Marvel Comics has a plethora of crossover events, including several follow-up sequels. While some were successful, others fell short.
Marvel Comics has been producing numerous event series since the 1980s, with notable successes like Contest of Champions and Secret Wars. The trend continues, with 2025 seeing significant events like Imperial, Age of Revelation, and One World Under Doom.
The company's reliance on crossover and event series has led to several sequels and follow-ups to major events. Some of these sequels surpassed their predecessors, while others failed to meet expectations.
While some follow-ups were even better than their predecessors, some didn’t always meet expectations.
This article explores five Marvel Comics sequel events that lived up to the original and five that fell short.
Author's summary: Marvel Comics' sequel events have varying degrees of success.