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Beginner’s Guide to Comics | Marvel, DC Reading Orders


New to comics? Don’t know where to begin? StartWithComics.com gives you beginner guides, reading orders, and expert-curated lists for DC, Marvel, and beyond

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DC

A group of superheroes, including ones in red, blue, and green costumes, pose dynamically. The scene is action-packed and colorful, conveying strength and unity.

Marvel

Beginner Character Hubs

batman the dark knight returns
the amazing spider-man vol 1 1
a superman flying through the air with his cape open
the cover to captain marvel, featuring three superheroes
wonder woman in a red and gold-costume
A wolverine character in a yellow and blue outfit
Black Panther
a group of iron man characters running together
The joker and two other jokers playing cards
batman and catwoman on the cover of a comic book

Comic Reading Orders

Want to follow a character or event step-by-step? Our reading orders help you do just that, in the right sequence

FAQs

Do I need to start at issue #1?

Nope—just start with a story arc or trade.

Marvel or DC?

Both. We cover both worlds, and even Image & indies

What’s the best format?

Trade paperbacks or digital (like Marvel Unlimited) are ideal

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