The Jack Ryan Reading Order

Tom Clancy’s popular series of techno-thriller novels.

The adventures of Jack Ryan et al, are now being continued by other writers since Clancy’s death in 2013.

Without Remorse
Set in 1970-73. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1993.
Patriot Games
Set in 1981. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1987, film released in 1992.
Red Rabbit
Set in 1982. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 2002.
The Hunt for Red October
Set in 1984. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1984, film released in 1990.
Red Winter
Set in 1985. Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2022.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Set in 1986. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1988.
Clear and Present Danger
Set in 1986. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1989; film released in 1994.
The Sum of All Fears
Set in 1990-91. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1991; film released in 2002.
Debt of Honor
Set in 1995-96. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1994.
Executive Orders
Set in 1996. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1996.
Rainbow Six
Set in 1999-2000. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 1998.
The Bear and the Dragon
Set in 2002. Novel written by Tom Clancy, publishedd in 2000.
The Teeth of the Tiger
Set in 2006. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 2003.
Dead or Alive
Set in 2007. Novel written by Tom Clancy, published in 2010.
Locked On
Set in 2008. Novel co-written by Tom Clancy & Mark Greaney, published in 2011.
Threat Vector
Set in 2009. Novel co-written by Tom Clancy & Mark Greaney, published in 2012.
Command Authority
Set in 2010. Novel co-written by Tom Clancy & Mark Greaney, published in 2013.
Support and Defend
Set in 2010. Novel written by Mark Greaney, published in 2014.
Full Force and Effect
Set in 2010. Novel written by Mark Greaney, published in 2014.
Under Fire
Set in 2010. Novel written by Grant Blackwood, published in 2015.
Commander in Chief
Set in 2010. Novel written by Mark Greaney, published in 2015.
Duty and Honor
Set in 2011. Novel written by Grant Blackwood, published in 2016.
True Faith and Allegiance
Set in 2011. Novel written by Mark Greaney, published in 2016.
Point of Contact
Set in 2012. Novel written by Mike Maden, published in 2017.
Power and Empire
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2017.
Line of Sight
Novel written by Mike Maden, published in 2018.
Oath of Office
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2018.
Enemy Contact
Novel written by Mark Maden, published in 2019.
Code of Honor
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2019.
Firing Point
Novel written by Mark Maden, published in 2020.
Shadow of the Dragon
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2020.
Target Acquired
Novel written by Don Bentley, published in 2021.
Chain of Command
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2021.
Zero Hour
Novel written by Don Bentley, published in 2022.
Flash Point
Novel written by Don Bentley, published in 2022.
Weapons Grade
Novel written by Don Bentley, published in 2023.
Command and Control
Novel written by Marc Cameron, published in 2023.
Act of Defiance
Novel written by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson, published in 2024.
Shadow State
Novel written by M.P. Woodward, published in 2024.
Defense Protocol
Novel written by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson, published in 2024.
Line of Demarcation
Novel written by M.P. Woodward, published in 2024.

The Dollhouse Chronology

One of Joss Whedon’s more interesting ideas, and frustratingly cut short before it could fulfil its potential.

Dollhouse: Season One DVD
Episodes 1 to 12 only.
Dollhouse: Season Two DVD
Episodes 1 to 12 only.
Dollhouse, vol.1: Epitaphs
Reprints Dollhouse One-Shot (March 2011) & Dollhouse #1-5 (July 2011 – November 2011).
Dollhouse: Season One DVD
Episode 13 only.
Dollhouse: Season Two DVD
Episode 13 only.

The Post-Crisis DCU 13 – Year Eleven

Daring New Adventures of Supergirl, vol.2
Reprints Supergirl #13-23 (November 1983 – September 1984).
The New Teen Titans: Terra Incognito
The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Batman: The Wrath
This is a tricky one to place – it appears to occur (most of it, as the first story in the book occurs some years earlier) after Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing but before Jason Todd becomes Robin. However, it can be placed here as a best fit.
Huntress: Year One
Tales of the Green Lantern Corps, vol. 2
This volume reprints stories originally published at around this time, only one of which has any sort of continuity reference, placing it shortly before the Crisis.
The New Teen Titans: The Terror of Trigon
Shortly before the Crisis strikes.
Green Lantern: Sector 2814, vol.1
Takes place shortly before the Trial of the Flash.
Batman: Second Chances
Reprints Batman #402-403 & 408-416 (December 1986 – January 1987 & June 1987 – February 1988) & Annual #11 (Penguin story only, July 1987).
Note that only #408-411 occur at this time, the remaining stories taking place after the Crisis.
Showcase Presents: The Trial of the Flash
Concludes just prior to the Crisis.
Green Lantern: Sector 2814, vol.2
Takes place in parallel with the Trial of the Flash.
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Green Lantern: Sector 2814, vol.3
Reprints stories that crossover with or directly follow on from Crisis on Infinite Earths.
The Last Days of the Justice Society of America
Reprints The Last Days of the Justice Society of America #1 (July 1986); & Secret Origins #31 (October 1988).
An epilogue of sorts to the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Wonder Woman: Forgotten Legends
Reprints The Legend of Wonder Woman #1-4 (May 1986 – August 1986); Wonder Woman #318 (August 1984) & Annual #2 (1989, part only); Wonder Woman Gallery #1 (June 1986, part only).
Also an epilogue to the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
History of the DC Universe
Reprints History of the DC Universe #1-2 (January 1987 – February 1987).
This is the conclusion of this timeline – for now.
In the meantime, I recommend the DC Comics Trade Paperback Timeline, which picks up exactly where this one leaves off. I mean, it’s almost like I planned it that way 😉

The Post-Crisis DCU 11 – Year Nine

Firestorm: The Nuclear Man
Reprints Firestorm #1-5 (March 1978 – October/November 1978); Cancelled Comics Cavalcade #1 (Summer 1978, Firestorm story only); & The Flash #289-293 (September 1980 – January 1981, Firestorm stories only).
Justice League of America: The Wedding of the Atom and Jean Loring
Reprints Justice League of America #147-157 (October 1977 – August 1978); & Super-Team Family #11-12 (June/July 1977 – August/September 1977).
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
Reprints All-New Collector’s Edition #C-56 (March 1978).
Placed here based on the rough chronology of its original printing date.
The Flash: The Death of Iris West
Reprints The Flash #270-284 (February 1979 – April 1980).

The Post-Crisis DCU 10 – Year Eight

Batman: King Tut’s Tomb
Reprints Batman Confidential #26-28 (April – June 2009), The Brave & The Bold #164 & 171 (July 1980 & February 1981), and Batman #353 (November 1982).
Placed here as a most likely fit based on elements of the Batman Confidential story: the Riddler has been active for some time; Robin exists but is not working with Batman at this time (suggesting that this takes place after Dick Grayson leaves Gotham but before Jason Todd assumes the role).
Batman: Strange Apparitions
Aquaman: Death of the Prince
Mister Miracle by Steve Englehart and Steve Gerber
Reprints Miracle Miracle #19-25 (September 1977 – August-September 1978); The Brave and the Bold #112, 128 & 138 (April-May 1974, July 1976 & November 1977) & DC Comics Presents #12 (August 1979).
Placed here based on the original publication dates of the Miracle Miracle issues.
The Joker: The Clown Prince of Crime
Reprints The Joker #1-9 (May-June 1975 – September–October 1976).

The Post-Crisis DCU 09 – Year Seven

Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus, vol. 3
Reprints Forever People #7-10, Mister Miracle #7-9, The New Gods #7-10, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #146-148.
Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus, vol. 4
Reprints Forever People #11, Mister Miracle #10-18, The New Gods #11, The New Gods vol. 2, #6, DC Graphic Novel #4: The Hunger Dogs (graphic novel); On the Road to Armagetto! (previously unpublished).
Batman: Tales of the Demon
Reprints Detective Comics #411, 485 & 489-490 (May 1971, August-September 1979 & April 1980 – May 1990); Batman #232, 235, 240 & 242-244 (July 1971, September 1971, March 1972 & June 1972 – September 1972); & DC Special Series #15 (Summer 1978).
Placed here for the earliest appearance of Ra’s al Ghul.
Batman: Night Cries
Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson
This is the Paul Kirk version of the character.
Batman: Through the Looking Glass
Original graphic novel (2011).
This is a difficult story to place, as Batman appears not to recognise several well-established villains (the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum) during this story, which would seem to imply that this is their first appearance. On the other hand, Robin’s age argues for a later placement – and there are no other chronological cues in the book. I have chosen to assume that Batman’s addled state throughout much of this story accounts for his failure to recognise the villains and placed it here as a best fit.

The Post-Crisis DCU 08 – Year Six

Batman: The Cat and the Bat
Reprints Batman Confidential #17-21 (July 2008 – November 2008).
Aquaman: The Search for Mera
Reprints Aquaman #40-48 (July-August 1968 – November-December 1969).
Black Lightning: Year One
Reprints Black Lightning: Year One #1-6 (March 2009 – May 2009).
Black Lightning, vol.1
Reprints Black Lightning #1-11 (April 1977 – September-October 1978) & World’s Finest #260 (December 1979-January 1980).
The original versions of Black Lightning‘s adventures, in canon where they do not conflict with the Year One series
Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus, vol. 1
Reprints Forever People #1-3 (February 1971 – July 1971), Mister Miracle #1-3 (March 1971 – August 1971), The New Gods #1-3 (February 1971 – July 1971), Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #133-139 (October 1970 – July 1971).
Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus, vol. 2
Reprints Forever People #4-6, Mister Miracle #4-6, The New Gods #4-6, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #141-145.
Green Lantern/Green Arrow Collection, Vol. 1
Green Lantern/Green Arrow Collection, Vol. 2
Jack Kirby’s The Demon

The Post-Crisis DCU 07 – Year Five

Diana Prince: Wonder Woman, Vol. 1
It is unclear whether these four volumes of Wonder Woman still took place in the current continuity.
Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore
Must occur after Wonder Woman loses her powers in the previous volume.
Diana Prince: Wonder Woman, Vol. 2
Diana Prince: Wonder Woman, Vol. 3
Diana Prince: Wonder Woman, Vol. 4
The Creeper: Welcome to Creepsville
The current version of the Creeper’s origin, by implication occuring before Robin debuts.
The Creeper by Steve Ditko
Reprints Showcase #79 (March/April 1968), Beware the Creeper #1-6 (May/June 1968 – March/April 1969), 1st Issue Special #7 (October 1975), World’s Finest Comics #249-255 (February/March 1978 – February/March 1979) and Cancelled Comics Cavalcade #2 (1978).
The Creeper’s original adventures, with a conflicting origin, but otherwise basically in continuity.
Batman: Dark Victory
Continues from previous year, and concludes on Halloween.
Catwoman: When in Rome
Parallels events in Dark Victory, occurring between March and September of the same year.

The Post-Crisis DCU 06 – Year Four

Teen Titans: Year One

JLA: Zatanna’s Search

Batman: Fortunate Son

Batman: the Cat and the Bat

Batgirl: Year One
Doom Patrol: The Silver Age, Volume 2
Reprints The Doom Patrol #96-107 (June 1965 – November 1966); Challengers of the Unknown #48 (February-March 1966); & The Brave and the Bold #65 (April-May 1966).