Continued from Chapter 1 – The Beginning, this is Chapter 2 – Post-Crisis, showing the stories that take place from the defeat of the Anti-Monitor to just before Flash initiates the Flashpoint.
Also check out the issue-by-issue version of this chapter, which features a more thorough reading experience by including releases that have not been collected.
| DC Reading Order: Post-Crisis (Collected Editions) | |
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 | The Saga of the Swamp Thing Book 5-6 Issues include: The Saga of the Swamp Thing #51-64 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4. |
 | Watchmen: DC Compact Comics Edition Issues include: Watchmen #1-12 Notes: Happens on an alternate Earth. Reintroduced to continuity by DC Universe: Rebirth #1. |
 | Shazam! The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Justice League #7-11, 0, 14-16, 18-21: “Shazam” Notes: Shazam/The Captain debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Booster Gold: The Big Fall Issues include: Booster Gold #1, 8-9 Notes: Booster Gold debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Legends Omnibus Issues include: Legends #1-6, Justice League of America #258-261 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762 (Legend issues) and Justice League Vol.4 #1 (Justice League issues) |
 | DC Finest: Peacemaker – Kill for Peace Issues include: Vigilante #36-38 Notes: Peacemaker debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | The Man of Steel Vol.1 Issues include: Superman #4: “Bloodsport!” Notes: Maggie Sawyer debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman and the Outsiders Vol.2-3 Issues include: Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1; #25-31 Notes: The Force of July and Looker debut. Reintroduced to continuity by The Penguin #3, Detective Comics #992 and Dark Days: The Forge #1 |
 | Batman: Arkham: Clayface Issues include: Outsiders Vol.1 #21 Notes: Lady Clayface debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1-3, Green Arrow Vol.2 #1-50 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4 |
 | Tales of the Batman: Alan Brennert Issues include: Secret Origins #50 fifth story: “Unfinished Business” Notes: Dinah Drake dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Wonder Woman Vol.4: Godwatch Estimated Event Date: Wonder Woman’s year eight Issues include: Wonder Woman Vol.5 #16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
 | Millennium Issues include: Millennium #1-8 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.1 Issues include: Detective Comics #572, 582 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Suicide Squad #1-18; The Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special #1; Checkmate #1, #8; Manhunter #1; Secret Origins #14, #28; The Fury of Firestorm #62-64; Firestorm: The Nuclear Man Annual #5 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3 |
 | Absolute Power: Origins Issues include: Absolute Power: Origins #1-3 Notes: The origin of Amanda Waller |
 | The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4 Issues include: New Teen Titans Vol.2 #10-31, Annual #12 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 |
 | Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.2 Issues include: Green Arrow #51-80; Green Arrow Annual #4-6; Who’s Who #14; The Brave and the Bold #1-6; Shado: Song of the Dragon #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4 |
 | Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.2 Issues include: Detective Comics #583-584: “Fever; Fever Break!” Notes Scarface and the Ventriloquist debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Cosmic Odyssey Issues include: Cosmic Odyssey #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Bug! The Adventures of Forager #1 |
 | Batman: The Kiling Joke Issues include: Batman: The Kiling Joke #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & the Birds of Prey #11 |
 | DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family Issues include: Detective Comics Annual #1: “Fables”; Detective Comics #591: “Aborigine!”; Batman: The Cult #1-4; Batman #426-429: “A Death in the Family” Notes: Robin dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4, Doomsday Clock #6, Detective Comics #982 and Trinity Vol.2 #12 |
 | Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book One: Wild Things Issues include: Swamp Thing #65-73, Annual #3; Hellblazer #4-5; Secret Origins #23; Infinity, Inc. #4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Hellblazer #1-22, Annual #1, Swamp Thing Vol.2 #65-77, Sandman Vol.2 #3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Invasion! Issues include: Invasion! #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22 |
 | Inferior Five Issues include: Inferior Five #1-6 |
 | Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book 2-3 Issues include: Swamp Thing #78-79, Annual #4; The New Titans #0, Swamp Thing #80–87, Swamp Thing Annual #5, Neil Gaiman’s Midnight Days Deluxe Edition #1, and Swamp Thing 1989 #1–4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | New Gods Book One: Bloodlines Issues include: New Gods Vol. 3 #6-12: “Bloodlines” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The New Gods #12 |
 | Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1-2 Issues include: Justice League #1-6, Justice League International #7-25, Justic League America #26-30, Justice League Annual #1, Justice League International Annual #2-3, Justice League Europe #1-6 and Suicide Squad #13; Justice League America #31-50, Justice League Europe #7-25, Justice League America Annual #4, Justice League Europe Annual #1, Justice League Quarterly #1, and Justice League International Special #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762 and Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Black Orchid Issues include: Black Orchid #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1 |
 | Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Suicide Squad #19–39, Annual #1, Deadshot #1-4, Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #82, 86-87, Secret Origins #37, Checkmate #15-18, Manhunter #7-8, 14, Captain Atom #30, Justice League America #27, The Flash #12 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3 |
 | Suicide Squad Vol.6-7 Issues include: Suicide Squad #40-58 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3 |
 | The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.5 Issues include: New Teen Titans Vol.2 #32-49, Annual #34 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 |
 | Superman: Exile and Other Stories Omnibus Issues include: The Adventures Of Superman #445-459, Superman #23-27, Action Comics #643-646 And Action Comics Annual #2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976 |
| The Legend of Batman Vol. 15: A Lonely Place of Dying Issues include: Batman #440-442, The New Teen Titans #60-61 Notes: Robin (Tim Drake) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #965 |
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 | Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.1 Issues include: Batman #417-420, 436-439 Notes: Issues #436-439, “Year Three”, take place between the Death in the Family trade placed above. Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol.2 Annual #1 and New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.3 Issues include: Batman #445-447 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics Annual (2020) #3 first story |
| Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.4 Issues include: Detective Comics #601-609 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #7, Harley Quinn Vol.4 #47 and Detective Comics #957 |
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 | The Sandman Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Sandman #1-37, Sandman Special #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18 |
 | Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City Issues include: Batman #452-454 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Lost #1 |
 | Batman: Arkham: Victor Zsasz Issues include: The Batman Chronicles #3 second story: “The First Cut Is the Deepest: The Secret Origin of Mr. Zsasz”, Gotham Knights #12 second story: “Draining” Notes: “The First Cut is the Deepest” was reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. “Draining” was unpublished until the Rebirth era |
 | Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.5 Issues include: Detective Comics #618-621 Notes: Robin’s mother, Janet Drake, dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #964 |
 | Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.4 Issues include: Batman #455-457 Notes: Tim completes his training to become Robin. Reintroduced to continuity by Robins #2 |
 | The New Titans Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: New Titans #71-76: “Titans Hunt” Notes: Golden Eagle dies. Wildebeest debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Crisis: Young Justice #4 |
 | Batman Versus Predator Issues include: Batman Versus Predator #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #2 fourth story |
 | Wonder Woman: War of the Gods Issues include: War Of The Gods #1-4, Wonder Woman #58-62; Wonder Woman: War Of The Gods #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Wonder Woman: War of the Gods #1 |
 | Suicide Squad Vol.8: The Final Mission Issues include: Suicide Squad #59-66 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.5 Issues include: Batman #467-469, 472-473, Detective Comics #639-640 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New Talent Showcase 2017 #1 second story and Tim Drake: Robin #6 |
 | Justice League International Omnibus Vol.3 Issues include: Justice League America #51-60 & Annual #5, Justice League Europe #26-36 & Annual #2, Justice League Quarterly #2-5 Notes: Mr. Nebula debuts. Kilowog, General Glory and L-Ron join the JLI. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21, Doom Patrol/Justice League of America Special #1 and Fire and Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 |
 | Time Masters Issues include: Time Masters #1-8 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Action Comics #674-676, 677, Superman: Man Of Steel #9-11, Adventures Of Superman #488-490, And Superman #65-67 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 second story and New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.6 Issues include: Batman #475, Detective Comics #642, Batman #476 Notes: Renee Montoya debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Deathstroke the Terminator Omnibus Issues include: Deathstroke the Terminator #6-9 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke, Inc. #1 |
 | Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol.1 Issues include: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #39 |
 | Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.8 Issues include: Detective Comics #644-649 Notes: The Electrocutioner and Spoiler debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol.4 #41 and Robins #2 |
 | Batman: The Demon Trilogy Issues include: Batman: Son of the Demon #1 and Batman: Birth of the Demon #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 and New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Legends of the World’s Finest Issues include: Legends of the World’s Finest #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1 |
 | The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Flash #92-94: “”Reckless Youth”; #95-100: “”Terminal Velocity””; #108-111 and Impulse #10-11: “”Dead Heat” Notes: Impulse and Savitar debut. Johnny Quick dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3 |
 | The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: The Spectre #3-4, 14 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Birds of Prey Vol.1 Issues include: Black Canary/Oracle: Birds of Prey #1, Birds of Prey: Manhunt #1–4, Birds of Prey: Revolution #1, a story from Showcase ’96 #3, Birds of Prey: Wolves #1, Bird of Prey: Batgirl #1 Notes: The Birds of Prey debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & the Birds of Prey #11 |
 | Superman and the Justice League America Vol.1 Issues include: Justice League Spectacular #1, Justice League America #61-68 Notes: The new Justice League debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Justice League Task Force: The Purification Plague Issues include: Justice League Task Force #1-12 Notes: The Justice League Task Force debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Robin Vol.2: Triumphant Issues include: Robin II: The Joker’s Wild! #1-4, Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #1-6 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Tim Drake: Robin #6 and DC’s Lex and the City #1 fifth story |
 | Batman: Sword of Azrael Issues include: Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 #13 AKA Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 Print Edition #7 |
 | Titans: Total Chaos Issues include: New Titans #90-92, Deathstroke, the Terminator #14-16 and Team Titans #1-3 Notes: Notes: Rose Wilson debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | The DC Universe by Keith Giffen Issues include: The Heckler #1: “Our First Issue!” Notes: The Heckler debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.1-3 Issues include: Batman #484-500, Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #16-18, Detective Comics #654-666 and Showcase ’93 #7-8, Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1; Detective Comics #667-675, Shadow of the Bat #19-28, Batman #501-508, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #59-61, Justice League Task Force #5-6, Catwoman #6-7, Showcase ’94 #7 and Robin #1-2; Batman #509-510, 512-515, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29-30, 32-35, Detective Comics #676-677, #679-682, Showcase ’94 #10, Nightwing: Alfred’s Return #1, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62-63, Batman: Vengeance of Bane II #1 Notes: Bane and Headhunter debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 second story |
 | Batman: Kings of Fear Issues include: Batman: Kings of Fear #1-6 |
 | The Death and Return of Superman Compedium Issues include: Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman: The Man of Steel #18-26, Justice League of America #69-70, Action Comics Annual #5, Adventures of Superman Annual #5, Green Lantern #46, Legacy of Superman #1, Supergirl and Team Luthor #1, Superman Annual #5, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2, plus excerpts from Action Comics #683, Adventures of Superman #496, Superman #73 and Superman: The Man of Steel #17 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story |
 | Superman: Doomsday Issues include: Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Zero Hour: Crisis in Time 25th Anniversary Omnibus Issues include: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #4-0, Guy Gardner: Warrior #24 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5 and Flash (2023) #28 |
 | Superman: Zero Hour Issues include: Superman: The Man of Steel #37, 0; Superman Vol.2 #93, 0; Adventures of Superman #516, 0; Action Comics #703, 0; Superboy Vol.4 #8, 0; Steel Vol.2 #8, 0 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976 |
 | Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Rising Compendium Issues include: Green Lantern Vol.3 #48-55, 59-65, New Titans #124-125, Guy Gardner: Warrior #27-28, Darkstars #34, Damage #16 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978 and Zero Hour: 30th Anniversary Special #1 |
 | Starman Compendium Vol.1 Issues include: Starman #0-3, 9, Annual #1, The Shade #1, 3 Notes: Starman (Jack Knight) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1-3 |
 | Azrael Vol. 1: Fallen Angel Issues include: Azrael #1-7: “Fallen Angel” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | The Question Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: The Question #28-36, Annual #2, Azrael Plus #1, Question Quarterly #1-5, Showcase ’95 #3, The Brave and the Bold #1-6, The Question Returns #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14 |
 | Swamp Thing by Mark Millar and Phil Hester Omnibus Issues include: Swamp Thing #150: “The Illumination” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Hellblazer #23-40, The Horrorist #1-2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | The Books of Magic Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: The Books of Magic #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Kid Eternity: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Kid Eternity #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Hellblazer by Garth Ennis Omnibus Issues include: Hellblazer #41-50, 52-83, Special #1, Heartland #1, Vertigo Jam #1, Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | John Constantine, Hellblazer by Paul Jenkins and Sean Phillips Omnibus Issues include: Hellblazer #51, #85–128, #250, Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #1, and Hellblazer: Books of Magic #1–2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol.12: How to Play with Fire Issues include: Hellblazer #129-133 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
| The Sandman Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Sandman #38-75, Vertigo Jam #1, Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #1 Notes: Dream (Morpheus) dies. Dream (Daniel Hall) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18 and Dark Nights: Metal #1 |
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 | Underworld Unleashed Issues include: Underworld Unleashed #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #61 |
 | Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 1 Collected in: Nightwing Vol.2 #1-5 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #68 |
 | JLA Presents: Aztek: The Ultimate Man Issues include: Aztek: The Ultimate Man #1-7 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.5 #21 |
 | Hitman by Garth Ennis and John McCrea Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Hitman #1-33, Hitman Annual #1, The Demon #42-45, #52-54, and The Demon Annual #2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Outsiders Vol.5 #5 |
 | The Final Night Issues include: The Final Night #1-4, Parallax: Emerald Night #1, Green Lantern #81, and The Final Night Preview #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #4 |
 | Superman & Lois Lane: The 25th Wedding Anniversary Deluxe Edition Collected in: Superman: The Wedding Album #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978 |
 | Doom Patrol by Grant Morrison Omnibus Issues include: Doom Patrol Vol.2 #19-63, Doom Force #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doom Patrol Vol.6 #3 |
 | Showcase Presents: Ambush Bug Vol.1 Issues include: DC Comics Presents #52, 59 and 81, Supergirl #16, Secret Origins #48, Action Comics #560, 563 and 565, Ambush Bug #1-4, Son of Ambush Bug #1-6, Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1, Ambush Bug Nothing Special #1 Notes: Ambush Bug debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Animal Man Omnibus Issues include: Animal Man Vol.1 #1-26, Secret Origins #39 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Unstoppable Doom Patrol #3 |
 | Doom Patrol by Rachel Pollack Omnibus Issues include: Doom Patrol Vol.2 #64-87, Doom Patrol Annual #2, Totems #1, and Vertigo Jam #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doom Patrol Vol.6 #3 |
 | Superman: Transformed! Issues include: Action Comics #729 & 732, Adventures of Superman #542 & 545, Superman #119, 122 & 123, and Superman: Man of Steel #64 & 67 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978 |
 | Superman Blue Vol.1 Issues include: Superman Vol.2 #122-125, Adventures of Superman #545-547, Action Comics #732-734, Superman: The Man of Steel #68-69, Superman Annual #9 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978 |
 | Mr. Terrific: Year One Issues include: Mr Terrific: Year One #1-6 Notes: Mr. Terrific debuts. |
 | The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: The Spectre #38: “Icons” and #62: “Final Rites” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and The Green Lantern #5 |
 | Batman: Road to No Man’s Land Omnibus Issues include: Azrael: Agent of the Bat #40, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #47-50, Batman #553-562, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #73-82, Detective Comics #719-722, Detective Comics #724-729, Catwoman #56-57, Robin #52-54, The Batman Chronicles #12, The Batman Chronicles #14-15, Nightwing #19-20, Batman: Arkham Asylum – Tales of Madness #1, Batman: Blackgate – Isle of Men #1, Batman: Huntress/Spoiler – Blunt Trauma #1: “Cataclysm; Aftershock” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #3 second story |
 | The Flash by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Flash #130-141 Notes:Jakeem Thunder and the Black Flash debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | The Kingdom: The 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Issues include: The Kingdom #1-2 Notes: Hypertime debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7 |
 | JLA Book 3 Issues include: JLA/Titans #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.4 #26 |
 | Doctor Mid-Nite Issues include: Doctor Mid-Nite #1-3 Notes: Dr. Mid-Nite (Anton Cross) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | JLApe: The Complete Collection Issues include: Legends of the DC Universe #19, JLA Annual #3, Batman Annual #23, Aquaman Annual #5, Wonder Woman Annual #8, The Flash Annual #12, Superman Annual #11, Green Lantern Annual #8, and Martian Manhunter Annual #2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22 |
 | Batman: No Man’s Land Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Batman: No Man’s Land #1,Batman: Harley Quinn #1, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-88, Batman #563-568, Detective Comics #730-735, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-57, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116-121, The Batman Chronicles #16-17, Young Justice in No Man’s Land #1, Robin #67, Nightwing #35-37, and Catwoman #72-74 Notes: Batgirl (Cassandra Cain) and Harley Quinn debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular second story |
 | Planetary Compedium Issues include: Planetary #1-27, Planetary/Batman #1, Planetary/JLA #1, And Planetary/Authority #1 Notes: Takes place on Earth-483. Jakita Wagner and the Planetary debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Outsiders (2023) #10. |
 | Tom Strong Compedium Two Issues include: Tom Strong’s Terrific Tales #1–12; America’s Best Comics Special #1 first story: Tom Strong in “Skull & Bones”; ABC Sketchbook #1; The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong #1; ABC: A to Z #1 first story; ABC A-Z: Top 10 & Teams #1 second story: “America’s Best vs. America’s Worst”; Tom Strong and the Robots of Doom #1–6; and Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1–6 Notes: Occurs before the first compedium. Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1. |
 | Terra Obscura: S.M.A.S.H. of Two Worlds Issues include: Terra Obscura (2003) #1-6; Terra Obscura (2004) #1-6 and ABC A-Z: Terra Obscura & Splash Brannigan #1 first and second stories: “The Lonely Guide to Terra Obscura; The Legend of the Black Terror: Who He Is and How He Came to Be” Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1. |
 | Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 1-2 Collected in: Promethea #1-23 Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23. |
 | America’s Best Comics TP Issues include: America’s Best Comics Special #1 third story: Promethea in “Little Margie in Misty Magic Land” Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23. |
 | Tom Strong Compedium Issues include: Tom Strong #1-36 Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1. |
 | Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 3 Collected in: Promethea #24-32, Tomorrow Stories Special #2 first story: “The Lethal Luck of the Magister Ludi” Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23. |
 | Day of Judgment; JSA Compendium One Issues include: Day of Judgment #1-5 Notes: Hal Jordan becomes the new Spectre. Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5 |
 | Fourth World by John Byrne Omnibus Issues include: Fourth World #8, Genesis #3-4, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World #9-12, New Year’s Evil: Darkseid #1, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World #13-20, New Gods: Secret Files & Origins #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Martian Manhunter: Son of Mars Issues include: Martian Manhunter #0, 4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus Issues include: JLA #1-17, 22-26, 28-31, 34, 36-41, 1000000, JLA: Secret Files & Origins #1, New Year’s Evil: Prometheus #1, JLA/WildC.A.T.s #1, DC One Million #1-4, Green Lantern #1000000, Starman #1000000, Detective Comics #1000000, The Adventures of Superman #1000000, Martian Manhunter #1000000, Resurrection Man #1000000, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1000000, JLA: Earth 2 #1, JLA: Classified #1-3, Secret Origins #46 Notes: The Ultramarine Corps debut. Aztek dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21, Doomsday Clock #5-6, Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1 and Titans Vol.3 Annual #1. |
 | Superman: The City of Tomorrow Compedium Issues include: Superman Y2K #1, Superman Vol. 2 #154, Adventures of Superman #576, and Action Comics #763 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #1064 and Superman Vol.6 #13 |
 | Batman: No Man’s Land Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Batman: Legends Of The Dark Knight #122-126; Azrael: Agent Of The Bat #58-61; Batman #569-574; Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #89-94; Detective Comics #736-741; Catwoman #75-77; Robin #68-73; The Batman Chronicles #18; Nightwing #38-39; Batman No Man’s Land #0 And Batman: No Man’s Land Secret Files #1 Notes: Sarah Essen dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #106 |
 | Young Justice Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Young Justice: The Secret #1, JLA: World Without Grown-Ups #1-2, Young Justice #1-6, 16, 19, Young Justice: Sins of Youth #1-2, Superboy #74, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Secret Files & Origins #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Aqua Boy & Lagoon Man #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Batboy and Robin #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Kid Flash & Impulse #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Starwoman and the JSA, Jr. #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Superman Jr. & Superboy Sr. #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: Wonder Girls #1, Young Justice: Sins of Youth: The Secret & Deadboy #1 Notes: The Secret and Young Justice debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3, Young Justice Vol.3 #5-6, and Stargirl: The Lost Children #1 |
 | DC Universe by Brian K. Vaughan Issues include: JLA Annual #4 Notes: The Janissary debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Batgirl Vol.1: Silent Knight Issues include: Batgirl Annual #1, Batgirl #1-9 Notes: Aruna Shende debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #1 |
 | Batman: New Gotham Vol.1 Issues include: Detective Comics #742 Notes: Crispus Allen debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 2 Issues include: Nightwing Vol.2 #27-28: “Live Not on Evil”, Nightwing Vol.2 #47 Notes:Torque and Nite-Wing debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #68 and Robin Vol.3 #1 |
 | Wonder Woman by John Byrne Omnibus Issues include: Wonder Woman Vol.2 #121, 132, 136 Notes: Terry, Jenny and Robert Long die. Diana learns how Darkseid, in order to weaken them, tricked the gods into splitting into two pantheons. Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.4 2025 Annual #1 and New History of the DC Universe #1-2 |
 | Superman: Emperor Joker: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Superman #160-161, Adventures Of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man Of Steel #104-105, And Superman: Emperor Joker #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #1082 |
 | Legends of the DC Universe: Doug Mahnke; Justice League Elite Vol.1; Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years Issues include: Action Comics #775 Notes: Manchester Black and the Elite debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: Arkham Asylum – Living Hell: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #1-6 Notes: Humpty Dumpty, White Shark, and Jane Doe debut. Reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #10 |
 | Batman: Officer Down Issues include: Batman #587, Robin #86, Birds of Prey #27, Catwoman #90, Nightwing #53, Detective Comics #754, Batman: Gotham Knights #13: “Officer Down” Notes: Gordon retires as commissioner. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #969 |
 | Birds of Prey: Huntress Issues include: Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #1-6 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #2 fourth story |
 | Batman: Gotham Knights – Contested Issues include: Batman: Gotham Knights #14 Notes: Double Dare debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol.3 Issues include: Flash #159 Notes: Flash marries Linda Park. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | JSA Compendium One Issues include: JSA Secret Files and Origins #1; JSA (1999) #1-4, 22-25 Notes: Sandman (Wesley Dodds) dies. Hawkgirl (Shiera Hall) debuts. Hawkman is reborn and rejoins the Justice Society. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Night: Death Metal #5 second story, Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Green Arrow: Archer’s Quest Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Green Arrow Vol.3 #1-10: “Quiver” Notes: Green Arrrow (Oliver Queen) comes back to life and Mia Dearden debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Superman: Our Worlds at War Omnibus Vol. 1 – Prelude to War! Issues include: Superman #171, Green Lantern: Our Worlds at War #1, The Adventures of Superman #593, Batman: Our Worlds at War #1, Superman: The Man of Steel #115, Young Justice: Our Worlds at War #1, Superboy #89, Action Comics #780, Wonder Woman #171, Supergirl #59, Superman: Our Worlds at War Secret Files and Origins #1: “Our Worlds At War” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol.7 #15-16 |
 | Superman: Our Worlds at War – The Complete Edition Issues include: Superman #172-173, Adventures of Superman #594-595, Superman: The Man of Steel #116-117, Action Comics #781-782, JLA: Our Worlds at War #1, Wonder Woman #172-173, Young Justice #36, Impulse #77, Superboy #91, and World’s Finest: Our Worlds at War #1: “Our Worlds At War” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol.7 #15-16 |
 | JLA by Mark Waid Omnibus Issues include: JLA #43-51, 55-58: “Tower of Babel; Terror Incognita” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Challenge of the Super Sons #9, Justice League of America Vol.5 #22 and DC: The Doomed and the Damned #1 first story |
 | Superman: President Luthor Issues include: Superman: Lex 2000 #1 Notes: Lex Luthor becomes president of the United States. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics Special #1 |
 | Gotham Central Omnibus Issues include: Gotham Central #1-10 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #2 and Batman: One Bad Day – Two-Face #1 |
 | Catwoman of East End Omnibus Issues include: Catwoman Vol.3 #1-4: “Anodyne”; Catwoman Vol.3 #13-16 Notes: Clayface (Todd Russell) debuts. Catwoman allows Black Mask to fall to his apparent death. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #59 and Catwoman Vol.5 #32 |
 | Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 3 Issues include: Nightwing #75 Notes: Tarantula debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Adventures of the Super Sons #8 |
 | JLA/Avengers Issues include: JLA/Avengers #1-4 Notes: The Justice League of America meet the Avengers. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus Issues include: Wonder Woman #179-183: “Land of the Lost” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | JLA Vol.6 Issues include: JLA #65-76: “The Destroyers; The Obsidian Age” Notes: Offspring (Luke O’Brian) debuts. Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) and Plastic Man quit the Justice League. Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s How to Lose a Guy Gardner in Ten Days #1 sixth story and Wonder Woman/Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1. |
 | Formerly Known as the Justice League; Justice League International Omnibus Vol.3 Issues include: Formerly Known as The Justice League #1-6 Notes: The Super Buddies debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #3 |
 | The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: The Flash Secret Files & Origins #3 and Flash #183-188 Notes: Trickster (Alex Walker) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: The Joker’s Last Laugh; Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 3 Issues include: Joker: Last Laugh Secret Files and Origins #1 and Joker: Last Laugh #1-6 |
 | Young Justice Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Young Justice #38 Notes: Slobo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: As the Crow Flies Issues include: Batman #626-630: “As the Crow Flies” Notes: Fright debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #51 |
 | Starman Compedium Vol.2 Issues include: Starman #57-73, #80: “Stars My Destination; Grand Guignol; Arrivederci, Bon Voyage, Goodbye” Notes: Starman (Ted Knight) is killed. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice Society of America Vol.4 #8 and New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3 |
 | Stargirl by Geoff Johns; JSA by Geoff Johns Book 3; JSA Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: JSA: All-Stars #4: “A Star Is Born” Notes: Star-Spangled Kid becomes Stargirl. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day; Teen Titans/Outsiders: The Death and Return of Donna Troy; The Outsiders by Judd Winick: Book One; Young Justice Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1-3 Notes: Omen and Donna Troy die. The Titans and Young Justice disband. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #5-6 |
 | The Outsiders by Judd Winick: Book One Issues include: Outsiders (2003) #1-3: “Role Call” Notes: Thunder (Anissa Pierce), Grace Choi, and the new Outsiders debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1 |
 | Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Omnibus Issues include: Wonder Woman #196-200: “Down to Earth” Notes: Veronica Cale returns. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | JLA Vol.7 Issues include: JLA #80-82: “The White Rage” Notes: The Axis America debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #73 |
 | Green Arrow: Moving Targets Issues include: Green Arrow #40-45: “New Blood” Notes: Mia Dearden becomes the new Speedy. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Superman: The Wrath of Gog Issues include: Action Comics #812-819 Notes: Gog (William Matthews) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7 |
 | Superman: In the Name of Gog Issues include: Action Comics #820-825 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7 |
 | DC Finest: Batgirl – Nobody Dies Tonight Issues include: Batgirl #25 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #5 |
 | Justice League Elite Vol.1-2 Issues include: JLA #100 and Justice League Elite #1-12 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman/Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1 |
 | Robin: Unmasked! Issues include: Robin #121-125 Notes: Bernard Dowd debuts. Robin (Tim Drake) retires. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story and Young Justice Vol.3 #18. |
 | Harley Loves Joker By Paul Dini Issues include: Harley Quinn Vol.3 #18-19 and 22 second stories: “Harley Loves Joker”; Harley Quinn: Harley Loves Joker #1-2 |
 | Batman: War Games Omnibus Issues include: Detective Comics #794-795: “Monsters of Rot”; Robin #126-128; Batman #631-634, Batman: The 12 Cent Adventure #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #56-58, Batgirl #55-57, Catwoman #34-36, Detective Comics #797-800, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #182-184, Nightwing #96-98, Robin #129-131: “War Games” Notes: Orpheus and Onyx debut. Robin (Stephanie Brown) debuts before quickly being fired. Tim becomes Robin again, Orpheus is killed and Spoiler fakes her death. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #41 and Young Justice Vol.3 #18. |
 | Manhunter Vol.1: Street Justice Issues include: Manhunter (2004) #1 Notes: Manhunter (Kate Spencer) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Identity Crisis Issues include: Identity Crisis #1-7 Notes: Sue Dibny, Captain Boomerang, Firestorm and Tim Drake’s father die. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Robin/Batgirl: Fresh Blood Issues include: Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58-59: “Fresh Blood” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Robin Vol.3 #1 |
 | Batgirl: Destruction’s Daughter Issues include: Batgirl #71-73: “Blood Matters” Notes: Batgirl is killed and resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by Spirit World Vol.2 #2-3 |
 | JLA: Classified – Ultramarine Corps; JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus Issues include: JLA Classified #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Robin: To Kill a Bird Issues include: Robin #138-139 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story |
 | Robin: Days of Fire and Madness Issues include: Robin #140: “Veteran Affairs” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story |
 | JSA Omnibus Vol.2; JSA by Geoff Johns Book 4-5 Issues include: JSA Secret Files and Origins #2, JSA #37; JSA #45-51: “Princes of Darkness”; JSA #52-56, Hawkman #23-25; JSA #65-66: “Out of Time”; JSA #68-72: “JSA/JSA” Notes: Roulette debuts. Johnny Thunder becomes Johnny Thunderbolt. Damage joins the Freedom Fighters. Black Adam takes over Kahndaq. Hourman (Matthew Tyler) dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3, Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1 and Doomsday Clock #5. |
 | Hawkman Book 1 Issues include: Hawkman #13-14: “Killers” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Batman: Death and the Maidens Issues include: Batman: Death and the Maidens #1-9 Notes: Nyssa al Ghul debuts and kills Ra’s al Ghul. Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1 |
 | Aquaman: Sub Diego Issues include: Aquaman (2003) #15-20: “American Tidal”; #21-22: “With the Fishes” Notes: Aquagirl (Lorena Marquez) and The Eel debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 and Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1. |
 | Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus Issues include: Batman #608-619 and Wizard #0: “Hush”; Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition #1: “Epilogue”; Batman: Gotham Knights #60-71 Notes: Hush debuts. Harvey Dent is healed from his Two-Face persona. Jason Todd reveals himself to Batman for the first time since his death. The current version of these events skip Bruce revealing his identity to Catwoman (she already knows), Catwoman meeting Talia al Ghul (they’ll meet years later) and Harold Allnut’s existence, as he hasn’t been confirmed to exist in current continuity yet. Clayface (Johnny Williams) debuts and dies. Reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #10 and Harley Quinn Vol.4 #47. |
 | Batman: Tales of the Man-Bat Issues include: Man-Bat Vol.3 #1-5: “The Return” Notes: Murmur debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #32 |
 | Birds of Prey by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol.1 Issues include: Birds of Prey #56-59: “Of Like Minds”; #76-80: “Hero Hunters” Notes: Huntress joins the Birds of Prey. Black Alice debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Seven Soldiers by Grant Morrison Omnibus Issues include: Seven Soldiers of Victory #0-1, Seven Soldiers: Shining Knight #1-4, Seven Soldiers: Guardian #1-4, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #1-4, Seven Soldiers: Klarion The Witch Boy #1-4, Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #1-4, Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #1-4 and Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #1-4 Notes: S.H.A.D.E., Frankenstein, Lady Frankenstein, Bulleteer II, Manhattan Guardian II, Mister Miracle (Shilo Norman), Shining Knight (Sir Ystin) and the Sheeda debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Teen Titans/Outsiders: The Death and Return of Donna Troy; Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus; Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Compendium One Issues include: DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #1-4 Notes: Donna Troy is resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by Teen Titans Academy #11 |
 | The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Flash #196-200; #220-225: “Rogue War” Notes: Zoom and Captain Boomerang (Owen Mercer) debut. Jai West and Irey West are born. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 and Flash #762. |
 | Batman: Under the Red Hood: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Red Hood: The Lost Days #1-6, Batman #635-641: “Under the Hood; Family Reunion”; Batman #645-650 Notes: Jason Todd debuts as Red Hood. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | JLA Vol.9 Issues include: JLA #115-119, 121-123: “Crisis of Conscience; Call to Arms; OMAC Nation; Key Encounters” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Catwoman Vol.5: Backward Masking Issues include: Catwoman Vol.3 #50-52 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Nightwing: Renegade Issues include: Nightwing #116-117 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Infinite Crisis Omnibus Issues include: Countdown To Inifite Crisis #1, Day Of Vengeance #1-6, The Omac Project #1-6, Rann-thanagar War #1-6, Villians United #1-6, Superman #219, Action Comics #829, Adventures Of Superman #642, Wonder Woman #219, Infinite Crisis #1-7 Notes: Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Maxwell Lord, Judomaster, Alexander Luthor, Pantha, Bushido, Wildebeest and Superboy die. Bludhaven is destroyed. Shadowpact, Ragdoll (Peter Merkel Jr.), Scandal Savage, the Secret Society of Super-Villains, the Secret Six, Brother Eye, the Spectre (Crispus Allen), Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) and Flash (Bart Allen) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Nightwing: The Lost Year Issues include: Nightwing Annual #2: “Hero’s Journey” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Captain Atom: Armageddon Issues include: Captain Atom: Armageddon #1-9 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC K.O.: Superman vs Captain Atom #1 |
 | 52 Omnibus Issues include: 52 #1-52 Notes: Terra-Man and the Elongated Man die; The Question (Vic Sage) dies; Reene Montoya becomes the new Question; the Great Ten and Batwoman (Kate Kane) debut; Jim Gordon returns as Gotham City Police Department Commissioner. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | 52: World War III Issues include: 52: World War III #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3. |
 | Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters: Brave New World Issues include: Uncle Sam and The Freedom Fighters #1-8 Notes: A new Freedom Fighters debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #4 |
 | Batwoman: Elegy – DC Compact Comics Edition Issues include: Detective Comics #854-860: “Elegy; Go” Notes: Alice (Beth Kane) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman: Rebirth #1 |
 | Robin: Wanted Issues include: Robin #148-153 Notes: Nyssa al Ghul is seemingly killed. Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1 and Batgirl Vol.6 #1-4 |
 | Batman/Two-Face: Face the Face Issues include: Detective Comics #817-820 and Batman #651-654: “Face the ɘɔɒᖷ” Notes: Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face again. Bruce Wayne adopts Tim Drake. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #990 |
 | Superman by Kurt Busiek Book 1 Issues include: Superman #650-653 and Action Comics #837-840: “Up, Up and Away!” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Wonder Woman: Who is Wonder Woman? Issues include: Wonder Woman #1.4 and Annual #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Superman & Batman vs. Vampires & Werewolves Issues include: Superman & Batman vs. Vampires & Werewolves #1-6 Notes: Herbert Combs debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirls #5 |
 | Superman: Strange Attractors Issues include: Action Comics #835 Notes: Livewire debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Omnibus; Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Compendium One Issues include: Teen Titans (2003) #1-4; #21-23: “Lights Out”; Teen Titans #34-37: “The New Teen Titans”; Teen Titans #43-46: “Titans East” Notes: A new Teen Titans debut. Impulse becomes the new Kid Flash. Hawk (Holly Granger) and Zachary Zatara debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #7, 11 and 15, Dark Nights: Death Metal – The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 first story, Doomsday Clock #5, New History of the DC Universe #3, Shadow War: Alpha #1 and Batgirl Vol.6 #1-4. |
 | Superman: The Last Son Issues include: Action Comics #844-846, 851, Annual #11 Notes: General Zod, Non and Ursa debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Booster Gold: The Complete 2007 Series Book 1 Issues include: Booster Gold Vol.2 #1-6: “52 Pick-Up” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #7 |
 | Manhunter Vol.4: Unleashed Issues include: Manhunter #26-30: “Unleashed” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.6 #37 |
 | Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes Book 1 Issues include: Blue Beetle (2006) #12: “Meet the New Boss…” Notes: The Reach debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer: The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Justice League of America #0-7: “The Tornado’s Path”; #8-10 and Justice Society of America #5-6: “The Lightning Saga” Notes: The Justice League reforms. Arsenal becomes Red Arrow. Wally West returns as the Flash. Reintroduced to continuity by Shade the Changing Girl/Wonder Woman Special #1 and Superman Vol.4 #37. |
 | The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive – Full Throttle Issues include: The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #9-13: “Full Throttle”; All Flash #1: “Justice, Like Lightning” Notes: Flash is killed. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 and Superman Vol.4 #37. |
 | The Brave and the Bold Vol.1: The Lords of Luck Issues include: The Brave and The Bold Vol.3 #1-6: “The Lords of Luck” Notes: The Lords of Luck debut. Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #1 |
 | Team-Ups of the Brave and the Bold Issues include: The Brave and The Bold Vol. 3 #27: “Death of a Hero” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.1; Superman/Batman Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition Issues include: Superman/Batman #1-6: “World’s Finest (Public Enemies)”; #8-13: “The Supergirl from Krypton”; #20-25: “With a Vengeance”; #37-42: “Torment” Notes: President Luthor is impeached and removed from office. Supergirl returns to life. Orion’s wife, Bekka, dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3, Batgirl Vol.5 Annual #1, Harley Quinn Vol.3 #37 and DC All In Special #1. |
 | The Outsiders: Five of A Kind Issues include: Five of a Kind: Nightwing and Captain Boomerang Jr. #1, Five of a Kind: Katana and Shazam! #1, Outsiders: Five of a Kind – Martian Manhunter/Thunder #1, Five of a Kind: Metamorpho and Aquaman #1, Five of a Kind: Wonder Woman and Grace #1 and Outsiders #50: “Five of a Kind” Notes: A new Outsiders debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1 |
 | Robin: The Big Leagues Issues include: Robin #164-166 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Raven: Daughter of Darkness #7 |
 | JSA Omnibus Vol.3 Issues include: Justice Society of America #1-4: “The Next Age”; Justice Society of America #9-22, Annual #1, Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog #1, Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Superman #1, Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: The Kingdom #1 Notes: The Justice Society is reunited. Tomcat, Cyclone, Citizen Steel, Lightning (Jennifer Pierce), Magog (David Reid) and Amazing-Man (Markus Clay) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1, New History of the DC Universe #3 and Justice League Incarnate #4. |
 | Justice League of America: The Injustice League Issues include: Justice League of America Wedding Special #1, Justice League of America #13-15: “Unlimited” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Metal #2 |
 | Titans Book One: Together Forever Issues include: Titans East Special #1, Titans Vol.2 #1-4: “The Fickle Hand; Family Affair” Notes: A new Titans form. Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #3 |
 | Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1; Green Lantern Compendium One: Rebirth; Compendium Two: The Sinestro Corps War; Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book 1-2 Issues include: Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6; Green Lantern Vol.4 #9-13: “Revenge of the Green Lanterns”; #14-17: “Wanted: Hal Jordan”; #18-20: “Mystery of the Star Sapphire” Notes: Hal Jordan becomes Green Lantern again and rebuilds the Green Lantern Corps. Tattooed Man (Mark Richards) debuts. The Sinestro Corps are introduced. The Star Sapphire Corps debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3, Heroes in Crisis #3 and Doomsday Clock #5. |
 | Green Lantern Compendium Two: The Sinestro Corps War Issues include: Green Lantern Sinestro Corps Special #1, Green Lantern #21-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-19, Tales Of The Sinestro Corps: Ion #1, Tales Of The Sinestro Corps: Parallax #1, Tales Of The Sinestro Corps: Cyborg Superman #1, Tales Of The Sinestro Corps: Superman-prime #1: “The Sinestro Corps War” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: The Resurrection of Ra’s al Ghul Issues include: Batman Annual #26: “Resurrection Shuffle”; Batman #670-671, Robin #168-169, Robin Annual #7, Nightwing #138-139 And Detective Comics #838-839: “The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul” Notes: The White Ghost debuts, dies and Ra’s Al Ghul is resurrected.. Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol.4 #32 and Detective Comics #958. |
 | Countdown to Final Crisis Vol.3-4 Issues include: Countdown to Final Crisis #20-11 Notes: Jason Todd becomes Red Robin and the Challengers from Beyond debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Truth and Justice #11 |
 | Checkmate by Greg Rucka: Book 2 Issues include: Checkmate Vol.2 #21-22: “La Vie En Sang”; #23-25: “Castling” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes Book 2 Issues include: Blue Beetle #13: “Defective”; #22-25: “Endgame” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Batman Vol.3 #68 |
 | The Spectre: Tales of the Unexpected Issues include: Tales of the Unexpected Vol.2 #4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1006 |
 | Tangent: Superman’s Reign Vol.1-2 Issues include: Justice League of America #16 and Tangent: Superman’s Reign #1-12 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Batgirl: Redemption Issues include: Batgirl Vol.2 #1-6: “Redemption Road” Notes: Batman adopts Batgirl. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #1 |
 | Nightwing by Peter J. Tomasi Issues include: Nightwing #140-146: “Freefall” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | The Death of the New Gods Issues include: Death of the New Gods #1-8 Notes: Every New God except for Orion and Darkseid are killed. Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1 |
 | Trinity Vol.1-3 Issues include: Trinity #1-52 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol.1; Secret Six Vol.2: Money For Murder Issues include: Secret Six #1-6: “Unhinged” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1 second story |
 | Robin: Violent Tendecies Issues include: Robin #174: “The Three” Note: Spoiler reveals she’s still alive. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.1; Batman by Grant Morrison Book 1-2; Batman R.I.P.: Absolute Edition Issues include: Batman #655-658: “Batman & Son”; Batman #664-665 and 667-669; DC Universe #0, Batman #676-681: “Batman R.I.P.” Notes: Damian Wayne, Jezebel Jet, Squire (Beryl Hutchinson), the Black Glove and Simon Hurt debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #20, Dark Nights: Metal #1-2 and Flash Vol.5 #21. |
 | Final Crisis Omnibus Issues include: Final Crisis #1-7 and Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1-2; Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1-4 Notes: Flash (Barry Allen) returns. The Super Young Team and Mandrakk debut. Crispus Allen is killed. Kid Flash (Bart Allen) and Superboy return to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #1020 and New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Batman: Battle for the Cowl – The Complete Collection Issues include: Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1-3; Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum #1; Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1; Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Network #1; Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Underground #1; Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? #1; Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive? #1; Oracle: The Cure #1-3; Azrael: Death’s Dark Knight #1-3; and Secret Six #9 Notes: Damian Wayne becomes the new Robin and Dick Grayson becomes the new Batman. Reintroduced to continuity by Truth and Justice #11 |
 | Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Superman/Batman #81-84: “Sorcerer Kings”; #76: “The Brave and the Bold” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Lazarus Planet: Alpha #1 and Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story |
 | Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2 Issues include: Batman #701-702: “Batman R.I.P.: The Missing Chapter”; Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1-6; Batman & Robin #1-16 Notes: Professor Pyg and Eduardo Flamingo debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21, Dark Days: The Forge #1, Batwoman Vol.3 #11, Dark Nights: Metal #1-2, Batman Incorporated Vol.3 #8 and Justice League Vol.4 #51 |
 | Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary Edition Issues include: Green Lantern #43, Blackest Night #1-8 Note: Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Captain Boomerang, Ronnie Raymond, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Hank Hall, and Max Lord come back to life. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 and Justice League Vol.3 #29 |
 | Batman: Gates of Gotham Issues include: Detective Comics Annual #12 third story: “The Night Runner” and Batman Annual #28 third story: “Nightrunner, Part 2” Note: Nightrunner debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman: Long Shadows Issues include: Batman #687-691: “Battle for the Cowl, Epilogue: A Battle Within; Long Shadows” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story and Batman: One Bad Day – Two-Face #1 |
 | Harley Quinn & The Gotham City Sirens: DC Compact Comics Edition Issues include: Gotham City Sirens #1: “Union” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #20 |
 | Justice League: Cry for Justice Issues include: Justice League: Cry for Justice #1-7 Notes: Notes: Lian Harper seemingly dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21. |
 | Justice League of America: Team History Issues include: Justice League of America Vol. 2 #41-42: “Team History” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21. |
 | Justice League: Rise and Fall Issues include: Justice League: Rise and Fall Special #1, Green Arrow #31-32, Rise of Arsenal #1-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21. |
 | Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus; Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus Issues include: Detective Comics #822: “E. Nigma, Consulting Detective”; #846-850: “Batman R.I.P.: Heart of Hush”; Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-2 Notes: Roxy Rocket and Abuse (Colin Wilkes) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special #1 sixth story, All-Star Batman #10 and DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 sixth story. |
 | The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.3 / The Flash: Rebirth – DC Compact Comics Edition Issues include: The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; Flash (2010) #1-3: “The Dastardly Deaths of the Rogues” Note: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Justice League of America: Dark Things Issues include: Justice League of America #44-46, Justice Society of America #41, Justice League of America #47, Justice Society of America #42, Justice League of America #48: “Dark Things” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #6 |
 | Bruce Wayne: The Road Home Issues include: Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Batman and Robin #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Red Robin #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Outsiders #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Batgirl #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Catwoman #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Commissioner Gordon #1, Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Oracle #1 and Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Ra’s al Ghul #1 Notes: Batgirl (Stephanie Brown) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1 and DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 first story |
 | Batgirl: Stephanie Brown Vol.1 Issues include: Batgirl (2009) #1-3: “Point of New Origin” Note: Reintroduced to continuity by DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 first story |
 | Teen Titans Vol.14: Team Building Issues include: Teen Titans #89-90 Note: Solstice debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Doom Patrol by Keith Giffen and Matthew Clark Omnibus Collected in: Doom Patrol Vol.5 #1-22 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1 |
 | Justice League of America: Omega Issues include: Justice League of America #50-53: “Omega” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Batman: Eye of the Beholder Issues include: Batman #704-707: “Eye of the Beholder” Notes: Catgirl (Kitrina Falcone) and Riddler’s daughter, Enigma, debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #21 third story |
 | Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Secret Six Vol.3 #35-36: “Caution to the Wind” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #62 |
 | Batman and Robin Vol. 4: Dark Knight vs. White Knight Issues include: Batman & Robin #17-19: “Sum of Her Parts” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by the quasi-canonical Harley Quinn’s Villain of the Year #1 |
 | Batman: The Black Mirror Issues include: Detective Comics #871-881 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & The Birds of Prey #11 |
 | Birds of Prey by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Birds of Prey #96-103; Birds of Prey Vol.2 #7-10: “The Death of Oracle!” Notes: Misfit debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Cheetah and Chesire Rob the Justice League #4 and Batgirl & The Birds of Prey #11 |
 | Batman: Gotham Shall Be Judged Issues include: Azrael Vol.2 #14-16: “Three Mysteries”; Batman #708, Red Robin #22, Gotham City Sirens #22, Batman #709: “Judgment on Gotham” Notes: Sister Zero (Maggie Kyle) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman vs Robin #3 and Catwoman Vol.5 #3-4 |
 | Brightest Day Omnibus Issues include: Brightest Day #0-24 Note: Jackson Hyde debuts and Alec Holland returns back to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #23 and New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Superman vs Lobo Issues include: Superman vs. Lobo #1-3 |
 | Black Canary: Best of the Best Collected in: Black Canary: Best of the Best #1-6 |