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 collected editions version of this chapter, which features a more streamlined reading experience that is less thorough but easier to purchase.

DC Reading Order: Post-Crisis (Single Issues)
Swamp Thing Vol.2 #47-64
Collected in: Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 4-6

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4.
Watchmen #1-12
Collected in: Watchmen: DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Happens on an alternate Earth. Reintroduced to continuity by DC Universe: Rebirth #1.
DC’s Supergirl Next Door sixth story: “So Long and Goodnight”
Infinity, Inc. #26, 31 and 34

Notes: The Global Guardians debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Aquaman #1-4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Unlimited #12
Justice League of America #246-257
Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1
The New Teen Titans Vol.2 #15: “This Road to War!”
Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33
DC’s Spring Breakout! #1 second story: “Batman: Cold Feet”
DC’s Saved By the Belle Reve #1 eight story: “Batgirl: A Night Off”
Joker: The World #1 tenth story: “Funeral”
Justice League #7-11, 0, 14-16, 18-21: “Shazam”
Collected in: Shazam! The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Shazam/The Captain debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Booster Gold #1, 8-9
Collected in: Booster Gold: The Big Fall
Notes: Booster Gold debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
The New Teen Titans Vol.2 #16-23, The Omega Men #34
Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4

Notes: Lian Harper is born. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33
Wild Dog #1-4

Notes: Wild Dog debuts. Reintroduced to New History of the DC Universe #3
Absolute Power: Origins #2: “Squad Up”
Collected in: Absolute Power: Origins
Legends #1-2: “Once Upon a Time…!; Breach of Faith!”
Collected in: Legends

Notes: Task Force X and Sarge Steel debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Justice League of America #258: “Saving Face!”
Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1
Legends #3: “Send for… the Suicide Squad!”
Collected in: Legends

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Justice League of America #259: “Homecoming!”
Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1
Legends #4: “Cry ‘Havoc… !”
Collected in: Legends

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Justice League of America #260: “Flesh!”
Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1
Legends #5: “…and Let Slip the Dogs of War!”
Collected in: Legends

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Justice League of America #261: “The End of the Justice League, Conclusion: Last Stand”
Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1
Legends #6: “Finale!”
Collected in: Legends

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Secret Origins #12 first story: “The Secret Origin of the Golden Age Fury”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Suicide Squad #1-8
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Nightshade debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
Vigilante #36-38
Collected in: DC Finest: Peacemaker – Kill for Peace

Notes: Peacemaker debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Vigilante #50: “A Life!”

Notes: Vigilante dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Justice League #1-6, Justice League International #7-8
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Superman #4: “Bloodsport!”
Collected in: The Man of Steel Vol.1 HC

Notes: Maggie Sawyer debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1: “…Land Where Our Fathers Died…!”
Issues include: Batman and the Outsiders Vol.2

Notes: The Force of July debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The Penguin #3
Batman and the Outsiders #25-31
Issues include: Batman and the Outsiders Vol.3

Notes: Looker debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #992 and Dark Days: The Forge #1
Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1-3, Green Arrow Vol.2 #1-6
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question #17-19
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow Vol.2 #7-8
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
Outsiders Vol.1 #21: “Strike Force Kobra”
Collected in: Batman: Arkham: Clayface

Notes: Lady Clayface debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Wonder Woman Vol.5 #16, 18, 20, 22, 24: “Godwatch”
Estimated event date: Wonder Woman’s year 8
Collected in: Wonder Woman Vol.4: Godwatch
Adventures of Superman #434: “Shambles”
Collected in: The Man of Steel Vol.2 HC

Notes: Gangbuster debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Superman #15: “Wings”
Collected in: The Man of Steel Vol.3 HC

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Detective Comics #572: “The Doomsday Book”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Millennium #1: “Over”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Justice League International #9: “Seeing Red”
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Millennium #2: “Under”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 second story: “A Constant State of Healing”
Secret Origins #22: “No Man Escapes the Manhunters!”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Millennium #3-4: “Back; Forth”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Detective Comics #582: “Sole Survivor”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Suicide Squad #9: “The Final Price”
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
Millennium #5: “In”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Justice League International #10: “Soul of the Machine”
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: G’nort debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Millennium #6: “Out”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Secret Origins #23 first story: “The Secret Origin of the Guardians of the Universe”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Millennium #7-8: “Down; The Rising and Advancing of Ten Spirits”
Collected in: Millennium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Captain Atom #12 and Annual #1: “Sweet Dreams Major Force; The Dark Side of the Force”

Notes: Major Force debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Detective Comics #583-584: “Fever; Fever Break!”
Collected in: Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol.2

Notes: Scarface and the Ventriloquist debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Action Comics #598: “Checkmate!”
Collected in: Superman: The Man of Steel Vol.4 HC

Notes: Checkmate debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Showcase ’94 #8-9: “The Secret Origin of Scarface”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Absolute Power: Origins #3: “Lock Up”
Suicide Squad #10-12, The Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special #1
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
The New Teen Titans Vol.2 #24-31, Annual #2 and Tales of the Teen Titans #84-88
Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33
Batman #417-420: “Ten Nights of the Beast”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol.2 Annual #1
Secret Origins #27: “A Symphony of Shadows”

Notes: The origins of Dr. Mist, The Global Guardians, Giovanni Zatara, and Zatanna Zatara. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Batman: Urban Legends #14 second story: “Batman & The Question in “Right Answer, Wrong Question””
Detective Comics Annual #1: “Fables”
Collected in: DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family; Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
Green Arrow Annual #1: “Fables”
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question #20-23
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #9-13
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question #24-27
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #14-20
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question Annual #2: “Losing Face”
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow Annual #2: “Saving Face”
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question #28-33
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #21-27
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question #34-36
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #28-33
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
Secret Origins #50 fifth story: “Unfinished Business”
Collected in: Tales of the Batman: Alan Brennert

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Green Arrow Annual #3: “A Walk in the Wind”
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #34-41
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question Quarterly #1: “The Answer…”
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Green Arrow #42-55, Annual #4, #56
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.1-2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
The Question Quarterly #2-4, The Brave and the Bold #1-6, Question Quarterly #5
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Shado: Song of the Dragon #1-4, Green Arrow #57-80
Collected in: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Saga Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #4
Forever People Vol. 2 #1-6

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The New Gods #10
Detective Comics #591: “Aborigine!”
Collected in: DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family; Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #6
Batman: The Cult #1-4
Collected in: DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family; Batman: The Cult

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #982
Batman: The Brave and The Bold Vol.2 #18 first story: “Doubt”
Batman: The Killing Joke #1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & the Birds of Prey #11
The Joker Vol. 2 #10: “Broken Home, Broken Heart”
Superman #16, 19-22
Collected in: Superman: The Man of Steel Vol.4 HC

Notes: Matrix, posing as Supergirl, debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Cosmic Odyssey #1-4
Collected in: Cosmic Odyssey

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Bug! The Adventures of Forager #1
Justice League International #11-13
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Ice debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Suicide Squad #13-18; Checkmate #1, #8; Manhunter #1; Secret Origins #14, #28; The Fury of Firestorm #62-64; Firestorm: The Nuclear Man Annual #5
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
Justice League International #14-21
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Fire joins the League. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Starman #1: “Grassroots Hero”

Notes: Starman (Will Payton) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Hawk & Dove #1-5
Collected in: Hawk & Dove: Ghosts & Demons

Notes: Dove (Dawn Granger) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Animal Man Vol.1 #1-5
Collected in: Animal Man by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Unstoppable Doom Patrol #3
Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #2: “A Corgi in the Family”
Batman #426: “A Death in the Family”
Collected in: DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family; Batman: A Death in the Family

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5
Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #5: “A Corgi in the Family, Part Two”
Batman #427-429: “A Death in the Family”
Collected in: DC Finest: Batman – A Death in the Family; Batman: A Death in the Family

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5
Red Hood: The Lost Days #1-2
Collected in: Batman: Under the Red Hood – The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Hellblazer #1-5
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book One: Wild Things; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing #65, Annual #3, #66, Secret Origins Vol.2 #23 and Infinity Inc. #44, Swamp Thing #67-73
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book One: Wild Things; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #6-7
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing #74: “Center of the Cyclone”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #8: “Intensive Care”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing #75: “The Thinker”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #9: “Shot to Hell”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing #76: “L’adoration De La Terre”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #10: “Sex and Death”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing #77: “Infernal Triangles”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #11-12
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Swamp Thing Annual #4, Swamp Thing #78-79
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Two: Synchronicity

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Hellblazer #13-17
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Sandman Vol.2 #1-2
Collected in: The Sandman Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18
Hellblazer #18-19
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Sandman #3: “Dream a Little Dream of Me”
Collected in: The Sandman Omnibus Vol.1; John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18
Hellblazer #20-22, Annual #1
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Sandman #4: “A Hope in Hell”
Collected in: The Sandman Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18
Swamp Thing #80: “The Longest Day”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Three: Time Upon a Once

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Invasion! #1: “The Alien Alliance”
Collected in: Invasion!

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22
Swamp Thing #81: “Widowsweed”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Three: Time Upon a Once

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Justice League International #22: “Little Murders”
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Animal Man #6: “Birds of Prey”
Collected in: Animal Man by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Unstoppable Doom Patrol #3
Invasion! #2: “Battleground Earth”
Collected in: Invasion!

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22
Swamp Thing #82: “Brothers in Arms (Part II)”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Three: Time Upon a Once

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Animal Man #7: “The Death of the Red Mask”
Collected in: Animal Man by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Unstoppable Doom Patrol #3
Justice League International #23: “Gross Injustice”
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Invasion! #3: “World Without Heroes”
Collected in: Invasion!

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22
Swamp Thing #83-87, Annual #5, Neil Gaiman’s Midnight Days Deluxe Edition #1, and The New Titans #0
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Three: Time Upon a Once

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Swamp Thing 1989 #1-4
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book Three: Time Upon a Once
Swamp Thing #88-90

Notes: Tefé Holland is born. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
New Gods Vol. 3 #6-12: “Bloodlines”
Issues include: New Gods Book One: Bloodlines

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The New Gods #12
Batman: The Brave and The Bold Vol.2 #20 first story: “The Price”
Our Fighting Forces Giant #1 third story AKA Batman: Gotham Nights Vol.3 #1: “Medal of Honor”
Detective Comics #601-607: “Tulpa; The Mud Pack”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.4

Notes: “Tulpa” reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #7; “The Mud Pack” reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.4 #47
Batman Chronicles #5 first story: “Oracle: Year One: Born of Hope”

Notes: Oracle debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #85: “Soul of Fire”

Notes: Firestorm becomes a Fire Elemental. Reintroduced to continuity by The Fury of Firestorm (2026) #1.
Suicide Squad #19–25, Annual #1, Suicide Squad #26-30, Checkmate! #15-18, Manhunter #14, Firestorm #86, Captain Atom #30
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
L.E.G.I.O.N. ’89 #1-11

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Black Orchid #1-3
Collected in: Black Orchid

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1
Huntress #1: “Code of Silence”

Notes: Huntress debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
El Diablo #1: “Devil on the Street”

Notes: El Diablo (Rafael Sandoval) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Justice League International #24-25, Justice League America #26-30, Justice League Annual #1, Justice League International Annual #2-3, Justice League Europe #1-6
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: The Crimson Foxes debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Flash #28
Collected in: The Flash by William Messner-Loebs and Greg LaRocque Omnibus Vol. 1

Notes: Linda Park debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
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
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman #762
Manhunter Vol.1 #17: “Turf”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Event Leviathan #6
Animal Man Vol.1 #8–26, Secret Origins #39
Collected in: Animal Man by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Mirror Master (Evan McCulloch) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Unstoppable Doom Patrol #3 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Children’s Crusade #1, Free Country: A Tale of the Children’s Crusade #1, Black Orchid Annual #1, Animal Man Annual #1, Swamp Thing Annual #7, Doom Patrol Annual #2, Arcana Annual #1, Children’s Crusade #2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Suicide Squad #31-58
Collected in: Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol.2; Suicide Squad Vol.6: The Phoenix Gambit; Suicide Squad Vol.7: The Dragon’s Hoard

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Absolute Power: Origins #3
New Teen Titans Vol.2 #32-49, Annual #34
Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33
Batman #436-439: “Year Three”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Batman #440, New Titans #60, Batman #441, New Titans #61, Batman #442: “A Lonely Place of Dying”
Collected in: The Legend of Batman Vol. 15: A Lonely Place of Dying; Batman: A Death in the Family

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #965
The World of Metropolis #1: “A Reporter’s Story”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
The Adventures Of Superman #445-459, Superman #23-27, Action Comics #643-646 And Action Comics Annual #2
Collected in: Superman: Exile and Other Stories Omnibus

Notes: Maxima debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Batman #445-447: “When the Earth Dies!”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics Annual (2020) #3 first story
Joker: The World #1 fifth story: “City of the Mad, Cemetery of the Living”
Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 fifth story: “Better Angels”
Detective Comics #608-609: “Anarky in Gotham City”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #957
Time Masters #1-8
Collected in: Time Masters

Notes: The Time Masters debut. Reintroduced to New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Adventures of Superman #465-466
Collected in: Superman: Brainiac Reborn Omnibus

Notes: Hank Henshaw debuts. Reintroduced to New History of the DC Universe #3
Adam Strange #1-3: “The Man of Two Worlds”
Collected in: Adam Strange: Between Two Worlds – The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Aleea Strange is born. Reintroduced to New History of the DC Universe #3
Sandman #5-37, Sandman Special #1
Collected in: The Sandman Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Daniel Hall is born. Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18
Superman #49-50, 59-60, Action Comics #662, Adventures of Superman #476-478
Collected in: Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: The Linear Men and Agent Liberty debut. Clark Kent proposes to Lois Lane and reveals his secret identity to her. Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Unlimited #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Agent Liberty Special #1: “Disgrace!”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman #452-454: “Dark Knight, Dark City”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Lost #1
Action Comics Special #1 second story: “Suprema Est Lex”
Batman Secret Files #2 first story: “The Joker: “If The Suit Fits””
Batman: Black and White (2021) #2 third story: “The Spill”
Detective Comics #618-621: “Rite of Passage”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #964
Batman #455-457: “Identity Crisis”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Robins #2
Batman: Urban Legends #18 fourth story: “Night Terrors”
Detective Comics #1000 Deluxe Edition thirteenth story: “Through the Keyhole”
New Titans #71-85: “Titans Hunt”
Issues 71-76 collected in: The New Titans Omnibus Vol. 1

Notes: Golden Eagle and Jericho die. Wildebeest debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Crisis: Young Justice #4
Batman Versus Predator #1-3: “Batman Versus Predator”
Collected in: Batman Versus Predator

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #2 fourth story
Batman #467-469: “Shadowbox”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New Talent Showcase 2017 #1 second story
War of the Gods #1-4, Wonder Woman #58-62; Wonder Woman: War Of The Gods #1: “War of the Gods”
Collected in: Wonder Woman: War of the Gods

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Wonder Woman: War of the Gods #1
Armageddon 2001 #1-2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Infinite Frontier #4
Suicide Squad #59-66
Collected in: Suicide Squad Vol.8: The Final Mission

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Batman #472, Detective Comics #639, Batman #473, Detective Comics #640: “The Idiot Root”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Tim Drake: Robin #6
Robin II: The Joker’s Wild! #1-4
Collected in: Robin Vol.2: Triumphant

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Tim Drake: Robin #6
Justice League America #51-60 & Annual #5, Justice League Europe #26-36 & Annual #2, Justice League Quarterly #2-5
Collected in: Justice League International Omnibus Vol.3

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
Action Comics #674-676, 677, Superman: Man Of Steel #9-11, Adventures Of Superman #488-490, and Superman #65-67
Collected in: Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 second story and New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman #475, Detective Comics #642, Batman #476: “Scarface Returns!”
Collected in: Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol.6

Notes: Renee Montoya debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Deathstroke, the Terminator #6-9: “City of Assassins!”
Collected in: Deathstroke the Terminator Vol.1: Assassins

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke, Inc. #1
Detective Comics #644-646: “Electric City”
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.8

Notes: The Electrocutioner debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol.4 #41
Black Condor #1: “A Dream of Flying”

Notes: Black Condor (Ryan Kendall) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
The Ray #1: “Grander Than Fire”
Collected in: The Ray: In a Blaze of Power

Notes: The Ray (Ray Terrill) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1-4: “The Last Arkham”
Collected in: Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol.1

Notes: Victor Zsasz debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #39
Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1-2, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #1, Green Lantern Annual #1, Detective Comics Annual #5, Superman Annual #4, Justice League America Annual #6, The Demon Annual #1, The Flash Annual #5, Action Comics Annual #4, Wonder Woman Annual #3, Green Arrow Annual #5, Robin Annual #1, Hawkworld Annual #3, Deathstroke, The Terminator Annual #1, The New Titans Annual #8, Justice League Europe Annual #3, Batman Annual #16, L.E.G.I.O.N. Annual #3, Adventures of Superman Annual #4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
The Batman Chronicles #3 second story: “The First Cut Is the Deepest: The Secret Origin of Mr. Zsasz” and Batman: Arkham: Victor Zsasz #1 twelfth story: “Draining”
Collected in: Batman: Arkham: Victor Zsasz

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
Detective Comics #647-649
Collected in: Batman: Dark Knight Detective Vol.8

Notes: Spoiler debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Robins #2
Batman: Birth of the Demon #1
Collected in: Batman: The Demon Trilogy

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #2: “Vows”

Notes: Gordon marries Sarah Essen. Reintroduced to continuity by The Joker Vol.2 #9
Batman #487: “Box of Blood”
Collected in: Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Headhunter debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Legends of the World’s Finest #1-3
Collected in: Legends of the World’s Finest

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1
Outsiders Vol.2 #1: Alpha: “Blood & Ashes”

Notes: The new Outsiders debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1
Justice League Spectacular #1, Justice League America #61-68
Collected in: Superman and the Justice League America Vol.1

Notes: The new Justice League debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The Flash Vol.5 #21
Justice League Task Force #1-12: “The Purification Plague”
Collected in: Justice League Task Force: The Purification Plague

Notes: The Justice League Task Force debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The Flash Vol.5 #21
Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #1-6
Collected in: Robin Vol.2: Triumphant

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Lex and the City #1 fifth story
Lobo Vol.2 Annual #1, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2, Batman: Shadow of The Bat Annual #1: “Bloodlines”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America Vol.5 #7
Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4
Collected in: Batman: Sword of Azrael

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 #13 AKA Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 Print Edition #7
Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 #13-14 AKA Legends of the Dark Knight Vol.2 Print Edition #7: “Catechism”
New Titans #90-92, Deathstroke, the Terminator #14-16 and Team Titans #1-3: “Total Chaos”
Collected in: Titans: Total Chaos

Notes: Rose Wilson debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
The Heckler #1: “Our First Issue!”

Notes: The Heckler debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Darkstars #1-3

Notes: The Darkstars debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
DC Universe: Trinity #1, Green Lantern #44, L.E.G.I.O.N. #57, Darkstars #11, Green Lantern #45, L.E.G.I.O.N. #58, Darkstars #12, DC Universe: Trinity #2: “Trinity”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Justice Society of America #1, 8-9

Notes: Jesse Quick debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Doom Patrol Vol.2 #19–63, Doom Force #1
Collected in: Doom Patrol by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doom Patrol Vol.6 #3
Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1, Batman #488-500, Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #16-18, Detective Comics #654-666 and Showcase ’93 #7-8: “Knightfall”
Collected in: Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Bane debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 second story
Detective Comics #1054 second story: “House of Gotham”
Collected in: Batman: Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham
Action Comics #683-688, Adventures of Superman #496-502, Superman #73, 75-79, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-23, Justice League of America #69-70, Legacy of Superman #1, Supergirl and Team Luthor #1, Superman Annual #5, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2: “Doomsday!; Funeral for a Friend”
Collected in: The Death and Return of Superman Compedium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story
The Flash Vol.2 Annual #6, The New Titans Annual #9, Superman Vol.2 Annual #5, Green Lantern Vol.3 Annual #2, Batman Annual #17, Justice League International Annual #4, Robin Vol.2 Annual #2, Action Comics Annual #5, Legion of Super-Heroes Vol.4 Annual #4, Green Arrow Vol.2 Annual #6, Detective Comics Annual #6, Justice League America Annual #7, The Adventures of Superman Annual #5, Hawkman Vol.3 Annual #1, Deathstroke the Terminator Annual #2, Eclipso Annual #1, The Demon Annual #2, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight Annual #3, Team Titans Annual #1, L.E.G.I.O.N. ’93 Annual #4, Bloodbath #1-2: “Bloodlines”

Notes: Hitman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America Vol.5 #7
Scarab #1: “All Roads Lead to the Minotaur”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #
Team Titans #97-100: “The Darkening”

Notes: Roy Harper becomes Arsenal. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America Vol.5 #7
Static #1, Icon #1, Hardware #1 and Blood Syndicate #1
Collected in: Milestone Compendium One

Notes: Static, Icon, Rocket, Hardware, and the Blood Syndicate debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Detective Comics #667-675, Shadow of the Bat #19-20, #24-28, Batman #501-508, Catwoman #6-7 and Robin #7: “Knightquest”
Collected in: Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.2: Knightquest

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 second story
Batman #509-510, 512-514, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29-30, 32-34, Detective Comics #676-677, #679-681, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62-63, Robin #88-9, 11-13, Catwoman #12-13: “KnightsEnd”
Collected in: Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.3: KnightsEnd

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 second story
Action Comics #689-692, Annual #5, Adventures Of Superman #503-505, Annual #5, Green Lantern #46, Superman #80-83 And Superman: The Man Of Steel #24-26: “The Return of Superman”
Collected in: The Death and Return of Superman Compedium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey #1-3
Collected in: Superman: Doomsday

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Flash #92-94: “Reckless Youth”
Collected in: The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Impulse debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman: Kings of Fear #1-6
Collected in: Batman: Kings of Fear
Justice League America #86-90, Justice League Task Force #13-14, Justice League International #65-66: “Cult of the Machine; Judgment Day”
Collected in: Wonder Woman and Justice League America Vol.2

Notes: Amazing-Man (William Evertt III) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #3 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Damage #1

Notes: Damage debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 fourth story: “The JSA in “At the Point of Vanishing””
Green Lantern Vol.3 #48-54: “Emerald Twilight; New Dawn”
Collected in: Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Rising Compendium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
Guy Gardner: Warrior #17-23

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash (2023) #28
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #4: “Zero Hour”
Collected in: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
Superman: The Man of Steel #37: “Countdown to Zero”
Collected in: Superman: Zero Hour

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Green Lantern Vol.3 #55: “Assault & Battery”
Collected in: Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Rising Compendium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
Superman #93: “Home!”
Collected in: Superman: Zero Hour

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #3-2: “Zero Hour”
Collected in: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
Adventures of Superman #516: “The Hero of Metropolis”
Collected in: Superman: Zero Hour

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Guy Gardner: Warrior #24: “Killing Time!”
Collected in: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time 25th Anniversary Omnibus;
DC Finest: Events – Zero Hour: Part Two


Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash (2023) #28
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #1: “Zero Hour”
Collected in: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
Action Comics #703: “Chronocide!”
Collected in: Superman: Zero Hour

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #0: “Zero Hour”
Collected in: Zero Hour: Crisis in Time

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
Green Lantern Vol.3 #0: “Second Chances”
Collected in: Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Rising Compendium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
Guy Gardner: Warrior #0 and 25

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash (2023) #28
Superman: The Man of Steel #0; Superman Vol.2 #0; Adventures of Superman #0; Action Comics #0; Steel Vol.2 #8, 0; Superboy Vol.4 #8, 0: “Zero Hour”
Collected in: Superman: Zero Hour

Notes: Conduit and King Shark debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #976
Starman #0-3, 9, Annual #1, The Shade #1, 3
Collected in: Starman Compedium Vol.1

Notes: Starman (Jack Knight) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1-3
The New Titans #0: “The Changing Order”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book 3: Time Upon a Once

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Green Arrow Vol.2 #0, 91-101: “Where Angels Fear To Tread”

Notes: Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Robin Vol.3 2021 Annual #1
Wonder Woman #0, 90-100
Collected in: Wonder Woman by Mike Deodato

Notes: Wonder Woman (Artemis) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 seventh story
Extreme Justice #0-16

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #37
Aquaman #1-2, 0, 3-9
Collected in: Aquaman by Peter David Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman: Kal-El Returns Special #1
Steel #1: “Wrought Iron”
Collected in: Steel: A Celebration of 30 Years

Notes: Natasha Irons debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Azrael #1-7: “Fallen Angel”
Collected in: Azrael Vol. 1: Fallen Angel

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Green Lantern Vol.3 #59-65, New Titans #124-125, Guy Gardner: Warrior #27-28, Darkstars #34, Damage #16
Collected in: Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Rising Compendium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Zero Hour: 30th Anniversary Special #1
Swamp Thing #150: “The Illumination”
Collected in: Swamp Thing by Mark Millar and Phil Hester Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Hellblazer #23-40, The Horrorist #1-2
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
The Books of Magic #1-4
Collected in: The Books of Magic Omnibus Vol. 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Kid Eternity #1-3
Collected in: Kid Eternity: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Hellblazer #41-50, 52-83, Special #1, Heartland #1, Vertigo Jam #1, Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #2
Collected in: Hellblazer by Garth Ennis Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Hellblazer #84: “In Another Part of Hell”
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Hellblazer #85-128
Collected in: John Constantine, Hellblazer by Paul Jenkins and Sean Phillips Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Hellblazer #129-133: “Son of Man”
Collected in: Hellblazer by Garth Ennis Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Sandman #38-75, Vertigo Jam #1, Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #1
Collected in: The Sandman Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Dream (Morpheus) dies. Dream (Daniel Hall) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doctor Fate Vol.4 #18 and Dark Nights: Metal #1
Showcase ’95 #7-8: “Exit to Eden”
Collected in: DC Universe Special: Superman #1; Green Lantern Corps by Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Mongul II and Mongal debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Underworld Unleashed #1-3
Collected in: Underworld Unleashed

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #61
Flash #95-100: “Terminal Velocity”; #108-111, Impulse #10-11: “Dead Heat”
Collected in: The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Savitar debuts; Johnny Quick dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
The Spectre #3-4, 14
Collected in: The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
The Spectre #38: “Icons”
Collected in: The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
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
Collected in: Birds of Prey Vol.1

Notes: The Birds of Prey debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & the Birds of Prey #11
Wonder Woman #105 and 111
Collected in: Wonder Woman by John Byrne Omnibus

Notes: Wonder Girl (Cassie Sandsmark) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Green Lantern #71, 74-75
Collected in: Green Lantern: Baptism of Fire

Notes: Grayven, son of Darkseid, debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman: The Vengeance of Bane II #1: “Vengeance of Bane II: The Redemption”
Collected in: Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol.3: KnightsEnd

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Bane: Conquest #12
Showcase ’95 #3 third story, Azrael Plus #1 and The Question Returns #1
Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14
Nightwing Vol.2 #1-5
Collected in: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #68
Aztek: The Ultimate Man #1-7
Collected in: JLA Presents: Aztek: The Ultimate Man

Notes: Aztek debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.5 #21
New Gods Vol. 4 #1-11

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The New Gods #4
Hitman #1-33, Hitman Annual #1, The Demon #42-45, #52-54, and The Demon Annual #2
Collected in: Hitman by Garth Ennis and John McCrea Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Outsiders Vol.5 #5
Teen Titans Vol.2 #1-3: “Titans Children”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 first story
The Final Night Preview #1 and The Final Night #1-2
Collected in: The Final Night

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #4
DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 third story: “Birds of Prey in: Dearly Departed”
The Final Night #3-4
Collected in: The Final Night

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #4
Superman: The Wedding Album #1
Collected in: Superman & Lois Lane: The 25th Wedding Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
Tempest #1-4
Collected in: Aquaman by Peter David Omnibus

Notes: Aqualad becomes known as Tempest.Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JLA #1-4: “New World Order”
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Doom Patrol Vol.2 #64-87, Doom Patrol Annual #2, Totems #1, and Vertigo Jam #1
Collected in: Doom Patrol by Rachel Pollack Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doom Patrol Vol.6 #3
Superboy #35-36

Notes: Match debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Superman Vol.2 #122-125, Adventures of Superman #545-547, Action Comics #732-734, Superman: The Man of Steel #68-69, Superman Annual #9
Collected in: Superman Blue Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978
JLA #5: “Woman of Tomorrow”
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Tomorrow Woman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #14
JLA: Tomorrow Woman #1: “Tomorrow Never Knows”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #14
The Book of Fate #1-5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Death Metal #5
Scare Tactics #1-5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Suicide Squad Vol.5 Annual #1
The Book of Fate #6, Night Force Vol.2 #8, Challengers of the Unknown Vol.3 #6, Scare Tactics #8: “Convergence”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Suicide Squad Vol.5 Annual #1
Scare Tactics #9-12

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Suicide Squad Vol.5 Annual #1
JLA #6-9
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Zauriel debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.7 #14
Mr Terrific: Year One #1-6
Collected in: Mr. Terrific: Year One

Notes: Mr. Terrific debuts.
Impulse #28: “Arrowette vs. The Spazz”

Notes: Arrowette debuts.
Spectre Vol.3 #62: “Final Rites”
Collected in: The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
JLA #11-15: “Rock of Ages”
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Hourman (Matthew Tyler) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
JLA: Paradise Lost #1-3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Batman #550: “Chasing Clay”

Notes: Clayface (Peter Malley) and Cameron Chase debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.4 #47
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #69-70: “The Spirit of 2000”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Death Metal #5
New Gods #12-15, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World #1-7, Genesis #1-2, Jack Kirby’s 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
Collected in: Fourth World by John Byrne Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Martian Manhunter #0, 4
Collected in: Martian Manhunter: Son of Mars

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Arsenal #1-4: “Six Degrees”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
JLA Secret Files and Origins #2 first story: “Heroes”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Year of the Villain #1 second story
New Year’s Evil: Prometheus #1, JLA #16-17
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Prometheus debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
JLA Secret Files and Origins #2 second story: “Lost Pages: Tour of the JLA Watchtower Trophy Room”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Superman #126-134, The Adventures of Superman #548-557, Annual #9, Action Comics #735-743, Annual #9, Superman: The Man of Steel #70-79, Annual #6, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #9-10, Superman Red/Superman Blue #1, Superman Secret Files #1, New Year’s Evil: Mr. Mxyzptlk #1, Aquaman #43, Challengers of the Unknown #15, Teen Titans #19, Supergirl #20, Steel #50: “Superman Red/Superman Blue; The Millennium Giants”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.5 #29
Robin #58: “The Stranger”

Notes: Stephanie Brown gets pregnant. Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Lex and the City #1 fifth story
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”
Collected in: Batman: Road to No Man’s Land Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #3 second story
Superboy (1994) #54-55

Notes: Hex debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
Batman: No Man’s Land #1, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-87, Batman #563-566, Detective Comics #730-733, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-55, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116-119, The Batman Chronicles #16: “No Man’s Land”
Collected in: Batman: No Man’s Land Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #3 second story
Planetary #1-27, Planetary/Batman #1, Planetary/JLA #1, And Planetary/Authority #1
Collected in: Planetary Compedium

Notes: Jakita Wagner and the Planetary debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Outsiders (2023) #10.
Tom Strong #1-7
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Promethea #1-12
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 1

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
Tom Strong #8-14
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Promethea #13-23
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 2

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
Promethea #24-25
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 3

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
Tom Strong’s Terrific Tales #1-6
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong #15-19
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Terra Obscura (2003) #1-6
Collected in: Terra Obscura: S.M.A.S.H. of Two Worlds

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
America’s Best Comics Special #1 first story: Tom Strong in “Skull & Bones”
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
America’s Best Comics Special #1 third story: Promethea in “Little Margie in Misty Magic Land”
Collected in: America’s Best Comics TP

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong #1
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong’s Terrific Tales #7-12
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong #20-30
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Terra Obscura (2004) #1-6
Collected in: Terra Obscura: S.M.A.S.H. of Two Worlds

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong #31-35
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tomorrow Stories Special #2 first story: “The Lethal Luck of the Magister Ludi”
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 3

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
ABC A-Z: Tom Strong & Jack B Quick #1 first story
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
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”
Collected in: Terra Obscura: S.M.A.S.H. of Two Worlds

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
ABC A-Z: Top 10 & Teams #1 second story: “America’s Best vs. America’s Worst”
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong and the Robots of Doom #1-6
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1-6
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium Two

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Promethea #26-31
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 3

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
Tom Strong #36: “At the End of the World”
Collected in: Tom Strong Compendium

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by The Terrifics #1.
Promethea #32: “Wrap Party”
Collected in: Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book 3

Notes: Takes place on Earth-25. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America (2017) #23.
Flash #130-141
Collected in: The Flash by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar: The Deluxe Edition

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.
Young Justice: The Secret #1, JLA: World Without Grown-Ups #1-2, Young Justice #1-6
Collected in: Young Justice Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: The Secret and Young Justice debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 and Young Justice Vol.3 #5-6.
The Kingdom #1-2
Collected in: The Kingdom: The 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Notes: Hypertime debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7
DC One Million #1-4, Green Lantern #1000000, Starman #1000000, Detective Comics #1000000, JLA #1000000, Adventures of Superman #1000000, Martian Manhunter #1000000, Resurrection Man #1000000, Superman: Man of Tomorrow #1000000
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes:Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21.
JLA #24-26
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: The Ultramarine Corps debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5-6
Nightwing Vol.2 #27-28: “Live Not on Evil”
Collected in: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 2

Notes: Torque debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #68
JLA/Titans #1-3
Collected in: JLA Book 3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.4 #26
Titans Secret Files #1

Notes: A new Titans are formed. Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.4 #26
Aquaman #50: “Reflections”

Notes: Lagoon Boy debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
JLA #28-31: “Crisis Times Five”
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1
DCU Heroes: Secret Files & Origins #1 eighth story: “Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Yearbook”

Notes: Star-Spangled Kid (Courtney Whitmore) and S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Doctor Mid-Nite #1-3
Collected in: Doctor Mid-Nite

Notes: Dr. Mid-Nite (Anton Cross) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Wonder Woman #143-146: “Devastation”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 sixth story: “Saturn Rising”
Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 sixth story: “Saturn Rising”

Notes: Placement based on Wonder Woman’s gold armor
JSA Secret Files and Origins #1; JSA (1999) #1-4
Collected in: JSA Compendium One

Notes: Sandman (Wesley Dodds) dies. Hawkgirl (Shiera Hall) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Night: Death Metal #5 second story and Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1
Impulse #50-53


Notes: Inertia debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
The LAW (Living Assault Weapons) #1-5


Notes: The Living Assault Weapons debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #6
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: “JLApe”
Collected in: JLApe: The Complete Collection

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #22
JLA: Earth 2 #1


Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Beach Blanket Bad Guys Summer Special #1 tenth story
Batman #567-568, Detective Comics #734-735, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120-121, Robin #67, JLA #32, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #56-57, The Batman Chronicles #17, Nightwing #35-37, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #88, Catwoman #72-74, Batman: Harley Quinn #1: “No Man’s Land”
Collected in: Batman: No Man’s Land Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Batgirl (Cassandra Cain) and Harley Quinn debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular second story
Resurrection Man #25-27

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Day of Judgment #1-5
Collected in: Day of Judgment; JSA Compendium One

Notes: Hal Jordan becomes the new Spectre. Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #5
DC: Love is a Battlefield #1 Eighth story: “Ex-Position!”


JLA #36-41: “World War III”
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus


Notes: Aztek dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.3 Annual #1
Detective Comics #1056 second story: “Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham.”
Collected in: Batman: Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham
Superman Y2K #1, Superman Vol. 2 #154, Adventures of Superman #576, and Action Comics #763
Collected in: Superman: The City of Tomorrow Compedium

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #1064 and Superman Vol.6 #13
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: “No Man’s Land”
Collected in: Batman: No Man’s Land Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Sarah Essen dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #106
JLA: A League of One #1


Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Dark Vol.2 #1
Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1 fourth story: “Bird Psychology”


Young Justice #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
Collected in: Young Justice Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 and Stargirl: The Lost Children #1
Green Lantern 80-Page Giant #3: “A Lantern Against the Dark: A Forgotten Tale of the Green Lantern Corps”

Notes: Green Lantern (Raker Qarrigat) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The New Gods #9
Batgirl Annual #1: “Introducing: Aruna!”
Collected in: Batgirl Vol.1: Silent Knight


Notes: Aruna Shende debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
JLA Annual #4: “On Call”
Collected in: DC Universe by Brian K. Vaughan

Notes: The Janissary debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Batgirl #1-9
Collected in: Batgirl Vol.1: Silent Knight

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #1
Detective Comics #742: “The Honored Dead”
Collected in: Batman: New Gotham Vol.1

Notes: Crispus Allen debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
JLA #43-46: “Tower of Babel”
Collected in: JLA: The Tower of Babel – The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Challenge of the Super Sons #9
Titans #20: “Transitions”


Notes: Cyborg is restored to his normal body. Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.4 #26
Batman #579-581: “Orca”


Notes: Orca debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #30
Nightwing #47: “The Quarry”
Collected in: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 2

Notes: Nite-Wing debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Robin Vol.3 #1
Wonder Woman #121, 132, 136
Collected in: Wonder Woman by John Byrne Omnibus

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 #160-161, Adventures Of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man Of Steel #104-105, And Superman: Emperor Joker #1
Collected in: Superman: Emperor Joker: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #1082
Action Comics #775: “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way?”
Collected in: Justice League Elite Vol.1; Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years; Legends of the DC Universe: Doug Mahnke

Notes: Manchester Black and the Elite debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #1-6
Collected in: Batman: Arkham Asylum – Living Hell: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Humpty Dumpty, White Shark, and Jane Doe debut. Reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #10
JLA #47-51
Collected in: JLA Vol. 5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League of America Vol.5 #22 and DC: The Doomed and the Damned #1 first story
Detective Comics #1027 fourth story: “Rookie”


Batman #587, Robin #86, Birds of Prey #27, Catwoman #90, Nightwing #53, Detective Comics #754, Batman: Gotham Knights #13: “Officer Down”
Collected in: Batman: Officer Down

Notes: Gordon retires as commissioner. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #969
Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #1-6
Collected in: Birds of Prey: Huntress

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #2 fourth story
Batman: Gotham Knights #14: “Sibling Rivalrly”
Collected in: Batman: Gotham Knights – Contested

Notes: Double Dare debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Starman #57-73: “Stars My Destionation; Grand Guignol”
Collected in: Starman Compedium Vol.2

Notes: Starman (Ted Knight) is killed. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Justice Society of America Vol.4 #8
Joker: The World #1 tenth story: “Funeral”


Batman: Black and White Vol.5 #2 fourth story: “Dual”


Batman Secret Files #2 second story: “He Helps Us”


Batman Secret Files #2 fifth story: “Alethephobia”
JLA/Haven: Arrival #1 and JLA/Haven: Anathema #1


Notes: The Alliance debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Superman and The Authority #4
Catwoman #94: “You Don’t Have to Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here”


Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #59
Flash #159: “Whirlwind Ceremony”
Collected in: The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Flash marries Linda Park. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JSA #22-25: “The Return of Hawkman”
Collected in: JSA Compendium One

Notes: Hawkman is reborn and rejoins the Justice Society. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Green Arrow Vol.3 #1-10: “Quiver”
Collected in: Green Arrow: Archer’s Quest Omnibus Vol.1

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 #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”
Collected in: Superman: Our Worlds at War Omnibus Vol. 1 – Prelude to War!

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol.7 #15-16
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”
Collected in: Superman: Our Worlds at War – The Complete Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol.7 #15-16
JLA #55-58: “Terror Incognita”
Collected in: JLA Vol.5

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC: The Doomed and the Damned #1 first story
Detective Comics #763-772 second stories: “Josie Mac: Lost Voices”

Notes: Josie MacDonald debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #2
The Power Company: Sapphire #1

Notes: Sapphire debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Black Lightning Vol.3 #3
Catwoman Vol.3 #1-4: “Anodyne”
Collected in: Catwoman of East End Omnibus

Notes: Clayface (Todd Russell) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #59
Gotham Central #1-5
Collected in: Gotham Central Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #2
JSA Secret Files and Origins #2
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Roulette debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JSA #32-37: “Stealing Thunder”
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Johnny Thunder becomes Johnny Thunderbolt. Reintroduced to continuity by Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1
Robin #121-123
Collected in: Robin: Unmasked!

Notes: Bernard Dowd debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story
Superman: Lex 2000 #1
Collected in: Superman: President Luthor

Notes: Lex Luthor becomes president of the United States. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics Special #1
JLA #65: “Bouncing Baby Boy”
Collected in: JLA Vol.6

Notes: Offspring (Luke O’Brian) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s How to Lose a Guy Gardner in Ten Days #1 sixth soory
Wonder Woman #179-183: “Land of the Lost”
Collected in: Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Power Company #15

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Black Lightning Vol.3 #3
Batman: Family #1-8

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirls #10
Detective Comics #777-782: “Dead Reckoning”

Notes: The Charlatan debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Dark Vol.2 #9
Gotham Central #6-10: “Half a Life”
Collected in: Gotham Central Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: One Bad Day – Two-Face #1
JLA/JSA Secret Files #1 first story: “The Day Before”
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Metamorpho is resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1
Catwoman Vol.3 #12-16: “Relentless”
Collected in: Catwoman of East End Omnibus

Notes: Catwoman allows Black Mask to fall to his apparent death. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #32
Nightwing #75: “Judgement Day”
Collected in: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 3

Notes: Tarantula debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Adventures of the Super Sons #8
JLA/Avengers #1-4
Collected in: JLA/Avengers

Notes: The Justice League of America meet the Avengers. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
JLA #66-76: “The Destroyers; The Obsidian Age”
Collected in: JLA Vol.6

Notes: Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) and Plastic Man quit the Justice League. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman/Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1.
Formerly Known as The Justice League #1-6
Collected in: Formerly Known as the Justice League; Justice League International Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: The Super Buddies debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #3
Batman: Black and White Vol. 5 #2 second story: “All Cats are Grey”


The Flash Secret Files & Origins #3 and Flash #183-188: “Rogues; Crossfire”
Collected in: The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Hunter Zolomon and Trickster (Alex Walker) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Flash #196-200: “Helpless; Blitz”
Collected in: The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Zoom debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Joker: Last Laugh Secret Files and Origins #1 amd Joker: Last Laugh #1
Collected in: Joker: Last Laugh; Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 3

Notes: Zoom debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Young Justice #38: “Stuff Happens”
Collected in: Young Justice Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Slobo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Joker: Last Laugh #2-6
Collected in: Joker: Last Laugh; Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven Compendium Book 3

Notes: Slobo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Harley Quinn Vol.3 #18-19 and 22 second stories: “Harley Loves Joker”
Collected in: Harley Loves Joker By Paul Dini
Batman #626-630: “As the Crow Flies”
Collected in: Batman: As the Crow Flies

Notes: Fright debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #51
Red Hood: The Lost Days #3-6
Collected in: Batman: Under the Red Hood: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman #608-619 and Wizard #0: “Hush”
Collected in: Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition

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. Reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #10
Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition: “Epilogue”


Batman / Wonder Woman: Truth #1


Starman #80: “Arrivederci, Bon Voyage, Goodbye”
Collected in: Starman Compedium Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JSA: All-Stars #4: “A Star Is Born”
Collected in: Stargirl by Geoff Johns; JSA by Geoff Johns Book 3; JSA Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Star-Spangled Kid becomes Stargirl. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JSA #45-51: “Princes of Darkness”
Collected in: JSA by Geoff Johns Book 4; JSA Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Damage joins the Freedom Fighters. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Hawkman #13-14: “Killers”
Collected in: Hawkman Book 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
Birds of Prey #56-59: “Of Like Minds”
Collected in: Birds of Prey by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Huntress joins the Birds of Prey. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1-3
Collected in: 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

Notes: Omen and Donna Troy die. The Titans and Young Justice disband. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #5-6
Teen Titans (2003) #1-6
Collected in: Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Omnibus; Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Compendium One

Notes: A new Teen Titans debut. Impulse becomes the new Kid Flash. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #7, 11 and 15, and Dark Nights: Death Metal – The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 first story
Outsiders (2003) #1-3: “Role Call”
Collected in: The Outsiders by Judd Winick: Book One

Notes: Thunder (Anissa Pierce), Grace Choi, and the new Outsiders debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1
Batman Vol. 3 Annual #1 first story: “Good Boy”

Notes: Ace the Bat-Hound II debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #11 fourth story
JLA #80-82: “The White Rage”
Collected in: JLA Vol.7

Notes: The Axis America debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #73
Green Arrow #40-45: “New Blood”
Collected in: Green Arrow: Moving Targets

Notes: Mia Dearden becomes the new Speedy. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Action Comics #806-808: “Hungry Ghost”

Notes: Natasha Irons becomes Steel. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Aquaman (2003) #15-20: “American Tidal”
Collected in Aquaman: Sub Diego

Notes: Aquagirl (Lorena Marquez) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1
Superman/Batman #1-6: “World’s Finest”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.1; Superman/Batman Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: President Luthor is impeached and removed from office. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Wonder Woman #196-200: “Down to Earth”
Collected in: Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Omnibus

Notes: Veronica Cale returns. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Superman/Batman #8-13: “The Supergirl from Krypton”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.1; Superman/Batman Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Supergirl returns to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.5 Annual #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Action Comics #812-813 second stories, 814-819
Collected in: Superman: The Wrath of Gog

Notes: Gog (William Matthews) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7
Action Comics #820-825
Collected in: Superman: In the Name of Gog

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman Vol.2 #7
Batgirl #25: “I Am Become Death the Destroyer of Worlds”
Collected in: DC Finest: Batgirl – Nobody Dies Tonight

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #5
Doom Patrol Vol.4 #1-18, JLA #94-99, Secret Origins Annual #1, Superman Vol.2 #20
Collected in: Doom Patrol by John Byrne: The Complete Series

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1
JLA #100 and Justice League Elite #1-12
Collected in: Justice League Elite Vol.1-2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman/Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1
Detective Comics #794-795: “Monsters of Rot”
Collected in: Batman: War Games Omnibus

Notes: Orpheus and Onyx debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #41
Robin #124-125
Collected in: Robin: Unmasked!

Notes: Robin (Tim Drake) retires. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #18
Robin #126-128
Collected in: Batman: War Games Omnibus

Notes: Robin (Stephanie Brown) debuts before quickly being fired. Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice Vol.3 #18
Harley Quinn: Harley Loves Joker #1-2
Collected in: Harley Loves Joker By Paul Dini
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
Collected in: Batman: War Games Omnibus

Notes: Tim becomes Robin again, Orpheus is killed and Spoiler fakes her death. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #41
Manhunter (2004) #1: “Shedding Skin”
Collected in: Manhunter Vol.1: Street Justice

Notes: Manhunter (Kate Spencer) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Identity Crisis #1-7
Collected in: Identity Crisis

Notes: Sue Dibny, Captain Boomerang, Firestorm and Tim Drake’s father die. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Firestorm (2004) #1: “Eye Contact”

Notes: Firestorm (Jason Rusch) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Flash #220-225: “Rogue War”
Collected in: The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Captain Boomerang (Owen Mercer) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Teen Titans #21-23: “Lights Out”
Collected in: Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Omnibus

Notes: Hawk (Holly Granger) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Superman/Batman #20-25: “With a Vengeance!”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #37
Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58-59: “Fresh Blood”
Collected in: Robin/Batgirl: Fresh Blood

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Robin Vol.3 #1
Batgirl #71-73: “Blood Matters”
Collected in: Batgirl: Destruction’s Daughter

Notes: Batgirl is killed and resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by Spirit World Vol.2 #2-3
JLA Classified #1-3
Collected in: JLA by Grant Morrison Omnibus; JLA: Classified – Ultramarine Corps

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Robin #138-139
Collected in: Robin: To Kill a Bird

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story
Robin #140: “Veteran Affairs”
Collected in: Robin: Days of Fire and Madness

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #4 third story
Nightwing #99-100

Notes: Nightwing resigns from the police force and moves to New York City. Reintroduced to continuity by Adventures of the Super Sons #8
JSA #52-56, Hawkman #23-25
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.2; JSA by Geoff Johns Book 5

Notes: Black Adam takes over Kahndaq. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
JSA #65-66: “Out of Time”, 68-72: “JSA/JSA”
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Hourman (Matthew Tyler) dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Batman: Death and the Maidens #1-9
Collected in: Batman: Death and the Maidens

Notes: Nyssa al Ghul debuts and kills Ra’s al Ghul. Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1
Aquaman Vol.6 #21-22: “With the Fishes”
Collected in: Aquaman: Sub Diego

Notes: The Eel debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1
Richard Dragon #1-6: “Enter the Dragon”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6
Collected in: Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1; Green Lantern Compendium One: Rebirth

Notes: Hal Jordan becomes Green Lantern again and rebuilds the Green Lantern Corps. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 3
Batman: The Brave and The Bold Vol.2 #20 fifth story: “The Tattoo”


Batman: Gotham Knights #60-71
Collected in: Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus

Notes: Clayface (Johnny Williams) debuts and dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.4 #47
Man-Bat Vol.3 #1-5: “The Return”
Collected in: Batman: Tales of the Man-Bat

Notes: Murmur debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #32
Green Lantern Vol.4 #9: Branded”
Collected in: Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1; Green Lantern Compendium One: Rebirth

Notes: Tattooed Man (Mark Richards) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #3
Batman: Urban Legends #15 second story: “Bending the Rules”


Batman: Urban Legends #17 third story: “Statecraft”
Batman: Urban Legends #22 second story: “Utility”


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
Collected in: Infinite Crisis Omnibus

Notes: Blue Beetle dies, Wonder Woman kills Maxwell Lord. Shadowpact, Ragdoll (Peter Merkel Jr.), Scandal Savage, the Secret Society of Super-Villains, the Secret Six and Brother Eye debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Birds of Prey #76-80: “Hero Hunters”
Collected in: Birds of Prey by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Black Alice debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman #635-641: “Under the Hood; Family Reunion”
Collected in: Batman: Under the Red Hood: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Jason Todd debuts as Red Hood. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
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
Collected in: Seven Soldiers by Grant Morrison Omnibus

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
DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #1-4
Collected in: Teen Titans/Outsiders: The Death and Return of Donna Troy; Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus; Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Compendium One

Notes: Donna Troy is resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by Teen Titans Academy #11
Flash #220-225: “Rogue War”
Collected in: The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Jai West and Irey West are born. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash #762
Batman #645-647
Collected in: Batman: Under the Red Hood: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
JLA #115-119, 121-123: “Crisis of Conscience; Call to Arms; OMAC Nation; Key Encounters”
Collected in: JLA Vol.9

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Catwoman Vol.3 #50-52: “Backward Masking”
Collected in: Catwoman Vol.5: Backward Masking

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Infinite Crisis #1-4
Collected in: Infinite Crisis Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Batman #648-650: “All They Do Is Watch Us Kill”
Collected in: Batman: Under the Red Hood: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Nightwing #116-117
Collected in: Nightwing: Renegade

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Infinite Crisis #5-7
Collected in: Infinite Crisis Omnibus

Notes: Judomaster, Alexander Luthor, Pantha, Bushido, Wildebeest and Superboy die, Bludhaven is destroyed, Crispus Allen becomes the new Spectre, Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) debuts and Kid Flash becomes the new Flash. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Nightwing Annual #2: “Hero’s Journey”
Collected in: Nightwing: The Lost Year

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3.
Captain Atom: Armageddon #1-9
Collected in: Captain Atom: Armageddon

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC K.O.: Superman vs Captain Atom #1
52 #1-50
Collected in: 52 Omnibus

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 #1-4
Collected in: 52: World War III

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
52 #51-52
Collected in: 52 Omnibus

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
Uncle Sam and The Freedom Fighters #1-8
Collected in: Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters

Notes: A new Freedom Fighters debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #4
Detective Comics #854-860: “Elegy; Go”
Collected in: Batwoman: Elegy – DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Alice (Beth Kane) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman: Rebirth #1
Robin #148-153
Collected in: Robin: Wanted

Notes: Nyssa al Ghul is seemingly killed. Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1 and Batgirl Vol.6 #1-4
Detective Comics #817-820 and Batman #651-654: “Face the ɘɔɒᖷ”
Collected in: Batman/Two-Face: Face the Face

Notes: Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face again. Bruce Wayne adopts Tim Drake. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #990
Superman #650-653 and Action Comics #837-840: “Up, Up and Away!”
Collected in: Superman by Kurt Busiek Book 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Wonder Woman #1-4 and Wonder Woman Annual #1: “Who is Wonder Woman?”
Collected in: Wonder Woman: Who is Wonder Woman?

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Superman Red & Blue 2025 Special #1 second story: “All the Time in the World”
Birds of Prey #96-103
Collected in: Birds of Prey: Progeny

Notes: Misfit debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Cheetah and Chesire Rob the Justice League #4
Superman & Batman vs. Vampires & Werewolves #1-6
Collected in: Superman & Batman vs. Vampires & Werewolves

Notes: Herbert Combs debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirls #5
Action Comics #835: “A Contagion of Madness”
Collected in: Superman: Strange Attractors

Notes: Livewire debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Teen Titans #34-37: “The New Teen Titans”
Collected in: Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Omnibus

Notes: Zachary Zatara and Miss Martian debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Teen Titans #43-46: “Titans East”
Collected in: Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Shadow War: Alpha #1 and Batgirl Vol.6 #1-4
Green Lantern #10-13: “Revenge of the Green Lanterns”
Collected in: Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1; Green Lantern Compendium One: Rebirth; Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book 2

Notes: The Sinestro Corps are introduced. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
DCU: Brave New World #1 sixth story: “Handle of the Teacup”

Notes: Atom (Ryan Choi) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Action Comics #844-846, 851, Annual #11: “Last Son”
Collected in: Superman: The Last Son

Notes: General Zod, Non and Ursa debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Justice League of America #0-7
Collected in: Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: The Justice League reforms. Arsenal becomes Red Arrow. Reintroduced to continuity by Shade the Changing Girl/Wonder Woman Special #1
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #50-51

Notes: Aquaman (Arthur Curry) dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Aquaman Vol.8 #49
Titans 100-Page Giant #6-7 (aka Titans: Burning Rage #7): “Arena of Death”


Detective Comics #822: “E. Nigma, Consulting Detective”
Collected in: Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus

Notes: Roxy Rocket debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special #1 sixth story
Booster Gold Vol.2 #1-6: “52 Pick-Up”
Collected in: Booster Gold: The Complete 2007 Series Book 1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #7
Justice Society of America #1-4: “The Next Age”
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.3; Justice Society of America Vol.1: The Next Age

Notes: The Justice Society is reunited. Tomcat, Cyclone and Citizen Steel debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1 and New History of the DC Universe #3
Manhunter #26-30: “Unleashed”
Collected in: Manhunter Vol.4: Unleashed

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol.6 #37
Batman #659-662: “Grotesk”

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #38
Blue Beetle (2006) #12: “Meet the New Boss…”
Collected in: Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes Book 1

Notes: The Reach debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Blue Beetle (2006) #13: “Defective”
Collected in: Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes Book 2

Notes: The Reach debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #9-13: “Full Throttle”
Collected in: The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive – Full Throttle

Notes: Flash is killed. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Justice League of America #8-10 and Justice Society of America #5-6: “The Lightning Saga”
Collected in: Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer: The Deluxe Edition

Notes: Wally West returns as the Flash. Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #37
All Flash #1: “Justice, Like Lightning”
Collected in: The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive – Full Throttle

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #37
The Brave and The Bold Vol.3 #1-6: “The Lords of Luck”
Collected in: The Brave and the Bold Vol.1: The Lords of Luck

Notes: The Lords of Luck debut. Reintroduced to continuity by The Green Lantern #1
The Brave and The Bold Vol. 3 #27: “Death of a Hero”
Collected in: Team-Ups of the Brave and the Bold

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Green Lantern #14-17: “Wanted: Hal Jordan”
Collected in: Green Lantern Compendium One: Rebirth; Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book 2; Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Superman/Batman #37-42: “Torment”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Orion’s wife, Bekka, dies. Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1
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”
Collected in: The Outsiders: Five of A Kind

Notes: A new Outsiders debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1
Robin #164-166
Collected in: Robin: The Big Leagues

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Raven: Daughter of Darkness #7
DC’s Supergirl Next Door seventh story: “…Like Home”
Batman #655-658: “Batman & Son”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Book 1; Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Damian Wayne debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #20
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
Collected in: JSA Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Lightning (Jennifer Pierce), Magog (David Reid) and Amazing-Man (Markus Clay) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4
Batman #664-665 and 667-669
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Book 1; Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: Jezebel Jet, Squire (Beryl Hutchinson) and the Black Glove debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Metal #1-2
Batman Annual #26: “Resurrection Shuffle”
Collected in: Batman: The Resurrection of Ra’s al Ghul

Notes: The White Ghost debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol.4 #32
Batman Secret Files #3 first and second stories: “Don’t Hold Your Breath; Hunters”


Justice League of America Wedding Special #1, Justice League of America #13-15: “Unlimited”
Collected in: Justice League of America: The Injustice League

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Metal #2
Titans East Special #1, Titans Vol.2 #1-4: “The Fickle Hand; Family Affair”
Collected in: Titans Book One: Together Forever

Notes: A new Titans form. Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #3
Green Lantern #18-20: “Mystery of the Star Sapphire”
Collected in: Green Lantern Compendium Two: The Sinestro Corps War; Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book 2; Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.1

Notes: The Star Sapphire Corps debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
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”
Collected in: Green Lantern Compendium Two: The Sinestro Corps War

Notes: The Red Lanterns, the Blue Lanterns, the Orange Lanterns and the Indigo Tribe debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Green Lantern #26-28: “The Alpha-Lanterns”
Collected in: Green Lantern Compendium Two: The Sinestro Corps War; Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book 4; Green Lantern By Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: The Alpha Lanterns debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3
Batman #670-671, Robin #168-169, Robin Annual #7, Nightwing #138-139 And Detective Comics #838-839: “The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul”
Collected in: Batman: The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul

Notes: The White Ghost dies and Ra’s Al Ghul is resurrected. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #958
Countdown to Final Crisis #20-11
Collected in: Countdown to Final Crisis Vol.3-4

Notes: Jason Todd becomes Red Robin and the Challengers from Beyond debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Truth and Justice #11
Checkmate Vol.2 #21-22: “La Vie En Sang”; #23-25: “Castling”
Collected in: Checkmate by Greg Rucka: Book 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Doomsday Clock #5
Blue Beetle #22-25: “Endgame”
Collected in: Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes Book 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #68
Tales of the Unexpected Vol.2 #4: “City of Monsters”
Collected in: The Spectre: Tales of the Unexpected

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1006
Justice League of America #16 and Tangent: Superman’s Reign #1-12
Collected in:Tangent: Superman’s Reign Vol.1-2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Batgirl Vol.2 #1-6: “Redemption Road”
Collected in: Batgirl: Redemption

Notes: Batman adopts Batgirl. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.6 #1
Nightwing #140-146: “Freefall”
Collected in: Nightwing by Peter J. Tomasi

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5
Death of the New Gods #1-8
Collected in: The Death of the New Gods

Notes: Every New God except for Orion and Darkseid are killed. Reintroduced to continuity by DC All In Special #1
Trinity #1-52
Collected in: Trinity Vol.1-3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
All-Star Batman #10-14 second stories: “Killers-in-Law”
Collected in:All-Star Batman by Scott Snyder: The Deluxe Edition; All-Star Batman Vol.3: The First Ally

Superman/Batman #81-84: “Sorcerer Kings”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Lazarus Planet: Alpha #1
Detective Comics #846-850: “Batman R.I.P.: Heart of Hush”
Collected in: Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus; Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #10
Secret Six #1-6: “Unhinged”
Collected in: Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol.1; Secret Six Vol.2: Money For Murder

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1 second story
DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1 second story: “Secret Santa”


Justice League of America Vol.2 80-Page Giant #1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #22 fourth story
Robin #174: “The Three”
Collected in: Robin: Violent Tendecies

Notes: Spoiler reveals she’s still alive. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
DC Universe #0, Batman #676-681: “Batman R.I.P.”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Book 2; Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.1; Batman R.I.P.: Absolute Edition

Notes: Simon Hurt debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
Final Crisis #1-7 and Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1-2; Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1-4
Collected in: Final Crisis Omnibus

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 #701-702: “Batman R.I.P.: The Missing Chapter”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2; Batman R.I.P.: Absolute Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21
DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 seventh story: “Lex Luthor in: God’s Chosen Man”


Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1-2
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1
The Flash: Rebirth #1-6
Collected in: The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.3; The Flash: Rebirth – DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1
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
Collected in: Batman: Battle for the Cowl – The Complete Collection

Notes: Damian Wayne becomes the new Robin and Dick Grayson becomes the new Batman. Reintroduced to continuity by Truth and Justice #11
Batman & Robin #1-3: “Batman Reborn”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2; Batman by Grant Morrison Book 2

Notes: Professor Pyg debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman Vol.3 #11
New History of the DC Universe #3
Collected in: New History of the DC Universe

Superman/Batman #76: “The Brave and the Bold”
Collected in: Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol.2; Final Crisis Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story
Batman #687-691: “Battle for the Cowl, Epilogue: A Battle Within; Long Shadows”
Collected in: Batman: Long Shadows

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 first story and Batman: One Bad Day – Two-Face #1
Gotham City Sirens #1: “Union”
Collected in: Harley Quinn & The Gotham City Sirens: DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #20
Green Lantern #43: “Blackest Night, Prologue: Tale of the Black Lantern”
Collected in: Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2
Blackest Night #1-8
Collected in: Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary Edition

Notes: Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Captain Boomerang, Ronnie Raymond, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Hank Hall, and Max Lord come back to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #29
DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 sixth story: “Jump Scare”

Notes: Occurs during Blackest Night.
Justice League: Cry for Justice #1-7
Collected in: Justice League: Cry for Justice

Notes: Notes: Lian Harper seemingly dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21.
Justice League of America Vol. 2 #41-42: “Team History”
Collected in: Justice League of America: Team History

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21.
Justice League: Rise and Fall Special #1, Green Arrow #31-32, Rise of Arsenal #1-4
Collected in: Justice League: Rise and Fall

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol. 5 #21.
Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-2
Collected in: Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus; Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus

Notes: Abuse (Colin Wilkes) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 sixth story

Brightest Day #0-3
Collected in: Brightest Day Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4

Justice League of America #44-46, Justice Society of America #41: “Dark Things”
Collected in: Justice League of America: Dark Things

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #6

Brightest Day #4-5
Collected in: Brightest Day Omnibus

Notes: Jackson Hyde debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
The Flash (2010) #1-3: “The Dastardly Deaths of the Rogues”
Collected in: Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol.3; The Flash: Rebirth – DC Compact Comics Edition

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
Justice League of America #47, Justice Society of America #42, Justice League of America #48: “Dark Things”
Collected in: Justice League of America: Dark Things

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #6

Batman & Robin #4-9: “Revenge of the Red Hood; Blackest Knight”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2; Batman by Grant Morrison Book 2

Notes: Eduardo Flamingo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Metal #1-2 and Batman Incorporated Vol.3 #8
Justice League of America #50-53: “Omega”
Collected in: Justice League of America: Omega

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21


Nemesis: The Impostors #1-4

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Heroes in Crisis #3



Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #3-6 and Batman & Robin #10-16: “Batman vs. Robin; The Return of Bruce Wayne; Batman and Robin Must Die; Black Mass”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 and Justice League Vol.4 #51
Batman: The Return #1: “Planet Gotham”
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #21
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
Collected in: Bruce Wayne: The Road Home

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
Detective Comics Annual #12 third story: “The Night Runner”
Collected in: Batman: Gates of Gotham

Notes: Nightrunner debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
Batman Annual #28 third story: “Nightrunner, Part 2”
Collected in: Batman: Gates of Gotham

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
Batman Incorporated #1-2
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #21
Batgirl (2009) #1-3: “Point of New Origin”
Collected in: Batgirl: Stephanie Brown Vol.1

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 first story
Azrael Vol.2 #14-16: “Three Mysteries”
Collected in: Batman: Gotham Shall be Judged

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman vs Robin #3

Batman #704-707: “Eye of the Beholder”
Collected in: Batman: 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 Vol.3 #35-36: “Caution to the Wind”
Collected in: Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol. 2

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #62
Teen Titans #89-90
Collected in: Teen Titans Vol.14: Team Building

Notes: Solstice debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4
Batman Incorporated #3-8
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #21
Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! #1
Collected in: Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.3

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Superman Vol.4 #21
Batman & Robin #17-19: “Sum of Her Parts”
Collected in: Batman and Robin Vol. 4: Dark Knight vs. White Knight

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by the quasi-canonical Harley Quinn’s Villain of the Year #1
Detective Comics #871-881
Collected in: Batman: The Black Mirror

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & The Birds of Prey #11


Birds of Prey Vol.2 #7-10: “The Death of Oracle!”
Collected in: Birds of Prey Vol. 2: The Death of Oracle

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl & The Birds of Prey #11



Batman #708, Red Robin #22, Gotham City Sirens #22, Batman #709: “Judgment on Gotham”
Collected in: Batman: Gotham Shall Be Judged

Notes: Sister Zero (Maggie Kyle) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Catwoman Vol.5 #3-4
Doom Patrol Vol.5 #1-22
Collected in: Doom Patrol by Keith Giffen and Matthew Clark Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1
Brightest Day #23-24
Collected in: Brightest Day Omnibus

Notes: Alec Holland returns back to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #23
DC’s Legion of Bloom #1 eighth story: “We Just Have to Make It to Spring”
Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #1 first story: “The Man of Steal!”
Superman vs Lobo #1-3
Collected in: Superman vs. Lobo
Black Canary: Best of the Best #1-6
Collected in: Black Canary: Best of the Best

Batman Vol.3 Annual #4: “Everyday”
The Flash #8: “Reverse-Flash: Rebirth”
Collected in: Flashpoint: The 10th Anniversary Omnibus

Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2

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