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DC All-In is a new jumping-on point following Absolute Power, establishing a fresh status quo for the DC Universe while launching the parallel Absolute Universe, all tied together by an overarching Darkseid narrative. With so many series involved, this reading order groups story arcs together so you can follow them without juggling dozens of plotlines at once.
Amanda Waller seizes control of metahuman abilities across the world, forcing Earth’s heroes into a desperate resistance against a global regime that has stripped them of their power and agency. Although this crossover event precedes All-In, it does set up a lot of the status quo and is referred to many times during the early All-In issues.
An Action Comics arc set in the days after Absolute Power and before the All-In-Saga really gets going. Recommended, as this sets up some of the scene for Superman and the Phantom Zone referred to in Main Act 1. Note: The 12-part Supergirl backup story happens after the 12-part main storyline.
The title that starts it all! An essential issue, which sets up the DC Universe and the 'meta' Darkseid storyline that will continue throughout the All-In initiative.
The newly expanded Justice League struggles to secure its Watchtower headquarters while uncovering betrayals, scientific conspiracies, and cosmic anomalies. Parallel investigations collide in a larger battle for control of Earth’s greatest stronghold.
In the aftermath of Absolute Power a familiar foe returns with dire warnings that will impact everything going forwards.
The Absolute Universe was forged in the shadow of Darkseid’s influence, reshaping reality into a streamlined continuity where the familiar heroes of DC are reimagined from the ground up. Its beginnings are marked by the first arcs of Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman. We think all essential to the All In narrative.
With the disappearance of Darkseid, a cosmic power vacuum has been created with New God rivalries destined to impact the universe.
Black Lightning and Josiah Power revive the Power Company to rebuild trust in heroes amid a rising anti-metahuman tide.
The Green Lanterns move from internal divisions in the Civil Corps Special to escalating interstellar conflicts, culminating in the Starbreaker Supremacy crossover.
Member’s of the Justice League are reeling from the effects of Absolute Power. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Back in Gotham and beyond, sinister new threats meet Bat heroes & villains. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Superman and Power Girl cope with local troubles. These are both optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
A recommended read in the wider scheme of things - you just know she’s going to be trouble!
Disaster strikes Atlantis forcing Aquaman to follow a dangerous path—unwittingly tied to Darkseid’s growing influence—revealing that even the depths of the sea are not beyond his reach.
All In’s first major crossover event as the Justice League battle a major foe in a time-bending plot. Essential reading for its impact on future storylines.
The Absolute Universe expands beyond the Trinity, as new legends step into the spotlight - culminating in Absolute Evil. We still think these are all too good not to be Essential.
The Justice League members continue their own battles. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Superman’s universe expands with more stories. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
The Bat heroes and villains continue their own battles. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
A tournament organized by Darkseid, or King Omega (K.O.). Essential reading.