A comprehensive look at the reading order of EVERY DC Crossover Event!

[@skybuilder23]

list of actual continuity changing "crises" 1. Crisis on Infinite Earths 2. Zero Hour: Crisis in Time 3. Infinite Crisis 4. Final Crisis 5. Flashpoint 6. Convergence 7. Dark Nights: Metal DC Universe Rebirth & Doomsday Clock aren't Crises But are essential to reading current DC stories. also read the button.

[@Puddin_Tame]

In what way(s) did Final Crisis change continuity?

[@trishb.6398]

Convergence? I don't think anyone remembers that.

[@skybuilder23]

@@Puddin_Tame Barry coming back and batman with the whole Barbados thingy.

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm not sure if Convergence would make the list, but I agree with all else.

[@skybuilder23]

@@NearMintCondition It brought in the idea that beyond the source wall there are other multiverses.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

“Yeah... Countdown was a thing” 🤣 probably the nicest review I have ever heard for Countdown.

[@AstonMonks]

I wanted to read the Geoff Johns/Kurt Buseik Superman stuff but before that I wanted to read Infinite Crisis. That turned into reading Crisis on Infinite Earths, all the preludes to IF, IF itself, and 52 (plus the WWIII series). There’s always something to read and I love it

[@loganbuternowsky4634]

Haha, I feel the same story. The Infinite Crisis story is just so facinating that I can't help but read more

[@russellwishman4211]

I have just watched this video. Again. More than a few times Uncanny Omar Sir! I love the comics and have at least some of them. But your grasp of the flow of story arcs and your running commentary are pure joyful entertainment to me. Your time and hard work I hope will continue to pay off for you and yours. Thank you.

[@astraynoir5640]

I hope brightest day and seven soldiers get reprints soon. Missing both books from my collection. We also really need a darksied war Omni reprit.

[@NearMintCondition]

WE do.

[@tevonlawrence4312]

WE ALL do

[@reillustrate7370]

Nice! Thank you Omar! I've wanted you to make this video since you started doing these reading orders.

[@NearMintCondition]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@matthiasuy]

You forgot: 1. Bloodlines which came out the year after Eclipso: the Darkness Within 2. Millennium Giants 3. Sins of Youth - the Young Justice 5th week event 4. Convergence - the DC carpfest event Side note: Genesis is a Wonder Woman - New Gods event since John Byrne was writing both titles at that time. It featured the death of a prominent character as well.

[@a1-x-yt]

Hey Omar great video and really helpful for a newcomer like myself. Probably an insane request, but it would be great to get a video or series that includes any required reading between, or leading into, the big events. How you would read through from CoIE to Rebirth would be incredible. Would also be keen to hear more how you put together you custom Joker: last laugh and what the 'missing' issues you mention are and where you'd read them.

[@Chandasouk]

Omar, you mad man. You've actually done it!

[@NearMintCondition]

It's what I do.

[@lionheart4012]

Most impressive order of events for DC this is.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much.

[@lionheart4012]

Welcome you are.

[@vladv5126]

Let's see Paul Allen's order of events.

[@ant-honey9318]

I read that in Yodas voice

[@krishalay]

​@@ant-honey9318haha same here

[@shaileshanthony5693]

Unbelievable effort and commitment Omar. Thanks You!

[@shreyankdas4547]

It is finally here!!! Thank you uncanny omar for doing this. It was extremely helpful.

[@NearMintCondition]

You're welcome!

[@FranckyHobbyCorner]

Never click on a video this fast before!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you.

[@FranckyHobbyCorner]

@@NearMintCondition Thank you for doing this one. I love your channel so much!

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Thank You so much for taking the time! There are surprisingly very little guides on dc chronology on KZbin! I also appreciate very much that You have read all the issues and thus can provide a good oversight and give tips! I am now making a guide for myself what I want to read in dc, all the best runs and events in chronological order (Green Lantern, JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, Superman, Batman, Martian Manhunter, Nightwing, Azrael etc., I've read part of the runs, but I have to catch up, as I stopped reading dc comics around 2001, but always been a HUGE fan) Started off now by reading the Jack Kirby New Gods of course! ;) Marvel I'll read all Galactus & Silver Surfer storylines, also Doctor Strange, Infinity Saga Omnibus and the whole Modern Marvel Cosmic Saga Omnibusses: (Annihilation, Annihilation Conquest, Road To War Of Kings, War Of Kings, Realm Of Kings, really hyped for those :)) I remember reading the Green Lantern / Silver Surfer crossover (1996) back in the day and that just made me a huge fan of intergalactic superhero comics, I mainly read Superman, Batman and JLA at the time (1996-2001), also read through the whole Batman No Mans Land at the time, so awesome! However, Green Lantern has become my favourite superhero and I'm REALLY hyped about reading the whole Green Lantern Geoff Johns runs now, because everybody praises them (I've actually read a small part of it around 2013)!! :) I've read the Emerald Dawns 1+2 now and will also read through the whole Hal Jordan run! Thanks for the inspiration mate, otherwise I don't know, if I would have had the courage to navigate through that jungle! Will also be posting my chronology and runs soon here in the comment section! 🙏 Will be a HUGE comment though, hope that's okay! Just to share some inspiration! 😅😁

[@jeffh8094]

Fantastic video, Omar, and a fabulous channel! Thanks for all the work you put into this. It's greatly appreciated and very enjoyable to watch.

[@NearMintCondition]

Much appreciated and its my pleasure.

[@antonioestark7033]

Always been more of a marvel fan happy to stumble across yur channel Js bought my first set of DC books looking forward to seeing more of yur work 👍🏼

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much and more importantly, I hope you enjoy the books.

[@rsuperjeetsingh6983]

Thank you Omar! The reading order segment on your channel is my favorite :)

[@NearMintCondition]

You are so welcome

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Great job, and that's a helluva reading order! Also, I agree that we need an Amalgam Omnibus, even though it will probably never happen...guess I'll just have to keep reading all the Amalgam trades I own.

[@tetraquarks]

Holy Shit 😲 you pulled it off, unbelievable! As always I love your work bro, thanks for all the time and care you invest on all these videos!

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm crazy like that.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Best channel ever.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words.

[@theomnibusprime4046]

this is a great help for me who is starting to collect DC comics in collected edition

[@paoloajero]

As always .. your da best Omar! Very helpful guide ... 👍👍

[@NearMintCondition]

Happy to help!

[@kunider9714]

All right, got Final Crisis (no 10th anniversary tag on it) earlier this week. Blackest Night is on the way. Just ordered Infinite Crisis (with 10th anniversary tag) a few minutes ago I already have all 4 Crisis on Infinite Earth Deluxe (1 main volume and 3 companion books)

[@NearMintCondition]

:) Now you are building a library.

[@timhoule8697]

Thanks for sharing Omar! Great reading order! There's a lot of stuff I have already that you've mentioned but also some stuff I'm missing (crisis on infinite earths, marvel vs DC, brightest day, etc. ) Night!

[@fleezelight]

Wow, maybe I'm easily entertained but I love Countdown and Trinity.

[@dgeci]

Huge and amazing job ! Thanks

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you too!

[@AndrewStevenson-m7e]

Eclipso: The Darkness Within was an awesome '92 crossover in the about 18 summer annuals with 2 bookend issues involving all DC characters (at the time) and ends nicely (it never promised anything) and got me into various other comics. That's what a good crossover is! Great video

[@AndrewStevenson-m7e]

I ha......severely dislike Infinite Crisis and (bollicks to it) I hate Heroes in crisis...it made me feel the emotion of hate. (What colour is that ring?)

[@musicbyarian]

Hi Omar, Can you please upload the written document of this in Patreon?

[@NearMintCondition]

I can.

[@danniles3315]

Incredible! Every event from DC right here and I need to check out the Jim Starlin odyssey. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@peterx1957]

Great video Omar. This was very helpful. Got me tempted to get the Infinite Crisis Omnibus. Love your work 😊

[@NearMintCondition]

Awesome! Thank you and IC is wonderful.

[@Someone-qy3kv]

Just started getting more heavy into DC. Ordering the crisis on infinite earths box set Friday

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope you enjoy them.

[@kogorog]

2:45 little did he know...

[@RadioActivePower]

Really loving your content omar, discovered your channel a couple months ago and haven't missed a video yet. If i may make a suggestion, maybe put timestamps in the description for every book or novel or omnibus and also put the book's details (name, print, number) in the video description. It would really help young collectors get the info they need about what you show us in your videos! Stay awesome!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I can do the timestamps. I'll see about adding more info for the books in the video.

[@andreapessoanet]

thank you soooo mush for this dc timeline !!!

[@dom020876]

Awesome reading order video Omar. Really appreciate the time you put into these reading order videos. I'm going to add World War 3 to my collection as I like the look of the book and haven't heard of it before. I'm really excited for the Batman reading order.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you, my good sir.

[@Stayner]

14:27 mtg add about odyssey. ❤

[@SnakeNel]

Thanks for all of the work I know you put into this, Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

My pleasure!

[@davebautista6256]

This is going to be super helpful for new readers! Thanks Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope so!

[@Puddin_Tame]

I always considered the DC/Marvel crossovers to be "Elseworlds" events. Have they ever been referred to in main continuity?

[@Literatureofimagination]

Events are always in main continuity. And these events are the excuses for most of the reboots.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Earth-7642

[@TheYoungDoctor]

aka dc.fandom.com/wiki/Crossover_Earth

[@Puddin_Tame]

@@TheYoungDoctor "Crossover Earth is the name given to the reality where DC and Marvel characters coexisted and had adventures together." In my mind that translates as Elseworlds...until Marvel merges with DC anyway :)

[@troysakuranosuke2267]

This man casually just flips over a spoiler page 😂

[@karsonphillips9329]

I have been waiting on this Batman reading order forever! Super excited

[@NearMintCondition]

Me too, but its going to take multiple parts.

[@karsonphillips9329]

Near Mint Condition I would be surprised if It took only one part! I am a big fan of Batman stories that are early in his career.

[@MaximumWarp2099]

Very cool video. Just discovered your channel. I would love to see an Invasion HC or omnibus. That was a fun event series with good tie-in issues. I didn't know about Armageddon 2001 not having a collection as yet. I actually had several of these annuals and thought the Superman annuals the best. If I'm not mistaken Bryan Hitch drew one of them. Yeah, the ending hacked me off like a lot of people as, at the time, I was reading, and quite enjoying Hawk and Dove.

[@NearMintCondition]

Welcome aboard! :) so yes! I’d love to see Armageddon properly collected. As much as I didn’t really care for the story, the art really was great. I’d love to see like you said Invasion with all the tie ins.

[@thisjustincomics]

Infinite Crisis was a really big surprise for me; thought I’d end up not being the biggest fan of it but ended up loving it

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm glad you did.

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

🤯 wow what a reading order

[@NearMintCondition]

It's what I do, brother.

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

Near Mint Condition if only DC knew that what you do is 💯🔥

[@cevaldesch]

Are we getting a Superman reading order soon? Your videos are so helpful when talking about reading orders. Love your videos keep it much!

[@ChaziChaz89]

I started my comic book journey with Tom Taylor's Injustice + The new 52 books. So this was very useful. I think I'll go back and start reading Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis. I love the art STARTING from THAT point on.

[@kunider9714]

I had that JLA Avengers edition that you show. And then i sold it like a moron I also had all the Marvel/DC crossover TPS, which i also sold I've made bad decisions in my life

[@NearMintCondition]

I have too, we all make them.

[@dallasgrey4247]

I have been looking forward to this video for a long time. Also I think Crisis On Infinite Earths should get an omnibus edition.

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm surprised it never did.

[@nilulal545]

Every illustration is just so beautiful. 🥰

[@NearMintCondition]

Oh yeah, so much talent in each book.

[@shazam2323]

Seeing Cpt. Marvel in almost every flip-through just made me so happy, lotsss to pick up now

[@topnotch97]

@ 27:44 Heroes in Crisis (2019) "People are pissed off with Tom King." yup, even with the most recent events. +cough+jae+cough+lee+cough+

[@NearMintCondition]

Hahahahaha. This is the exact reason I don’t do social media. :)

[@JonDelArroz]

Yay. I've been wanting this forever and voted for this. :D

[@NearMintCondition]

My man!

[@tiger-_-stripe7170]

Wow! All this in 30 mins. 🤯 You da man. Thanks!

[@NearMintCondition]

Glad it helped!

[@christofellukas2390]

So this is the video Darkseid managed to finish with the assistance of 2 Grails

[@NearMintCondition]

YES :)

[@formerlyknownashammerofthegods]

Amazing how Crisis On Infinite Earths holds up after nearly 40 years.

[@NChapaWI9436]

As soon as I saw DC Events as I title, I automatically knew Crisis on Infinite Earths was the first one

[@evandercaldwell9993]

You.. Are.. THE MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you!

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Thank You so much for taking the time! There are surprisingly very little guides on dc chronology on KZbin! I also appreciate very much that You have read all the issues and thus can provide a good oversight and give tips! I am now making a guide for myself what I want to read in dc, all the best runs and events in chronological order (Green Lantern, JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, Superman, Batman, Martian Manhunter, Azrael, Nightwing etc., I've read part of the runs, but I have to catch up, as I stopped reading dc comics around 2001, but always been a HUGE fan) Started off now by reading the Jack Kirby New Gods of course! ;) Marvel I'll read all Galactus & Silver Surfer storylines, also Doctor Strange, Infinity Saga Omnibus and the whole Modern Marvel Cosmic Saga Omnibusses: (Annihilation, Annihilation Conquest, Road To War Of Kings, War Of Kings, Realm Of Kings, really hyped for those :)) I remember reading the Green Lantern / Silver Surfer crossover (1996) back in the day and that just made me a huge fan of intergalactic superhero comics, I mainly read Superman, Batman and JLA at the time (1996-2001), also read through the whole Batman No Mans Land at the time, so awesome! However, Green Lantern has become my favourite superhero and I'm REALLY hyped about reading the whole Green Lantern Geoff Johns runs now, because everybody praises them (I've actually read a small part of it around 2013)!! :) I've read the Emerald Dawns 1+2 now and will also read through the whole Hal Jordan run! Thanks for the inspiration mate, otherwise I don't know, if I would have had the courage to navigate through that jungle! Will also be posting my chronology and runs soon here in the comment section! 🙏 Will be a HUGE comment though, hope that's okay! Just to share some inspiration! 😅😁

[@logicalvslateral]

awesome video omar! i'm so jealous of these since i'm missing a bunch. i need the marvel/dc crossovers and the 52 omnibus to be reprinted and i just missed death and return of superman

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm sure most of those will be reprinted.

[@dhmcadams662]

Talk about the memories that came flooding back watching this. I had forgotten a few.... We need more of this in at least deluxe form. Esp Final Night....lol, not to mention Jess having almost to say goodbye to another Ferro Lad :)

[@NearMintCondition]

Hahaha nobody remembers that Ferro Lad. :)

[@amead78]

Omar, you are a trooper for going through all of that. 👍

[@NearMintCondition]

It's what I do. :)

[@Dennis-xm8uc]

Awesome reading order love those

[@NearMintCondition]

Glad you like them!

[@MaulSlasher]

You're the absolute gangster for this!!

[@NearMintCondition]

That's how roll.

[@almirsadovic]

Thanks a lot Omar some really really great books here I really enjoyed watching. 👍🖖🍀

[@NearMintCondition]

My pleasure!

[@NightHawk4441]

That Death of Superman 3rd printing is the most beautiful omni end-to-end DCs done

[@NearMintCondition]

YES!

[@Havok1718]

Brother a great honorable mention Justice in absolute.

[@NearMintCondition]

Oh great series.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

I have been waiting for a video of comprehensive DC events for so long. I have just read crisis on infinite earth for the first time and it was really good. I have to only really dabbled with batman and wanted to branch out more so this will help me decide what to get next. Either infinite crisis, blackest night or new gods by kirby. Will you do a video review for batman Grant Morrison omnibus volume 3 please. Thanks😎😀

[@NearMintCondition]

Marz' run is so damn good. I have no idea why DC keeps canceling that series.

[@danielchrysalis6554]

After hearing the talk about Metal, we’ll need to know if you cave & grab the absolute’s now that they’re announced… i feel the strain of the same decision… wait hoping for an omnibus this year, or buy it (virtually guaranteeing an omnibus this year?) i already have the collected trades but want a fat omni so bad… but the absolutes & that oversized art on such a great story… triple dipping is a real potential problem here.. lol

[@joshuahelmeke]

I might have to get in on this Patreon thing for you guys.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you, my brother!

[@simian5805]

I read Infinite Crisis based solely on the recommendation in this video. It was absolutely worth the time and money. 100% agree, one of the best, most epic, cross over events ever printed.

[@NearMintCondition]

Absolutely it was.

[@damionk3258]

great video and an epic reading order, some of those books are intimidating! Though I do think that there were amalgam collections released. I have the Marvel one which collects 6 of the Amalgam issues and would assume that there exists a DC version that covers their side of the production.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thanks for the info! I can't find any of those Amalgam books.

[@kdeee2428]

This is Awesome 🔥🔥

[@314vt]

Seven soldiers is ahard find but see you mention it here for final crisis

[@psychoseb8871]

Blackest Night, oh, Blackest Night. It was this event that brought me back into reading comics when it was coming out in single issues. Still my favourite comic book story of all time. Rise!!! Boy, I need to re-read it again :D

[@NearMintCondition]

And it was a damn good event.

[@210SAi]

When you see the omnibus you realize how huge this DC event was

[@dannywhittingham4849]

nice list and well done...i do think that any reading order for Dc should start with the fourth world though as it sets the scene for so much but thats mostly cos my reading order would be morrison centric i guess and always include animal man as he's my favourite

[@NearMintCondition]

I can see that. Fourth world is essential to Final Crisis big time.

[@windellpete5056]

Hopefully we can see these events get their live action debut in the DCU.

[@danielgerena1263]

Man great video...They should also collect the DC annuals events they did in omnibus mode... Armageddon 2001, Eclipso The Darkness Within and Bloodlines

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope one day we get those.

[@brokenregistry]

Any tips on how the pages of paperbacks and hardcovers dont get yellow'd? Love this video btw!! Thank u so much for this

[@VogtTD]

Minimize exposure to light.

[@frankh6273]

Hey manomar ! I’m rio . I think I heard you mention something about written document of reading order available somewhere . Where was it again . Cause I could print it and use it as a kind of checklist for every reading order you’ve did.

[@NearMintCondition]

It's on our Patron. I think it's the dollar tier so everyone can get it.

[@jeffersonyu1368]

Which format of Final Crisis would you prefer? Since I am like getting into DC and half prepared for the immense confusion I’ll go through while reading it! :D

[@Infinite_Guide04]

Thank you. From London

[@Strat-o-caster]

I just realized this myself so thought I’d come back and comment- Genesis (1997) is collected in the fourth world by John Byrne omnibus

[@markusmarkus6580]

We need a Ghost Rider vs. Demon Etrigan vs. Hellraiser Crossover Black Edition

[@alancooper6443]

Genesis is now collected in the Fourth World Omnibus by John Byrne.

[@mrrehino]

very cool. i wish dc would at minimum do deluxe editions of all their major events

[@NearMintCondition]

Same.

[@milocibelli5391]

I thought DC did? I remember seeing deluxe editions for CoIE, IC, FC, and I think Flashpoint (and a lot for smaller events, like Identity Crisis).

[@isaiahscoville8083]

im watching this in 2023. boutta find out if Mint remade this video with all the new comics that have come out

[@protoplasma2953]

Omar, do you know about the Blackest Night/Brightest Day box set coming out this November? I’ve already preordered it. Also, so glad we finally got this vid :) Great job

[@NearMintCondition]

I don't know what it contains. I hope they send me a copy of it.

[@spencerolson7045]

I genuinely enjoyed forever evil, espically the spin-off stories like Arkham war

[@ElMalignoSENSEI]

I wonder that "Eclipso: The Darkness Within" (1992) and "Bloodlines" (1993) were not mentioned because those events/crossovers never were collected .-.-.-

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope one day they do.

[@ElMalignoSENSEI]

​@@NearMintCondition I'd like to see again those crossovers at least in TP, just like Marvel does with the "Complete" or "Ultimate" Collection format ... One day ....

[@ryanturney672]

Exactly I loved the bloodlines as a kid, is a goofy story but it’s goofy fun.

[@ernststavro8090]

Damn, that is one massive reading order! Just finished reading my new Infinite Crisis omnibus (which was awesome) and think I really need 52 now. Can't seem to get that omni right now, though, so I'll probably go for Sinestro Corps War next. (Oh yeah, and I also read Heroes in Crisis recently for some reason. ... That was...weird. ;-))

[@BattlingNebula1]

It's a great video! Got to know a lot of arcs I missed reading. But what about Injustice series? It's a good crossover series as well 😅

[@NearMintCondition]

It is, I love it. But also it was an elseworlds tale. So not canon. But damn great story.

[@Hazukisam]

Good Video Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jurgenmathiae6682]

Surprised how much I know and what I did not, 🤘🏻so thanks alway good the read of a JL event

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching!

[@gghost5956]

In what order should i read the crisis? i just bought Crisis on infinite earths. Whats the correct order to the final crisis? Im new to comics, thanks for answers.

[@classicrock7871]

I hope brightest day omnibus gets a reprint.

[@NearMintCondition]

I think it will.

[@rafaelcardona6801]

Great video Señor. The only event I think you forgot, is "Justice League Generation Lost" it came out at the same time as "Brightest Day." Keep up the good work.😁 P.S. maybe could have added "L.O.S.H The Great Darkness Saga."

[@NearMintCondition]

Muchas gracias, hermano.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

All are amazing, but Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis and The Multiversity are best😊

[@NearMintCondition]

IC for sure. I need to pick up the Multiversity Deluxe.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

@@NearMintCondition I didn't knew there is a deluxe edition of multiversity🤔

[@milocibelli5391]

@@monitor-mindtheover-void6712 It's definitely worth buying, the inside of the dust jacket is a map of the multiverse.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

@@milocibelli5391 that's cool

[@dallaswanta5456]

I’d kill for an Omni update on this video so many others

[@Lanterns_light]

Awwww hell yea I’d buy an eclipso omnibus

[@sayantanbhadra]

Amazing. Quick question. Does blackest night omni cover most of green lantern omni vol 1, specially Sinestro corps war. Or need to get both the omni

[@NearMintCondition]

Blackest Night is during volume 2. It covers mainly the GL stuff and the 8 issues series, not the minis or event crossover.

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

Can someone help me of the new events? Like dark crisis, death metal, etc. I don't know the reading order of this new events after new 52