Reading OrdersYour Guide to Comic Reading Orders
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New timelines
DC's All-In Saga
DC's latest jumping on point for new and returning readers. The initiative begins after the conclusion of the Absolute Power storyline and establishes a new status quo for the core DC Universe while simultaneously creating a new, parallel universe called the "Absolute Universe”. And to top it all there is a Darkseid 'meta' narrative that connects everything. With so many different series, we've tried to ensure story arcs can be read together uninterrupted, where possible. This is so you aren't trying to keep 30+ storylines in your head at the same time!
Hickman's Marvel
Jonathan Hickman is the ultimate world builder - his Marvel work spans epic, interconnected sagas that redefined the Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, and the multiverse itself—culminating in universe-shaping events like Secret Wars and House of X.
The Ultimate Ultimate Universe
Marvel reimagines classic heroes in a modern, grounded continuity, offering fresh origins and streamlined storytelling for a new generation of readers.
New event reading orders
Absolute Universe
DC’s Absolute Universe reimagines iconic heroes in a bold new continuity, introducing fresh origins and relationships while exploring a world still discovering what it means to have superhumans among them.
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths
With the Justice League gone, a new generation of heroes must rise to face a cosmic darkness aiming to erase legacy, hope, and the multiverse itself.
Ultimate Universe: Phase 4: Devastation
Survivors of Ultimatum rebuild teams, cities, and storylines in a leaner universe focused on recovery and fresh beginnings. However, something devastating is brewing...
Infinite Crisis
Long-lost heroes return with conflicting visions for the DC Universe, igniting a brutal clash that threatens to tear apart the newly unified Earth. Although you can start here, we recommend reading the essential titles from 'Identity Crisis' and then 'Countdown to Infinite Crisis' first.
