Comics Chronology: Christopher Smith seeks peace by any means necessary as a member of the Suicide Squad and as Amanda Waller's go-to lackey
Ultimate Universe Reading Order, 2006-2010: Origins & Ultimatums
Comics Chronology: Earth-1610 goes through a major shake-up that leaves the survivors Spider-Man, the Ultimates and the X-Men notably changed!
Spider-Man, 1986-1987 Reading Order: Fearful Symmetry
Comics Chronology: The death of Jean DeWolff, the unmasking of the Hobgoblin, a horrifying final clash with Kraven the Hunter and the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson!
Marvel Universe, 2004 Reading Order: Disassembled & Reloaded
Comics Chronology: The X-Men reload, the Avengers disassemble, Spider-Man goes through major changes, Wolverine goes on a killing spree, Captain America faces the Winter Soldier & more!
Swamp Thing Reading Order, 1971-1986: Earth-One
Chronology: The Swamp Thing rises from the flames where Alec Holland fell, and faces unimaginable horrors in the DC Universe!
Marvel Zombies Reading Order, 2005-Present: Earth-2149 & Into The Multiverse
Comics Chronology: In one of the darkest corners of the multiverse, the heroes are hungry... for flesh!
Darkhawk Reading Order, 1991-1995: Dawn of the Darkhawk
Comics Chronology: Chris Powell's transformation into Darkhawk leads to membership in the New Warriors and the Avengers
Peacemaker Reading Order, 1986-2010: Kill For Peace
Comics Chronology: The imbalanced Peacemaker makes up for his heritage by aiming to bring peace to Earth by any means necessary!
Peacemaker Reading Order, 1966-1986: Introducing the Peacemaker
Comics Chronology: On Earth-Four, Peacemaker's short-lived career in achieving peace at all costs leads to a major Crisis!
Superman Reading Order, 1987-1988: The Man of Steel
Comics Chronology: The Man of Steel gets a fresh start after the universe-resetting Crisis on Infinite Earths
Silver Surfer Reading Order, 1966-1989: Herald No More
Comics Chronology: The Herald of Galactus is stranded on Earth for his betrayal, but no world can hold him forever!
Batman Family Reading Order, 1989-1990: The Many Deaths of the Batman
Comics Chronology: Batman searches for a new sense of purpose in the wake of the fall of Robin and Batgirl!
Doom 2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Future is Doomed, Earth-928
Chronology: In a future ruled by sinister corporations, Doom may actually be the closest thing to a hero the world has!
X-Factor Reading Order, 2004-2013: Investigations
Comics Chronology: X-Factor Investigations delve into the darker side of the Marvel Universe in Peter David's epic run
Brainiac Reading Order, 1958-Present: Vril Dox of Earth-One
Comics Chronology: The intergalactic collector of cities, the alien android Brainiac's fate would be tied to Superman when he stole the city of Kandor from Krypton
The Punisher Reading Order, 1974-1990: Back to the War
Comics Chronology: The Punisher's war on crime begins as the former soldier takes his revenge mission to the streets of Manhattan and beyond!
Hulk Family Reading Order, 2008-2010: Green Hulks vs Red Hulks
Character Chronology: The Gamma-Fam explodes when the Red Hulk, She-Hulk, Skaar and a new, savage She-Hulk join the cast
Resident Alien Reading Order, 2011-Present: Welcome to Earth
Comics Chronology: Harry Vanderspeigle is a small-town doctor with a very big secret - he's not from Earth!
Spider-Man 2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Original Earth-928 Timeline
Character Guide: The future of the Marvel Universe looks bleak, Miguel O'Hara picks up a certain web-slinger's legacy
Hulk Family Reading Order, 2005-2007: Warbound
Character Chronology: She-Hulk investigates the disappearance of the Hulk, but he soon returns from exile looking for revenge
Doctor Doom Reading Order, 1982-1991: The Doom/Kristoff War
Comics Chronology: Doom's demise leads into the first of the Secret Wars and a fight against himself!
Death’s Head II, 1992-Present Reading Order: The Minion Cyborg
After assimilating its final target, the Minion cyborg takes on a part of the persona of a certain Freelance Peace-Keeping Agent...
Creature Commandos Reading Order, 1980-Present: Agents of Project M
Comics Chronology: War gets weird when the Creature Commandos hit the battlefield
Midnight Sons, 1992-1993 Reading Order: The Rise
Reading Order: Ghost Rider is joined by Morbius, Blade and other supernatural beings to combat the Lilin
Creatures on the Loose! (2005-2006) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: Nick Fury recruits new agents for a supernatural incarnation of his Howling Commandos
Ghost Rider Reading Order, 1990-1993: Danny Ketch
Reading Order: A new Spirit of Vengeance takes to the streets combating supernatural threats and witnessing the rise of the Midnight Sons
X-Men Family Reading Order, 1978-1981: The Phoenix Saga
Reading Order: A member of the X-Men becomes their biggest threat in one of the most-popular eras for Marvel's mutants
The Rise of the Hammer (1993-1994) Reading Order
Related Events / Crossover: The build-up to the first 2099 event 'The Fall of the Hammer'
Joker Reading Order, 1956-1986: Earth One – The Silver & Bronze Age
Reading Order: From a thief with a gimmick to a psychotic major threat, the Joker becomes Batman’s biggest foe once again
Zenith Reading Order, 1987-Present: Phase One to Four
Reading Order: The guide to 2000AD’s classic superhero story from Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell
Deadpool & Wolverine Reading Order, 1994-Present: Katanas vs Claws
Reading Order: Every Deadpool/Wolverine clash, team-up and near miss... in order!
X-Men Family Reading Order, 1971-1977: All-New, All-Different
Reading Order: The X-Men’s corner of the Marvel Universe goes through major changes when Cyclops leads a brand new team
Death’s Head Reading Order, 1987-Present: Freelance Peace-Keeping Agent
If you want someone brought in or bumped off, call on Death's Head - just don't call him a bounty hunter, yes?
Transformers Reading Order, 1984-1994: The Marvel Years
When Hasbro wanted to launch their Transformers toyline in 1984, they turmned to Marvel Comics to devise a mythology as well as names for the characters (the majority of which came from series writer Bob Budiansky who also wrote the character bios for the toy boxes). Initially, the story was set to take place in... Continue Reading →
Wonder Woman Reading Order, 2011-2016: The New 52 Era
Comics Chronology: Starting fresh, Wonder Woman takes on a new role in the reinvigorated DC Universe
Fantastic Four Reading Order, 1981-1984: Back to Basics
John Byrne revitalised the Fantastic Four in the '80s using a format he became known for in the years that followed. He begins by taking the team back to basics (paying homage to the Lee/Kirby era) and re-establishing their role in the Marvel Universe, while restoring some of their bigger enemies such as Doctor Doom... Continue Reading →
Marvel Vs DC Comics Reading Order, 1976-Present: The Battle of Two Universes
Comics Chronology: Two universes collide... repeatedly, as heroes and villains from the two biggest publishers battle it out!
Batman Family Reading Order, 1987-1988: Deaths in the Family
Comics Chronology: Things get dark for the Dark Knight when two members of the Bat-Family fall to the Joker!
Rom Reading Order, 1979-1994: Spaceknight of Galador
The Parker Brothers action figure might not have been a big hit on the toy shelves, but Rom became a cult favorite when he gained is own Marvel Comics series. The Galadorian Spaceknight’s mission… to rid the universe of the malevolent shape-shifting Dire Wraiths who had infiltrated other worlds for their own nefarious purposes. Using... Continue Reading →
Doctor Doom Reading Order, 1962-1981: World Domination
Comics Chronology: The saga of one of the most-feared villains in the Marvel Universe begins
Hellboy Universe Reading Order, 1949-1993: Hellboy & the BPRD
The saga of Hellboy continues as he joins the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD) on their missions to investigate paranormal threats across the planet. While Hellboy begins to take centre stage, it’s worth noting that these stories are all set before the character made his debut as a number of limited series, one-shots... Continue Reading →
Ultimate Universe Reading Order, 2000-2005: The Ultimate Age of Heroes
Comics Chronology: A groundbreaking modern reworking of the Marvel Universe begins with the Fantastic Four, Ultimates, Spider-Man and the X-Men!
Starro Reading Order, 1960-2011: The Earth One/New Earth Eras
Starro, the malevolent starfish-shaped alien conqueror, has been a longstanding antagonist in the DC Universe, often posing a formidable threat to Earth and its heroes. Sharing its debut with the Justice League of America’s inaugural appearance, this mind-controlling extraterrestrial entity has continued to evolve through the decades, with its origin finally revealed not long before... Continue Reading →
The Sixth Gun Reading Order, 2010-Present: The Dusty Road to Apocalypse
During the darkest days of the Civil War, wicked cutthroats came into possession of six pistols of otherworldly power. In time, the Sixth Gun, the most dangerous of the weapons, vanished. The First of the Six strikes with ungodly force. The Second spreads Perdition’s flames. The Third kills with a flesh-rotting disease. The Fourth calls... Continue Reading →
Werewolf by Night Reading Order, 1972-Present: Jack Russell
Reading Order: The complete comics chronology of the Werewolf
Batman Reading Order, Origins II: Batman & Robin
Before LEGENDS (1986-1987) begins, the origins of the Batman continue! The ‘Bat-Family’ expands as the Dark Knight gains a sidekick in Robin, inspires Batgirl to take up the cowl and meets the deadly Huntress. And the Batman spreads his wings as he meets Superman, becomes a recurring member of the Justice League and first encounters... Continue Reading →
Batman Reading Order, Origins: Year One to The Long Halloween
Comics Chronology: The Batman begins, making his mark in Gotham City and facing foes for the first time!
Hellboy Universe Reading Order 1339BC-1948: The Secret Histories
Comics Chronology: Sir Edward Grey counters weird happenings in London, Lobster Johnson fights crime in New York and a certain bably 'Boy emerges from Hell!
Spider-Man Reading Order, 1984-1985: Saga of the Alien Costume
Comics Chronology: Spider-Man gets a new black costume, resumes his feud with the Hobgoblin and comes face-to-face with the Beyonder
Hulk Reading Order, 1993-1998: The Peter David Era II
Presenting the final five years of Peter David’s original run on the Hulk. There are big changes in Rick Jones' life, secrets of the Pantheon are revealed, the Hulk goes through another change and meets a future version of himself. And a climactic battle with Onslaught literally sends the Green Goliath in more than one... Continue Reading →
Hulk Reading Order, 1987-1992: The Peter David Era I
Comics Chronology: The Gray Hulk's days are numbered when Doc Samson finds a way to merge the Bruce Banner's personas in Peter David's classic run!
2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Original World of Tomorrow
Chronology: The future incarnations of Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men, the Punisher and Doom rally against corporate greed in a dystopian timeline
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order: Guarding the Galaxy (2008-2011)
Comics Chronology: A colossal cosmic conflict literally splits the Marvel Universe wide open
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order, 2003-2008: Annihilated
Comics Chronology: The cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe is invaded - introducing the new Guardians of the Galaxy
The Spot Reading Order, 1984: Jonathon Ohnn (1984-present)
One of Spider-Man's strangest foes - get ready for the bizarre history of the Spot!
MODOK Reading Order: George Tarleton (1967-Present)
The outlandish Jack Kirby design and some weird and wild stories featuring the gigantic-headed sociopath, make it hard not to love this oddball bad guy. The Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing - aka MODOK – has been a thorn in the side of the Hulk, Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man and more while acting as the head (no pun intended)... Continue Reading →
Authority Reading Order, 1999-2011: The WildStorm Years
Comics Chronology: From the ashes of StormWatch, the Authority are ready to put an end to threats to Earth by any means necessary
Invincible Universe Reading Order: Guarding the Globe & Beyond (2002-2018)
If you think Invincible is just another superhero comic, then give it a shot and stick with it. This series regularly breaks the rules in terms of what’s ‘supposed’ to happen in superhero titles. The mistakes Mark Grayson makes far outweigh any errors in judgement that Peter Parker’s ever made. Characters die and don’t come... Continue Reading →
Outerverse Reading Order, 2010-Present: Tales from the Outer Dark
Comics Chronology: An alternate universe in which diverges from our own due to the impact of next-level supernatural threats!
Man-Thing Reading Order: The Fall of Ted Sallis (1971-1989)
Working under Project Sulfur, Dr Ted Sallis creates a new Super-Soldier Serum. When AIM agents and his own wife try to steal the SO-2 Serum from him in the Everglades, he escapes and injects it before falling into the swamp. Transformed in a muck-monster dubbed the Man-Thing, the mindless creature that was once Ted Sallis becomes the guardian of the Nexus of All Realities - the... Continue Reading →
Justice League Dark Reading Order (2011-2015): The New 52 Era
Comics Chronology: The original JLD line-up face magical threats from across the DC Universe in Prime Earth continuity!
High Evolutionary Reading Order, 1966-Present: Herbert Wyndham
Comics Chronology: Obsessed with evolving humanity to its next stage ahead of time the High Evolutionary has been both a help and a hindrance to the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Adam Warlock!
Doom Patrol Reading Order: The New Earth/Vertigo Era (1987-2011)
Comics Chronology: Following the Crisis, the Doom Patrol crawl from the wreckage experience a dose of Vertigo - and not everyone makes it out alive!
Aliens & Predator Versus The Omniverse, 1991-2019: AVP vs Other Universes
Comics Chronology: The Xenomorphs & Yautja face off against characters from 2000AD, Archie, Dark Horse, DC, Dynamite, Image & Valiant
Ultimate Spider-Man Reading Order, 2000-2018: Peter Parker, Earth-1610
Comics Chronology: A fresh incarnation of Peter Parker becomes the Spider-Man of a brand new Ultimate Universe!
Kang Reading Order, 1963-Present: Nathaniel Richards
Comics Chronology: Determined to conquer all time, Kang is regularly oposed by the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and even himself...
The Comics That Inspired the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The tales behind the MCU in chronological order
Comics Chronology: The key events from the MCU in the order they took place in the Marvel Comics