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Superman/Action Comics Rebirth Reading Order (by Peter Tomasi, Patrick Gleason & Dan Jurgens)

Superman Rebirth Reading Order, Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason

Following New 52, an era that rebooted DC continuity in 2011 (and have a whole reading order), comes DC Rebirth, a period focused on returning the characters to an earlier status quo while updating the premises for new audiences. For The Man in Steel, it means reconnecting with the Superman from Pre-Flashpoint, a man married to Lois Lane and father of Jon Kent.

Action Comics starring Superman is written by Dan Jurgens and Superman is launched by writers Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason.

What to read before Superman/Action Comics Rebirth?

For full context about Superman, Lois Lane, and the birth of Jon Kent, the answer lies in Convergence. Although it’s probably not strictly necessary, and generally considered not that important… and pretty bad! Superman: Lois & Clark serves as an introduction to Superman’s family.

Superman/Action Comics Rebirth Reading Order

Superman and Action Comics tend to take place at the same time and somewhat contradict one another, making it difficult to determine which one to read first. They won’t spoil (too much) each other, and whatever order you choose, the information will not match. Thankfully, they are mostly stand-alone titles and you can read, before the cross-over, the collected editions at your own pace.

Superman: Reborn is a four-part crossover Superman storyline, with a few (optional) tie-ins. The third volumes of Superman and Action Comics lead in to Superman Reborn. If you’re not up to date on one of the titles but want to, this is the moment to catch up.

This is where the adventures of Damian Wayne and Jon Kent start! You can begin to read Super Sons (Reading Order). Super Sons Vol. 1 contains minor spoilers about Superman Vol. 4.

Issues #37 and #38 of Superman are tie-in for the cross-over Super Sons of Tomorrow. To enjoy it more, I recommend catching up with Super Sons (Reading Order), if it’s not already done.

If you are interested, you can read Doomsday Clock limited series here, a sequel to Watchmen and part of the Rebirth Initiative where you can find Superman.

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Other collected editions

Omnibus

Deluxe Editions

After Superman Rebirth/Action Comics Rebirth

If you want to discover more Superman stories, we invite you to check out the following guides:

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4 thoughts on “Superman/Action Comics Rebirth Reading Order (by Peter Tomasi, Patrick Gleason & Dan Jurgens)”

    1. Carole
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      Before Rebirth, there have been 3 other Superman ongoing series (or three volumes, as it is called). It goes like that, mostly:
      – Superman (Volume 1) was the first ongoing Superman title and ran from 1939 to 1986
      – Superman (Volume 2) was the first Superman title following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. It was published between 1987 and 2006.
      – Following the cancellation of Volume 2, DC relaunched the first volume with its legacy numbering. It lasted until October 2011.
      – With the New 52 relaunch came Superman (Volume 3), published from November 2011 to July, 2016.
      – And then, we arrive at Rebirth and Superman Volume 4.

      I hope it helps!

  3. Sean
    Reply

    This is a rather long comment so feel free to stop at any point, but to begin thank you ever so much for this, you have really helped me figure out how to organize my comics following New52 past Rebirth to Action Comics 1000. (Here’s where it gets long if you want to stop) I started collecting the Superman family since New52 back in 2011. I found it was a love/hate continuum and I loved it. Only thing I didn’t like was the first half of Batman/Superman, the Superman/Wonder Woman relationship, and the Supergirl outfit. After New52 this was a tremendous help beginning with rebirth up to Action Comics 1000. I didn’t include any Justice League New52 save JL 52. Unfortunately with New52 I had to include many Teen Titans for Superboy plus a few from Legion Lost and Ravagers. Supergirl had some Red Lanterns but she was simple enough. Fortunately Action Comics 52 and Superman 52 were consistent enough. Once Rebirth hit I once again mixed in Supergirl and Superwoman into the main AC Superman and the next volume of Superman. I only included the first 6 New Superman to introduce his character but that’s all. Didn’t bother with JL again or Supersons and Teen Titans unless it was necessary but I included Trinity. Mostly tried to mix all of them in between each of the breaks you have set with the Superman stories. I think I did okay on my part thanks to you. Now I have to figure out how to proceed after Man of Steel 6. I’m considering writing an article about reading the Superman family from New52 to at least Action Comics 1000 including the following Man of Steel story and hopefully a bit past that. Supergirl, Superman, and Action Comics seem to get pretty mixed up after that. I’m considering stopping once I get to at least when Conner Kent rejoins the family but that seems like quite a while. If you read this far thanks for doing so and again also for having made this list down.

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