Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order... and more comics! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Armistice of the Second World War. Considered the largest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries, WWII shaped the world we live in today. Causing immense human suffering and physical destruction on an unprecedented scale, its conclusion resulted in a reshaping of the world's political, economic, and social systems, laying the groundwork for international...
2 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! It feels like a summer day, with hot weather (at least where I live) and the release of a new Marvel superhero movie just around the corner. But the Thunderbolts arenât your standard superhero team. Theyâre the antihero typeâmostly reformed supervillainsâserving as an exploration of what happens when youâre offered a shot at redemption, and what heroism looks like without the idealism. Sure, youâll need to look at more recent Thunderbolts...
3 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! You may remember celebrating Superman Day on June 12 last year. DC Comics made this date official in 2013, but the Man of Steel always had two major dates on the calendar. For 2025, DC Comics has decided to celebrate the Man of Steel on April 18 (the 1938 publication date for the iconic Action Comics #1).No doubt that 2025 is a big year for Kal-El, as the superhero is ready to flight once again on the big screen. The new Superman movie will...
3 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! Despite everything going on in the world (and Google making life harder for our little website!), weâre still here, exploring comics and helping you find great stories to read!This month, weâre excited to launch two new columns: Comic Book News of The Week highlighting recent news and articles that might catch your interest, and What to Read This Month, a curated selection of collected editions released each month!And this month, the news...
4 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! Like almost everything else, the world of comic books is facing many challenges right now, including the impact of Diamond Comic Distributors' bankruptcy. But with enough bad news going around, we prefer to focus on spreading more comic book joy. February may be short, but it's packed with Marvel goodies! The studio recently released the teaser trailer for the new Fantastic Four movie, while Doctor Doom has conquered the world on Marvelâs...
5 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! Weâve already passed the halfway point of the month, and many of our good resolutions may already be forgotten! But one resolution remains strong: reading great comics! While weâve written plenty of reading orders and several "best of" lists, we had yet to create a simple guide to truly help you explore the worlds of Marvel and DC Comicsâuntil now! This year, weâve taken another small step in our mission to help as many people as possible...
6 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! The DC Universe (DCU) officially starts now with the launch of the animated series Creature Commandos on the streaming service Max on December 5, 2024, with its first two episodes. The animated show is the perfect time to take a closer look at the different iterations of the team since its creation in the '80s. And also, to take a look at some less-ordinary teams in the world of DC superheroes! Creature Commandos, Created by writer J. M....
8 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! DC Comics recently announced the relaunch of its Vertigo Imprint, starting with James Tynion's The Nice House by the Sea shifting from Black Label to a Vertigo Book. If you were reading comic books in the nineties, Vertigo Comics was synonymous with quality comics for adults, innovative storytelling, and great art. We think itâs the perfect occasion to dive into some classic Vertigo stories. Follow our guides to reminisce and (re)discover...
8 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Our Mission: helping you read comic books in order! Do you love spooky comics? Then October is the perfect time of year! With Halloween just around the corner, letâs get into the spirit with some classic shocking and bizarre tales. Weâre talking about EC Comics! Plus, we explore even more horror stories to make sure you have plenty to read all the way to October 31st! Where to start with ec Comics? I had no idea when I first watched episodes of the now-classic anthology Tales from the Crypt...
9 months ago â˘Â 1 min read