Civil War

Marvel's 2006-2007 blockbuster event, Civil War, pits hero against hero in a sprawling, morally complex conflict. Written primarily by Mark Millar and defined by Steve McNiven's iconic, cinematic artwork, the series explores a fractured Marvel Universe after a tragedy prompts the Superhuman Registration Act. This 7-issue limited series matters as a defining moment for the publisher, forcing its characters—and readers—to choose sides on issues of liberty, security, and identity.