Overview:
The Knight Terrors event, a horror-themed crossover, was rolled out in 2023. Key figures like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman take center stage, facing off against both new and familiar foes. Prominent writer Joshua Williamson crafts the storyline, and the art of talented artists contributes to a visually striking narrative.
Fans and critics have mixed feelings about the event, with some praising its fresh take on the horror genre and others pointing out inconsistencies in pacing and character development. The series dives deep into the psychological aspects of its characters, exploring fears and nightmares in a way that resonates with readers.
The event highlights the dark corners of the DC Universe and reshapes ongoing character dynamics. As heroes confront their deepest fears, Knight Terrors seeks to redefine what it means to be a hero in a nightmare-filled universe.
Background Reading:
- Fear State (Batman)
- Dark Nights: Death Metal
Related Guides
- Batman
- Justice League Dark
Best Way To Read:
Main Collection
Collects:
Alternative Collections
Main Story
- Knight Terrors
- Collects: Knight Terrors: First Blood #1, Knight Terrors #1-4, Knight Terrors: Night’s End #1
Tie-Ins
- Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares
- Collects: Knight Terrors: Batman #1-2, Knight Terrors: Catwoman #1-2, Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #1-2, Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1-2, Knight Terrors: Robin #1-2
- Knight Terrors: Knightmare League
- Collects: Knight Terrors: Action Comics #1-2, Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1-2, Knight Terrors: Superman #1-2, Knight Terrors: The Flash #1-2, Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #1-2
- Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures
- Collects: Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1-2, Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1-2, Knight Terrors: Punchline #1-2, Knight Terrors: The Joker #1-2, Knight Terrors: Zatanna #1-2
- Knight Terrors: Terror Titans
- Collects: Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1-2, Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1-2, Knight Terrors: Ravager #1-2, Knight Terrors: Shazam! #1-2, Knight Terrors: Titans #1-2
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 of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.
Reading Order:
| Title | Importance | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
| Knight Terrors: Batman #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors #1 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
| Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Ravager #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Robin #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Shazam! #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: The Flash #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Zatanna #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Catwoman #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Punchline #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Superman #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors #2 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
| Knight Terrors: Action Comics #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Titans #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Batman #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: The Joker #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Black Adam #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Ravager #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors #3 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
| Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Robin #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Shazam! #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: The Flash #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Zatanna #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Nightwing #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Superman #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Catwoman #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Punchline #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors #4 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
| Knight Terrors: Action Comics #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knightmare League |
| Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Dark Knightmares |
| Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Knockturnal Creatures |
| Knight Terrors: Titans #2 | Tie-in TBD | Knight Terrors: Terror Titans |
| Knight Terrors: Night’s End #1 | Main Story Essential | Knight Terrors |
Publications Impact
No series were ended or spun out of the Knight Terrors event.
References:
Feature Image from Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 cover art by Howard Porter and Hi-Fi
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