launch of Sam Wilson's first series as Captain America.
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Captain America #25 (2014)
Sam Wilson formally becomes Captain America.
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Ms. Marvel #1 (2014)
First full solo issue of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel.
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