Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Prelude

Lore & Background

Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Prelude is one of several MCU tie-in comics released after Marvel changed its approach to film tie-in material in 2012, retroactively dividing tie-in comics into those that exist within MCU continuity and those merely inspired by the films. This comic falls into the former category, alongside other prelude comics such as Iron Man 3 Prelude (2013), Thor: The Dark World Prelude (2013), and Captain America: The Winter Soldier Infinite Comic (2014). The comic was released in 2018, preceding the film Avengers: Infinity War.

Reader's Guide

Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Prelude represents Marvel's strategy of using tie-in comics to bridge narrative gaps between MCU projects. As a prelude comic set within official MCU continuity, it serves to connect storylines leading into the film. The comic is part of a broader trend where Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics collaborated to decide which concepts to carry over from the comics to the cinematic universe. These prelude comics often reference scripts and behind-the-scenes material, sometimes including scenes that were never filmed but are considered canon. The release of this comic in 2018 followed a pattern established after 2012, when Marvel adopted a more focused approach to tie-ins, aiming to reach fans of all ages. Unlike earlier tie-ins that were merely inspired by the films, this comic is officially considered part of the MCU timeline.

Did You Know?

• Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Prelude was released in 2018.
• The comic is a prelude to the film Avengers: Infinity War.
• It belongs to the same category as other prelude comics like Iron Man 3 Prelude and Thor: The Dark World Prelude.