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Wonder Man (Anti) Reading Order

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Wonder Man’s a lot like Wonder Bread in that there’s always a better option not far away. No comic book in history has ever been improved by the inclusion of Wonder Man. Honestly, the best thing Simon Williams ever did was accidentally lone his brainwaves to the creation of The Vision.

This of course begs the question, if I loathe Wonder Man so much, why am I wasting my time on a reading order. Aside from the obvious (I’m a dirty lil’ traffic man), I see it as my duty to recognize that with a Disney+ MCU series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, and Ed Harris, there will be comics fans curious to read related comics. And given that sad fact, somebody – some hero – needs to stand up and point them in the right direction.

The right direction being other, better comics.

So, below you will find a complete Wonder Man reading order, alongside my recommendation for the comic book you should read instead. Enjoy the comics! [Read more…] about Wonder Man (Anti) Reading Order

DC Compact Comics Reading List (2026)!

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Does the world need a DC Compact Classics reading order? Some would say no. Many would say absolutely not. And yet… here I am! Welcome to the world’s only guide to read all the DC Compact Comics editions chronologically!

What are Compact Classics? These savvy collected editions, measuring a convenient 5.5″ x 8.5″, pack major storylines into a more manageable, reader-friendly format, making them a uniquely popular draw for new fans looking for clear entry points or seasoned veterans wanting to revisit classics without breaking the bank (in America, the books go for $9.99). For years, superhero comics audiences have wondered how DC and Marvel could mirror the success of manga. Turns out affordable wee collections of famous stories was the answer!

For reasons I can’t fully explain, I pulled together a comprehensive reading order for all the DC Compact Comics, laid out chronologically so you can journey through decades of incredible storytelling. From the gritty streets of Gotham to the cosmic reaches of the DC Multiverse, this list is your streamlined guide to experiencing some of the best of DC Comics history, all presented in an order that takes you from 1986 to present day. The books certainly won’t need to be read in order to be enjoyed (for that, there’s Comic Book Herald’s full DC Comics Reading Order), but it’s kind of interesting to see the progression of the publisher and characters like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman over the decades. [Read more…] about DC Compact Comics Reading List (2026)!