Marvel & DC comic reading orders

Read comics in the right order.

Every great run, broken into clear steps — with the exact paperback or hardcover to pick up for each one.

Find something to readHow it works

How do you like to read?

Pick once — every reading order on the site will show matching books.

Our first reading orders are being checked and will be published soon.

In the meantime: the ages of comics, explained · how our reading orders work

Eras

Read through time

All eras →
  1. 1938–1956Golden AgeComing soon
  2. 1956–1970Silver AgeComing soon
  3. 1970–1985Bronze AgeComing soon
  4. 1985–2011Modern AgeComing soon
  5. 2011–todayCurrent eraComing soon

Browse by publisher

MarvelSpider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers and the rest of the Marvel Universe.Coming soon →DCBatman, Superman, Green Lantern and the rest of the DC Universe.Coming soon →

Three steps to your next read

  1. 01

    Pick a run

    Start with a character, a creator or an event you’ve heard about.

  2. 02

    Choose a format

    Cheaper paperbacks in small chunks, or fewer, bigger hardcovers.

  3. 03

    Read in order

    Follow the steps. We show exactly which book collects each part.