As badly as he’d have me beaten, blacklisted, and balded for saying this, any guide to Lex Luthor comics doubles in many ways as a guide to Superman comics. Luthor and Supes are inextricable, forever destined to wage their war of perceived good and evil for the heart of mankind. [Read more…] about Lex Luthor Reading Order
Comic Book Herald Reading Orders
Click the following link if you're looking for the CBH Marvel Reading Order. Otherwise, enjoy a smattering of comic book reading orders below!
Shazam! (DC’s Captain Marvel & The Marvel Family) Reading Order
Billy Batson, aka Shazam, aka Captain Marvel (but, no, not that Captain Marvel) is one of the more beleaguered heroes in all of superhero comics. Lawsuits, alleged infringement (with the Man of Steel himself!), and copyright issues have kept the world’s mightiest mortal from never quite reclaiming his title as the most popular hero of the 1940’s (or so I’m told). [Read more…] about Shazam! (DC’s Captain Marvel & The Marvel Family) Reading Order
Marvel’s Eternals Reading Order
Of all Jack Kirby’s creations, the Eternals sure are one of them. The King of Comics, and co-creator of a nearly incalculable majority of the Marvel Universe as we know it, Kirby attempted to put a light spin on his New Gods with the late 70’s creation of Marvel’s Eternals. [Read more…] about Marvel’s Eternals Reading Order
Wasp Reading Order
As a founding Avenger, first female Avenger, and perennial best dressed Avenger, Janet Van Dyne, aka the Wasp, deserves a lot more recognition. [Read more…] about Wasp Reading Order
The Defenders Reading Order
Depending on when and where you entered the Marvel Comics universe, there are essentially two very distinct Defenders units to consider. The first is the epic “non-team,” beginning with Namor, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, and Hulk, an Avengers-like collection of heroes who refuse to formalize the thing and hold roll call like a bunch of cubscouts.
The second unit of Defenders is straight from the gritty binge watch of Marvel Netflix, featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. [Read more…] about The Defenders Reading Order