Reading Order

The Question Reading Order (Vic Sage, Renee Montoya)

by Fabien
Updated on February 20, 2026

Like the Peacemaker, the Question was not a DC Comics character as he originated at Charlton Comics, making his first appearance in Blue Beetle #1 (1967), in a backup feature. Created by writer-artist Steve Ditko, the Question is Vic Sage, a television investigative journalist who wages a private war on crime. He conceals his identity behind a featureless mask made of “Pseudoderm,” an artificial skin invented by his former professor, the scientist Aristotle Rodor. When applied, the mask renders Sage a man without a face. He possesses no superhuman abilities, relying instead on physical conditioning, investigative skills, and an absolute, black-and-white moral code.

The Question was closely related to Ditko’s independently created character “Mr. A,” who embodied the creator’s Objectivist moral philosophy. While Mr. A was an uncompromising, overtly ideological figure, the Question was conceived as a more accessible, if still unusually severe, superhero for a mainstream comics audience.

His first run was short. After a handful of appearances in Blue Beetle, he disappeared, only to reappear briefly in the anthology Charlton Bullseye years later, before joining DC Comics in the 1980s. He officially joined the DC Universe during Crisis on Infinite Earths, before joining the new Blue Beetle solo series. The Question gained a clear identity within DC continuity in 1987, when he received an ongoing solo title written by Dennis O’Neil and primarily illustrated by Denys Cowan. This series fundamentally redefined Vic Sage.

As it happened with other crimefighters in the world of comics, there will be more than one person wearing the costume of The Question. Notably, Gotham City cop Renee Montoya will eventually take on the role, and while Vic died and came back, she still fights crime, hidden under the faceless mask today. But let’s explore the long history of The Question, in order, naturally.

Adventure Time Comics Reading Order

by Fabien
February 18, 2026

The world of Adventure Time is still expanding on television with the spin-off Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake on HBO Max, and more spin-offs to come. The popular franchise started with a short film created by Pendleton Ward that aired on Nicktoons in 2007, which led to the long-running series on Cartoon Network (10 seasons, 283 episodes).

Set in the Land of Ooo, a fantastical world shaped by the remnants of a long-past catastrophe known as the Mushroom War, the fantasy series follows the adventures of Finn, a human boy, and his close companion Jake, a magical dog with the ability to stretch and change shape, as they navigate a landscape populated by candy people, wizards, monsters, and ancient entities.

Adventure Time‘s influence extends beyond television into comics (obviously), but also video games, and other media, expanding the world of Ooo through original stories, alternate continuities, and explorations of secondary characters. The first comic book series came from Boom! Studios and was launched with Ryan North as a writer, with art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. It was a success and led to its own spin-offs.

Today, however, Boom! Studios have lost the license to produce new comics, and it’s Oni Press that publishes new ones. But there’s a lot to read for fans.

Mockingbird Reading Order, Bobbi Morse’s Adventures from the Savage Land to the Avengers

by Fabien
February 11, 2026

Not all Avengers start with a cool codename. Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Morse was first introduced under her civilian identity in Astonishing Tales #6 (June 1971), created by writer Len Wein and artist Neal Adams.

Bobbi started as a brunette seeking Ka-Zar. By the time she reached the Savage Land (two issues later), she was blonde, and her first name was revealed. Her story is quickly entangled with Man Thing’s, but also with S.H.I.E.L.D., as she was recruited and trained to become one of their undercover agents because she’s a highly accomplished biologist.

Bobbi Morse stayed for a while with Ka-Zar. Eventually, she transitioned into her role as a costumed superheroine in Marvel Super Action #1 (1976), but only became known as Mockingbird in Marvel Team-Up #95 in 1980. She soon became associated with Hawkeye, joined the Avengers, became a founding member of the West Coast Avengers, died, came back to life, was abducted, got married, then divorced, teamed up with Spider-Man, fought invasions of all kinds, and so on.

As an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. or an Avenger, Mockingbird is a force to be reckoned with.

The Unstoppable Wasp (Nadia van Dyne) Reading Order

by Carole
Updated on January 30, 2026

Janet van Dyne, also known as the Wasp, has been a part of the Marvel Universe for almost 60 years. Now, another Wasp is buzzing into the Marvel Universe: Nadia Van Dyne — and she’s unstoppable!

Created by writer Mark Waid, artist Alan Davis, and editor Tom Brevoort, Nadia originated as a nod to Hope van Dyne, the version that appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, played by Evangeline Lilly. She made her first appearance in Free Comic Book Day 2016, during the Civil War II event — like another legacy character, Riri Williams.

Nadia is the daughter of Hank and his first wife, Maria Trovaya. She was kidnapped at birth and raised in the Red Room in Moscow, where she studied science and received training as an assassin. Until she escaped, that is.

Masters of the Universe Comics Reading Order

by Fabien
January 28, 2026

Developed to support Mattel’s Masters of the Universe toy line, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is an American animated television series produced by Filmation and first broadcast in syndication from 1983 to 1985, for a total of 130 episodes.

Blending sword-and-sorcery tropes with science-fiction elements, the series is set on the planet Eternia and follows a wandering barbarian named Prince Adam, who transforms into the hero He-Man to battle his enemy Skeletor, who seeks to take over Castle Grayskull. Who controls the ancient Castle Grayskull will become the Master of the Universe.

Since its debut, Masters of the Universe has expanded into a long-running multimedia franchise. Extensions include theatrical and direct-to-video animated series, a live-action feature film (Masters of the Universe, 1987), several television reboots and reinterpretations, and multiple comic book lines. The first one was the now cult minicomics that were put in the original action figures’ packaging. There was a second wave of minicomics produced by DC Comics, and more came later. There was also a newspaper comic strip, a Marvel series, and finally, DC Comics developed a true line of comics during the 2010s, until Netflix relaunched the TV Show and Dark Horse Comics took over the books.

Ghostbusters Comics Reading Order (IDW and Dark Horse)

by Fabien
Updated on January 22, 2026

If there’s something strange in your comics, who you gon’ call? Ghostbusters! And to do that, you’ll have to check out IDW Publishing’s catalogue, as it has been the house of the Ghostbusters comics since 2008.

The Ghostbusters franchise started with the 1984 movie, directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It introduced us to this team of ghost hunters, professors Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore. They had to face the evil Zuul to save New York City. It was only the beginning of their adventures.

The property subsequently expanded into animated television series, most notably The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991) and Extreme Ghostbusters (1997), as well as video games, novels, and comic books. In comics, The Real Ghostbusters was adapted in the late 1980s by NOW Comics in the United States and by Marvel UK in the United Kingdom, both drawing directly from the animated series. In the 2000s, the Quebec-based publisher 88MPH Studios also produced The Real Ghostbusters comics. There was even a one-shot Manga in 2008.

In 2008, IDW Publishing acquired the license to produce Ghostbusters comics. Unlike previous publishers, IDW shifted away from the animated continuity and instead focused on the primary film continuity established by Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), later incorporating elements from Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009), which was co-written by Aykroyd and Ramis and is often treated as a canonical sequel. IDW lost the license in 2020 to Dark Horse Comics, putting an end to this continuity.

To navigate through all those comics, no need to call anybody, just follow our reading order!

Marvel Infinity Reading Order, Jonathan Hickman’s event (+Inhumanity)

by Fabien
Updated on January 16, 2026

Written by Jonathan Hickman with art by a rotating team of artists including Jim Cheung, Jerome Opeña, and Dustin Weaver, “Infinity” is a 2013 cosmic-scale crossover centered primarily around two series: Avengers (Vol. 5) and New Avengers (Vol. 3). Published during the Marvel NOW! initiative, the event is the culmination of plotlines Hickman had been developing since taking over both series, like the expansion of the Avengers roster, the rise of the multiversal threat known as the incursions, and the political maneuverings of the Illuminati.

The storyline unfolds on two major fronts. In deep space, a unified galactic alliance faces an existential threat from the Builders, an ancient race responsible for shaping early cosmic evolution. Their arrival, triggered as every Origin Site on Earth suddenly activates, initiates a destructive campaign across space. Led by Captain America, The Avengers join the interstellar coalition, leaving Earth temporarily unguarded as Iron Man stays behind in the hope of finishing the preparation for the last line of defense.

This absence creates the opening Thanos has been waiting for. Motivated by a long-hidden secret concerning Earth’s new Inhumans, The Mad Titan launches a coordinated invasion of Earth with the members of his Black Order, each targeting strategic locations and individuals.

As the Avengers wage a desperate war against the Builders in space, the remaining heroes on Earth struggle to repel Thanos’s forces and uncover the true purpose of his return.

Renee Montoya Reading Order

by Fabien
January 14, 2026

Harley Quinn may be the most famous character created for Batman: The Animated Series to join the main line of DC Comics, but she was not the only one. Created in 1992 by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian for the same show, Renee Montoya first appeared as a uniformed officer partnered with Harvey Bullock.

Renee Montoya made her comics debut in Batman #475. She was introduced to readers as Commissioner Gordon’s new assistant. She was later promoted to homicide detective and became Bullock’s partner. At that point, she had become one of the most notable recurring members of the GCPD, appearing in major story arcs, often in relation to Two-Face.

In the Gotham Central comics, by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, Renee Montoya took a turn when she was forcibly outed as a lesbian and framed for murder. This had an impact on her career and personal life. Her following struggles led her to resign. But this was not the end of her career fighting crime. She would eventually find herself on a quest that put her under the mask of The Question.

Through the years, she became professionally and romantically involved with Batwoman, teamed up with other crime fighters, but eventually, as DC Comics underwent relaunches, she was put aside before returning as a cop and later as The Question. In recent years, she rejoined the GCPD and became commissioner, but then joined the Justice League…

Dragon Age Comics – A Guide to the Stories Beyond the Games

by Carole
January 12, 2026

Alongside The Elder Scrolls and The Witcher, Dragon Age has become one of the most influential fantasy worlds in modern gaming. Created by Canadian developer BioWare, the series is set on the fictional continent Thedas, a land shaped by magic, religion, and political conflicts, where the player steps into the role of different characters at moments of crisis.

Dragon Age: Origins, the first game in the series, was released in 2009. It was the start of a multimedia franchise that now includes multiple role-playing games, novels, comics, animated films and series, short stories, and extensive in-game lore. Together, these stories explore and expand the history of Thedas, its characters, and mythologies.

Dragon Age’s first comic was also released in 2009, and it would not be the last. The franchise would really start to expand in this format in 2012, when Dark Horse Comics started publishing stories set in Thedas, beginning with the digital-only release of The Silent Grove. Since then, the publisher has released other comics that explore events between the games.

Follow this guide to discover all the Dragon Age comics available in omnibus, hardcover, and trade paperback formats, and see how they fit into the larger Dragon Age universe.

The Batgirls: A Comic Guide to Gotham’s Heroines of the Night

by Carole
Updated on January 9, 2026

Batgirls DC Reading Order

Batgirl. One of the most quintessential allies of Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff, the initial incarnation of the character first appeared in Batman #139 (April 1961), presented as a female counterpart to our famous superhero. Under the costume at the time was Betty Kane, the niece of Kathy Kane (aka Batwoman), but the character simply disappeared in 1964. Batgirl was reintroduced in 1967, with Barbara Gordon under the mask, destined to become the more iconic Batgirl.

Batgirl is a crime fighter in Gotham City who regularly appeared in Detective Comics, Batman Family and several other DC books until 1988. However, Barbara Gordon decided to retire from crime-fighting before her whole life was transformed by the Joker. This event altered the trajectories of both Barbara Gordon and Batgirl. In 1999, in the “No Man’s Land” storyline, Batgirl returned to action as someone else finally assumed the mantle. Not long after that, Batgirl headlines her own title for the first time since her introduction.

Over the years, several characters have taken on the mantle of Batgirl, from the most famous, Barbara Gordon, to our favourite, the trained assassin, Cassandra Cain. Read on to discover all the Batgirls!