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Justice League Dark Reading Order, Your Guide to DC Comics’ supernatural team

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Published by DC Comics, Justice League Dark was created by writer Peter Milligan and artist Mikel Janín and first debuted in September 2011, as part of DC’s The New 52 publishing initiative.

Conceived as the supernatural equivalent of the traditional Justice League, the series focuses on characters within the occult and mystical realms of the DC Universe who confront threats beyond the scope of conventional superhero teams.

As a team, the Justice League Dark is composed of a rotating cast of magical and paranormal figures who are called upon to combat arcane and metaphysical dangers, the type of crisis that the main Justice League is neither equipped nor qualified to handle. The original lineup included John Constantine, Zatanna Zatara, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, and Shade, the Changing Man.

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Batman The Court of Owls Reading Order

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Created by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, The Court of Owls first appeared in Batman (vol. 2) #2 in 2011, at the start of the New 52 era. Previously, the Owls were not part of the DC Universe, but Snyder provided hints about the organisation in his earlier Batman work, Batman: Gates of Gotham.

The shadowy Court of Owls is an organised crime group and secret society made up of wealthy Gothamites. It has existed in Gotham City since colonial times. For a very long time, the Court was just an urban legend, until Batman discovered one of their secret base of operations. There, he found a series of old photographs of the Court’s members with one of their assassins, the Talon (William Cobb), an undead, reanimated killer. The Court kidnaps child circus performers to train and transform them into assassins known as Talons.

The Court of Owls is composed of some of Gotham City’s oldest and wealthiest families. It has controlled Gotham City for centuries, wielding political influence throughout history through murder and money. They revealed themselves to Batman when they decided to send their killer after Bruce Wayne, who had announced plans to rebuild and reshape Gotham City for the future.

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Green Lantern Reading Order

In brightest day and in blackest night, Green Lantern has been protecting the Earth and fighting against evil in the entire universe since 1940! 

Created by Martin Nodell and Bill Finger, the first  Green Lantern, Alan Scott, made his first appearance in DC Comics’ All-American Comics #16 (July 1940). A founding member of the Justice Society of America, Alan wielded a mystical ring tied to a magical lantern.

In the Silver Age, Green Lantern was reimagined as Hal Jordan, a test pilot chosen by the alien Abin Sur to be the new owner of a power ring fueled by willpower. He joined the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic law enforcement organization created by the Guardians of the Universe on the planet Oa.

Over the decades, others from Earth have joined the Corps, including John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, and more. Each protecting the Universe and Sector 2814 (aka Earth) with the power of their ring. 

Following is our extensive guide to the Green Lantern comics, from the Golden Age to the Geoff Johns era and beyond… to the many adventures in space and on Earth! 

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Flashpoint Reading Order, a DC Comics event by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert

Since the conclusion of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the DC Universe has existed in an era now referred to as the Modern Age. This period began in 1986 and ended in 2011 with Flashpoint. This comic book crossover story arc, written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Andy Kubert, radically altered the status quo by ending the New Earth continuity and leading to the relaunch of the New 52.

Following his recent resurrection at the end of the Final Crisis, Barry Allen is back, fighting the Rogues in the streets of Central City. The world has moved on in his absence, but one thing has not changed: Eobard Thawne’s hatred towards him. The Reverse Flash is back with a plan to get his revenge, but something even bigger is lurking on the horizon. As he was ready to take his enemy down, Barry woke up in an altered DC Universe in which he seems to be the only one aware of significant differences between the regular timeline and the altered one.

In the Flashpoint version of the universe, Cyborg occupies the place of the world’s quintessential hero, much like Superman is in the main timeline, with Superman himself being held captive as a lab rat by the United States government within an underground facility in Metropolis. In addition, Thomas Wayne is Batman, and a war between Wonder Woman and Aquaman has decimated Western Europe.

Flashpoint consists of 61 issues, with sixteen separate three-issue miniseries, and a number of one-shots.

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Five Facts about Lois Lane, Daily Planet’s most iconic journalist and Superman expert!

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Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1938, Lois Lane is now one of the most iconic characters in comics, which is no small feat for a woman introduced as a counterpart and love interest to Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent.

Over the past 80 years, the character has endured numerous crises and evolved alongside her time. If she is famously known as one of the greatest reporters in the DC universe, she worked hard to have that title, beginning as a sob sister, having scoops stolen by Clark Kent, and at some times, confined to the role of the jealous girlfriend.

Lois Lane will rise to the challenge, helped by TV and movie adaptations, to go beyond what was expected of women of her time, to be an inspiring, tough, ambitious, fearless woman who never gives up. Here are a few facts about Lois Lane, from her creation to her prolific career on screen…

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DCeased Reading Order, A DC Comics zombie apocalypse by Tom Taylor

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While the dead came back to life during Brightest Day, the superheroes of DC Comics didn’t face a full-blown Zombie Apocalypse that destroyed the world yet. On the main continuity, at least. Earth-55 has been ravaged by a Zombie Apocalypse in 2019 and became one of the most popular DC comics stories from this year, spanning several spin-offs and sequels. 

Coming from Tom Taylor (also behind the Injustice Comics), artist Trevor Hairsine, and inker Stefano Guadiano, DCeased tells the story of the biggest infection that the heroes of the DCU have to face. When a mysterious techno-virus is released on Earth, 600 million people are infected and turned instantly into violent, monstrous engines of destruction. No one and no place on this alternate Earth are spared. From whole cities to the undersea kingdom, the paradise islands, the virus is affecting every place, every soul. Can Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League save the World from complete annihilation, or is it already too late? 

This is a Zombie Apocalypse, after all, and anyone can die! Superheroes, supervillains, cops, and citizens are now fighting to stay alive in a devastated world filled with ravenous zombie-like creatures that will stop at nothing before everyone has fallen. 

Presented as DC Comics’ equivalent to Marvel Zombies, DCeased is the “DC universe meets the Zombie Apocalypse”, and you can now discover this tale in single issue, hardcover, paperbacks and omnibus! 

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Where to Start Reading Superman Comics? A Beginner’s Guide to the Man of Steel

So, you want to read some Superman comics? Whether you’re completely new to comic books, a Marvel fan, or just haven’t given Big Blue a chance yet, there’s a Superman comic out there for you. In fact, there’s a Superman comic for everyone! Still, with over 80 years of stories, reboots, and alternate timelines, getting started can feel overwhelming.

So, where should you start? There’s no single right or wrong answer. The old, good, and proven method used by many old timers was to simply pick a comic, just like that! But we’re here to offer a little bit more, as there are several ways to enter the Superman Universe, depending on your tastes. Whether you’re a fan of comic book history, prefer modern stories, or want to explore Superman’s personal life beyond heroics, there’s a perfect first story for you.

To celebrate Superman’s return on the big screen, here’s a curated beginner’s guide with several routes to help find the perfect place to start reading The Man of Steel! 

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Best Guy Gardner Comics, Your Essential Guide for the Green Lantern

History was made when Abin Sur chose Hal Jordan to be his successor as Green Lantern. However, under different circumstances, it could have been someone else selected for the role. It could have been Guy Gardner. Hal Jordan happened to be the closest choice, a good reminder that life is all about luck and timing. 

This alternate scenario was explored in Green Lantern #59 (1968), which marked the first appearance of Guy Gardner. He was then a physical education instructor from East City, relegated to being backup should anything happen to Jordan. This Silver Age version of the character, created by John Broome and Gil Kane, is quite different from the modern Guy Gardner, well-known for his bowl cut and brash personality.

Originally portrayed as a somewhat ordinary and non-dysfunctional individual, Guy Gardner was revamped in the 1980s thanks to writers Steve Englehart and Joe Staton. They redefined him as an obnoxious and hot-headed Lantern. And through the work of many writers, Guy Gardner has revealed many facets of his complex personality, going through numerous changes, retcons, and challenges. Despite his offensive and impulsive nature, Guy also demonstrates, with time, incredible loyalty, devotion, and determination, making him one of the greatest warriors in the universe.

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Upcoming Batman Comics, The 2026 Release Schedule

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Fighting crime in Gotham City is a full-time job — one that Batman has been doing for the past 85 years, and he’s not slowing down! As one of the most popular DC Comics heroes, the Caped Crusader always stars in many series, from his adventures in the main continuity to the Absolute version and other stories set in different realities.

DC Comics releases many books featuring the Dark Knight every year, in different formats, and it can sometimes be hard to keep track of when a book is coming out, whether it’s the latest omnibus, a new edition of an old series, a reprint, or the latest volume in a new collection.

To help you keep track of what Batman is up to, we have compiled a list of what’s coming in the second half of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. Don’t forget to check out our Batman guide to find out where each story fits into his timeline.

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Peacemaker Reading Guide: Exploring Christopher Smith’s DC Comics Quest For Peace

“A man who loves peace so much that he is willing to fight for it!” That’s the original tagline from 1966 Fightin’ 5 #40. Published by Charlton Comics and created by writer Joe Gill and artist Pat Boyette, Peacemaker is Christopher Smith, a pacifist American diplomat, who is wearing red and white tights and a strange helmet to fight against super-criminals and other warlords. At least, he did it during the 5 issues his self-titled series lasted. He was just a bland hero of another era, but one that DC Comics acquired alongside The Question, Blue Beetle, and Captain Atom.

Peacemaker Kills For Peace in The DC Universe

It was the 1980s, and Peacemaker was one of the characters that was going to be reintroduced, making their debut in the new Alan Moore-Dave Gibbons series, Watchmen! But things got too dark, and DC Comics decided not to follow this road. Instead of Peacemaker, we got the Comedian, a character who made a bigger mark on the history of the comics industry than Christopher Smith’s vigilante alter-ego. At least, until James Gunn put him in his movie The Suicide Squad. Played by John Cena, the character is now the star of his own TV Show.

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