User blog comment:Jaga 321/Comics help 101/@comment-1659279-20150302231458

I wouldn't read ongoings after secret wars, tbh. Focus on getting trade paper backs (or using an online subscription service, or if you're a sneaky rogue, spooky illegal downloads :o). I would recommend:

Fantastic Four Vol 1 1-2. First is their origin, second is the first appearance of the Skrulls, which is a fun read. No, just because Sue is treated terribly in these, doesn't mean that's the standard you're going by.

Amazing Fantasy Vol 1 15. Not a particularly great comic, but it's the start of Spidey.

Incredible Hulk Vol 1 180-181. A fun arc introducing Wolverine. You'll also get to see the Wendigo for your first time.

Giant-Size X-Men Vol 1 1. First appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird. You'll also get to see Wolvie join the X-Men.

Secret Wars (1985). The first Marvel event, and one of the greatest. As long as you're familiar with the Avengers, you'll be alright. An unfamiliar presence to you will be Monica Rambeau, a former Captain Marvel. She's a good character. It also features Galactus, who isn't in this list, but as long as you know who he is, you should be fine.

Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 300. First appearance of Venom. It recaps what you missed about Spidey between Secret Wars and now.

Runaways Vol 1 + Vol 2. My favourite comic series, and a really goddamned fun read. Volume 3 I'm not a fan of, but if you like the first two, may as well give it a look and see what you think yourself.

If you're going for trade paperbacks, get Spider-Man Versus Venom for ASM 300. It has a couple more early Venom appearances. Tell me any superhero teams you're particularly interested in and I'll update this list with more to make it more centric to them.