DC One Million Reading Guide

DC One Million

Overview:

DC One Million is a DC Comics event published in 1998. This highly regarded storyline is the brainchild of notable authors Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks. It garnered both critical and fan acclaim for its imaginative and well-executed narrative.

The story takes place in the future, specifically in the 853rd century. This time period was chosen because if DC maintained its existing publishing schedule the running series would be on issue #1,000,000.

Superman and the Justice League travel to this distant time to celebrate the return of the original Batman and his descendants, who have guarded the city of Gotham for over 800 centuries. However, they soon discover a sinister plot involving Solaris, the tyrannical sentient sun.

DC One Million showcases a wide array of major characters and teams from the DC Universe, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Each plays a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries of this epic adventure. The stories provide a glimpse into the distant future while paying homage to the rich history and enduring legacy of DC’s iconic heroes.

Overall, DC One Million is a standout event in DC Comics’ catalog, praised for its compelling storytelling, stunning artwork, and its ability to captivate fans with its unique vision of the DC Universe in the far future.

Background Reading:

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Best Way To Read:

DC One Million Omnibus

Collects: DC One Million #1–4, plus the #1,000,000 issues of Action ComicsAdventures Of SupermanAquamanAzraelBatmanBatman: Shadow Of The BatCatwomanChaseChronosThe CreeperDetective ComicsThe FlashGreen ArrowGreen LanternHitmanImpulseJLALegion of Super-HeroesLegionnairesLoboMartian ManhunterNightwingPower Of ShazamResurrection ManRobinStarmanSuperboySupergirlSuperman (vol. 2), Superman: The Man of SteelSuperman: The Man of TomorrowWonder Woman and Young Justice; as well as Booster Gold #1,000,000, DC One Million 80-Page Giant #1 and Superman/Batman #79–80

Additional Collections

  • JLA: One Million
    • Collects: DC One Million, Green Lantern #1,000,000, Resurrection Man #1,000,000, Starman #1,000,000, JLA #1,000,000, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1,000,000, Detective Comics #1,000,000

For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.

For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions. So you may need to hunt for them.

Reading Order:

TitleImportanceCollected
Chronos #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA #23Core Tie-inUncollected
DC One Million #1Main StoryDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Young Justice #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Action Comics #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Batman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Catwoman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Robin #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
DC One Million #2Main StoryDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Impulse #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Superman: Man of Steel #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Superman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Superboy #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Nightwing #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Detective Comics #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Green Lantern #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Starman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
JLA #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
DC One Million #3Main StoryDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Aquaman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
The Power of Shazam! #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Flash #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Wonder Woman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Martian Manhunter #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Adventures of Superman #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
Resurrection Man #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Superman: Man of Tomorrow #1,000,000Core Tie-inDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
DC One Million #4Main StoryDC One Million Omnibus
JLA: One Million
Azreal #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Chase #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Creeper #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Green Arrow #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Legionnaires #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Legion of Super-Heroes #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Lobo #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Supergirl #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
Hitman #1,000,000Not EssentialDC One Million Omnibus
DC One Million Reading Order

Publications Impact

  • Follow-up Issues
    • 2008 follow-up tie in Booster Gold #1,000,000

References:

Feature Image DC One Million trade paperback cover art by Val Semeiks

Brett

In my mid-30s, I ventured into the mesmerizing world of comic books, and since then, they've captured my heart as one of my cherished pastimes. With a delightful dance between Marvel and DC, sprinkled with the occasional indie gem, I've immersed myself in this enchanting universe. As a true completionist at heart, my passion for collecting has birthed an abundance of reading lists that I'm thrilled to share with all of you, bringing us together on this thrilling comic journey.

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