Continued from Chapter 2 – Post-Crisis, this is Chapter 3 – The New 52, showing the stories that take place from the moment Flash initiates the Flashpoint and most of the memories from prior chapters are blocked away, to just before Wally West returns and makes our heroes aware that their memories have been blocked.
Also check out the issue-by-issue version of this chapter, which features a more thorough reading experience by including releases that have not been collected.
| DC Reading Order: The New 52 – Collected Editions | |
|---|---|
 | Flashpoint: The 10th Anniversary Omnibus Issues include: The Flash (2010) #8: “Reverse-Flash: Rebirth”, Flashpoint #1-5 Notes: In current continuity, reality looks different following the Flashpoint because Doctor Manhattan interfered when Barry was coming back to the normal timeline in the final pages; influenced by the Great Darkness, Doctor Manhattan stole ten years off of history, making everyone younger. He killed Superman’s parents and kidnapped or made everyone forget about the Justice Society, the Legion of Super-Heroes, any past Teen Titans or Young Justice teams, the Identity Crisis, Wally West and most of the Flash Family (Impulse, Jay Garrick, Yz, Max Mercury, and Jesse Quick), Barry’s marriage to Iris, their children and the fact that he died in the first Crisis, Connor Hawke, Superboy, Stephanie Brown’s memory of her time as Robin and Batgirl, and Cassandra Cain’s memory of her time as Batgirl. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #21 |
 | Red Hood and the Outlaws: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: Red Hood and the Outlaws #1: “I Fought the Law and Kicked Its Butt!” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Grifter Vol. 1: Most Wanted Issues include: Grifter #1: “17 Minutes” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Teen Titans Vol. 1: It’s Our Right to Fight Issues include: Teen Titans #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman The Dark Knight Vol. 1: Knight Terrors Issues include: Batman: The Dark Knight #1-7 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Year of the Villian #1 first story |
 | Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang Compendium Issues include: Wonder Woman #0–35, #23.1 and Secret Origins #6 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman (2016) #11 and Wonder Woman (2023) #29 |
 | Justice League Dark: The New 52 Omnibus Issues include: Justice League Dark #1-8: “In The Dark”; “Rise of the Vampire” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #56 |
 | Justice League International Vol. 1: The Signal Masters Issues include: Justice League International #1-6: “The Signal Masters” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol. 3 #38 |
 | StormWatch Vol. 1: The Dark Side Issues include: StormWatch #1-6: “The Dark Side” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 and Outsiders Vol. 5 #7 |
 | Catwoman: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: Catwoman #12: “It’s Nice to Have Someone I Can Rely On” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Prelude to the Wedding – Red Hood vs Anarky #1 |
 | Justice League Vol. 2: The Villain’s Journey Issues include: Justice League #7, 9-12: “The Villain’s Journey” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red Issues include: Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red #7: “Give me a Break” |
 | Batman/Spawn: Deluxe Edition Issues include: Batman/Spawn #1 |
 | The Flash by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato Omnibus Issues include: Flash #0, 17, 19 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: Batman #1-9, Annual #1: “The Court of Owls; Night of the Owls”, 13-17: “Death of the Family” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Nights: Metal #2 and Dark Days: The Casting #1 |
 | Suicide Squad: The New 52 Omnibus Issues include: Suicide Squad #1: “Kicked in the Teeth” and 14-15: “Death of the Family: Running with the Devil” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes Issues include: Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1-6 |
 | Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder Issues include: Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #5 third story: “#Doubletrouble” |
 | Creature Commandos Present: Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. Book 2 Issues include: Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #13-15: “”Rotworld” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus #1 fourth story |
 | Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 3 Issues include: Green Lantern (2011) #0, 13-14, 17 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and 4 |
 | Aquaman by Geoff Johns Omnibus Issues include: Aquaman #1-4: “The Trench”, 7-13 and 0: “The Others; Underwater”, 14-17 and Justice League #15-17: “Throne of Atlantis” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4, Doomsday Clock #5-6 and Mera: Queen of Atlantis #2 |
 | Green Arrow Vol. 3: Harrow Issues include: Green Arrow #15: “Harrow” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Green Arrow: War of the Clans – Essential Edition Issues include: Green Arrow #17-21: “The Kill Machine” Notes: Emiko debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol.3 Issues include: Batman: The Return #1, Batman Incorporated (Series 1) #1-8, Batman Incorporated (Series 2) #0-13, Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! #1, and Batman Incorporated Special #1 Notes: Robin (Damian Wayne), Talia and Knight (Cyril Shieldrake) die. Bat-Cow, Alfred the Cat and Knight (Beryl Hutchinson) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1033 |
 | Talon by James Tynion IV Issues include: Talon #5-14 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by The Joker Vol. 2 #2 |
 | Batwoman Omnibus Issues include: Batwoman #18-24 and Annual #1: “This Blood is Thick” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Infinite Frontier Secret Files #5 (Infinite Frontier Secret Files Print Edition #1) |
 | Batman: Detective Comics – The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: Detective Comics #1-7, 15: “The Dirt Nap”, 16-17: “Death of the Family: Nothin’ But Smiles; The Pursuit of Happiness”, 18-20 and 22-24 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Dark Days: The Casting #1, Nightwing Vol. 4 #125, Gotham Academy: Second Semester #12 and Detective Comics #957 |
 | Superman: Unchained Issues include: Superman: Unchained #1-9 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: The Merciless #1 |
 | Batman: Arkham – Joker’s Daughter Issues include: Batman: Joker’s Daughter #1: “GolGotham” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol. 4 #57 |
 | Batwing: Luke Fox Issues include: Batwing #19-21 and 29-32 Notes: Batwing (Luke Fox) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #958 and Batman: The Joker War Zone #1 second story |
 | Animal Man by Jeff Lemire Omnibus Issues include: Animal Man #0-29, Annual #1-2 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by DC’s I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus #1 fourth story |
 | DC New 52 Villains Omnibus Issues include: Justice League #23.2: “The Last Paycheck” Notes: The skinny Lobo debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by DC KO: Wonder Woman vs Lobo #1 |
 | Justice League: Trinity War Issues include: Free Comic Book Day 2012: DC Comics the New 52 #1, Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1-2, Constantine #5, Phantom Stranger #11, Justice League #22-23, Justice League of America #6-7, Justice League Dark #22-23: “Trinity War” Notes: Green Lantern (Simon Baz) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #1 and Dark Nights: Metal #2 |
 | Nightwing: The Prince of Gotham Omnibus Issues include: Nightwing #30: “Setting Son” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Justice League United Vol. 1: Justice League Canada Issues include: Justice League United #0-4 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #4 |
 | Harley Quinn: Wild at Heart – DC Compact Comics Edition; Harley Quinn By Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner Omnibus Vol. 1 Issues include: Harley Quinn #1: “Hot in the City” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | The Flash: The Road to Rebirth Omnibus Issues include: Flash Annual #3: “Slip” Notes: Wallace Ace West debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Green Lantern: Rise of the Third Army Issues include: Green Lantern #13-16 and Annual #1, Green Lantern Corps #13-16 and Annual #1, Red Lanterns #13-16 and Green Lantern: New Guardians #13-16: “Rise of the Third Army” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Green Lantern: The Wrath of the First Lantern Issues include: Green Lantern #17-20, Green Lantern Corps #17-20, Red Lanterns #17-20 and Green Lantern: New Guardians #17-20: “The Wrath of the First Lantern” Notes: Jessica Cruz debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Supergirl: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Supergirl #21-24, 28-33, Green Lantern #28, Red Lanterns #28-34 and Annual #1 Notes: Cyborg Superman (Zor-El) and Red Lantern (Kara Zor-El) debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Supergirl Vol. 8 #6 |
 | Swamp Thing: The New 52 Omnibus Issues include: Swamp Thing #0-40, Annual #1-3 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman Vol.3 #23 and DC’s I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus #1 fourth story |
 | Worlds’ Finest Vol. 4: First Contact Issues include: Worlds’ Finest #19-21, Annual #1 and Batman/Superman #8-9: “First Contact” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Deathstroke Vol. 4 #20 |
 | Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Omnibus Issues include: Batman and Robin #1-8, 10-12: “Terminus”, 24-28: “Batman & Two-Face; “The Big Burn”, Batman and Robin #19 (Batman and Red Robin #19): “Denial”, Batman and Robin #21 (Batman and Batgirl #21): “The Bargain”, Batman and Robin #29-40, Robin Rises: Alpha #1 and Robin Rises: Omega #1: “The Hunt for Robin”; ”Robin Rises”; “Superpower” Notes: Titus the Bat-Hound III debuts and Damian Wayne comes back to life. Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #1000 eleventh story, Super Sons #5, Batman Vol. 3 #23, Detective Comics #1022, Justice League Dark Vol. 2 #7-8, Batgirl Vol. 5 Annual #2 and Detective Comics #1033 |
 | Superman: Doomed Issues include: Superman: Doomed #1-2, Action Comics #30-35, Superman/wonder Woman #7-12, Superman #30-31, Action Comics Annual #3, Superman/wonder Woman Annual #1, Supergirl #34-35 And Batman/superman #11: “Superman: Doomed” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood: Outlaw #37 |
 | Batman: Detective Comics – The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Detective Comics #30-34, Annual #3: “Icarus” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Green Arrow Vol. 6 #32 |
 | Batman Eternal Omnibus Issues include: Batman Eternal #1-52 and Batman #28 Notes: Bluebird debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman: Rebirth #1 and New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Arkham Manor Issues include: Arkham Manor #1-6 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman: Rebirth #1 |
 | Catwoman Vol. 6: Keeper of the Castle Issues include: Catwoman Annual #2 and #35-40 Notes: Catwoman (Eiko Hasigawa) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Prelude to the Wedding – Red Hood vs Anarky #1 |
 | Batman/Superman Vol. 4: Siege Issues include: Batman/Superman #16-18 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batgirl Returns Omnibus Issues include: Batgirl #1-4, 18-22, 32-34: “Deadline” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4, Batgirl Vol. 5 Annual #2 and Plastic Man Vol. 5 #1 |
 | Superman: The Men of Tomorrow Issues include: Superman #32-39: “The Men of Tomorrow; 24 Hours” Notes: Mr. Oz and Ulysses debut. Reintroduced to continuity by Action Comics #978 |
 | Superman Vol. 1: Before Truth Issues include: Superman #40-43 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Teen Titans Vol. 6 #15 |
 | Convergence Issues include: Convergence #0-8 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Young Justice #1 |
 | Justice League of America: Power and Glory Issues include: Justice League of America #1-4 and 6-10: “Power and Glory” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Justice League Vol. 3 #21 |
 | Batgirl of Burnside Omnibus Issues include: Batgirl #35: “Burned” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Detective Comics #979 |
 | Suicide Squad Most Wanted: El Diablo Issues include: Suicide Squad Most Wanted: El Diablo and Killer Croc #4 first story: “Bring Out Your Dead!” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Suicide Squad: Black Files #1 second story |
 | Red Hood/Arsenal Vol. 1: Open for Business Issues include: Red Hood/Arsenal #3-5 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Red Hood & The Outlaws Vol. 2 Annual #2 |
 | Doctor Fate Vol. 1: The Blood Price Issues include: Doctor Fate (2015) #1: “Blood of the Pharaohs” Notes: Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | We Are Robin Vols. 1-2 Issues include: We are Robin #1-12 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol. 4 #27 |
 | Robin War Issues include: Robin War #1-2, Robin: Son Of Batman #7, Grayson #15, Detective Comics #47, We Are Robin #7, Gotham Academy #13, Red Hood/Arsenal #7 and Teen Titans #15: “Robin War” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Nightwing Vol. 4 #27 |
 | Robin: Son of Batman by Patrick Gleason – The Deluxe Edition Issues include: Robin: Son of Batman #1-13 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |
 | Batman & Robin Eternal Omnibus Issues include: Batman & Robin Eternal #1-26 Notes: Orphan (Cassandra Cain) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by Batwoman: Rebirth #1 |
 | Catwoman Vol. 8: Run Like Hell Issues include: Catwoman #47-50: “Run Like Hell” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Batman: Prelude to the Wedding – Red Hood vs Anarky #1 |
 | Batman by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1 first story: “The Rookie”, Batman #35-40: “Endgame”, Annual #4: “Madhouse”, and 41-45: “Superheavy” Notes: Batman (Jim Gordon) debuts. Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4, Dark Nights: Metal #2 and Dark Days: The Forge #1 |
 | Grayson: The Superspy Omnibus Issues include: Grayson #1, 16-20 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 and Nightwing Vol. 4 #22 |
 | Gotham Academy: First Year Issues include: Gotham Academy: First Year #1-6 |
 | Gotham Academy Issues include: Gotham Academy #1-18, Annual #1 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Gotham Academy: Second Semester #9 |
 | Death of Hawkman Issues include: The Death of Hawkman #1-6: “Out of Time” |
 | Gotham Academy: Second Semester Vol.1-2 Issues include: Gotham Academy: Second Semester #1-12 |
 | Justice League: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 2 Issues include: Forever Evil #1-7, Justice League #30-34: “Injustice League”, 35-39: “The Amazo Virus”, 40-50, Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1 third story: “Darkseid War” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by Titans Vol. 3 Annual #1, Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #4 and Batman Vol. 3 #21 |
 | Gotham Academy: Maps of Mystery Issues include: Batman Vol. 3 #119-121 second stories: “They Make Great Pets” |
 | Superman: The Final Days of Superman Issues include: Superman #51-52, Action Comics #51-52, Batman/superman #31-32 And Superman/wonder Woman #28-29: “The Final Days of Superman” Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New Super-Man #10-12 |
 | Titans Hunt Issues include: Titans Hunt #1-8 Notes: Reintroduced to continuity by New History of the DC Universe #4 |