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Final Crisis |
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| Includes Issues: | Final Crisis 1-7, Submit, Superman Beyond 1-2 | |
| Original Publication Dates: | July 2008 - March 2009 | |
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| Pages: | [More Info] |
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Sometimes a book is listed here based upon a past solicitation, but never actually comes out. I like to keep these in the database, but I try to make a note of the situation.
I try to list the earliest publication date. For books with a hardcover and softcover or multiple editions this will be for whichever came first. Same for the ISBN numbers.
If there have been similar releases that have significant differences, eventually both will be listed. This means that Showcase and Archives that collect similar material are listed as separate books. Likewise, Omnibus, Deluxe, or Absolute editions will have a separate page, though they will probably be close in the timeline.
If you think any of the information on this page is off, feel free to leave a comment with a suggestion! You may also leave links to relevant information, alternative publications, reviews, or anything you think would be helpful to site visitors.
| Lists: | Comics, DC Modern Age, DC Universe, Post-Crisis | |
| Series/Event: | Batman R.I.P. / Batman Reborn, Crisis, Final Crisis | |
| Creators: | ||
| Characters: | Batman, Superman (Red Son) | |
| Edition: | [More Info] |
Each book is tagged and sorted by the terms above. Every link in this section (in orange) can be used to generate a dynamic reading list based on the term.
The Lists are large reading orders including every book that falls under them. For example, the DC Universe list includes every book in that shared universe. This taxonomy is hierarchical, which means that there can be sub-lists under the main lists. The DC Universe Pre-Crisis list is an example, allowing you to narrow the selection of DC books. The distinction is important, because eventually there will be Silver Age book lists for Marvel and DC, and the lists will not be intermingled because of that hierarchy. Look to the list information in the sidebar to see all the lists currently active. Check the header of each listing for specific information about each one.
The Series/Event taxonomy, like the rest, is not hierarchical. Not every book is part of a particular publication series, nor necessarily included in the reading order for an event. Events often include specific crossovers and tie-ins, but many event reading orders also include books purely because they are recommended for appreciation and understanding of that event.
The Creators will be tagged in every book in the database. These include all the writers, artists, and editors that worked on the collected material, as well as anyone who significantly contributed to the collected edition.
The Characters are very important to this database, since most users enjoy seeing a reading list generated by their favorite heroes and villains. Since each book is tagged with any reoccurring character inside, the amount of orders that can be generated through these tags is staggering.
Since there is so much information to be found in each book, it's relatively common for a couple tags to be missed. If you think this book needs attention - should be given any additional tags or moved off a particular list, for example - just leave me a comment and I'll get right back to you!
The Lists are large reading orders including every book that falls under them. For example, the DC Universe list includes every book in that shared universe. This taxonomy is hierarchical, which means that there can be sub-lists under the main lists. The DC Universe Pre-Crisis list is an example, allowing you to narrow the selection of DC books. The distinction is important, because eventually there will be Silver Age book lists for Marvel and DC, and the lists will not be intermingled because of that hierarchy. Look to the list information in the sidebar to see all the lists currently active. Check the header of each listing for specific information about each one.
The Series/Event taxonomy, like the rest, is not hierarchical. Not every book is part of a particular publication series, nor necessarily included in the reading order for an event. Events often include specific crossovers and tie-ins, but many event reading orders also include books purely because they are recommended for appreciation and understanding of that event.
The Creators will be tagged in every book in the database. These include all the writers, artists, and editors that worked on the collected material, as well as anyone who significantly contributed to the collected edition.
The Characters are very important to this database, since most users enjoy seeing a reading list generated by their favorite heroes and villains. Since each book is tagged with any reoccurring character inside, the amount of orders that can be generated through these tags is staggering.
Since there is so much information to be found in each book, it's relatively common for a couple tags to be missed. If you think this book needs attention - should be given any additional tags or moved off a particular list, for example - just leave me a comment and I'll get right back to you!
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At this time, they go by the Recommended Reading Order (or equivalents for non-DCU lists) for determining which books to link.
I am currently looking into getting them to give direction based on what page you came from, but it's possible that there is no solution to that issue.
That means that if you came to this book page via a specific character reading order, for example, the links may point to books that were not listed on the previous page's reading order. This is because they are taking into account the entire database.
At this time, they go by the Recommended Reading Order (or equivalents for non-DCU lists) for determining which books to link.
I am currently looking into getting them to give direction based on what page you came from, but it's possible that there is no solution to that issue.
| Unique Reading Order ID: | 201002080000 | |
| Chronological List Value: | ||
| TRO Database Book ID: | 1045 | [More Info] |
The Unique Reading Order ID determines this book's placement in all lists generated from the Recommended Reading Order (or equivalents for non-DCU lists). It's not actually unique site-wide, but is unique for each major list. This value is actually based on a date system, but has no relation to any real dates.
The Chronological List Value is determined by the most recent publication date of collected contents. This value determines book placement on all lists generated chronologically.
The TRO Database Book ID is a value indicative of when this book was added. It is used primarily for reference within the TRO database and not for sorting. It used to help with interpage linking, but has been replaced with a more user friendly "slug" (web url title) system.
These values are provided for the purposes of sorting your own collections. You could keep an excel spreadsheet or google document with the titles of the books in your collection. In columns next to the books, place each of these numbers. Then when you display the list sorted numerically by either of these columns, your books will fall into order.
Of course, now that TRO's built in collection sorting feature is active, it's much easier to sort your books. But these numbers still display just in case you'd like to use them or are curious about the inner operation of the website.
The Chronological List Value is determined by the most recent publication date of collected contents. This value determines book placement on all lists generated chronologically.
The TRO Database Book ID is a value indicative of when this book was added. It is used primarily for reference within the TRO database and not for sorting. It used to help with interpage linking, but has been replaced with a more user friendly "slug" (web url title) system.
These values are provided for the purposes of sorting your own collections. You could keep an excel spreadsheet or google document with the titles of the books in your collection. In columns next to the books, place each of these numbers. Then when you display the list sorted numerically by either of these columns, your books will fall into order.
Of course, now that TRO's built in collection sorting feature is active, it's much easier to sort your books. But these numbers still display just in case you'd like to use them or are curious about the inner operation of the website.
Hi, Ive been using the site for some weeks and have now registered. I’ve never been too internet savvy, and my attempts to start a new topic in the forums for a final crisis reading order failed. So, I hope this helps someone.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #1-4 (Mr. Miracle series introduces certain concepts of FC even though released during Infinite Crisis)
Batman RIP (don’t read 682-3)
DC Universe 0 (in RIP, a better prelude than Countdown)
Final Crisis #1 in FINAL CRISIS TPB (FC 1-7, Submit, Superman Beyond)
Final Crisis: Requiem #1 in FC COMPANION w/ Requiem, Resist, Secret Files)
Final Crisis #2
Final Crisis: Rogues’ Revenge TPB
Final Crisis #3
Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1-2
Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds TPB
Final Crisis: Revelations TPB
Final Crisis: Resist #1
Final Crisis: Submit #1
Final Crisis #4-5
Final Crisis: Secret Files #1
Batman #682-683 (RIP)
Final Crisis #6-7
I know some people read Batman 682-683 before Final Crisis 5 because FC5 ruins the surprise. And I’ve seen one reading list that switches Rogues’ Revenge and Requiem, putting Revenge after FC1 and Requiem after FC2. When I start reading I’ll see how it goes.
Ultimately, you only really need the Final Crisis TPB and Batman RIP. The Companions and three miniseries (Legion, Revelations, Rogues’) are more about what’s going on with certain heroes during Final Crisis.
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Glad to hear you’re trying out the registration! Sorry to hear the forum doesn’t seem to be working for you, though.
I think that the “Add a New Topic” text is a little confusing, because it doesn’t seem to be a working link. It isn’t a link really, because the new forum posting field is already open right before it. For example, when you go to
http://www.tradereadingorder.com/forum/comic-issue-reading-orders/
and scroll down, there’s a place to enter a subject and text for your new topic already open towards the bottom.
Anyway, for this, it’s ok that you weren’t able to add to the forum directly, because I’ll do something a little better for you – post it straight to the blog with a linked forum topic. I’ll switch up the formatting a bit, and change the TPB designations to their included issues (since it would be posted under comic issue reading order) and then it will be posted under your user name. Any comments should be emailed to you and if you have any future changes to make just post it in that forum or comment thread and I’ll edit them in. Sound good? :D
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Alright, your reading order is up on the homepage and in the forums now. Hope it looks good to you!
Let me know (my email is ian@tradereadingorder.com or you can just comment again here) if you need any help figuring out any aspect of the site. Now that you’re registered, you should be able to add books to your collection. So you could try adding any you are interested in (like your reading list from identity to final crisis) and see how the site sorts them under your profile. Or just add the ones you own, etc.
We’ll hopefully be getting marvel up within the next month or so, I’m terribly sorry it’s taken so long. It’s a big universe!
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WOW! I took a peak at the forum and it looks great! Your changes made it very sleek and clean. Im reading RIP and FC now. When I have money, I’ll check out the companion and tie-in miniseries. Keep up the great work. I’m reading backwards, so now that I’ve pegged FC for now, I’ve been researching infinite crisis while reading FC. Infinite is even more comprehensive.
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Glad you like it! Your second list is up now. Thanks for the contributions. I’ve been a little slow on the updating while working on stuff in the backend, so it helps!
I’m sure that most of the comments aren’t really spoilers, but I went ahead and made em all white anyway just in case.
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