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DC's All-In Saga
Updated Monthly

DC's All-In Saga

DC Comics
2024-present

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!

In 20 parts
15 parts completed
602 Issues (so far)
124 Essential (so far)
Completist Reading Time
275 hours (so far)
The Ultimate Ultimate Universe
Under Construction

The Ultimate Ultimate Universe

Marvel Comics
2000-present

Like Bendis? Like Hickman? Like Spider-Man? Like stories that influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Then indulge yourself in Marvel's reimagining of classic heroes in a modern, grounded continuity, offering fresh origins and streamlined storytelling for a new generation of readers.

In 11 parts
9 parts completed
815 Issues (so far)
674 Essential (so far)
Completist Reading Time
366 hours (so far)
The Spider-Verse
Under Construction

The Spider-Verse

Marvel Comics
2014-current

A multiverse-spanning saga where Spider-heroes from across realities unite, clash, and evolve through the major Spider-Verse events

In 11 parts
6 parts completed
88 Issues (so far)
41 Essential (so far)
Completist Reading Time
39 hours (so far)
DC Comics Crises

DC Comics Crises

DC Comics
1985-2023

DC’s Crisis events reshape continuity, reboot timelines, and unite heroes against cosmic threats.

In 12 parts
892 Issues
138 Essential
Completist Reading Time
533 hours

New event reading orders

DC K.O.
Provisional

DC K.O.

DC Comics
2025

Darkseid forces the DC Universe into a brutal cosmic tournament, pitting hero against hero in a fight where every victory serves his hidden agenda.

59 Issues
18 Essential
Completist Reading Time
31 hours
Main Teams/Characters
All major DC characters!
Event Type
Crossover
Absolute Universe
Updated Monthly

Absolute Universe

DC Comics
2024

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.

77 Issues
76 Essential
Completist Reading Time
37 hours
Main Teams/Characters
Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern, Absolute Martian Manhunter
Event Type
Universe
Fall of X

Fall of X

Marvel Comics
2023

Krakoa faces collapse, threatening mutantkind’s dream.

135 Issues
84 Essential
Completist Reading Time
61 hours
Main Teams/Characters
X-Men
Event Type
Arc
Spider-Geddon

Spider-Geddon

Marvel Comics
2018

Spider-Geddon is the explosive sequel to Spider-Verse, as the Inheritors escape their prison and begin hunting Spider-heroes across the multiverse again.

26 Issues
19 Essential
Completist Reading Time
11 hours
Main Teams/Characters
Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), All the Spiders!
Event Type
Crossover
Dark Nights: Metal

Dark Nights: Metal

DC Comics
2017

A dark multiverse is unleashed as Batman's worst nightmares invade reality, threatening to drag the DC Universe into eternal darkness.

32 Issues
18 Essential
Completist Reading Time
18 hours
Main Teams/Characters
All major DC characters!
Event Type
Crisis
Ultimate Universe: Phase 6: Cataclysm

Ultimate Universe: Phase 6: Cataclysm

Marvel Comics
2014

The arrival of Galactus triggers a universe-shaking disaster that pushes the Ultimate heroes to their absolute limits.

51 Issues
51 Essential
Completist Reading Time
18 hours
Main Teams/Characters
Galactus (Gah Lak Tus), Ultimate X-Men, The Ultimates, Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales)
Event Type
Arc
Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis

DC Comics
2005

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.

113 Issues
11 Essential
Completist Reading Time
67 hours
Main Teams/Characters
All major DC characters!
Event Type
Crisis

Collected edition summaries

DC All-In Saga

DC All-In Saga

All the All-In initiative collected editions in a single place. Filtered by yearly released date.

DC Compact Comics Editions

DC Compact Comics Editions

A complete index of DC Compact Comics—the portable paperback line for cornerstone DC stories. Organized release year. New here? Maybe start with Kingdom Come, All-Star Superman, or Batman: Hush.

New Ultimate Universe

New Ultimate Universe

The essential New Ultimate Universe collections—a modern relaunch with tightly linked, standalone series. New here? Start with Ultimate Invasion and then move on to Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, or Ultimate Black Panther.

Green Lantern

Green Lantern

The essential Green Lantern collections, organized by era. New to GL? We recommend kicking things off with the Geoff Johns era (2005) — it's a fan-favorite and a fantastic entry point.