This is Chapter 1 – The Beginning, commencing with the debut of Superman. For stories taking place prior to this, but which aren’t necessarily great starting points, check out Chapter 0: The Early Years.
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: The Beginning (Single Issues) | |
|---|---|
 | Superman: Secret Origin #3-6 Collected in: Superman: Secret Origin Notes: Superman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #977 |
 | Deathstroke, Inc. #10-15: “Year One” Collected in: Deathstroke: Year One Notes: Deathstroke debuts. He appears prior to Batman according to Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26 |
 | Batman Vol.2 #21 first story: “Zero Year” Collected in: Batman: Zero Year Notes: Batman debuts. Both “Zero Year” and “Year One” versions of his origin coexist in the current timeline. The Zero Year version was reintroduced to continuity by All-Star Batman #11 |
 | Batman Vol.2 #0: “Bright New Yesterday” |
 | Batman Vol.2 #22-23 first stories: “Zero Year” Collected in: Batman: Zero Year |
 | Batman Vol.1 #404: “Year One” Collected in: Batman: Year One Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #66 |
 | Detective Comics (2016) Annual #3 second story: “The Week” |
 | Batman Vol.1 #405-406: “Year One” Collected in: Batman: Year One |
 | Batman Vol.2 #24-27, 29-33: “Zero Year” Collected in: Batman: Zero Year |
 | Batman Vol.1 #407: “Year One” Collected in: Batman: Year One |
 | Absolute Power: Origins #1: “A Missive to Those We Have Yet to Become” Collected in: Absolute Power: Origins |
 | Team 7 #0-8 Collected in: Team 7 Vol. 1: Fight Fire With Fire Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Inc. #4 |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #18-19: “Phantom Riddles” Notes: First meeting of Superman and Batman |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #25 first story: “Joker-Luthor: World’s Vilest” Notes: First meeting of Joker and Luthor |
 | Wonder Woman Vol.5 #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, Annual #1, 12, 14: “Year One” Collected in: Wonder Woman: Year One – The Deluxe Edition Notes: Wonder Woman (Diana of Themyscira) debuts. |
 | Wonder Woman Vol.6 #22: “The Island of Mice and Men: Prelude” |
 | The Flash Vol.5 #70-75: “Year One” Collected in: The Flash: Year One Notes: The Flash (Barry Allen) debuts. |
 | DC’s How To Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 fourth story: The Flash in “Too Many First Dates” |
 | Secret Origins #12 second story: “Challengers of the Unknown” Notes: The Challengers of the Unknown debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Martian Manhunter Vol.5 #1-12: “Identity” Collected in: Martian Manhunter: Identity Notes: Martian Manhunter debuts. Placement according to New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Green Arrow: Year One #1-6 Collected in: Green Arrow: Year One Notes: Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2. |
 | Secret Origins Vol.3 #2 second story: “Aquaman: Graduation” Notes: Origin of Aquaman and Black Manta. Reintroduced to continuity in New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Secret Origins #17 first story: “The Secret Origin of Adam Strange” Collected in: Legends of the DC Universe: Carmine Infantino Notes: Adam Strange debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2. |
 | Batman and the Monster Men #1-6 Collected in: Batman and the Monster Men Notes: Reintroduced to continuity in Batwoman: Rebirth #1 |
 | Batman and the Mad Monk #1-6 Collected in: Batman and the Mad Monk Notes: Reintroduced to continuity in Gotham City Monsters #1 |
 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #1-2, 5, 9: “The Winning Card” Collected in: Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Winning Card Notes: The Joker debuts. |
 | Green Lantern Vol.4 #29-35: “Secret Origin” Collected in: Green Lantern: Secret Origin Notes: Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2. |
 | DC’s Crimes of Passion #1 first story: “Batman: More than Maybe” |
 | Detective Comics (2016) Annual #1: “Clay” Notes: Clayface debuts |
 | The Penguin #6: “An Unimportant Man” Estimated event date: Batman’s years 1-2 Notes: The Penguin debuts |
 | Batman: Off-World #1-6: “Off-World” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 2 Collected in: Batman: Off-World |
 | Detective Comics #575–578: “Year Two” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 2 Collected in: Batman: Year Two Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics Annual #2 (2019) and Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #43-44 |
 | Batman: Killing Time #1-6 Estimated event date: Batman’s year 2 Collected in: Batman: Killing Time |
 | Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20: “Venom” Collected in: Batman: Venom Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Joker Vol.2 #9 |
 | Batman: The Long Halloween #1-4: “The Long Halloween” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 2 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Long Halloween Special #1 |
 | Superman The World #1 sixth story: “To Be a Hero” Estimated event date: Superman’s year 2 |
 | Bizarro: Year None #1-6 Event Date: Superman’s year two Collected in: Bizarro: Year None Notes: Bizarro debuts |
 | Showcase #8, The Flash #105-106, 110, 113, 117, 122, 140, 155 Collected in: Flash vs. The Rogues Notes: Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, Trickster, Pied Piper, Weather Wizard, the Top, Captain Boomerang and Gorilla Grodd debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Green Lantern Vol.2 #2, 5, 7, 14, 16, 29 Collected in: Green Lantern: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Hector Hammond, Sonar, Black Hand, Star Sapphire, Qward and the Yellow Lantern Corps debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Sensation Comics #2, Wonder Woman #5 Collected in: Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Dr. Poison and Dr. Psycho debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Wonder Woman #9: “Evolution Goes Haywire” Collected in: Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.2 Notes: Giganta debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Penguin #7: “An Unimportant Man” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 3 |
 | Batman: The Long Halloween #5-13: “The Long Halloween” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 3 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween Notes: The current version of these events do not feature Poison Ivy. Two-Face debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Long Halloween Special #1 |
 | Justice League Vol.2 #1-6: “Justice League” Collected in: Justice League: Origin Notes: The Justice League debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman Vol.5 #35 |
 | JLA Year One #1-12 Collected in: JLA: Year One Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Brave and The Bold #28-30, Justice League of America #1, 3-5, 9-10, 12 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Despero, Starro, Kanjar Ro, Felix Faust, Vandal Savage, Dr. Destiny, Eclipso, Dr. Light, Queen Bee and Amazo debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21, Justice League: No Justice #4, Flash Vol.5 Annual #1, Dark Crisis #0-1, Action Comics #976, Green Arrow Vol.7 #7, Doomsday Clock #6, Batman vs Robin #2, Shazam! Vol.5 #4 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman: Dark Patterns #1-12 Estimated event date: Batman’s year 4 Collected in: Batman: Dark Patterns Vol.1; Batman: Dark Patterns Vol.2 |
 | Batman Vol.3 #25-32: “The War of Jokes and Riddles” Collected in: Batman Vol.4: The War of Jokes and Riddles |
 | Batman: Dark Victory #0-4: “Dark Victory” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 4 Collected in: Batman: Dark Victory Notes: The current version of these event do not feature Poison Ivy. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 |
 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol.2 #5 fourth story: “The Angel of Gotham” |
 | Batman: Urban Legends #17 first story: “Batman and the Flash: Cold Shoulder” |
 | Batman: Dark Victory #5-9 Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: Dark Victory Notes: The current version of these events does not feature Poison Ivy nor the deaths of Falcone or Maroni. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Last Halloween |
 | Catwoman: When In Rome #1: “Chapter One: Monday” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – Catwoman: When in Rome; Batman By Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Last Halloween #1 |
 | Batman: Dark Victory #10: “Justice” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: Dark Victory Notes: The current version of these events does not feature Poison Ivy nor the deaths of Falcone or Maroni. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Last Halloween |
 | Catwoman: When In Rome #2-5 Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – Catwoman: When in Rome; Batman By Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Last Halloween #1 |
 | Batman: Dark Victory #11: “Passion” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: Dark Victory Notes: The current version of these events does not feature Poison Ivy nor the deaths of Falcone or Maroni. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Last Halloween |
 | Catwoman: When In Rome #6: “Chapter Six: Saturday” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – Catwoman: When in Rome; Batman By Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Last Halloween #1 |
 | Batman: Dark Victory #12-13 Estimated event date: Batman’s year 5 Collected in: Batman: Dark Victory Notes: Robin (Dick Grayson) debuts. The current version of these events does not feature Poison Ivy nor the deaths of Falcone or Maroni. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman and Robin: Year One #3 and Batman: The Last Halloween |
 | Detective Comics #1000 ninth story: “The Precedent” |
 | Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Robins #2 |
 | Batman and Robin Year One #1-12 Collected in: Batman and Robin: Year One |
 | Robin: Year One #1-4 Collected in: Robin: Year One Notes: The current version of these events has Two-Face already having met Robin. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #61 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #65, 86, 112-113, Detective Comics #215, 235, 247, World’s Finest #89 Collected in: Batman: The Black Casebook Notes: Prelude to Batman R.I.P. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1027 and Batman Vol.3 #128 |
 | Batman Vol.3 #128-130 second stories: “I Am A Gun” |
 | Poison Ivy #19-21: “The Secret Origin of Pamela Isley” Notes: Poison Ivy debuts |
 | Batman Vol.3 #122-123 second stories: “Batman Versus Deathstroke… and The Joker!” |
 | Batman Vol.1 #1 fourth story: “The Cat” Collected in: Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #24 |
 | Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 sixth story: “Little Bird” |
 | Batman Vol.3 Annual #2: “Some of These Days” |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #30: “Death In Paradise” Notes: First meeting of Robin and Wonder Woman |
 | Detective Comics #1047-1048 second stories: “Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham” Collected in: Batman: Shadow of the Bat: House of Gotham |
 | Justice League Vol.2 #51: “First Impressions” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol.3 #19 |
 | Detective Comics #1049-1051 second stories: “Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham” Collected in: Batman: Shadow of the Bat: House of Gotham |
 | Batman Vol.1 #62: “The Secret Life of the Catwoman!” Collected in: Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.7 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
 | Detective Comics #203: “The Crimes of the Catwoman!” Collected in: Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.9 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
| Batman Urban Legends #23 second story: “Hot Pursuit” | |
 | Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #2: “Madness” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 6 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – Haunted Knight Notes: Jim Gordon adopts Barbara Gordon. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween |
 | Batman: The Long Halloween Special #1: “Nightmares” Estimated event date: Batman’s year 6 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween |
 | Batman Vol.1 #92 third story: “Ace, the Bat-Hound!” Collected in: Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.10 Notes: Debut of Ace the Bat-Hound. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #8 |
 | Detective Comics #233 first story: “The Batwoman” Collected in: Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.10 Notes: Batwoman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #27 |
 | Adventure Comics #262: “Green Arrow: “The World’s Worst Archer!” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Green Arrow Vol.1 Notes: Speedy debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 first story: “The Disappearing Bandit?” |
 | Flash Vol.2 #62-65: “Born to Run” Collected in: The Flash: Born to Run Notes: Kid-Flash debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Adventure Comics #269: “Aquaman: “The Kid from Atlantis!” Collected in: DC Finest: Aquaman: The King of Atlantis Notes: Aqualad debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Superman Vol.1 #30 fourth story: “The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!” Collected in: Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol.4 Notes: Mr. Mxyztplk debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Detective Comics #267 first story: “Batman Meets Bat-Mite” Collected in: Batman: The Black Casebook Notes: Debut of Bat-Mite. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #37 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #125 first story: “The Secret Life of Bat-Hound” Reprinted in: Tails of the Super Pets Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #8 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #139 third story: “Bat-Girl!” Collected in: Batgirl: A Celebration of 50 Years Notes: Debut of Bat-Girl (Bette Kane). Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #27 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #156 second story: “Robin Dies at Dawn” Collected in: Batman: The Black Casebook Notes: Prelude to Batman R.I.P. Reintroduced to continuity by Harley Quinn Vol.3 #38 |
 | Secret Origins Vol.3 #5 third story: “Mera: The Mission” Notes: Mera debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Flash #112: “The Mystery of the Elongated Man” Collected in: DC Finest: The Flash: The Human Thunderbolt Notes: The Elongated Man debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | JLA Incarnations #1: “The Justice League of America is Dead!” Note. Hawkman and Hawkgirl join the League. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Showcase #34, The Atom #3 Collected in: The Atom Archives Vol. 1 Notes: The Atom (Ray Palmer) and his arch-nemesis Chronos debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Brave and the Bold #36: “Hawkman: “Strange Spells of the Sorcerer!” Notes: Shadow Thief debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Secret Origins #50: “The Flash of Two Worlds” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #7. The specific re-telling was specified by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Justice League of America #21-23, 29-30 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The Justice League meet the Justice Society of America. The League meets Earth-3’s Crime Syndicate of Amerika. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Action Comics #252 third story: “The Supergirl from Krypton!” Collected in: DC Finest: Supergirl: The Girl of Steel Notes: Supergirl debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | DC’s Supergirl Next Door first story: “A Dream of Different Stars” |
 | My Greatest Adventure #80: “The Doom Patrol” Collected in: Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus Notes: The Doom Patrol debuts. Reintroduced to Continuity by DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1 |
 | Showcase #37: “Metal Men: “The Flaming Doom” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Metal Men Vol. 1 Notes: The Metal Men debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #1-10 Estimated event date: Batman’s years 7-8 Collected in: Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2024 Annual #1 third story: “Sting Like a Bee” Notes: Bumblebee debuts. |
 | The Brave and the Bold #54, 60 Collected in: Teen Titans: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The Teen Titans debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Hunt #2 and World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1 |
 | Teen Titans: Year One #1-6 Collected in: Teen Titans: Year One Notes: Antithesis debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Showcase #59 Collected in: Teen Titans: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The Flips debut. Reintroduced to continuity by World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1. |
 | House of Secrets #61: “Eclipso: “The Genius Who Fought Himself”” Notes: Eclipso debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 fifth story: “It’s A Family Affair” |
 | Aquaman Vol.1 #23: “The Birth of Aquababy” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Aquaman Vol.2 Notes: Arthur Curry Jr. is born. Reintroduced to continuity by DC Power 2024 #1 |
 | Doom Patrol #86, 90, 99 Collected in: Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus Notes: The Brotherhood of Evil, and Beast Boy debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Aquaman #29: “Aquaman, Coward-King of the Seas!” Collected in: Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol. 3 Notes: Ocean Master debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | House of Mystery #156: “Dial H for Hero!” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero Notes: The H-Dial debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Plastic Man Vol.3 #1-4 Notes: Plastic Man debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #15. While Event Leviathan #2, Stargirl Spring Break Special #1, and DC Power: A Celebration #1 say he appeared in the 40s, New History of the DC Universe #2 confirms he debuted in the Modern Age. |
 | DC’s How to Lose a Guy Gardner in Ten Days #1 sixth story: “Plastic Man in “Love’s A Stretch”” |
 | The Brave and the Bold #58: “Metamorpho, the Element Man: “The Junk Yard of Doom”” Collected in: DC Finest: Metamorpho – The Element Man Notes: Metamorpho debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Doomsday Clock #5 |
 | Secret Origins Vol.2 #2: “Blue Beetle: “Echoes of Future Past!”” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Blue Beetle Notes: Blue Beetle debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by The New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Question #1-16 Collected in: The Question Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Urban Legends #14 |
 | Detective Comics #1037 third story: “3 Minutes” |
 | Batman Vol.3 #136 second story: “The Plans Below” Notes: Failsafe is built. |
| Detective Comics #1000 fifth story: “Return to Crime Alley” |
 | Batman: One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze #1: “The Darkest Winter” Notes: Robin meets Mr. Freeze. |
 | Batman: The World #1 13th story: “Batman and Panda Girl” |
 | Batgirl Vol.4 #0: “A Fire in the Heavens” Collected in: Batgirl: A Celebration of 50 Years Notes: Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) debuts. Reintroduced to Continuity by Batgirl & The Birds of Prey #11 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #197: “Catwoman Sets Her Claws for Batman!” Collected in: Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
 | The Joker Vol.2 Annual 2021 #1: “El Mal Duerme Bien” |
 | Strange Adventures #180: “I Was the Man with Animal Powers” Collected in: DC Universe: Secret Origins Notes: Animal Man debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Strange Adventures #201 second story: “The Mod Gorilla Boss!” Collected in: DC Goes Ape Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus #1 fourth story |
 | Aquaman #35: “Between Two Dooms!” Collected in: Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol. 3 Notes: Black Manta debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Strange Adventures #205-216, The Brave and the Bold #86 Collected in: DC Finest: Deadman – How Many Times Can a Guy Die? Note. Deadman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Trinity Vol.2 #12 |
 | Detective Comics #1027 fifth story: “Batman and Deadman: Ghost Story” |
 | Batman: The Brave and The Bold Vol.2 #7 fourth story: “Batman and Etrigan: The Wager” |
 | Showcase #73, Beware the Creeper #3 Collected in: The DC Universe by Steve Ditko Omnibus Notes: The Creeper debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Showcase #75, Teen Titans #21 Collected in: Teen Titans: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Hawk and Dove debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Justice League of America #32, 36, 41, 45-47, 51, 64-65, 70, 73-74 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol.2 Notes: Brainstorm, The Key, Shaggy Man, and Red Tornado debut. Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Saved By the Belle Reve #1 fourth story, Titans Vol.3 Annual #1, Justice League Vol.3 #37, The Green Lantern #10, Zatanna Vol.3 #5, Titans Special #1, Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol.2 #18 and Black Canary: Best of the Best #2 |
 | Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular #1 fourth story: “Dear Diana…” |
 | Wonder Woman #178-204, Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #93, The Brave and the Bold #87 and #105, World’s Finest Comics #204 Collected in: Wonder Woman: Diana Prince: Celebrating the `60s Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity in Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 first story |
 | The Atom and Hawkman #43 first story: “Come to my Hanging” Notes: The Gentleman Ghost debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Justice League of America #77-78 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The JL Satellite debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Showcase #83: “Nightmaster: “Sing a Song of Sorcery”” Notes: Nightmaster debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #217: “One Bullet Too Many!” Collected in: Batman: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Robin departs for college. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #35 |
 | Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #133-139, #141-148, The Forever People #1-11, The New Gods #1-11, Mister Miracle #1-18, New Gods vol. 2 #1-6, DC Graphic Novel #4 Collected in: Jack Kirbys Fourth World Omnibus HC Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Female Furies #5-6: “Female Furies” Collected in: Female Furies |
 | Action Comics #1067-1069 first stories: “The Challenge from the Stars” |
 | Justice League of America #84, 94, 96-98, 100-102 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The Seven Soldiers of Victory return to modern times. The JL Satellite, Merlyn, and Starbreaker debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #39, Black Lightning Vol.3 #5, Green Arrow Vol.7 #11, Flash Vol.5 #21, Multiversity: Harley Screws Up the DCU #6, Titans Special #1, The Green Lantern #10, Deathstroke Inc #4 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #232, 243-244: “The Daughter of the Demon; The Demon Lives Again” Collected in: Batman: Tales of the Demon Notes: Reintroduced to Continuity by Detective Comics #1000 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #256: “Catwoman’s Circus Caper!” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
 | Batman: Son of the Demon #1 Collected in: Batman: The Demon Trilogy Notes: Birth of Damian Wayne. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 |
 | Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 second story: “Punching Evil” |
 | DC’s Saved By the Belle Reve #1 fourth story: “Green Arrow & Speedy: Earn It Back” |
 | Teen Titans #25-33, 45-49 Collected in: Teen Titans: The Bronze Age Omnibus Loren Jupiter, Omen, Ganrrk, and the Joker’s Daughter debut. Bumblebee joins the Teen Titans. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Death Metal – The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #12: “Scream of the Chaos Monkey” |
 | World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1-6 Collected in: World’s Finest: Teen Titans |
 | DC’s Spring Breakout! #1 third story: “The Teen Titans in “Relay for Your Life”” |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1-11 Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.1: The Devil Nezha; Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.2: Strange Visitor |
 | Batman: Gotham Nights Vol.3 #2: “Bad Actors” |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #13-17: “Elementary” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.3: Elementary |
 | Doom Patrol Vol.1 #121 Collected in: Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus Notes: The Doom Patrol dies. Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1 |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2024 Annual #1 second story: “The Ties That Bind” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.5: Secret Origins |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #20-24: “Heir to the Kingdom” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.4: Return to Kingdom Come |
| Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2024 Annual #1 first story, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #25 second story: “IMPeriled; Impossible: Prologue” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.5: Secret Origins |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26-29: “Impossible” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.6: Impossible |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #31-34: “Shadows Fall; Good Boys” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.7: Total Eclipso |
 | Green Lantern Vol.2 #76-81: “Hard Travelin’ Heroes” Collected in: Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard Travelin’ Heroes Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to Continuity by Green Arrow Vol.6 #19 |
 | Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special #1: “Livin’ Free; Live Fast! Die Now!” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.7: Total Eclipso Notes: Leads into New Teen Titans #2 |
 | Green Lantern Vol.2 #82-87, 89, Flash #217-219, 226 second stories: “Hard Travelin’ Heroes” Collected in: Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard-Traveling Heroes Omnibus Notes: Debut of John Stewart. Reintroduced to Continuity by Green Arrow Vol.6 #19 |
 | Green Lantern #111: “Dark Things Cannot Stand the Light” Collected in: Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard-Traveling Heroes Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Swamp Thing Vol.1 #1-3 Collected in: Swamp Thing: The Bronze Age Omnibus Notes: Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #35-37: “20,000 Leagues” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.8: 20,000 Leagues |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #38-39, Annual #1, Justice League Unlimited #6-8: “We Are Yesterday” Collected in: Justice League Unlimited/World’s Finest: We Are Yesterday |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #40-43: “Late Night on the Town; Bizarro World Tour” Collected in: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol.8: 20,000 Leagues |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #44-49: “We’re Not Dating”; “The Merger”; “Day for Night” Collected in: Batman / Superman: World’s Finest Vol. 9 – The Merger |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #50-53: “Dream Team” Collected in: Batman / Superman: World’s Finest Vol. 10 |
 | Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2026 Annual #1 Collected in: Batman / Superman: World’s Finest Vol. 10 |
 | Adventure Comics #428: “Black Orchid” Notes: Black Orchid debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Detective Comics #437-443 Collected in: Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson Notes: Manhunter (Paul Kirk) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Sandman Vol.1 #1: “General Electric” Collected in: DC Universe Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby Notes: Sandman (Garrett Sandford) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Sandman Special #1 |
 | Justice League of America #105-106 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Elongated Man and Red Tornado join the League. Reintroduced to continuity by and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Batman #251: “The Joker’s Five-Way Revenge!” Collected in: DC Finest: The Joker: The Last Ha Ha Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Joker Vol. 2 #15 |
 | Superman #268: “Wild Week-End in Washington!” Collected in: Showcase Presents: Batgirl Vol.1 Notes: Effron the Sorcerer and MAZE debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman vs Robin #1 |
 | 1st Issue Special #5: “Manhunter” Collected in: DC Universe Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby Notes: Manhunter (Mark Shaw) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Sandman Special #1 |
 | Justice League of America #107-108, 111-113 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: The Freedom Fighters, The Injustice Gang, Libra, Shadow Thief and Tattooed Man debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #39, Black Lightning Vol.3 #5, Green Arrow Vol.7 #11, Flash Vol.5 #21, Multiversity: Harley Screws Up the DCU #6, Titans Special #1, The Green Lantern #10, Deathstroke Inc #4 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Justice League of America #123-124, 140-143 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.2 Notes: The Injustice Society debut in modern times. Reintroduced to continuity by Hawkman Vol.5 #26-29 |
 | Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #1, 5, 18 Collected in: Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon! Notes: Richard Dragon, Bronze Tiger and Lady Shiva debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Batgirl Vol.5 #7 |
 | 1st Issue Special #8 and The Warlord #1, 5 Collected in: The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Notes: The Warlord debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1-2 |
 | Kobra #1: “Fangs of the Kobra!” Collected in: DC Universe Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby Notes: Kobra debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Sandman Special #1 |
 | 1st Issue Special #12: “Starman” Notes: Starman (Mikaal Tomas) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Ragman Vol.2 #1-3 Notes: Ragman debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2, which also lists Pre-Crisis Ragman comics, but as the History says the hero is from Gotham, it can only be the Post-Crisis version. |
 | Adventure Comics #443-448, 452 Collected in: Aquaman: The Death of a Prince Notes: Death of Aquababy. Reintroduced to continuity in DC Pride 2024 #1 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Teen Titans #50: “The Coast-to-Coast Calamities!” Collected in: Teen Titans: The Bronze Age Omnibus The Titans West debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Death Metal – The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Justice League of America #146: “Inner Mission!” Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.2 Notes: Hawkgirl changes her name to Hawkwoman. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
| Black Lightning: Year One #1-6 Collected in: Black Lightning: Year One Notes: Black Lightning debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
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 | Shade, the Changing Man #1: “Escape to Battleground Earth” Collected in: The DC Universe by Steve Ditko Omnibus Notes: Shade, the Changing Man debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Captain Atom Vol.2 #1: “Point of Origin” Notes: Captain Atom and Wade Eiling debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2-3 |
 | Firestorm, the Nuclear Man Vol.1 #1: “Make Way for Firestorm!” Collected in: Firestorm: The Nuclear Man Notes: Firestorm debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Metamorpho #10: “The Sinister Snares of Stingaree!” Collected in: DC Finest: Metamorpho – The Element Man Notes: Element Girl debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Shade, the Changing Girl #4 |
 | Wednesday Comics #1-12: “Metamorpho: The Element Man” Collected in: The DC Universe by Neil Gaiman Deluxe Edition Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Metamorpho: The Element Man #1 |
 | Detective Comics #400: “Challenge of the Man-Bat!” Collected in: Batman by Neal Adams Book 2 Notes: Man-Bat debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Detective Comics #469-476 Collected in: Batman: Strange Apparitions Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman/Elmer Fudd #1 |
 | Batman/Elmer Fudd #1: “Pway for Me” |
 | Detective Comics #485: “The Vengeance Vow!” Notes: Death of Batwoman. Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol.4 #2 |
 | Batman #355: “Never Scratch a Cat” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
 | Justice League of America #147-150, 152, 157, 161 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.3 Notes: The Atom marries Jean Loring. Zatanna’s mother dies. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | DC’s Supergirl Next Door eighth story: “Green Arrow in: I Love You, Too” |
 | Showcase #100: “There Shall Come a Gathering” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
| Action Comics #521: “The Deadly Rampage of the Lady Fox” Notes: Vixen debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Brave and the Bold #166-167 Notes: Nemesis debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The Super Friends #12-13 Collected in: DC Finest: Super Friends – The Fury of the Super Foes Notes: Doctor Mist and the Global Guardians debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Justice League of America #163-165, 175-180 Collected in: Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.3 Notes: Firestorm joins the Justice League. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Sword of the Atom #1-4, Sword of the Atom Special #1-3 Collected in: Sword of the Atom Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Secret Origins #29 first story: “The Secret Origin of the Atom”; The Atom Special #1: “Shrinking from the Past” Collected in: Legends of Tomorrow: The Atom Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | 1st Issue Special #13, New Gods #12-19, Super-Team Family #15, Adventure Comics #459-460, DC Special Series #10, Justice League of America #183-185 Collected in: New Gods by Gerry Conway Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Adventure Comics #467-478 Collected in: The DC Universe by Steve Ditko Omnibus Notes: Starman (Gavyn) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | DC Comics Presents #26, New Teen Titans #1-20, Tales of the New Titans #1-4, The Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest #18 Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Raven, Starfire, and the New Teen Titans debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 and New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Tales of the Green Lantern Corps #1-3 Collected in: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Green Lantern #167 second story: “Successor” Collected in: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | DC Comics Presents #27-29, 36 Collected in: Superman vs. Mongul Notes: Mongul debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Green Lantern #141-143 Notes: The Omega Men debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | The New Teen Titans #21-40, Annual #1-2, Tales of the Teen Titans #41: “The New Teen Titans” Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.2 Notes: Brother Blood, Blackfire, Vigilante and Terra debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 and New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | DC Comics Presents #52: “Negative Woman Goes Berserk!” Notes: Ambush Bug debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular #1 first story: “A Little Nudge” Notes: Dick quits as Robin. |
| Detective Comics #1000 second story: “Manufacture for Use” |
 | Legion of Super-Heroes #298 second story, Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld #1, 8 Collected in: Showcase Presents: Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld Notes: Amethyst debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1-2 |
 | Omega Men #3: “Assault on Euphorix” Collected in: Lobo: Big Fraggin’ Compendium Book One Notes: Lobo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
| Batman: Urban Legends #17 second story: “Batman and Aquaman: The Sea Beyond” | |
| DC’s How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 seventh story: “Wonder Woman in Say Yes to the Mess” |
 | Batman: Gotham Nights Vol. 3 #4: “The Dragnet” |
 | Batman Vol.1 #408-409: “Did Robin Die Tonight?” Collected in: Batman: Second Chances Notes: Robin (Jason Todd) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood: Outlaw #35 |
 | Tales of the New Teen Titans #42-59, Annual #3, New Teen Titans Vol.2 #1-9 Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol.4 #27 |
 | Batman and the Outsiders #1-2, 8-10 Collected in: Batman and the Outsiders Vol.1 Notes: The Outsiders, and villains Tannarak and the Masters of Disaster debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Forge #1, Batman vs Robin #2 and Black Lightning Vol. 3 #3 |
 | Justice League of America #233-239, 241-243, Annual #2 Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1 |
 | Swamp Thing #4-13 Collected in: Swamp Thing Bronze Age Omnibus Vol.1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 |
 | Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 second story: “Spring Awakening!” |
 | Swamp Thing Vol.2 #20-31, Annual #2, 32-39, DC Comics Presents #85, Swamp Thing #40-43 Collected in: Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol.1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4 |
 | Batman Vol.1 #424: “The Diplomat’s Son” Notes: Jason’s first mission as Robin. Reintroduced to continuity in Robins #2 |
 | Detective Comics #1052 second story: “Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham” Collected in: Batman: Shadow of the Bat: House of Gotham |
 | Superman Annual #11: “For the Man Who Has Everything…” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood & The Outlaws Vol.2 #14 |
 | Detective Comics #565: “The Love Killing” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #44 |
 | The Fury of Firestorm #24, Blue Devil #1 Notes: Blue Devil debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | DC Comics Presents #66: “The Resurgence of Blackbriar Thorn!” Notes: Blackbriar Thorn debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 |
 | Supergirl (1982) #23: “The Future Begins Today!” Collected in: Daring New Adventures of Supergirl Vol. 2 Notes: Dick Malverne debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol. 8 #6 |
 | Solo (2004) #1 third story: “Young Love” Collected in: Solo: The Deluxe Edition Notes: Dick Malverne dies. Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol. 8 #6 |
 | Flash #323-327, 329-336, 340-350 Collected in: Showcase Presents: The Trial of the Flash Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #1: “Generations!” Collected in: Infinity Inc. Vol. 1: The Generations Saga Notes: Infinity, Inc. debut. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #12: “Press Conference!” Notes: Yolanda Montez debuts.. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | The New Teen Titans Vol.2 #10-12, Annual #1 Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #1: “The Summoning” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #1: “Crisis on Infinite Corgis” |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #2: “Time and Time Again!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #19: “Last Crisis on Earth-Two!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition Vol.2 Notes: Beth Chapel debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Justice League of America #244: “The Final Crisis” Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #20: “Crisis on Infinitors’ Earth” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition Vol.2 Notes: Rick Tyler debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #3: “Oblivion Upon Us” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Swamp Thing Vol.2 #44-45: “Bogeymen; Ghost Dance” Collected in: Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol.4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #21: “Shadows at Midnight!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition Vol.2 Notes: Rick Tyler becomes Hourman and Beth Chapel becomes Doctor Mid-Nite. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #4: “And Thus Shall the World Die!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1 first story: “Batgirl in “What Kind of Hero?” |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #5: “Worlds in Limbo” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #22: “Uncivil Wars!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition Vol.2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Swamp Thing Vol.2 #46: “Revelations” Collected in: Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol.4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Incarnate #4 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #6-8: “3 Earths! 3 Deaths!; Beyond the Silent Night; A Flash of the Lightning!” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Supergirl and Flash die. Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Justice League of America Annual #3: “Force of Nature” Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #9: “War Zone” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Justice League of America #245: “The Long Road Home” Collected in: Justice League: The Detroit Era Omnibus Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.4 #1 |
 | The New Teen Titans Vol.2 #13-14: “Crisis; The Light Within… the Dark Without!” Collected in: The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol.4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol.3 #33 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #10-11: “Death at the Dawn of Time!; Aftershock” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Green Lantern #197: “2” Collected in: Green Lantern Sector 2814 Vol. 3 Notes: Green Lantern (Guy Gardner) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #2 |
 | Crisis On Infinite Earths #12: “Final Crisis” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Flash Vol.5 #21 |
 | Infinity, Inc. #25: “Business As Usual…” Collected in: Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition Vol.2 Notes: Wildcat, Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite join Infinity, Inc. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #3 |
 | Superman: Space Age #1-3 Collected in: Superman: Space Age Notes: Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in. |
 | Batman: Dark Age #1-6 Collected in: Batman: Dark Age Notes: Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in. |
 | New History of the DC Universe #2 Collected in: New History of the DC Universe |