Publication_history_of_DC_Comics_crossover_events

Publication history of DC Comics crossover events

Publication history of DC Comics crossover events

Stories with characters from several series


DC Comics has produced many crossover stories combining characters from different series of comics. Some of these are set in the fictional DC Universe, or any number of settings within the DC Multiverse.

Publication history

Pre-Crisis

"Wonder Woman's Invisible Twin"1953In Wonder Woman #59, the Golden Age Wonder Woman meets her counterpart in a parallel world, later designated Earth-59, introducing the concept of the DC Multiverse.[lower-alpha 1] Diana's counterpart is Princess Tara Terruna, which translates into the titular "Wonder Woman" of her world. Together, they defeat the evil Duke Dazam.

Tara refers to Diana and herself as "reflections in a mirror," leading Diana to conclude: "Earth must have a twin world, existing simultaneously alongside it! But developing differently! And everyone on it is a double of everyone on Earth! The electrical storm somehow hurled me from my world into yours!" The accompanying artwork by H.G. Peter depicting the famous "twin Earths" imagery that would later be associated with DC's concept of the Multiverse.[1]

The story is credited to Robert Kanigher who used the pseudonym of "Charles Moulton" as an in-house author name following the passing of William Moulton Marston, the original author of Wonder Woman. H.G. Peter, the original artist for Wonder Woman, is credited with this story's artwork but had a team of assistants aiding him in his final years on the magazine, most of whom remain unknown.[2] [3]

"Flash of Two Worlds"1961Silver Age Flash meets his Golden Age hero, previously believed to be the story that introduced the concept of the DC Multiverse, but it nevertheless started the almost annual crossover between Earth-One characters and Earth-Two characters.[lower-alpha 2]
"Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!" 1963 Properly re-introduces the Justice Society of America.[lower-alpha 3]
"Crisis on Earth-One!" and "Crisis on Earth-Two!"1963The Silver Age Justice League of America meet the Golden Age Justice Society of America, beginning an annual team-up tradition between the two teams and starting a legacy of DC Crisis events.[lower-alpha 4]
"Crisis on Earth-Three" 1964 Introduces the Crime Syndicate of America of Earth-Three.[lower-alpha 5]
JLA: Zatanna's Search1964Zatanna attempts to reconnect with her father, Zatara, and seeks the aid of Hawkman, Batman, Robin, the Atom, Green Lantern and the Elongated Man along the way.[lower-alpha 6]
Green Lantern #40: "Secret Origin of the Guardians!"1965Silver Age Green Lantern teams up with his Golden Age predecessor; and Krona, who created the DC Multiverse, appears for the first time.[lower-alpha 7]
Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Snowbirds Don't Fly1971Oliver Queen and Hal Jordan must deal with the shocking revelation that Roy Harper has become a drug addict and do what they must to help him.[lower-alpha 8]
Showcase #1001978In issue #100 of the Showcase comics, "There Shall Come a Gathering", many of the heroes who previously appeared in the comic's original run must stop an alien from towing Earth out of its orbit. Some of those who appear include the Challengers of the Unknown, Lois Lane, the Teen Titans, Rip Hunter, Time Master, the Spectre, the Metal Men and the Inferior Five, along with cameos by others.
Crisis on Earth Prime1982Per Degaton threatens Earth Prime, so the Justice League of America, the Justice Society of America, and the All-Star Squadron must team up to stop the threat.[lower-alpha 9]
"Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?"1986In the final adventure of Superman before Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Man of Steel must face his most dangerous foes one last time.[lower-alpha 10]

Crisis on Infinite Earths and Post-Crisis

Crisis on Infinite Earths1985-1986The Anti-Monitor tries to destroy the DC Multiverse, but only succeeds in merging it into a single universe; numerous characters die, including Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and the Flash II (Barry Allen).[lower-alpha 11]

Series to spin out of event:

Legends1986Darkseid and his servant Glorious Godfrey attempt to ruin humanity's faith in superheroes. First Post-Crisis appearance of Captain Marvel in normal continuity and the forming of a new Justice League roster. JLA: Incarnations #5; Legends of the DC Universe 3-D Gallery #1; Justice League #1; Suicide Squad #1

Series to spin out of event:

Millennium1988After the Guardians and Zamarons exile themselves from this dimension, one of each remains and seeks out 12 Chosen to become the New Guardians. The robotic Manhunters aim to prevent this and several supporting characters are revealed to be Manhunters.

Series to spin out of event:

Invasion!1988The Dominators have put together an alliance to invade Earth and eliminate the threat posed by their unpredictable "metahumans".[lower-alpha 12]Series to spin out of event:
Cosmic Odyssey1988-1989Darkseid strives to gain the Anti-Life Equation.

Series to spin out of event:

Suicide Squad: The Janus Directive1989Suicide Squad leader Amanda Waller sends her agents on missions in the apparent pursuit of her own private agenda, the so-called "Janus Directive".
Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying1989Following the tragic events of A Death in the Family, Batman begins making reckless decisions. Dick Grayson and another must work to bring Batman back from the edge.[lower-alpha 13]
Armageddon 20011991Monarch threatens to destroy the future and Earth's superheroes must stop him. Limited series with crossovers in the 1991 DC Annuals.
War of the Gods1991Wonder Woman and the Amazons are caught in the middle of a war between the ancient Roman gods and the Olympian gods. Meanwhile, Circe frames Themyscira for crimes that leads to a war between America and Wonder Woman's home.[lower-alpha 14]
Justice League: Breakdowns1991-1992A 16-issue crossover between Justice League America #53-60 and Justice League Europe #29-36, changing the tone of both series from a humorous one to a more serious one. Green Lantern (vol. 3) #18
Eclipso: The Darkness Within1992Earth's superheroes fight Eclipso and his pawn Lar Gand. Limited series with crossovers in the 1992 DC Annuals.
  • Eclipso (#1-18)
Superman: Panic in the Sky1992Brainiac returns to invade Earth with his ultimate weapon, Warworld, a planet-sized satellite built for destruction. With the help of super-powered friends like Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern and many more, Superman must lead the attack on Brainiac and protect Earth![lower-alpha 15] [lower-alpha 16]
The Death of Superman1992Superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named Doomsday in the streets of Metropolis. At the fight's conclusion, both combatants apparently die from their wounds. The crossover depicted the world's reaction to Superman's death in Funeral for a Friend, then the emergence of four individuals believed to be the "new" Superman and the eventual return of the original Superman in Reign of the Supermen!.[lower-alpha 17]
Trinity1993The Green Lantern Corps, the L.E.G.I.O.N., and the Darkstars go up against the beings called "the Triarch".
Batman: Knightfall1993Bruce Wayne (Batman) suffers burnout and is systematically assaulted and crippled by a Venom-enhanced villain named Bane. Wayne is replaced as Batman by an apprentice named Jean-Paul Valley, who becomes increasingly violent and unstable, tarnishing Batman's reputation. Eventually, Wayne is healed through paranormal means and reclaims his role as Batman.
  • Prodigal (1994): In the aftermath of Knightfall, Batman hands over the cowl to Dick Grayson.[lower-alpha 18]
Bloodlines1993The DC superheroes go up against alien parasites; new superheroes are created from some of their victims. Limited series with crossovers in the 1993 DC Annuals.
End of an Era1994High above New Earth, the teenage Legionnaires from Batch SW6 prevent a mysterious being from destroying the domed cities. They are shocked to learn that the man is a disoriented Rokk Krinn, Cosmic Boy from the adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Superman: Fall of Metropolis (AKA Worlds Collide)1994With the Man of Steel out of commission due to injuries, LexCorp and Project Cadmus' conflict spills over into the city streets. If Superman does not recover in time, this may spell doom for Metropolis.[lower-alpha 19]Crossover of 14 comics spanning Superman: The Man of Steel, Hardware, Superboy (vol. 4), Icon, Steel (vol. 2), Blood Syndicate, and Static.
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time1994Extant and Parallax attempt to recreate the Multiverse; a new timeline emerges.

Crossover involving 45 issues/titles across the DC Universe, followed up in October by Zero Month (31 titles) which kicks off the new timeline.

The Way of the Warrior1995The Tormock alien race invades Earth and Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Justice League America, Lobo and former Green Lantern Probert battle to save the world.[lower-alpha 20]
Underworld Unleashed1995Neron, a demon-lord from Hell, offers the DC universe villains "upgrades" in exchange for their souls.[lower-alpha 21]
Batman: Troika 1995 A 4-comic Batman crossover in February 1995: Batman #515, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #35, Detective Comics #682 and Robin (vol. 2) #14
The Death of Clark Kent 1995 An 8-comic Superman titles crossover starting in May 1995: Superman (vol. 2) #100-101, The Adventures of Superman #522-523, Action Comics #710-711, and Superman: The Man of Steel #45-46
The Trial of Superman 1995 A 12-comic Superman titles crossover starting in November 1995: Superman: The Man of Steel #50-52, Superman (vol. 2) #106-108, The Adventures of Superman #529-531, Action Comics #716-717, and Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #3
The Flash: Dead Heat1995A new villain comes to town. His knowledge of the Speed Force rivals Wally's, and now he has put the entire team in peril.[lower-alpha 22]
Siege of the Zi Charam 1995 Can even the combined might of Supergirl and Green Lantern rescue the New Titans from the clutches of the deadly Progenitors.
  1. The New Titans #124 - "Prometheus Gathering"
  2. Green Lantern (vol. 3) #65 - "Rescue"
  3. Darkstars #34 - "Strangers in a Strange land"
  4. Damage #16 - "The Elements of Power"
  5. The New Titans #125 - "Xenocide"
The Final Night1996A Sun-Eater threatens life on Earth by devouring the Sun. Hal Jordan sacrifices his life to destroy it.
Batman: Contagion1996Beginning in March 1996, this Batman crossover involves a virulent strain of the Ebola virus sweeping across Gotham City, forcing Azrael, Batman, Catwoman, Huntress, Nightwing, and Robin to deal with a threat they cannot see:
  1. Batman: Shadow of the Bat #48-49 - "The Apocalypse Plague" and "Angel of Death"
  2. Detective Comics #695-696 - "The Gray Area" and "Babylon Falls"
  3. Robin (vol. 2) #27-28 - "Natural Born Healer" and "Bitter Dregs"
  4. Catwoman (vol. 2) #31-32 - "Flesh and Fire" and "Fever Pitch"
  5. Azrael #15-16 - "Requiem for an Immortal" and "Contagion"
  6. Batman #529 - "Tears of Blood"
  7. Batman Chronicles #4 - "Hitman", "Huntress: Exposure", and "Beggar's Banquet"
Batman: Legacy1996A sequel to Contagion, this 10-part crossover starting in August 1996 follows a new strand of the Apocalypse Virus, controlled by Ra's al Ghul who attempts to find a suitable father for his grandchildren: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #53-54, Batman #533-534, Detective Comics #700-702, Catwoman (vol. 2) #36, and Robin (vol. 2) #32-33.
Genesis1997Darkseid battles Earth's heroes when the Genesis Wave strikes; many superbeings have their powers altered or negated.
Brotherhood of the Fist 1998 The story centers around a mysterious organization called the Brotherhood of the Fist. This group of elite martial artists declares war on all the greatest hand-to-hand combatants in the DC Universe. This includes heroes like Green Arrow, Nightwing, Robin, and even Batman.

A 5-issue DC Crossover starting in July 1998 involving Green Arrow (vol. 2) #134-135, Detective Comics #723, Robin (vol. 2) #55, and Nightwing (vol. 2) #23

Batman: Cataclysm1998The plot of the storyline centers on Gotham City being hit by a massive earthquake, the epicenter of which is less than a mile from Wayne Manor. In the wake of the destruction, Batman and his allies join the frantic rescue efforts around the devastated city, which soon spirals into chaos.
  • Batman: Aftershock (June 1998): The "Aftershock" event itself dealt with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck Gotham City. Spawned 16 issues from Batman #555-559, Detective Comics #722-726, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #75-79, The Batman Chronicles #14 and ending with Robin (vol. 2) #54.
  • Batman: Road to No Man's Land (December 1998): "Road to No Man's Land" stories delved into the fallout of a catastrophic earthquake that ripped through Gotham City. These stories showcased the city's fight for survival in the face of immense hardship, exploring themes of social unrest, governmental failures, and the rise of opportunistic criminals. Spawned 12 issues from Azrael: Agent of the Bat #47-49, Batman #560-562, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #80-82, and Detective Comics #727-729
  • Batman: No Man's Land (March 1999): This volume covers the period following the earthquake, from the evacuation of the city until its time of re-opening and the beginning of rebuilding. Covers 88 issues.
DC One Million1998The Justice Legion Alpha of the 853rd century joins with the present day Justice League to battle Solaris the Tyrant Sun.
Superman: Behold! The Millennium Giants!1998A trio of colossal giants are out to remake the world and it is up to Superman and friends to stop them. The storyline ran through several titles, though mostly through the Superman books. The end of this story arc was the lead-in for Superman Forever #1, which coincided with Superman's 60th anniversary.[lower-alpha 23]
JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative1999A powerful technological threat from space targets members of the Teen Titans past and current, and the Titans and JLA are divided on how to fight it.
Day of Judgment1999Demonic forces threaten the Earth; Hal Jordan becomes the Spectre. 21 issues spanning 14 comic series.
JLApe: Gorilla Warfare!1999The apes of Gorilla City have declared open hostility on the rest of the world by using technology that can turn humans into apes.
The Flash: Chain Lightning1999Speedsters of all eras between now and the 30th century team up to stop a threat to the Flash dynasty.[lower-alpha 24]
Batman: Evolution 2000 A 9-issue story-arc in Detective Comics #742 through #750
Superman: Emperor Joker 2000 A DC Comics story that throws the world into chaos as the Joker acquires god-like powers and rewrites reality according to his own twisted desires. Superman, the Man of Steel, is no longer the beacon of hope and justice. Instead, he becomes a dangerous criminal loose in Gotham City. With Superman out of commission, the only one who can resist the Joker's mad world is Bizarro, a bizarre and imperfect clone of Superman with backwards powers and a child-like mind.

A 9-issue Superman titles crossover beginning in October: Superman (vol. 2) #160-161, The Adventures of Superman #582-583, Superman: The Man of Steel #104-105, and Action Comics #769-770

Superboy: The Evil Factory2000The Agenda is manipulating DNA for nefarious purposes. What can Superboy do to stop them?[lower-alpha 25]
Batman: Officer Down 2001 An 8-issue Batman titles crossover where Commissioner Gorder is shot starting in March 2000: Batman #587, Robin (vol. 2) #86, Birds of Prey #27, Catwoman (vol. 2) #90, Batgirl #12, Nightwing (vol. 2) #53, Detective Comics #754 and Gotham Knights #13.
Superman: Return to Krypton 2001 A 9-issue, non-consecutive, Superman titles crossover beginning in March: Superman (vol. 2) (166, 167, 184) The Adventures of Superman (589, 606) Superman: The Man of Steel (111, 128), and Action Comics (776, 793)
Our Worlds at War2001The heroes of the DC Universe face the threat of the cosmic force known as Imperiex, who has attacked Earth. 43 issues across multiple DC titles.
Superman: President Lex 2001 A 12-issue Superman titles crossover starting in June: Action Comics #773, The Adventures of Superman #581-586, Superman (vol. 2) #51-54, Superman: The Man of Steel #108-110 as well as a few standalone issues; President Luthor Secret Files and Origins and Lex 2000
Joker: Last Laugh2001–2002While locked up in the Slab penitentiary, the Joker finds out that he is suffering from a terminal brain tumor. Determined to go out with a bang, he uses a special Joker venom to "jokerize" the other inmates, making them insane and giving them white skin, red lips, green hair and a wide smile.
Bruce Wayne: Fugitive2002Bruce Wayne finds his girlfriend, Vesper Fairchild, dead in Wayne Manor just as the police arrive. The Batman Family investigates the circumstances of the crime.
A World Without Young Justice2002An all-new Young Justice has one mission: save Jason Todd.[lower-alpha 26]
Superman: Ending Battle 2002 An 8-issue Superman titles crossover starting in November: Superman (vol. 2) #186-187, The Adventures of Superman #608-609, Superman: The Man of Steel #130-131, and Action Comics #795-796
JSA: Black Reign2003A crossover between the Justice Society of America and Hawkman.[lower-alpha 27]
Batman: War Drums 2003 A 10-issue Batman titles crossover starting in March: Detective Comics #790-796, and Robin (vol. 2) #126-128
Batman: War Games 2004 A 27-issue Batman titles crossover starting in June involving Batman, Detective Comics, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Nightwing (vol. 2), Gotham Knights, Robin (vol. 2), Batgirl, and Catwoman (vol. 2).
Identity Crisis2004Sue Dibny, the wife of superhero the Elongated Man, is murdered in their apartment. The DC superhero community rallies to find the murderer, uncovering shocking truths about Dr. Light and Batman's reasoning for creating countermeasures for the Justice League.[lower-alpha 28] 22 issues across The Flash, Manhunter, Firestorm, and JSA.
Infinite Crisis2005Kal-L, the Superman of Earth-Two, Superboy Prime and several other characters return to attempt to change the universe for the better. Superboy Prime believes he is the one true Superman, and history is altered at the end of the series. 104 issues across multiple DC titles and one-shot issues ending in a 6-issue run of Crisis Aftermath: Battle for Bludhaven.
  • Countdown to Infinite Crisis (September 2004): Consists of the one-shot Countdown to Infinite Crisis and four miniseries which spun out of this comic: Day of Vengeance, in which the Shadowpact is formed to defend magic from the Spectre; Rann-Thanagar War; Villains United, in which the Secret Six is formed to fight the Secret Society of Super-Villains; and The OMAC Project, in which Batman's mistrust of his fellow heroes leads to the creation of an army of cyborgs. 251 issues in the full reading order.
  • 52 (2006): The "missing year" between Infinite Crisis and One Year Later where the world is without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The series establishes the existence of a new Multiverse.
  • One Year Later (2006): All DC comics jump forward in time to one year after the end of Infinite Crisis. Diana gains a secret identity of Diana Prince and reclaims the Wonder Woman mantle, Bruce Wayne resumes the mantle of Batman and Clark Kent gets his powers back and returns as Superman.[lower-alpha 29]
Seven Soldiers 2005 A 30-issue arc across multiple titles reviving Golden Era Heroes such as Shining Knight, Manhattan Guardian, Zatanna, Klarion, Mister Miracle, Bulleteer, Frankenstein and their super-team: the Seven Soldiers of Victory, also known as the Law's Legionnaries and the All-Star Squadron.
Superman: Up Up and Away 2006 An 8-issue Superman titles crossover starting in June: Superman #650-653, and Action Comics #837-840
Amazons Attack2007Led up with Wonder Woman (vol. 3) #6-8, Circe manipulates the Department of Metahuman Affairs and the Amazons after bringing Queen Hippolyta, Wonder Woman's mother, back from the dead, which leads the Amazons to fight America and the country's heroes. The only way Wonder Woman can end this war, besides defeating Circe, is by fighting her own mother.
Sinestro Corps War2007The story centers on the Green Lanterns of Earth (Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and Guy Gardner) and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps as they fight an interstellar war against the Sinestro Corps, an army led by the former Green Lantern Sinestro who are armed with yellow power rings and seek a universe ruled through fear. This involves recruiting the Anti-Monitor, the Cyborg Superman, and Superboy Prime to aid in the destruction of the Green Lantern Corps.
Final Crisis2008The event that started at the conclusion of Countdown to Final Crisis. Started May 2008. Darkseid arrives on Earth and begins a conquest to overthrow reality, as part of a plan by Libra to conquer the Multiverse. The Justice League and Green Lantern Corps join forces in a desperate attempt to stop the upcoming onslaught. Batman is apparently killed by Darkseid in this event. In reality, he is trapped in the past, where he witnessed Anthro's death. The Martian Manhunter is murdered by Libra and the new Secret Society of Super-Villains. Barry Allen, who died in Crisis on Infinite Earths, returns to life in this event.
  • Death of the New Gods (2007): was conceived by DC as a series that would lead- and tie-in to Final Crisis. Is an eight-issue comic book limited series published in 2007 and 2008.
  • Countdown to Final Crisis (2007): A weekly series that started a week following the end of 52, Countdown to Final Crisis acts as the "spine" to the DC Universe that, as the name suggests, counts down to a new event for 2008. The series crosses over with certain titles and deals with Jimmy Olsen getting superpowers, Mary Marvel trying to get her powers back, and a plot with the Monitors that involves the new Multiverse and the three characters that were supposed to die in Infinite Crisis: Jason Todd, Donna Troy, and Kyle Rayner. This also features the return of Superboy Prime from Infinite Crisis.
Blackest Night2009An all-out war between the living heroes and villains and the Black Lantern Corps and the DC Universe stemming from the War of Light.
  • Brightest Day (2010): The events immediately following the final moments of Blackest Night.
  • Brightest Day Aftermath: The Search for Swamp Thing miniseries: A continuation of the Brightest Day storyline. Re-introduces the Swamp Thing and John Constantine back into the DC universe proper.
Superman: New Krypton2009Superman comes to terms with the death of his adoptive father while also dealing with 100,000 Kryptonians now living on Earth as a result of the Brainiac story arc.
Justice League: Rise and Fall 2010 Following the stunning conclusion to JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE what controversial decision has created a split in the League? A new meaning to the term 'hunt for justice' creates fear in the villain populace.

Justice League Cry for Justice #1-7 (prelude); Titans (vol. 2) #23 (prelude); Justice League Rise and Fall Special #1; Green Arrow and Black Canary #31-32; Justice League of America (vol. 2) #43; Justice League: Rise of Arsenal #1-4

Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne2010Bruce Wayne returns to present-day Gotham City after the events of Final Crisis.
  • Bruce Wayne: The Road Home deals with the return of the original Batman after his journey through time and the effect that it has on a number of Gotham's heroes and villains, particularly upon Dick Grayson, who has been using his mentor's mantle since Battle for the Cowl.
Reign of Doomsday2011Doomsday hunts down Steel, Superboy, the Eradicator, and the Cyborg Superman.
Flashpoint2011When the Flash attempts to change time and save his mother from death, he alters history dramatically. When the events are corrected, universes are joined (one being the Wildstorm universe/imprint bringing the team of the Authority back into DC) in order to repair the damage, leading to The New 52.

Post-Flashpoint

The New 522011In the aftermath of Flashpoint, the DC Universe has a new status quo with all their comics.
I, Vampire: Rise of the Vampires2012Andrew Bennett is dead, and with his death, Cain, the sire of all vampires, has risen in Gotham, leaving it up to the Justice League Dark to attempt to retrieve Andrew from the realm of the dead in order to seal away Cain once again.[lower-alpha 30]
Batman: Night of the Owls2012Batman must call upon the Bat-Family Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Catwoman, etc., for the shadowy group "the Court of Owls" are vying to keep their century-long control over Gotham City.
The Culling: Rise of the Ravagers2012The Teen Titans, with the help of the Legion of Super-Heroes, face off against the metahuman-capturing group N.O.W.H.E.R.E., just as N.O.W.H.E.R.E's leader, Harvest, sets his long-awaited plan in motion.
Green Lantern: Rise of the Third Army2012–2013Absolute power corrupts absolutely—and the Guardians' time is finally here. The Guardians, believing that the universe would be better off without free will and emotions, create the Third Army. The Third Army assimilates all they come in contact with into transformed members of the Third Army. This storyline leads into the Wrath of the First Lanternstoryline. Green Lantern (vol. 5) #0, 13–16, Annual #1; Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #13-16, Annual #1; Green Lantern: New Guardians #0, 13–16; Red Lanterns #13-16
RotworldAugust 2012–February 2013The avatars of the Green (the Swamp Thing) and the Red (Animal Man) must stop the Rot or the world will end in this epic crossover.[lower-alpha 33]
Hawkman: Wanted2012–2013Hawkman is being chased after by the Thanagarians, crossing the paths of both Green Arrow and Deathstroke the Terminator.[lower-alpha 34]
The Black Diamond Probability2012–2013The Black Diamond Probability concerns stories which involve the Black Diamond, most often associated with the villain Eclipso.[lower-alpha 35]
Batman: Death of the Family2012–2013After having the skin of his face cut off of his head, the Joker returns and begins to target the Bat-Family.
Superman: H'El on Earth2012–2013A New 52 Superman crossover where Superman, Superboy and Supergirl go head to head with a powerful Kryptonian being known as H'el, Superman's adopted brother.
  • Krypton Returns (September–November 2013): After the events of H'El on Earth, H'El has been sent to the time period of Krypton's destruction and plans to change history, so Superman and his allies travel to the past in order to stop him. Krypton Returns will also link into Lobdell's run in Teen Titans (vol. 4) and Superman (vol. 3) #23.3, which featured H'El in the Forever Evil event.[lower-alpha 36]
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis2012–2013A vengeful Ocean Master returns and the war for Atlantis triggers a battle between Aquaman and the Justice League.
Batman: Requiem2013A series of issues consisting of the Bat-Family reacting to the death of Damian Wayne.[lower-alpha 37]
Superman: Psi War2013Running through some of the Superman books, the Man of Steel must face down a new, and insidious, threat.[lower-alpha 38]
Batman: Zero Year2013–2014Detailing the New 52 origin of the Dark Knight, as well as adventures featuring other characters during that time period (Barbara Gordon, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Barry Allen, John Stewart and others)
Justice League: Trinity War2013The Justice League, Justice League of America and Justice League Dark will take it to the next level! And so are DC's Trinity; Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman as they fight to find the truth of who could pit them against one another in this lead-up to Forever Evil. DC Comics - The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1
Forever Evil2013–2014The outcome of Trinity War; what will happen when the heroes of the DC Universe fall and there is no one left to stop the villains from taking over?[4] Justice League (vol. 2) #30; Justice League of America (vol. 3) #14; Suicide Squad (vol. 2) #30; Teen Titans (vol. 4) #24-25; Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman vs. Bane #1
  • Blight: Following the events of Trinity War, John Constantine awakens in the House of Mystery, unsure of how he got there. Trinity of Sin: Pandora #4-5 and Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #12-13
Green Lantern: Lights Out2013A crossover that involves the four Green Lantern books, to be published in October.[5][lower-alpha 39]
Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton2013–2014A crossover involving Supergirl as the newest member of the Red Lanterns. Crossovers also with "Atrocities", a Red Lanterns storyline .[lower-alpha 40]
Batman: Gothtopia2014An event set in Batman titles.[lower-alpha 41]
Worlds' Finest: First Contact2014A crossover between Batman/Superman and Worlds' Finest, in which Earth-2's Huntress and Power Girl come face to face with Earth-1's Batman and Superman for the first time.[lower-alpha 42]
Superman: Doomed2014After going all out fighting a brutal battle to stop Doomsday, Superman undergoes a transformation that puts the world and all those he cares about at risk.
Green Lantern: Uprising2014Rebellion has spread across the universe as former allies join forces with the Durlans, Khunds, and Outer Clans to overthrow the authority of the Corps.[lower-alpha 43]
Batman: Endgame2014–2015A six-issue comic book story arc, plus four tie-ins featuring Batman. Set after the events of Batman Eternal, the story involves the return from the dead of Batman's arch-enemy, the Joker, following his disappearance in the 2012 story arc Death of the Family.[lower-alpha 44]
Green Lanterns/New Gods: Godhead2014In the aftermath of Green Lantern: Lights Out, Highfather, the leader of the New Gods, discovers that the ring-wielders breached the Source Wall and now he is trying to find those secrets for himself by using one ring of every color of the emotional spectrum. Of course, nothing is ever that simple and what follows will threaten to alter the very fabric of the universe as we know it in Godhead, a month-long crossover event that finds Green Lantern and the New Gods entangled in a struggle for intergalactic survival.[lower-alpha 45]
The New 52: Futures End2014–2015What would happen to the DC characters five years later?
Earth 2: World's End2014–2015Earth 2 of the New 52...a world much like the New 52 Earth, but yet so different. A world that saw its greatest heroes die – and new ones take their places. A world where Superman became its greatest villain, and a man named Zod seeks to save it along with Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash and other heroes. A world they can only save from the forces of Apokolips through great personal sacrifice! Death and destruction will follow each week, and you will never know who will live and who will die!
Convergence2015Spun out of the final issues of The New 52: Futures End and Earth 2: World's End, leading to the end of the New 52 imprint. The story was told over a nine-week miniseries beginning with a #0 issue, with 40 two-part miniseries, tie-ins from various writers and artists that examine the worlds of the DC Universe over the decades, as well as the heroes and villains contained within. Writer Jeff King handles the scripting and storytelling for the main miniseries, with Scott Lobdell helping with the overall plot. Some of the tie-ins will see the brief return of Pre-New 52 Universe characters.
  • DC YOU spotlights some of the 24 brand-new and 25 continuing fan favorite series in the DC Comics lineup.
  • Superman: Lois & Clark (October 2015-May 2016): Following the epic events of Convergence, here are the adventures of the Last Son of Krypton and last daughter of Earth of the Pre-New 52 universe as they try to survive with their newborn son in a world that is not their own. But can they keep this world from suffering the same fate as their own? Can this Superman stop the villains he once fought before they are created on this world? What is Intergang, and why does Lois’ discovery of it place everyone she loves in jeopardy? What will happen when their nine-year-old son learns the true identity of his parents? Make way for the original power couple for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do them part!
Truth2015–2016The New 52 imprint may be over, but the continuity goes on. Following Convergence, changes to the relationship between Superman and Batman and between Superman and Wonder Woman have taken effect. A new Batman patrols Gotham City in a mechanical suit and Wonder Woman is rocking a new look and an attitude to boot. Things are strained and it is the worst time for secrets to come out. So what happens when the Kryptonian's biggest secret is revealed to the world?[lower-alpha 46]
Darkseid War2015–2016Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Cyborg united as the Justice League for the first time to defeat Darkseid and his legions of Parademons, kicking off what became known as The New 52 in the process. Now, they must face the powerful leader of Apokolips again, who returned to Earth with his sights on a new adversary: the world-shattering Anti-Monitor. The event runs from Justice League (vol. 2) #40-#50 and also includes five Gods and Monsters one-shots and a Darkseid War Special.[lower-alpha 47]
Robin War2015–2016In December 2015, tensions between the various Robins will erupt into an all-out war. Intended as a six-part event over the course of the month.[lower-alpha 48]
The Savage Dawn2016Following Superman's showdown with Vandal Savage in the 2015 Superman (vol. 3) Annual #3, Kal'El has become desperate to regain his powers. Time is running out and his enemies are determined to destroy him, so Superman must try the unthinkable and expose himself to kryptonite in order to become renewed.[lower-alpha 49]
The Final Days of Superman2016His time without powers made Kal-El realize that the world is in need of more protectors...more super-powered beings like himself, especially given that he is now dying. But where will he find such beings? And what about the rumor he has heard of another older Superman married to another Lois Lane? Previously announced as Super League.[lower-alpha 50]
DC Rebirth2016What happens when the titles of the New 52 reach their 52nd issue? What comes next? DC Rebirth is coming in June 2016. DC Comics' titles will return to #1 issues after some have a Rebirth issue and Action Comics and Detective Comics will return to their Pre-New 52 renumbering. One character dies, three will return who have been missing and a revelation will make it obvious that the DC Universe has been missing a part of itself...!

Post-DC Rebirth

Batman: Night of the Monster Men 2016 As a huge storm approaches, Batman, Batwoman and Nightwing try and prepare Gotham City for the worst, but nothing can prepare the heroes for the enormous monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing Gotham apart![lower-alpha 51]
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad 2016–2017 Batman has begun to question the need for Amanda Waller's Task Force X in a world where the Justice League already exists. Determined, he decides to put a stop to the Suicide Squad, but the Squad will not go gentle into that good night that easily. A six-part miniseries starting with two issues in December before becoming weekly in January 2017. The event is a prelude to the relaunch of Justice League of America in February 2017.[lower-alpha 52]
Superman Reborn 2017 In DC Universe Rebirth #1, the enigmatic Mr. Oz told this Superman, "You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman." Now, in the first DC Rebirth crossover between Superman and Action Comics, the shocking truth behind Oz's words is revealed. It begins with one of Oz's prisoners escaping and ends in a tragic moment for Lois and Superman. Fallout across the entire Superman line in April.[lower-alpha 53]
Batman/The Flash: The Button 2017 The cataclysmic events of DC Universe Rebirth #1 continue here! The Dark Knight and the Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley face button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party—and it is not who anyone suspects! It is a mystery woven through time and the ticking clock starts here![lower-alpha 54]
The Lazarus Contract 2017 The Titans and the Teen Titans must team up if they hope to survive their greatest enemy—Deathstroke the Terminator![lower-alpha 55]
Dark Nights: Metal 2017–2018 First come the Dark Days, which give way to the Dark Nights, which give birth to the Dark Matter. Welcome to the New Age of DC Heroes. A six-part miniseries that has been years in the making from the mind of Scott Snyder, who laid Easter eggs for the event as far back as the New 52. Batman is investigating the Nth metal and what it means for the DC Universe, but the heroes need to stop him. Waiting in the wings is an ancient but familiar evil who, if released, will bring the twisted Batmen of the Dark Multiverse with him. The event will introduce new DC Universe titles under The New Age of DC Heroes banner, beginning in December 2017.[lower-alpha 56]
  • Gotham Resistance: The shocking events of Dark Nights: Metal have transformed Gotham City into a mosaic of fantastical realms full of monsters, magic and DOOM! An S.O.S. from Dick Grayson sends Robin back to Gotham to find a number of hometown heroes (and anti-heroes) including Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, the Black Canary and a certain Emerald Archer all trapped in a Riddler-esque labyrinth of madness and death![lower-alpha 57]
  • Bats Out Of Hell: After the harrowing events of Dark Nights: Metal #3, the Justice League has scattered around the world to find the only artifacts that can fight back against the invasion of the Dark Multiverse. The League thinks they know how to take back their world, but they are not prepared for who is standing in their way: the Seven Dark Knights of the Dark Multiverse![lower-alpha 58]
  • The New Age of DC Heroes (beginning December 2017): As the events of Dark Nights: Metal unfold, new heroes will step forward to save the DC Universe. These heroes are part of DC's new heroes initiative and their stories will build the future. Seven new titles will introduce teams such as the New Challengers and a Fantastic Four-like team called the Terrifics.[lower-alpha 59]
  • Justice League: No Justice (May 2018): Dark Nights: Metal left the DC Universe transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous—and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come...or are they?[lower-alpha 60]
Doomsday Clock 2017–2019 This miniseries will finally solve the mystery established in DC Universe: Rebirth #1: why Doctor Manhattan (from the Watchmen universe) invaded the DC Universe by modifying its last 10 years of history. Only Superman is close to knowing the answer.[lower-alpha 61]
Super Sons of Tomorrow 2017–2018 The Batman of Tomorrow travels to the present to prevent a cataclysmic disaster before it happens, revealing that Superboy will soon be responsible for the death of millions. But Superman will do anything to protect his son...and the Batman of Tomorrow is unwavering in his resolve to take down the Boy of Steel.[lower-alpha 62]
Milk Wars 2018 What happens when the Doom Patrol meets the Justice League of America? Working together, can they destroy the evil, interdimensional corporation called RetConn? To kick off its plan to use the radioactive milk of psychic cows to take the edge off the World's Greatest Heroes, RetConn has gone all the way to the top. Meet Milkman Man, previously unknown son of Krypton, who was sent to our planet only to be adopted by an evil dairy farmer and raised to love all things dairy![lower-alpha 63]

Post-Dark Nights: Metal

Sink Atlantis 2018 Aquaman always said that he would die for Atlantis. Now the Task Force X aims to make him keep his word by planning to sink Atlantis.[lower-alpha 64]
Heroes in Crisis 2018–2019 The heroes of the DC Universe find themselves in turmoil when two of their own end up dead.[lower-alpha 65]
  • Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy: Harley and Ivy are on the run while attempting to come to terms with each other.
  • Flash Forward: Wally West attempts to solve the truth about the murders in the Sanctuary, if he has a chance to find redemption for himself.
The Witching Hour 2018 An ancient force of dark magic, the witch-goddess Hecate, stirs trouble.

Crossover between Justice League Dark and Wonder Woman.[lower-alpha 66]

Drowned Earth 2018 The invading force is led by the Ocean Lords, a race of powerful alien beings who hold an ancient grudge against both Aquaman and Wonder Woman. Their motivations stem from past conflicts, setting the stage for a clash of epic proportions. Crossover between Justice League and Aquaman.[lower-alpha 67]
Leviathan Rising 2019 The new leader of Leviathan is destroying all secret organizations to archive his own vision of a "New World Order".[lower-alpha 68]
  • Lois Lane
  • Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
The Terminus Agenda 2019 Robin plans to kill Deathstroke the Terminator for good, but the consequences will be high.[lower-alpha 69]
Year of the Villain 2019–2020 The repercussions of Dark Nights: Metal continue to aggravate, as Lex Luthor makes a devil's bargain that will change everything in the Multiverse.[lower-alpha 70]
  • The Infected: The Batman Who Laughs uses his dark energy to poison several heroes and recruit them for his new cause.
  • Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen: It is the Apex Lex Luthor vs. the Batman Who Laughs. Whoever wins will push the Multiverse into destruction.
Event Leviathan 2019 The new Leviathan is recruiting several heroes for his cause.[lower-alpha 71]
  • Leviathan Dawn
City of Bane 2019 Batman confronts Bane, and even his own alternate-timeline father, the Flashpoint Batman![lower-alpha 72]
Dark Nights: Death Metal 2020–2021 A wild ride with the Justice League facing off against the evil Batman Who Laughs and his army of Dark Knights from the nightmarish Dark Multiverse.
The Joker War 2020 The final battle between Batman and the Joker will be all-out war across Gotham City.
Endless Winter 2020 The Justice League facing off against a powerful and ancient villain, the Frost King, who is determined to plunge the world into an eternal winter. The heroes must race against time to stop the Frost King's relentless blizzard and uncover the secrets of his motivation.

Post-Dark Nights: Death Metal

Generations 2020-2021 Following his incarceration for his role in the massacre on Sanctuary, Wally West is forcibly recruited by Tempus Fuginaut to restore the balance between the Light and Dark Multiverses. When Wally finds Metron's Mobius Chair, he also finds his children, Jai and Iris, being trapped. Before sitting on the chair, he makes a deal with Tempus to save his children and return them to his wife Linda Park. Tempus agrees and Linda, Jai and Iris are reunited. Meanwhile, it is revealed that the Mobius Chair was upgraded with a big portion of Doctor Manhattan's powers, which causes Wally to become a godlike persona of himself.
Future State 2021 A two-month event that examines the possible future of the DC Universe, involving both classic and new characters. New versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash and Aquaman are introduced.
Infinite Frontier 2021 A relaunch initiative for the entire DC superhero comic book line. It marked a new era following the universe-altering events of "Dark Nights: Death Metal."
Fear State 2021 Involving - Batman (vol. 3) #112-117, Batman: Fear State Alpha #1, Catwoman (vol. 5) #34, Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #6 and I Am Batman #0
War for Earth-3 2022 Amanda Waller hatches an audacious plan to conquer Earth-3, a parallel world where the Justice League's counterparts exist as villainous versions of themselves. This Earth-3 is home to the Crime Syndicate, a team of evil superpowered beings who rule with an iron fist. Superman is here twisted into the tyrannical Ultraman, Wonder Woman becomes the sadistic Superwoman, and other heroes are similarly warped into villainous reflections of their heroic counterparts.
Trial of the Amazons 2022 The Amazons of Themyscira, led by Hippolyta, believe they should focus on isolating themselves to preserve their utopian society. The Bana-Mighdall, fierce warriors led by Artemis, argue that the Amazons must be proactive in protecting the world from threats. Meanwhile, the Esquecida, a hidden tribe led by Antiope, seek Nubia's help to combat a mysterious evil unleashed from Doom's Doorway.
Shadow War 2022 The worlds of Batman, Robin (Damian Wayne) and Deathstroke collide.
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths 2022 The epic event years in the making is finally here! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League are dead. The remaining heroes are left to protect the world from an onslaught of violent attacks by DC's greatest villains! Can the legacy heroes step out of the shadows of the classic heroes to form a new Justice League? And will that be enough to stop a darkness greater than anything they have ever faced from destroying everything?

Post-Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths

Flashpoint Beyond 2022 The world of Flashpoint returns! After sacrificing everything to help the Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne's life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a world he thought was no more. Forced to don the cowl once again, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham searching for answers to how this world still exists, but what he starts to uncover will send him hurtling around the globe. The hunt for the Clockwork Killer starts here! Legendary writer Geoff Johns comes back to the alternate world he created, partnering with prolific artist Eduardo Risso as he returns to the Flashpoint Batman!
The New Golden Age 2022 The event aims to reintroduce readers to the classic JSA characters and explore their legacy alongside the DC multiverse's past, present, and future.
Lazarus Planet 2023 Following Batman vs. Robin #4, the Lazarus Volcano has erupted, spewing dangerous and transformative chemicals into Earth's atmosphere. As these Lazarus clouds rain down upon the planet, people across the globe begin to develop strange new abilities, watch their already-extraordinary abilities change, and witness a whole host of chaos unlike anything the DCU has experienced before! It is up to Damian Wayne to put out the distress call for whoever can still hear it: come to the ruins of the Hall of Justice and help save the world! Poison Ivy, Power Girl, Cyborg, Batman, and more answer the call...but why could the fate of all life as we know it rest in the hands of...Monkey Prince?
The Flash: One-Minute War 2023 What happens when an entire armada of conquering speedster aliens shows up on Earth's doorstep? The most intense battle the Earth has ever waged in the span of 60 seconds!
Knight Terrors 2023 Kicking off the line-wide event is the oversize special Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 from Joshua Williamson (Superman) and Howard Porter (The Flash). When Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman find the body of one of their earliest enemies inside the Hall of Justice, their investigation takes them past the land of the living, beyond the land of the dead, and directly to a new villain called Insomnia, who uses his powers to engulf every single hero and villain in their own dark and twisted nightmares. The only way to save the world is to call for the help of an unlikely hero—Deadman! [6]
Gotham War 2023 A coordinated effort in Gotham City has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the Multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind. One name at the heart of this new, safer Gotham: Catwoman. [7]
Titans: Beast World 2023-2024 Spinning out of Titans an unprecedented threat arrives to the DC Universe, an intergalactic Sea Star — a conqueror like Starro, but one that is far more frightening. All in the world are powerless to stop The Necrostar from ending all life on Earth. And the only Super Hero who can save the world is… Beast Boy?! With the Titans beside him, can he rise to battle this ancient evil or is he doomed to become the greatest threat to the DC Universe? What will Amanda Waller do to take advantage of the situation as millions of people are changed into rampaging creatures? And can humanity survive all-powerful Super Heroes and Super-Villains transformed into ferocious beasts?[8]
Superman: House of Brainiac 2024 Brainiac returns with a new weapon to destroy Superman and an army of unkillable Czarnians, posing a major threat to the Man of Steel and his allies.
Absolute Power 2024

Note: All bolded events are considered "company-wide".

Intercompany crossovers

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See also

Notes

  1. Wonder Woman #59
  2. The Flash #123
  3. The Flash #137
  4. Justice League of America #21-22
  5. Justice League of America #29
  6. Hawkman #4 - "The Girl Who Split in Two!", Detective Comics #336 - "Batman's Bewitched Nightmare", The Atom #19 - "World of the Magic Atom", Green Lantern (vol. 2) #42 - "The Other Side of The World!", Detective Comics #355 - "The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves", Justice League of America #51 - "Z -- As in Zatanna-- and Zero Hour!", and DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #5 - "The Secret Spell" Between Hawkman, Detective Comics, The Atom, Green Lantern (vol. 2), Detective Comics and Justice League of America
  7. Green Lantern #40
  8. Green Lantern/Green Arrow #85 - "Snowbirds Don't Fly; The Strange Trial of Green Lantern!", Green Lantern/Green Arrow #86 - "They Say It'll Kill Me... But They Won't Say When"
  9. All-Star Squadron #14 - "The "Mystery Men" of October!", Justice League of America #207 - "Crisis Times Three!", All-Star Squadron #15 - "Master of Worlds and Time! / Fate is the Killer", Justice League of America #208 - "The Bomb-Blast Heard 'Round the World!", Justice League of America #209 - "Let Old Acquaintances Be Forgot..."
  10. Superman #423; Action Comics #583
  11. Action Comics #560, 564; All-Star Squadron #40, 50-60; Amethyst #2, 13; Batman #384, 389-391; Batman and the Outsiders #14-15; Blue Devil #5, 17-19; DC Comics Presents #76, 78, 86–88, 94-95; Detective Comics #551, 555-558; The Flash #338-339; The Fury of Firestorm the Nuclear Man #28, 41-42; G.I. Combat #274-275; Green Lantern #173, 176, 178, 194-198; Infinity Inc. #8, 18–25, Annual #1; Jonah Hex #90; Justice League of America #232, 234, 244–245, Annual #3; The New Teen Titans #13-15, #21, Annual #2; The Saga of the Swamp Thing (vol. 2) #30-31; Superman #402-403, 413-415; Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #317, 319-320; Tales of the Teen Titans #47, 58; Vigilante #14, 22; Warlord #91, 97; Wonder Woman #321, 323, 327-329; World's Finest Comics #311, 314; The Legend of Wonder Woman #1-4; Legion of Super-Heroes #13-18, Annual #1; The Losers Special #1; The Omega Men #26, 31-33; Swamp Thing (vol. 2) #39-46; Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! in The Oz-Wonderland War #3; Legends of the DCU: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1; Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12; DCU: Legacies #5-6; Deadman: Dead Again #1; JLA: Incarnations #5; Comics Values Monthly #95
  12. Invasion #1-3; The Adventures of Superman #449-450; Animal Man #6-7; Blasters Special #1; Captain Atom #24-25; Checkmate #11-12; Daily Planet #1; Detective Comics #595; Doom Patrol #17-18; Firestorm the Nuclear Man #80-81; The Flash (vol. 2) #21-22; Invasion Special: Daily Planet #1; Justice League International #22-23; L.E.G.I.O.N. '89 #1; Manhunter #8-9; The New Guardians #6-7; Power of the Atom #7-8; The Spectre #23; Starman #5-6; Suicide Squad #23; Superman #26-27; Swamp Thing (vol. 2) #80-81; Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #25-26
  13. Batman #440 - "A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects", The New Titans #60 - "A Lonely Place of Dying Part 2", Batman #441 - "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", The New Titans #61 - "A Lonely Place of Dying Part 4", Batman #442 - "A Lonely Place of Dying: Reborn"
  14. War of the Gods #1-4; Animal Man #40; Batman #470; Captain Atom #56-57; The Demon #17; Doctor Fate #32-33; The Flash (vol. 2) #55; Hawk and Dove #28; Hawkworld #15-16; Justice League America #55; Justice League Europe #31; L.E.G.I.O.N. '91 #31; The New Titans #81; Starman #38; Suicide Squad #58; Superman: The Man of Steel #3; Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #58-61
  15. Action Comics #674 - "Prologue", Superman: The Man of Steel #9 - "First Strike", Superman (vol. 2) #65 - "Second Strike", The Adventures of Superman #488 - "Third Strike", Action Comics #675 - "Fourth Strike", Superman: The Man of Steel #10 - "Fifth Strike", Superman (vol. 2) #66 - "Final Strike", The Adventures of Superman #489 - "Epilogue" Action Comics #676 Superman: The Man of Steel #11 Superman (vol. 2) #67 The Adventures of Superman #490
  16. Collected Edition - ISBN 978-1401263232
  17. Superman: The Man of Steel #17-26; Superman (vol. 2) #73-83; The Adventures of Superman #496-505; Action Comics #683-691; Supergirl/Lex Luthor Special #1; Superman: The Legacy of Superman #1; Steel (vol. 2) Annual #2; Superman (vol. 2) Annual #5; Action Comics Annual #5; Batman and Superman: World's Finest #9; Justice League America #69-70; Green Lantern (vol. 3) #46
  18. Batman #512 - "Prodigal Part 1: Robin and Batman", Batman: Shadow of the Bat #32 - "Falls Upon Prodigal: Part Two", Detective Comics #679 - "Prodigal Three : The Vermin Factor", Robin (vol. 2) #11 - Prodigal, "Part 4: Two in Every Crowd", Batman #513 - "Prodigal 5: Double Deuce", Batman: Shadow of the Bat #33 - "Falls Upon Prodigal: Part Six", Detective Comics #680 - "Prodigal Seven : A Twice-Told Tale", Robin #12 - "Prodigal, Part 8: Bullies", Batman #514 - "Prodigal 9: One Night in the War Zone", Batman: Shadow of the Bat #34 - "Falls Upon; Prodigal: Part Ten", Detective Comics #681 - "Prodigal Eleven: Knight Without Armor", Robin (vol. 2) #13 - "Prodigal, Conclusion: Wings Over Gotham", Nightwing: "Alfred's Return #1 - The Britannia Coup", Batman: "Prodigal #1 - Prodigal"
  19. Action Comics #699 - "Eye of the Hurricane", Superman: The Man of Steel #34 - "War / The Call", The Adventures of Superman #513 - "Target: Cadmus", Action Comics #700 - "Swan Song", Superman (vol. 2) #90 - "Battle Ground Metropolis", Superman: The Man of Steel #35 - "Afterburn", The Adventures of Superman #514 - "Dangerous Visions", Action Comics #701 - "Final Conflict", Superman (vol. 2) #91 - "My Life!" Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #88 - "Dead Again"
  20. Justice League America #101 - "Pressure Cooker", Hawkman (vol. 3) #22 - "Storm Over Thanagar", Guy Gardner: Warrior #32 - "Give me a Space to Call My Own", Justice League America #102 - "Breakout!", Hawkman (vol. 3) #23 - "Essential Warfare", Guy Gardner: Warrior #33 - "Into the Valley of Death", Guy Gardner: Warrior #34 - "Deathrock: Justice is Coming!"
  21. Underworld Unleashed #1-3; Underworld Unleashed: Abyss--Hell's Sentinel #1; Underworld Unleashed: Apokolips--Dark Uprising #1; Underworld Unleashed: Bathan Devil's Asylum #1; Underworld Unleashed: Patterns of Fear #1; The Adventures of Superman #530; Aquaman (vol. 5) #14; Azrael #10; Batman #525; Catwoman (vol. 2) #27; Damage #18-19; Detective Comics #691-692; Extreme Justice #10-11; Fate #13-14; The Flash (vol. 2) #107; Green Arrow (vol. 2) #102-103; Green Lantern (vol. 3) #68-69; Guy Gardner, Warrior #36-37; Hawkman (vol. 3) #26-27; Impulse #8-9; Justice League America #105-106; Justice League Task Force #30; Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #75; Legionnaires #32; Lobo #22; Manhunter #11-12; Primal Force #13-14; R.E.B.E.L.S. '95 #13-14; The Ray (vol. 2) #18-19; Robin (vol. 2) #23-24; Showcase '95 #12; The Spectre (vol 3) #35-36; Starman (vol. 2) #13; Steel (vol. 2) #2; Superboy (vol. 4) #20, #22; Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #3
  22. The Flash (vol. 2) #108 - "Dead Heat, First Lap: Flatfooted", Impulse #10 - "Dead Heat, Third Lap: Disaffected Youth", The Flash (vol. 2) #109 - "Dead Heat Part 2 of 6", Impulse #11 - "Dead Heat, Fifth Lap: Breaking the Barrier", The Flash (vol. 2) #110 - "Dead Heat Part 4 of 6", The Flash (vol. 2) #111 - "Dead Heat: Finale"
  23. Superman: The Man of Steel #78; Aquaman (vol. 5) #43; Challengers of the Unknown (vol. 3) #15; Superman (vol. 2) #134; Supergirl (vol. 4) #20; Teen Titans (vol. 2) #19; The Adventures of Superman #557; Steel (vol. 2) #50; Action Comics #744; Superman: The Man of Steel #79; Superman (vol. 2) #135; Team Superman Secret Files and Origins #1; Superman Forever #1
  24. The Flash (vol. 2) #145 - "Chain Lightning Chapter One: The Gathering Storm", The Flash (vol. 2) #146 - "Chain Lightning Chapter Two: Time Like a River", Impulse #46 - "When Barry Met Bart", The Flash (vol. 2) #147 - "Chain Lightning Chapter Three: Shooting the Rapids", The Flash (vol. 2) #148 - "Chain Lightning Chapter Four: Undertow", The Flash (vol. 2) #149 - "Chain Lightning Chapter Five: Whirlpool", The Flash (vol. 2) #150 - "Chain Lightning Finale: Finish Line"
  25. Superboy (vol. 4) #70 - "The Evil Factory Part 1: Evil Factory!", Superboy (vol. 4) #71 - "The Evil Factory Part 2: Prisoners of the Project!", Superboy (vol. 4) #72 - "The Evil Factory Part 3: The Hex Files", Superboy (vol. 4) #73 - "The Evil Factory Part 4: Point of No Return!", Young Justice: Sins of Youth #1 - "Justice For All", Superboy (vol. 4) #74 - "The Evil Factory Part 5: Game, Set & Match!"
  26. Young Justice #44 - "World Without Young Justice Part 1: The World What Once We Knew", Impulse #85 - "World Without Young Justice Part 2: Glimpses of You!", Robin (vol. 2) #101 - "World Without Young Justice Part 3: Redone by the Vandal(s) of Time", Superboy (vol. 4) #99 - "World Without Young Justice Part 4: Doomsboy", Young Justice #45 - "World Without Young Justice Part 5: Bang Bang Bedlam's Purple Hammer"
  27. JSA #56-58; Hawkman (vol. 4) #23-25
  28. Identity Crisis #1-7; The Adventures of Superman #636, 644; Firestorm (vol. 3) #6; The Flash (vol. 2) #214-217; JSA #67; Manhunter (vol. 3) #5; Teen Titans (vol. 3) #20-23; JLA #115-119; Green Arrow (vol. 3) #52, 54-57
  29. Blood of the Demon #13-15; Brave New World #1; The All-New Atom #1-6; The Creeper (vol. 2) #1-6; Ion #1-12; Martian Manhunter (vol. 3) #1-8; OMAC #1-8; The Trials of Shazam! #1-12
  30. Justice League Dark #6 - "Bloody Reunion", I, Vampire #6 - "This Charming Man", Justice League Dark #7 - "Red Blood, Dark Magic", I, Vampire #7 - "Blame it on Cain", Justice League Dark #8 - "The Leaving", I, Vampire #8 - "Cruel to be Kind"
  31. Green Lantern (vol. 5) #17-20; Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #17-20; Green Lantern: New Guardians #17-20; Red Lanterns #17-20
  32. Collected Edition - ISBN 978-1401246938
  33. Animal Man (vol. 2) #12 - "Prologue, Part One", Swamp Thing (vol. 5) #12 - "Prologue, Part Two", Animal Man (vol. 2) #13 - "The Red Kingdom, Part One", Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #13 - "Secrets of the Dead: Victor's Spoils", Swamp Thing (vol. 5) #13 - "The Green Kingdom, Part One", Swamp Thing (vol. 5) Annual #1 - "The Hidden", Animal Man (vol. 5) #14 - "The Red Kingdom, Part Two", Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #14 - "Secrets of the Dead: Who's That Trip-Trapping Over My Bridge?", Swamp Thing (vol. 5) #14 - "The Green Kingdom, Part Two", Animal Man (vol. 2) #15 - "The Red Kingdom, Part Three", Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #15, Animal Man (vol. 2) #16-18, Swamp Thing (vol. 5) #16-18
  34. The Savage Hawkman #13; Green Arrow (vol. 5) #14; Deathstroke (vol. 2) #14; The Savage Hawkman #14-16
  35. Demon Knights #13-15; All-Star Western #13-16; Team 7 #1-4; Catwoman (vol. 4) #15-16; Sword of Sorcery #6-8
  36. Superman (vol. 3) #23.3 - To He'l and Back, Action Comics Annual #2 Krypton Returns, Part 1, Superboy (vol. 6) #25 - Krypton Returns, Part 2: Beware the Eradicator!, Supergirl (vol. 6) #25 - Krypton Returns, Part 3: Kara's Last Stand Against the Clones!, Superman (vol. 3) #25 - Krypton Returns, Part 4: My Enemy, My Father?
  37. Detective Comics #18; Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #18, Batman (vol. 3) #18; Batgirl (vol. 4) #18; Catwoman (vol. 4) #18; Nightwing (vol. 3) #18; Red Hood and the Outlaws #18; Batman Incorporated #6-9; Teen Titans (vol. 4) #18; Worlds' Finest #10
  38. Superman (vol. 3) #18-24, Annual #2; Action Comics (vol. 2) #24; Superboy (vol. 6) #22-24
  39. Green Lantern (vol. 5) #24; Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #24; Green Lantern: New Guardians #24, Red Lanterns #24, Green Lantern (vol. 5) Annual #2
  40. Supergirl (vol. 6) #26-29; Green Lantern (vol. 5) #28; Red Lanterns #28-29; Supergirl (vol. 6) #30; Red Lanterns #30; Supergirl (vol. 6) #31; Red Lanterns #31-32; Supergirl (vol. 6) #32-33; Red Lanterns #33; Red Lanterns Annual #1; Red Lanterns #34
  41. Batgirl #27 - "A Healing Curse"; Catwoman (vol. 4) #27 - "Happiness is a Cold Gun"; Detective Comics (vol. 2) #27 - "Gothtopia, Part 1 of 3: The Perfect Crime"; Batwing #27 - "Not All That Glitters"; Birds of Prey (vol. 3) #27, Detective Comics (vol. 2) #28 - "Gothtopia, Part 2 of 3: The Maddening Crowd"; Birds of Prey (vol. 3) #28 - "The Wings of Truth!"; Catwoman (vol. 4) #28 - The Way of the Cat"; Batwing #28 - "Master Torres Was Right"; Detective Comics (vol. 2) #29 - "Gothtopia, Part 3 of 3: The Truth and Nothing But"
  42. Worlds' Finest #19-21, Annual #1; Batman/Superman #8-9
  43. Green Lantern (vol. 5) #31 - Uprising Part 1: Battle of Wills", Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #31 - "Uprising Part 2: Prison Break", Green Lantern (vol. 5) #32 - "Uprising Part 3: Sea Change", Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #32 - "Uprising Part 4: Insidious!", Green Lantern (vol. 5) #33 - "Uprising Part 5: Last Stand of the Lanterns", Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #33 - "Uprising Part 6: Fatale"
  44. Batman (vol. 2) #35-40, Annual #3; Detective Comics: Endgame #1; Batgirl: Endgame #1; Arkham Manor: Endgame #1; Gotham Academy: Endgame #1
  45. Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1; Green Lantern (vol. 5) #35-37, Annual #3; Green Lantern Corps (vol. 3) #35-37; Green Lantern: New Guardians #35-37; Infinity Man and the Forever People #4-6; Red Lanterns #35-37; Sinestro #6-8
  46. Divergence FCBD Special Edition #1 - "The Rookie; Exposed; Darkseid War, Prologue Two: The Other Amazon", Superman/Wonder Woman #18 - "Dark Truth", Batman/Superman #21 - "Truth Hurts Part One", Superman (vol. 3) #41 - "Before Truth, Part 1", Action Comics (vol. 2) #41 - "Hard Truth Part One", Batman/Superman #22 - "Truth Hurts Part Two", Superman/Wonder Woman #19 - "Dark Truth Part Two", Action Comics (vol. 2) #42 - "Hard Truth Part Two", Superman (vol. 3) #42 - "Before Truth Part 2", Superman/Wonder Woman #20 - "Dark Truth Part Three: A Matter of Trust", Batman/Superman #23 - "Truth Hurts Part Three", Action Comics (vol. 2) #43 - "Hard Truth Part Three", Superman (vol. 3) #43 - "Before Truth Part 3", Superman/Wonder Woman #21 - "Dark Truth Part Four: Truth Hits Everybody", Batman/Superman #24 - "Truth Hurts Part Four", Action Comics (vol. 2) #44 - "Hard Truth Part Four", Superman (vol. 3) #44 - "Before Truth Part 4", Superman/Wonder Woman #22 - "Heart of the Sun", Batman/Superman #25 - "Savage Hunt Part 1", Action Comics (vol. 2) #45 - "Blind Justice Part One", Superman (vol. 3) #45 - "Street Justice", Superman/Wonder Woman #23 - "Ravenous", Batman/Superman #26 - "Teamwork", Superman (vol. 3) #46 - "Knocked Out!", Action Comics (vol. 2) #46 - "Blind Justice Part Two: Into the Shadows", Superman/Wonder Woman #24 - "Power Hungry", Batman/Superman #27 - "Trust", Action Comics (vol. 2) #47 - "Blind Justice Part Three: Consumed", Superman (vol. 3) #47 - "Infiltrated"
  47. Justice League (vol. 2) #40 - "Darkseid War Prologue", Justice League (vol. 2) #41 - "Darkseid War Chapter One: God vs. Man", Justice League (vol. 2) #42 - "Darkseid War Chapter Two: The New God", Justice League (vol. 2) #43 - "Darkseid War Chapter Three: Taken", Justice League (vol. 2) #44 - "Darkseid War Chapter Four: The Death of Darkseid", Justice League: Darkseid War - Batman #1 - "God Only Knows", Justice League (vol. 2) #45 - "Darkseid War Act Two: After Death Chapter 1", Justice League: Darkseid War -Flash #1, Justice League: Darkseid War - Superman #1 - "God of Steel", Justice League: Darkseid War - Green Lantern #1 - "Will You Be My God?", Justice League: Darkseid War - Shazam #1 - "Mightiest", Justice League: Darkseid War - Lex Luthor #1 - "The Omega Judgment", Justice League (vol. 2) #46 - "Darkseid War Act Two: After Death Chapter 2", Justice League (vol. 2) #47 - "Darkseid War Act Three: Gods of Justice Chapter 1", Justice League #48 - "Darkseid War Act Three: Gods of Justice Chapter 2 - Crime Pays", Justice League: Darkseid War Special #1 - "Darkseid War: The Darkness Within", Justice League (vol. 2) #49 - "Darkseid War Chapter 9: Power Mad", Justice League (vol. 2) #50 - "Darkseid War Conclusion: Death and Rebirth"
  48. Detective Comics (vol. 2) #47; Grayson #15; Robin: Son of Batman #7; We Are Robin #7; Robin War #1-2; Gotham Academy #13; Red Hood/Arsenal #7; Teen Titans (vol. 5) #15
  49. Superman (vol. 3) Annual #3 - "Savage Dawn", Superman/Wonder Woman #25 - "A God Somewhere", Action Comics (vol. 2) #48 - "Savage Dawn: Assault", Superman (vol. 3) #48 - "Treatment", Superman/Wonder Woman #26 - "Skyfall", Action Comics (vol. 2) #49 - "Savage Dawn: Immortal Combat", Superman (vol. 3) #49 - "Sacrifice", Superman/Wonder Woman #27 - "Slam Bang", Action Comics (vol. 2) #50 - "Resurrection", Superman (vol. 3) #50 - "What Could Have Been, What Can Still Be, And What Is"
  50. Action Comics (vol. 2) #51-52; Superman (vol. 3) #51-52; Superman/Wonder Woman #28-29; Batman/Superman #31-32
  51. Batman (vol. 3) #7-8; Nightwing (vol. 4) #5-6; Detective Comics #941-942
  52. Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #1-6; Justice League (vol. 3) #12-13; Suicide Squad (vol. 5) #8-10
  53. Superman (vol. 4) #18-19; Action Comics #975-978; Supergirl (vol. 7) #8; Superwoman #8-9; Trinity (vol. 2) #9
  54. Batman (vol. 3) #21-22 and The Flash (vol. 5) #21-22
  55. Titans (vol. 3) #11; Teen Titans (vol. 6) #8; Deathstroke (vol. 4) #19-20; Teen Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special #1
  56. Dark Days: The Forge #1; Dark Days: The Casting #1; Dark Nights: Metal #1-6; Batman: The Red Death #1; Batman: The Murder Machine #1; Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1; Batman: The Drowned #1; Batman: The Merciless #1; Batman: The Devastator #1; The Batman Who Laughs #1; Batman: Lost #1; Hawkman: Found #1; Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1; Gotham Resistance; Bats Out of Hell
  57. Teen Titans (vol. 6) #12; Nightwing (vol. 4) #29; Suicide Squad (vol. 5) #26; Green Arrow (vol. 6) #32
  58. The Flash (vol. 5) #33; Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns #32; Justice League (vol. 3) #32-33
  59. Curse of Brimstone #1-; Damage (vol. 2) #1-; Immortal Men #1-6; New Challengers #1-6; Sideways #1-; Silencer #1-; The Terrifics #1-; Unexpected #1-
  60. DC Nation #0; Green Arrow (vol. 6) Annual #2; Justice League: No Justice #1-4
  61. Doomsday Clock #1-12
  62. Superman (vol. 4) #37-38; Super Sons #11-12; Teen Titans (vol. 6) #15
  63. JLA/Doom Patrol Special #1; Mother Panic/Batman Special #1; Shade, the Changing Girl/Wonder Woman Special #1; Cave Carson Has A Cybernetic Eye/Swamp Thing Special #1; Doom Patrol/JLA Special #1
  64. Storyline contained in Suicide Squad (vol. 5) #45-46 and Aquaman (vol. 8) #39-40
  65. Heroes in Crisis #1-9; Batman (vol. 3) #64-65; The Flash (vol. 5) #64-65
  66. Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1; Wonder Woman #56-57; Justice League Dark (vol. 2) #4; Justice League Dark and Wonder Woman: The Witching Hour #1
  67. Justice League (vol. 3) #10-12; Aquaman (vol. 8) #41-42; Titans (vol. 3) #28; Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth #1; Aquaman/Justice League: Drowned Earth #1
  68. Action Comics #1007-1011; Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1; Year of the Villain Special #1
  69. Deathstroke (vol. 4) #41-43; Teen Titans (vol. 6) #28-30
  70. Year of the Villain Special #1
  71. Event Leviathan #1-6; Action Comics #1012-1014; Supergirl (vol. 7) #34-35; Wonder Woman Annual 2019
  72. Batman (vol. 3) #69-85; Batman: Secret Files and Origins #2

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