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Serenity/Firefly Reading Order: How to read/watch Joss Whedon’s series?

Created by Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Firefly was a short science fiction space western launched on the Fox network in 2002. Despite being cancelled after only 14 episodes had been produced, Firefly went on to become a cult classic, spawning a film, a short web series, novels, video games, and several comic books.

Five hundred years in the future, humanity has spread across the stars, terraforming planets for colonisation and creating a new frontier reminiscent of the Wild West. Following the Unification War, a conflict between the Union of Allied Planets and the Independent Planets, Malcolm Reynolds became the captain of a run-down transport ship called Serenity. Along with his crew, he tries to make a living on the fringes of society.

Two years after the TV show ended, the film Serenity was released, expanding the Firefly universe! The film was accompanied by The R. Tam Sessions, a series of five promotional videos.

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Wonder Woman Rogues Gallery: Meet Her Villains

Everybody is familiar with Batman’s Rogues Gallery. With villains such as the Joker, the Penguin, Bane, and Two-Face, it’s considered the most iconic in DC Comics. What about Wonder Woman‘s own Rogues Gallery, then?

While far less well-known, Wonder Woman’s enemies are no less powerful and dangerous. After all, not everybody can claim to confront mythic gods, ancient sorceresses, monstrous creatures, and even some corrupt and powerful humans! Over the decades, this eclectic gallery has challenged her philosophy and mission for peace, putting her ideals and identity to the test.

To help you discover more of Princess Diana’s universe, what could be better than learning about her enemies? Follow our guide as we introduce you to Wonder Woman’s Greatest Foes!

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Injustice Reading Order, A DC Comics Alternate Universe Where Superman Goes Bad

During the past fifteen years, DC Comics has found real success in the video game market, as we have already seen with the Batman: Arkham franchise. However, it’s not the only game to introduce a widely popular alternate version of the DC Universe.

A few years after the release of Batman: Arkham Knight, NetherRealm Studios launched the fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013. A comic book series, serving as a prequel to the game, was published beforehand. Initially written by Tom Taylor (and later by Brian Buccellato), the series featured artwork by Jheremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller, Bruno Redondo, Tom Derenick, and others.

We all know that the Joker could blow up the world, and Batman would still not kill him. But what about Superman? Injustice explores what happens when Superman does what Batman would never do and decides to start ruling the world. To be more precise, “when the Man of Steel couldn’t protect those he held most dear, he decided being a hero wasn’t enough. To truly save this world, he would have to abandon his philosophy as the Big Blue Boy Scout and become the ruler he felt humankind needed. Facing a god among men, only one person stands between Superman and ultimate power: the Dark Knight.”

Explore the world of Injustice with our reading order guide to this alternate reality where Superman turns bad!

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Gargoyles Comics – Your Reading Guide to the Stories Beyond The Show

While the DCAU Universe was taking shape in the ’90s, changing the landscape for animated children’s shows, Disney was making its mark with Gargoyles:

One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled. It was a time of darkness. It was a world of fear. It was the age of gargoyles. Stone by day, warriors by night, We were betrayed by the humans we had sworn to protect, frozen in stone by a magic spell for a thousand years. Now, here in Manhattan, the spell is broken, and we live again! We are defenders of the night! We are gargoyles!

While there is no official creator credit, Gargoyles (1994–1997) was developed by former DC Comics editor and Disney director of series development Greg Weisman, co-producer Frank Paur and key writers Michael Reaves and Brynne Chandler (among other writers), and would go on for three seasons, and a total of 78 episodes. The third and last season — untitled The Goliath Chronicles — was unexpectedly ordered and mostly made by a new creative team and is now classified as non-canon.

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Dawn of DC, The Complete Reading Order

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Building the future, “one hero at a time.” It was DC’s new statement for a new era, Following the restoration of the pre-Crisis infinite Multiverse and the disbandment of the Justice League at the end of the Dark Crisis, and the devastation of the DC Universe by the dispersion of Lazarus Resin across the globe.

While on paper, it sounded like a new start, Dawn of DC was more of a continuation of the Infinite Frontier period. Writers once again continued their runs, such as Chip Zdarsky’s Batman, Tini Howard’s Catwoman, Tom Taylor’s Nightwing, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s Action Comics. For new readers who wanted to jump into the DC Universe, this was not ideal, although there was new releases throughout the years to help, from a new Superman by Joshua Williamson to the launch of a new Titans title by Tom Taylor, as they became the world’s premier superhero team for a short time.

This initiative was full of events, including the return of the Justice Society, a summer of nightmares during Knight Terrors, a conflict between Batman and Catwoman in Gotham War, a global threat in Titans: Beast World, and Superman facing the House of Brainiac. During all this time, the superhero community was threatened by the ambitious Amanda Waller, who was working her way towards more power in order to enact a crazy plan and redefine the DC Universe, culminating in Absolute Power!

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West Coast Avengers Reading Order, Golden Coast’s Mightiest Heroes

Since its launch in 1963, The Avengers have expanded into a comic franchise. The title spawned many spin-offs, such as The New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Avengers Academy, Dark Avengers, Great Lakes Avengers, Secret Avengers, Young Avengers, and more! 

None of this would have been possible without the success of the first Avengers spin-off: West Coast Avengers. Following the success of the four-issue miniseries created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall released in 1984, the team really settled on the western side for around 10 years.

While the idea of having another Avengers branch to protect the other coast in a world where space and time travel exist can seem a little bit ridiculous, things were different in the eighties. More than moving on the other side of the country, the West Coast Avengers simply expanded the Avengers Universe, opening the doors for more types of adventures.

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Superman Omnibus Reading Order!

He’s the champion of the oppressed, the physical Marvel who had sworn to devote his existence to helping those in need, and the star of many comic books since his first appearance in 1938! Since his introduction in Action Comics #1, Superman has used his powers and intelligence to help humanity.

His world has naturally expanded to include more solo adventures, team-ups, new allies and villains, and iconic stories. His adventures have been chronicled in more than one comic book title. Over the years, DC Comics has collected many of these tales, story arcs, crossovers and runs in various formats, including the famous Omnibus line.

However, despite being one of DC Comics’ most important superheroes, Superman’s omnibus collection pales in comparison to Batman’s! Fortunately, things are turning around for the Kryptonian, as the publisher has released several Superman volumes in recent years, and the success of these publications should encourage more omnibus editions! With the world of Superman expanding significantly within the Omnibus line, we take a closer look at this collection, which offers both new and seasoned readers a great way to discover Big Blue’s history.

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Ultimate Marvel Universe, The Complete Reading order

In 2000, Marvel Comics redefined its heroes for a whole new generation with the launch of the Ultimate Marvel imprint. Explore the stories of Ultimate Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Ultimatum, and the imprint’s relaunch with our complete Ultimate Marvel Universe comics guide, now available in Omnibus, Epic Collection, and classic trade paperbacks!

Welcome to Earth-1610! Or, more specifically, welcome to the Ultimate Universe, an alternate reality featuring reimagined and modernized versions of your favorite superheroes. Marvelophiles discovered this world in 2000 with the official launch of the Ultimate imprint.

Behind the Ultimate Marvel was Bill Jemas, a lawyer who had worked mainly in the collectible-trading-card industry. He was first appointed executive vice president of Marvel Entertainment Group in 1993, and put in charge of Marvel’s editorial direction in 2000. He replaced editor-in-chief Bob Harras with Joe Quesada, and with him, formed the public face of Marvel Comics. Together, they transformed Marvel Comics with the addition of the Marvel MAX line, the development of Marvel Knights, the increase of trade paperbacks, the removal of the Comics Code, and, of course, the creation of Ultimate Marvel.

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Where to Start Reading Fantastic Four Comics? A Beginner’s Guide to Marvel’s First Family

So, you want to read some Fantastic Four comics? Whether you have recently discovered the Fantastic Four with the new movie, is a DC Fan, or just haven’t given the F.F. a chance yet, there’s a Fantastic Four comic out there for you. In fact, there’s a Fantastic Four comic for everyone! With over 60 years of stories, you are spoiled for choice, maybe too much and you don’t know where to start! 

So, where should you start? Throughout time, the Fantastic Four have had many adventures that reflect the evolution of the Marvel Universe, from the wonder of the Silver Age to the darker tone of the Modern Age, epic family sagas, and decompressed storytelling. Whether you like the old comic book styles of the sixties, prefer more modern family adventures, or love the high-concept ideas and inventions of Reed Richards, there’s a perfect first story for you to explore the world of Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue, and Johnny Storm (and other temporary members of the team!).

Here’s a curated beginner’s guide with several routes to help find the perfect place to start reading Marvel’s First Family! 

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Best Riddler Comics, Your Essential Reading Order for Edward Nygma

Question: Who turns crime into a puzzle for the Bat to solve? Answer: The Riddler! Fascinated by puzzles from a young age, Edward Nygma joined Batman’s rogue gallery in 1948. He believed the Caped Crusader to be a worthy adversary for his challenges and mind games. Suffice to say, he was right!

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, the Riddler started his criminal career wearing a green, skin-tight jumpsuit with purple trim and question mark motifs. Just as Burgess Meredith’s portrayal of the Penguin influenced the character’s depiction in print, Frank Gorshin’s demand for a new costume on the TV show also had an impact. At the time, he was given a green business suit with a bowler hat. Although initially ignored in the comics, the costume appeared in Secret Origins Special #1 (1989), illustrated by Bernie Mireault. Once he had worn it, it became his official costume.

The Riddler loves a good mise en scène. His crimes undoubtedly have a theatrical flair that is perfect for the screen and other media. Thanks to his portrayal in television, movies, animation and video games, our criminal mastermind has earned his place in pop culture. Notable actors to have played the Riddler include Frank Gorshin and John Astin in the 1960s TV series Batman, Jim Carrey in the 1995 film Batman Forever, Cory Michael Smith in the 2014 Fox series Gotham, and Paul Dano in the 2022 film The Batman. John Glover, Robert Englund, Wally Wingert and others have voiced the character in animation and video games.

Now is the perfect time to solve some riddles alongside Batman and Robin with this selection of essential comics featuring The Riddler!

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