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Reading orders that actually work

Simple reading orders for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Marvel — the exact books to read first, in order, with where to buy each one.

Batman reading order — the first book to read
The 6-book order that actually works

Batman Reading Order: Where to Start

6 picks
Superman reading order — the first book to read
Four books that fix Superman for you

Superman Reading Order: Where to Start

5 picks
Spider-Man reading order — the first book to read
One perfect story, then the run it came from

Best Spider-Man Comics to Start With

4 picks
X-Men reading order — the first book to read
Three doorways into mutant continuity

Best X-Men Comics to Start With

4 picks
Marvel reading order — the first book to read
Six books, no reading order required

Where to Start With Marvel Comics

6 picks
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