Welcome to Comic Book Reading Orders!
The goal of this site is to be the most extensive resource for comic book reading orders on the internet. We provide reading orders for characters and events from Marvel, DC, and other publishers. Looking at the enormous number of comics that have come out in the last 70+ years and not knowing where to start can be daunting. We hope with the orders provided on this site that we can make your comic reading experience easy and enjoyable.
- Marvel309Reading Orders
- DC248Reading Orders
- Other27Reading Orders
- Total584Reading Orders
News and the latest updates:
The Massive-Verse, Agatha Harkness, Scorpion, Invincible, The Titans
Reading order updates - Latest update October 7, 2026
Current Patreon Exclusive Reading Orders: The Massive-Verse, Agatha Harkness, Scorpion, Invincible, The Titans, Winter Soldier, Ultimate Universe, Clayface, DC K.O., Absolute Universe, Hobgoblin, X-Men: Age of Revelation, Imperial, DC All In, Marvel Master Reading Order Part 15, One World Under Doom, Cyborg Superman, Jeff the Land Shark, Malekith, Peacemaker, Red Skull, Reverse-Flash, Scarecrow, The Atom, The Leader, The Mandarin
Aug. 11: Fresh off appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Scorpion reading order has been added to Patreon. Support of the Patreon members is what keeps this website running and updated; any Patreon support is greatly appreciated. New reading orders will continue to debut as Patreon exclusives.
I would like to take a moment and thank two groups of people who have contacted me over the years the site has been open. The first group is everyone who has used the contact form to send in corrections and suggestions. Your emails have helped fine tune the reading orders and ensured that we have some of the most accurate reading orders on the internet. The second group is everyone who has sent in thanks and said that the website has helped them read and enjoy comics. I haven't always responded to every email but they are humbling and motivate me to work even harder on the site. So thank you to these two groups and everyone else who has used and enjoyed the website.
Feedback Wanted: We are looking for all types of feedback for the various reading orders on the site. Did you use an order and like it? Hate it? Think it needs some changes? We would like to hear from you so we can continue to improve the experience with the site. Please use the Contact page and let us know.
FAQ
How do I mark an issue as read?
Tick the box beside the issue. To mark a run of issues at once, tick one box, then hold Shift and click another; every issue between them is marked. "Jump to next unread" at the top of each order takes you to where you left off.
Without logging in, your progress is saved in this browser only. Log in with Patreon (a free Patreon account works) to save it to your account so it follows you to any device.
What do the colors mean?
Black is an ongoing series, green is a limited series, red is a one-shot, and blue is a note from us about the order. Issues tagged Essential are the key issues for the story; on orders that have them, tick "Essential issues only" to see just those.
Do I need to pay to use the site?
No. Every reading order is free except the Patreon exclusives. The "Read" buttons are a shortcut to the official digital readers, which need their own subscriptions; you can also follow the orders with physical comics, collected editions or any other service. Issues without a Read button aren't available on those services (or don't have a link yet) but can still be ticked off.
What are the Patreon exclusive reading orders?
New reading orders debut as Patreon exclusives, and patron support is what keeps the site running and updated. Any paid Patreon tier unlocks every exclusive order. Join on Patreon, then use the Patreon button at the top right of any page to log in here. The current exclusives are listed in the news box above.
How do I keep track of what I'm reading?
The My Progress page lists every order you've started and finished, with how far along you are. On any order, "Jump to next unread" takes you straight back to your spot.
Will I lose my progress if I clear my browser or switch devices?
If you're not logged in, clearing your browser data will erase it. To be safe, either log in with Patreon (free accounts work) or use Export progress at the bottom of any page to save a backup file, then Import progress to load it on another browser or device.
I found a mistake, or there's an order I'd like to see. How do I let you know?
Use the Contact page. Corrections and requests are always welcome and have helped make these some of the most accurate reading orders online.