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Storm Reading Order, Your Ororo Munroe Comic Book Guide!

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One of the first black comic book characters, Storm is also one of the most important female superheroes in the Marvel Universe. She is a member of the X-Men, a descendant of African witch-priestesses with the ability to control the weather and atmosphere, who uses her powers to fight for peace and equal rights.

Created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, she made her first appearance in the classic Giant-Size X-Men #1, the famous issue introducing several new X-Men such as Wolverine (who already made his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #181), Colossus, Thunderbird, and Nightcrawler.

Born Ororo Munroe, Storm is a powerful and strong superheroine with a love of nature. Noticeable for her striking blue eyes and silver-white hair, she is warm, generous, and protective of her friends and family but cold, frightening, and dangerous to her enemies. Recognized as an Omega Level Mutant, she has served multiple times as the leader of the X-Men. Storm has also been worshipped as a Goddess, was Queen of Wakanda, and briefly a member of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.

Discover now our Storm reading order, guiding you through the essential comics and story arcs featuring Marvel’s iconic weather-controlling mutant!

Where to start with Storm? Ororo Munroe Comics, a Simple Reading List

‘I come in Peace.’ – Storm in Uncanny-X-Men Issue #145

Storm in Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men

Like Nightcrawler, Ororo Munro was created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum and made her first appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1 1975, the issue that introduced several new X-Men before the Claremont’s run on the X-Men.

As always, Claremont’s run on X-Men is an essential read for any X-Men reader. Storm gets a lot of development during this rich period, she becomes the leader of the group and faces many obstacles. Some standout issues with the character are Uncanny X-Men #113-117, #145-147, #158-161 #168-170, #172-173, #185-189, #196-198, #201, #208-219, #265-267, Uncanny X-Men Annual #3, #5, #6, #9 and the Magik limited series.

For more details (and more options in collections), go see our Chris Claremont X-Men Reading Order!

  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1
    Collects Giant-Size X-Men #1; Uncanny X-Men #94–131, Annual #3
  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 2
    Collects Uncanny X-Men #132–153, Annual #4–5; Avengers Annual #10; Marvel Fanfare #1–4; Marvel Treasury Edition #26–27; Marvel Team-Up #100; material from Bizarre Adventures #27; Phoenix: The Untold Story (one-shot). Storm is appointed leader of the X-Men in issue #139, following Cyclops’ leave of absence from the team. This also can serve as an entry point for Storm-only readers.
  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 3
    Collects Uncanny X-Men #154-175, Annual #6-7; Marvel Graphic Novel No. 5 – X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills; Wolverine (1982) #1-4; X-Men Special Edition #1; Magik #1-4. The Magick series is an Illyana and Storm Limited series. Ororo’s mohawk period starts in issue #173.
  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 4
    Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #176-193, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #8, Kitty Pryde And Wolverine (1984) #1-6, X-Men And Alpha Flight (1985) #1-2, Material From Marvel Fanfare (1982) #40.
  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 5
    Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #194-209, X-Men Annual (1970) #9-10, New Mutants Special Edition (1985) #1, New Mutants Annual (1984) #2, Nightcrawler (1985) #1-4, Longshot (1985) #1-6 And Material From Marvel Fanfare (1982) #33.
  • X-Men: Mutant Massacre Omnibus
    Collects Uncanny X-Men #210–219, Annual #11; New Mutants #46; X-Factor #9-17, Annual #2; Thor #373–374, 377-378; Power Pack #27; Daredevil #238; Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men #1-4; X-Men vs. the Avengers #1-4
  • X-Men: Fall of the Mutants Omnibus
    Collects Uncanny X-Men #220–227; New Mutants #55–61; X-Factor #18–26; Captain America #339; Daredevil #252; Fantastic Four #312; Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #340; Power Pack #35.
  • X-Men: Inferno Prologue Omnibus
    Collects X-Factor (1986) #27-32, X-Factor Annual (1986) #3, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #228-238, New Mutants (1983) #62-70, New Mutants Annual (1984) #4, X-Men Annual (1970) #12; material from Marvel Age Annual (1985) #4, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #40
  • X-Men: inferno Omnibus
    Collects X-Factor #33-40; X-Terminators #1-4; Uncanny X-Men #239-243; New Mutants #71-73; Power Pack #40, #42-44; Avengers #298-300; Fantastic Four #322-324; Amazing Spider-Man #311-313; Spectacular Spider-Man #146-148; Web of Spider-Man #47-48; Daredevil #262-263, 265; Excalibur #6-7; Mutant Misadventures of Cloak and Dagger #4, material from X-Factor Annual #4.
  • X-Men by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee Omnibus Vol. 1
    Collects Uncanny X-Men #244–269, Annual #13; Classic X-Men #39.

    • Gambit: Thick as Thieves, a Chris Claremont limited series released in 2022 and co-starring Storm takes place between the events depicted in Uncanny X-Men #267. 
  • X-Men: X-Tinction Agenda Omnibus
    Collects Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #270-272, New Mutants (1983) #95-97, X-Factor (1986) #60-62, X-Men Annual (1970) #14-15 And X-Men: Spotlight On Starjammers #1-2 ― Plus Material From Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #23; New Mutants Annual #6-7; X-Factor Annual #5-6; New Warriors Annual #1; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #10-17, #24-32, #41, #43 And #48-49; Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #2 And #6-8; Marvel Holiday Special (1991) #1; And Marvel Tales (1964) #262.
  • X-Men By Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus Vol. 2
    Collects X-Factor #63-70; Uncanny X-Men #273-280; X-Men #1-9, material from #10-11; Ghost Rider #26-27.

During this period, you can choose to read the miniseries Ororo: Before The Storm. While published in 2005, the events depicted are set in Storm’s childhood when she was a pickpocket in Cairo. There is no particular placement, as it is always better to be familiar with the character before exploring the past, but you’re free to choose whenever you prefer to dive into it!

90’s Storm

At the beginning of the nineties, the X-Men massive cast is split between two titles. While Scott Summers is the leader of the Blue Team, the Gold Team is led by Storm in Uncanny X-Men (written by Scott Lobdell), consisting of Jean Grey, Colossus, Iceman, and Archangel. XSE Officer from the future Bishop also made his debut and was added to the roster. It has to be said that this is not the most vital part of Storm’s story.

Storm, Queen of Wakanda in the 2000s

Chris Claremont made his return on the X-Men at the beginning of the 2000s with X-Treme X-Men featuring a globetrotting team led by Storm. While not stand-out stories, this is a good read if you like how Claremont writes her.

The most impactful event in Storm’s life in this era didn’t happen in any X-Men titles but in Black Panther! During Reginald Hudlin’s run, Storm rekindles her relationship with T’Challa, marries him, and becomes the Queen of Wakanda. Together, there’s also part of the Fantastic Four for a short time. Storm and Black PAnther’s love story is put at the center of the miniseries Storm by writer Eric Jerome Dickey.

Back to the X-Men at the start of the 2010s

Storm is officially back with the X-Men at a time when the group is going through an ideological and physical split! She found herself determined to fight for survival and part of the X-Men’s “Extinction Team” with Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, Namor, Colossus, Danger, Magik and Hope. She also joins for a short time the Avengers just before the team finds himself fighting against the X-Men! Note that not all volumes of X-Men volume 3 are listed, only what we think are the most important ones. But you’ll find the character in the other trades!

Storm in Marvel Now!

Ororo Munroe must heal some wounds while pursuing her ongoing mission to fight for a better world. Following the battle against the Avengers and the end of her marriage, she is back with the X-Men, working at the Jean Grey School, putting together an all-women X-Men squad, and has a short tenure with X-Force. She reconnects with foes and friends and even headlines her own solo title!

The Hour of the Storm. In Black Panther #172.

All-New, All-Different Storm!

The Marvel Universe has been one again relaunched. Wolverine is dead. The Mutants face extinction once more! Those are some tumultuous times for Storm, which are not offered many opportunities to shine. She starts this era as a leader of Extraordinary X-Men. Following the inevitable war with the Inhumans, Ororo Munroe left her leadership position in favor of being just a member of the X-Men: Gold team and is reunited with Jean Grey in X-Men: Red.

During Ta-Nehisi Coates’s run on Black Panther, Storm is back in Wakanda to help the country during one the toughest periods.

  • X-Men: Wakanda Forever
  • Black Panther By Ta-Nehisi Coates Omnibus
    Collects Black Panther (vol. 6) #1-18, 166–172, Black Panther (vol. 7) #1-22, material from #23-2. The most important issues are: BP (vol. 6) #13, #15-17, #170-172, BP (vol. 7) #13-14.
  • Fearless by Pacheco
    Collects: Fearless (2019) #1 to #4

Storm in the Krakoa era

While Storm appeared in many issues during the last ten (even twenty) years, those were uneven times for the character. Things change as we enter the Krakoa era she dances with death, acts as a pirate in the Marauders, serves as a Quiet Councilwoman and more!

  • House of X/Powers of X
    Collects House of X #1-6, Powers of X #1-6.
  • Giant-Size X-Men by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1
    Collects Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Storm #1.
  • Marauders by Gerry Duggan Volume 1
    Collects Marauders #1–6. Specifically issues #4-5
  • Marauders by Gerry Duggan Volume 2
    Collects Marauders #7–12. Specifically issues #7-8 & #11.
  • X of Swords
    Collects X-Men #12, X of Swords: Creation #1, X-Factor #4, Wolverine #6, X-Force #13, Marauders #13, Hellions #5, New Mutants #13, Cable #5, Excalibur #13, X-Men #13, X of Swords: Stasis #1, X-Men #14, Marauders #14, Marauders #15, Excalibur #14, Wolverine #7, X-Force #14, Hellions #6, Cable #6, Excalibur #15, X-Men #15, X of Swords: Destruction #1.
  • Marauders By Gerry Duggan Vol. 3
    Collects Marauders (2019) 16-20, King in Black: Marauders (2021) 1.

Storm’s story continues…

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