Reading OrdersYour Guide to Comic Reading Orders
Navigate the multiverse of comics with confidence
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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!
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.
A forbidden discovery unleashes the Dark Multiverse, leading to a villain-fueled uprising that fractures the DC Universe and culminates in a cosmic war to reset reality itself.
Follow Miles Morales’ journey from a new kind of Spider-Man in the Ultimate Universe to one of Marvel’s most important heroes.
A multiverse-spanning saga where Spider-heroes from across realities unite, clash, and evolve through the major Spider-Verse events
DC’s Crisis events reshape continuity, reboot timelines, and unite heroes against cosmic threats.
Heroes and villains are drawn into battles on alien worlds, manipulated by cosmic forces, entangled in secret missions.
We've built a chronological timeline of core Batman events in DC’s main continuity, tracing Bruce Wayne’s evolution from his first year as the Dark Knight to his most recent battles. Ideal for beginners, but don't feel you need to read it all - why not start at the beginning and see where it takes you?
Mutants rise as a unified nation on Krakoa, forever reshaping their destiny!
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.
Geoff Johns’ DC Comics work is defined by revitalizing iconic characters and teams—like Green Lantern, The Flash, and the Justice League—while weaving epic storylines that blend continuity reverence with modern twists. Note: This isn't really in a chronological reading order, but rather broken down into his work on each major series. You can find links to crossovers within each reading order.
A timeline of Fantastic Four reading orders centered on four of the most influential FF authors - each a jump on point for any new FF readers. Follow the team’s evolution through Byrne’s character-driven reinvention, Simonson’s cosmic epics, Waid’s emotional re-grounding, and Hickman’s multiversal saga of legacy and destiny.
A shadowy timeline spanning decades, this DC saga threads together Before Watchmen and Watchmen with the main DC Universe through reality-shifting events like The Button, Superman: Reborn, and The Oz Effect, culminating in Doomsday Clock, where past and present collide to reshape the future of continuity itself.
Brian Michael Bendis reshaped Marvel’s modern era with character-focused storytelling, redefining heroes like Spider-Man and the Avengers while spearheading major events that transformed the Marvel Universe.
Chronicling the major events that have shaped DC Comics history - includes, crossovers, crises and arcs!
Chronicling the major events that have shaped Marvel Comics history!