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Secret Wars

Secret Wars

Marvel Comics
1994-2015

Heroes and villains are drawn into battles on alien worlds, manipulated by cosmic forces, entangled in secret missions.

In 5 parts
440 Issues
128 Essential
Completist Reading Time
198 hours
Dark Nights: Metal to Death Metal

Dark Nights: Metal to Death Metal

DC Comics
2017-2021

A forbidden discovery unleashes the Dark Multiverse, leading to a villain-fueled uprising that fractures the DC Universe and culminates in a cosmic war to reset reality itself.

In 9 parts
265 Issues
85 Essential
Completist Reading Time
154 hours
DC Comics Crises

DC Comics Crises

DC Comics
1985-2023

DC’s Crisis events reshape continuity, reboot timelines, and unite heroes against cosmic threats.

In 12 parts
892 Issues
138 Essential
Completist Reading Time
533 hours
Hickman's Marvel

Hickman's Marvel

Marvel Comics
2009-present

Jonathan Hickman is the ultimate world builder - his Marvel work spans epic, interconnected sagas that redefined the Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, and the multiverse itself—culminating in universe-shaping events like Secret Wars and House of X.

In 7 parts
326 Issues
285 Essential
Completist Reading Time
155 hours
Fantastic Four by Four

Fantastic Four by Four

Marvel Comics
1981-2012

A timeline of Fantastic Four reading orders centered on four of the most influential FF authors - each a jump on point for any new FF readers. Follow the team’s evolution through Byrne’s character-driven reinvention, Simonson’s cosmic epics, Waid’s emotional re-grounding, and Hickman’s multiversal saga of legacy and destiny.

In 4 parts
182 Issues
182 Essential
Completist Reading Time
86 hours
X-Men - Age of Krakoa

X-Men - Age of Krakoa

Marvel Comics
2019-2024

Mutants rise as a unified nation on Krakoa, forever reshaping their destiny!

In 5 parts
4 parts completed
535 Issues (so far)
296 Essential (so far)
Completist Reading Time
270 hours (so far)
Geoff Johns' DC

Geoff Johns' DC

DC Comics
1999-present

Geoff Johns’ DC Comics work is defined by revitalizing iconic characters and teams—like Green Lantern, The Flash, and the Justice League—while weaving epic storylines that blend continuity reverence with modern twists. Note: This isn't really in a chronological reading order, but rather broken down into his work on each major series. You can find links to crossovers within each reading order.

In 13 parts
5 parts completed
307 Issues (so far)
284 Essential (so far)
Completist Reading Time
176 hours (so far)
DC Comics Events

DC Comics Events

DC Comics

Chronicling the major events that have shaped DC Comics history - includes, crossovers, crises and arcs!

In 21 parts (so far)
1224 Issues
289 Essential
Completist Reading Time
718 hours
Marvel Comics Events

Marvel Comics Events

Marvel Comics

Chronicling the major events that have shaped Marvel Comics history!

In 20 parts (so far)
888 Issues
267 Essential
Completist Reading Time
420 hours