The DC Rebirth event of 2016 has been out for some time now. What does that mean for you? Nothing less than access to the entire compilation of DC Universe Rebirth deluxe editions and trades! Enjoy our DC Rebirth Reading Order so you can catch up on this modern age reboot.
Before you get to the DC Rebirth Reading Order its worth mentioning the lineage leading up to DC Rebirth.
How and why did the DC Rebirth event happen?
In the beginning (circa 1938) there was the pre-Crisis era lasting into the 1980’s. Essentially, DC Universe pre-Crisis spans 3 of 4 important ages of comic book history.
- Golden Age (1938-1956)
- Silver Age (1956-1970)
- Bronze Age (1970-1985)
The pre-Crisis era was dominated by the overarching theme of parallel universes.
During the mid-80’s and the transition from the Bronze Age of comics to the Modern Age of comics (1985-Present) DC Universe commenced its first reboot.
Thus began Crisis on Infinite Earths and the post-Crisis era.
The Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot cleaned up many characters back-story’s.
Most notably in the post-Crisis era was the elimination of parallel universes which dominated in the Pre-Crisis era.
In 2011 along came The New 52 reboot…
Long story short.
It wiped out the previous era’s post-Crisis continuity, in the name of giving new readers a fresh starting point into the DC Universe.
Unfortunately, the disregard for continuity alienated many existing DC Universe fans who ended up “taking a break” from the DC Universe.
That’s where DC Rebirth comes in. It can be seen as a proverbial Calvary charge intended to break the stalemate and win back old readers while encouraging a new generation of readers as well.
DC Rebirth is an amalgamation of the New 52 and the post-Crisis eras.
What sets the DC Rebirth reading order apart from other reboots is that DC Universe characters are introduced uniquely. This is a contrast from other reboots involving larger scale miniseries events.
Concerning the DC Rebirth reading order.
There are two main approaches you can take.
- Chronological order
- Character order
The chronological DC Rebirth reading order will take you individual floppy by individual floppy through the order of release by date, agnostic of the character.
On the other hand, the DC Rebirth reading order by character will give you the freedom to choose any character you prefer and read the entire collected run.
Using this DC Rebirth reading order, each character simply starts with it’s own unique rebirth issue and then begins at volume 1, issue 1.
This approach is the ComicsTrove preferred DC Rebirth reading order as it allows you to enjoy complete runs character by character based off of your preference.
In all, there are now over 75 trades and deluxe editions covering most of the rebirth events.
With so many options to choose from you may be experiencing analysis paralysis and wondering where to start?
For that reason I highly recommend the DC Rebirth Omnibus Expanded Edition.
Not only is it a great hardback collectors tome for DC fans. It gives you each characters DC Rebirth #1 issue from their 1st volume!
The clock has turned and time is missing, yet even the heroes of the DC Universe don’t realize that something is wrong. It takes the return of Wally West, the original Kid Flash, to alert the heroes that something is not right with the world. Who is behind this missing time? What are the ramifications of this discovery?
Collects – AQUAMAN: REBIRTH #1, BATGIRL & THE BIRD OF PREY: REBIRTH #1, BATMAN BEYOND: REBIRTH #1, BATMAN: REBIRTH #1, BLUE BEETLE: REBIRTH #1, CYBORG: REBIRTH #1, DEATHSTROKE: REBIRTH #1, DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, GREEN ARROW: REBIRTH #1, GREEN LANTERNS: REBIRTH #1, HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS: REBIRTH #1, HELLBLAZER: REBIRTH #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1, NIGHTWING: REBIRTH #1, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS: REBIRTH #1, SUICIDE SQUAD: REBIRTH #1, SUPERGIRL: REBIRTH #1, SUPERMAN: REBIRTH #1, TEEN TITANS: REBIRTH #1, THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1, TITANS: REBIRTH #1, WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH #1, DC REBIRTH HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH – THE ATOM #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH – VIXEN #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH – THE RAY #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH – KILLER FROST #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH #1, BATWOMAN: REBIRTH #1.
Here are the deluxe editions and trades of the alphabetized DC Rebirth reading order!
All-Star Batman
Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy
All-Star Batman
Volume 2: Ends of the Earth
All-Star Batman
Volume 3: The First Ally
Aquaman
Volume 2: Black Manta Rising
Aquaman
Volume 3: Crown of Atlantis
Batgirl
Volume 1: Beyond Burnside
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey
Volume 1: Who is Oracle
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey
Volume 2: Source Code
Batman Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Batman Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2
Batman Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3
Batman: Night of the Monster Men
Batman Detective Comics
Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Batman Detective Comics
Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2
Batman Detective Comics
Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3
Batman Beyond
Volume 1: Escaping the Grave
Blue Beetle
Volume 1: The More Things Change
Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye
Volume 1: Going Underground
Cyborg
Volume 1: The Imitation of Life
Cyborg
Volume 2: Danger in Detroit
Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love
Deathstroke
Volume 1: The Professional
Deathstroke
Volume 2: The Gospel of Slade
Gotham Academy – Second Semester
Volume 1: Welcome Back
Green Arrow
The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Green Arrow
Volume 3: Emerald Outlaw
Green Arrow
Volume 4: The Rise of Star City
Green Arrow
Volume 5: Hard Travelin’ Hero
Green Lanterns
Volume 1: Rage Planet
Green Lanterns
Volume 2: Red Dawn
Green Lanterns
Volume 3: Rebirth
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps
Volume 1: Sinestro’s Law
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps
Volume 2: Bottled Light
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps
Volume 3: Quest for Hope
Harley Quinn
Volume 1: Die Laughing
Harley Quinn
Volume 2: Joker Loves Harley
Harley Quinn
Volume 3: Red Meat
Hellblazer
Volume 1: The Poison Truth
Justice League
Volume 1: The Extinction Machines
Justice League
Volume 2: Outbreak
Justice League
Volume 3: Timeless
Justice League of America
Volume 1: The Extremists
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad
Midnighter and Apollo
Mother Panic
Volume 1: Work in Progress
New Super-Man
Volume 1: Made in China
New Super-Man
Volume 2: Coming to America
Nightwing
Volume 2: Back to Blüdhaven
Nightwing
Volume 2: Better Than Batman
Red Hood & the Outlaws
Volume 1: Dark Trinity
Shade the Changing Girl
Volume 1: Earth Girl Made Easy
SixPack and Dogwelder: Hard Travelin’ Heroz
Suicide Squad
Volume 1: The Black Vault
Super Sons
Volume 1: When I Grow Up
Supergirl
Volume 1: Reign of the Cyber Supermen
Supergirl
Volume 2: Escape from the Phantom Zone
Superman
Volume 1: Son of Superman
Superman
Volume 2: Trial of the Super Sons
Superman
Volume 3: Multiplicity
Superman Action Comics
Volume 1: Path of Doom Superman Action Comics
Volume 2: Welcome to the Planet Superman Action Comics
Volume 3: Men of Steel
Superman Action Comics
Volume 4: The New World
Superwoman
Volume 1: Who Killed Superwoman
Teen Titans
Volume 1: Damian Knows Best
The Flash
Volume 1: Lightning Strikes Twice
The Flash
Volume 2: Speed of Darkness
The Flash
Volume 3: Rogues Reloaded
The Flash
Volume 4: Running Scared
Titans
Volume 1: The Return of Wally West
Titans
Volume 2: Made in Manhattan
Trinity
Volume 1: Better Together
Trinity
Volume 2: Dead Space
Wonder Woman
Rebirth Deluxe Book 1
Wonder Woman
Rebirth Deluxe Book 2
Wonder Woman
Rebirth Deluxe Book 3
When available, I’ve listed the larger deluxe edition runs.
Unlike paperback trades, they are usually the equivalent of two trade volumes combined into one. They also come in a high quality hardback cover, hence deluxe.
Unless you are getting the Kindle & comiXology edition. Which happens to be digital, of course.
DC Rebirth Reading Order: The Ultimate Guide
Leading up to DC Rebirth, you have read a brief history of the events spanning the Golden, Sliver, Bronze, and Modern age of comics.
I’ve compiled the primary trades and deluxe editions available comprising majority of DC Rebirth.
I highly recommend the DC Rebirth Omnibus Expanded Edition if you are an avid DC comic book fan. DC Rebirth Omnibus is also a great preview into the 1st DC Rebirth issues for all the characters.
This way you can have an idea where you would like to devote your time and hard earned money on future trades and deluxe purchases.
Keep and eye out for an upcoming Doomsday clock reading order and the DC New 52 reading order.
Happy reading!
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