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DC Rebirth

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Part 1: Lost Time

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Part 1.1: Restoring a Legacy

The New 52 era made a number of controversial changes to the DC Universe, including condensing how long superheroes have been operating in public, radically altering Superman’s early days, and erasing the existence of key characters such as Wally West. With the dawn of the Rebirth era comes the chance to reverse many of these changes, but not with just a simple wave of the hand.

In fact the throughline of the DC Universe: Rebirth one-shot is Wally West’s attempt to return after being lost to time, if only he could get somebody to remember he even existed in the first place. And Wally brings with him a warning that something—or someone—has purposely altered the timeline, removing key moments and people in an attempt to weaken the relationships and legacies of superheroes. But who? And why? The answers will remain a mystery for now, but remember: nothing ever ends.

Continuity Note: Without spoiling too much, if you haven’t done so it would be a good idea to read Alan Moore’s classic graphic novel Watchmen before embarking on the Rebirth era. While initially completely unrelated to the DC Universe, it becomes highly relevant to the overarching story being told here.

Reading Order:

  • DC Universe: Rebirth #1

  • The Flash: Rebirth #1

  • Titans: Rebirth #1

  • Titans #1 – #6

  • Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1

  • Suicide Squad #1 – #8

  • Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1

  • Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1

  • Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1

  • Green Lanterns #1 – #6

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Part 1.2: Reign of the Supers

The Superman of the New 52 era is dead, but that doesn’t mean the DC Universe is without a Man of Steel. There are actually quite a few men—and women—of steel operating throughout Metropolis and beyond, least of which is Clark Kent himself. In fact there are two of them. Confused yet? Don’t worry, it will all mostly make sense in time, but just know that this is DC’s attempt to undo the controversial take on Superman over the past few years and bring back the version most readers knew and loved from the last few decades.

Reading Order:

  • Superman: Rebirth #1

  • New Super-Man #1 – #6

  • Supergirl: Rebirth #1

  • Supergirl #1 – #6

  • Action Comics #957 – #962

  • Justice League: Rebirth #1

  • Superman #1 – #9

  • Action Comics #963 – #964

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Part 1.3: Welcome to the Big Leagues

With the start of a new era comes a new take on the Justice League and several of their individual members. While the team mostly resembles the roster of years past, there are a few notable changes, least of which is a version of Superman that this world’s heroes are still unsure of whether or not they can trust. And with the disappearance of Hal Jordan and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, Earth and Sector 2814 are left under the protection of not one but two rookie Lanterns who must learn to work together before either can achieve their true potential.

Reading Order:

  • Justice League #1 – #11

  • The Flash #1 – #9

  • Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1 – #7

  • Green Lanterns #7 – #14

  • Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #8 – #21

  • The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1 – #6

  • Death of Hawkman #1 – #6

  • Titans #7 – #10

  • Aquaman: Rebirth #1

  • Aquaman #1 – #22

  • Cyborg: Rebirth #1

  • Cyborg #1 – #20

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Part 1.4: Monsters of Gotham

While a member of the Justice League and a partner to many Robins over the years, Batman is often reluctant to take too many people under his wing. But with new and dangerous threats emerging throughout Gotham City—including one that’s having some monstrous side effects—he’s putting together one of his most expansive teams yet, including everyone from Batwoman to former villains like Clayface. Meanwhile several of his former proteges are branching out on their own including Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood.

Reading Order:

  • Batman: Rebirth #1

  • Batman #1 – #6

  • Nightwing: Rebirth #1

  • Nightwing #1

  • Batgirl #1

  • Nightwing #2 – #4

  • Batgirl #2 – #6

  • Detective Comics #934 – #940

  • Batman #7

  • Nightwing #5

  • Detective Comics #941

  • Batman #8

  • Nightwing #6

  • Detective Comics #942 – #947

  • Raven #1 – #6

  • All-Star Batman #1 – #9

  • Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1

  • Red Hood and the Outlaws #1 – #7

  • Detective Comics #948 – #957

  • Red Hood and the Outlaws #8 – #17

  • Batwoman: Rebirth #1

  • Batwoman #1 – #11

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Part 1.5: Generations

As we close out the first chapter of our DC Rebirth guide, it’s time to check in on a number of series and stories that deal with DC’s younger heroes and the generational relationships they have with their older counterparts. From Damien Wayne putting together his own version of the Teen Titans to the Flash dealing with new and inexperienced speedsters to Green Arrow mentoring a sister he only recently found out even existed, there’s a lot of ground to cover. To wrap things up we dive into the latest volume of Wonder Woman which sees Diana grapple not with a new sidekick but instead her own past and the ramifications that what she knew about her younger self may not be the whole truth.

Reading Order:

  • Teen Titans: Rebirth #1

  • Teen Titans #1 – #5

  • Superman #10 – #11

  • The Flash #10 – #13

  • New Super-Man #7 – #8

  • Nightwing #7 – #14

  • Batgirl #7 – #12

  • Batgirl Annual #1

  • Green Arrow: Rebirth #1

  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1

  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #1 – #7

  • Green Arrow #1 – #25

  • Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1

  • Blue Beetle #1 – #18

  • Nightwing #15 – #28

  • Wonder Woman #1 – #8

  • Trinity #1 – #7

  • Wonder Woman #9 – #25