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Introduction to "Comic Book Numbering"

Comic book numbering used to be a very simple issue - each issue was incremented one number from the preceding issue in a simple natural number sequence starting at issue #1 until infinity.

Occasionally there would be some complications when a series was re-named (often when a key character in an ongoing anthology becomes popular enough for their own title), such as "The Incredible Hulk (1968)" taking over the numbering from "Tales to Astonish (1959)" or "Captain America (1968)" taking over the numbering of "Tales of Suspense (1959)".

However, DC Comics started an inadvertent trend when John Byrne re-structured the Man of Steel in the mid-1980's. All Superman comics (Action Comics and Superman) were taken offline for a few months, and a re-launch re-started Superman (1987) with a new #1, and continued the pre-existing Superman (1939) numbering with "Adventures of Superman (1987)". Superman (2006) re-merged Superman (1987) and Adventures of Superman (1987) to a single title.

Both DC and Marvel comics insisted on the occassional oddly numbered comic (0, -1 for Marvel, 1,000,000 for DC) which made continuity of numbering strange.

Marvel had a mathematical psychotic break and sold off key characters (e.g. Hulk, Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America and the Fantastic Four) to a group of artist/writers in the ill-fated "Heroes Reborn" period of about a year in the mid-1990's, each series being re-started as a new #1. This experiment lasted about a year from 1996 to 1997, where the characters were re-introduced into the "real" (616) universe of Marvel in "Heroes Return".

Marvel's marketing department, realizing that "#1" issues had extra purchase value, began randomly re-starting series to generate new #1's. Later, someone woke up and realized that they were missing the chance to capitalize on significant milestone issues (500, 600 etc.) and began to re-number the ongoing series, with mixed success. Some re-numbering was simply the inclusion of series X and series Y of the same character, with the new numbering being the sum. However, with other series, the effect was somewhat confusing (see Hulk).

This site is an attempt to make sense of the numbering issues.

Monday, June 8, 2015

DC - Post New 52 World - Cancellations, new, continuing

I've grabbed these from a number of websites and news sites including:

Grand Comics Database (http://www.comics.org/)
IGN (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/02/06/dc-comics-is-ending-the-new-52; http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/12/16/dc-to-end-14-comics-in-march-2015)

Series Continuing from DC New 52 to post Convergence:

Title Launched
Action Comics  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Aquaman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Batgirl  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Batman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Batman/Superman Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Continuing 
Catwoman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Deathstroke  Launched - Dec 2014 Continuing
Detective Comics  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Gotham Academy Launched - Dec 2014 Continuing
Gotham by Midnight Launched - Jan 2015 Continuing
Grayson Launched - Sep 2014 Continuing
Green Arrow  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing at #41
Green Lantern  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing at #41
Harley Quinn Launched - Jan 2014 Continuing
Justice League United Launched - Jun 2014 Continuing
Justice League  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Lobo Launched - Dec 2014 Continuing
New Suicide Squad Launched - Sep 2014 Continuing
Secret Six Launched - Feb 2015 Continuing
Sinestro Launched - Jun 2014 Continuing
Superman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
Superman/Wonder Woman Launched - Oct 2013 Continuing
Teen Titans  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41
The Flash  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing at #41
Wonder Woman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Continuing with #41



NEW Series for post-Convergence:

Title Launched
Batman Beyond Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Bat-Mite Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Bizzaro Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Black Canary Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Constantine: The Hellblazer Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Cyborg Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Dark Universe Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Doomed Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Dr. Fate Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Earth 2: Society Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Green Lantern: Lost Army Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Harly Quinn/Power Girl Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Justice League 3001 Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Justice League of America Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Martain Manhunter Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Midnighter Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Mystic U Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Omega Men Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Prez Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Red Hood/Arsenel Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Robin, Son of Batman Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Section Eight Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
Starfire Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series
We Are Robin Launch - Summer 2015 NEW - Post Convergence Series

Series Cancelled for Convergence:
Title Launched Cancelled
Aquaman and the Others Launched - April 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Arkham Manor Launched - October 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Batman and Robin Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Batman Eternal Launched - April 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Batwoman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Constantine Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled with Convergence
Earth 2 Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled with Convergence
Earth 2 - World's End Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Green Lantern Corps  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Green Lantern: New Guardians  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Infinity Man and the Forever People Launched - Aug 2014 Cancelled at #9 with Convergence
Justice League 3000 Launched - Feb 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Justice League Dark  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Klarion Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled at #6 with Convergence
New 52 - Future's End Launched - July 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Red Hood and the Outlaws  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Red Lanterns  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Secret Origins Launched - Jun 2014 Cancelled at #11 with Convergence
Star Spangled War Stories featuring G.I. Zombie Launched - Sep 2014 Cancelled at #8 with Convergence
Supergirl  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Swamp Thing  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Trinity of Sin Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled at #6 with Convergence
World's Finest Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled at #32 with Convergence

Series Cancelled since DC - New 52 first Launch:
Title Launched Cancelled
All-Star Western  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #34  - Aug 2014
Animal Man  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #29  - March 2014
Aquaman and the Others Launched - April 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Arkham Manor Launched - October 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Batman and Robin Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Batman Eternal Launched - April 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Batman Incorporated Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled at #13  - Apr 2013
Batman: The Dark Knight  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with #29 - Mar 2014
Batwing  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #34 - Aug 2014
Batwoman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Birds of Prey  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #34 - Aug 2014
Blackhawks  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
Blue Beetle  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (4th Wave)
Captain Atom  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (3rd Wave)
Constantine Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled with Convergence
DC Universe Presents  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (5th Wave)
Deathstroke  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (5th Wave)
Demon Knights  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (6th Wave - Aug 2013)
Dial H Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled (6th Wave - Aug 2013)
Earth 2 Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled with Convergence
Earth 2 - World's End Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (4th Wave)
G.I. Combat Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled (4th Wave)
Green Lantern Corps  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Green Lantern: New Guardians  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Grifter  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (4th Wave)
Hawk and Dove  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
I, Vampire  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (5th Wave)
Infinity Man and the Forever People Launched - Aug 2014 Cancelled at #9 with Convergence
Justice League 3000 Launched - Feb 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Justice League Dark  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Justice League International  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (3rd Wave)
Justice League of America Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled with #14 - Jul 2014
Justice League of America's Vibe Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled with #10 - Feb 2014
Katana Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled at #10 - Feb 2014
Klarion Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled at #6 with Convergence
Larfleeze Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Cancelled with #12 - Aug 2014
Legion Lost  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (4th Wave)
Legion of Super-Heroes  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (6th Wave - Aug 2013)
Men of War  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
Mister Terrific  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
New 52 - Future's End Launched - July 2014 Cancelled with Convergence
Nightwing  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #30 - Apr 2014
O.M.A.C.  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
Red Hood and the Outlaws  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Red Lanterns  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Resurrection Man  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (3rd Wave)
Secret Origins Launched - Jun 2014 Cancelled at #11 with Convergence
Star Spangled War Stories featuring G.I. Zombie Launched - Sep 2014 Cancelled at #8 with Convergence
Static Shock  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (2nd Wave)
Stormwatch  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #30 - Apr 2014
Suicide Squad  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #30 - Jul 2014
Superboy Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #34 - Oct 2014
Supergirl  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled with Convergence
Superman Unchained Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Cancelled at #7 - Apr 2014
Swamp Thing  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled at #40 with Convergence
Sword and Sorcery Launched (3rd Wave - Aug 2012) Cancelled (5th Wave)
Talon Launched (3rd Wave - Aug 2012) Cancelled at #17 - Apr 2014
Team 7 Launched (3rd Wave - Aug 2012) Cancelled (5th Wave)
The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (5th Wave)
The Green Team Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Cancelled at #8 - Mar 2014
The Movement Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Cancelled at #12 - July 2014
The Phantom Stranger Launched (3rd Wave - Aug 2012) Cancelled at #22 - Oct 2014
The Ravagers Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled (5th Wave)
The Savage Hawkman  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (5th Wave)
Threshold Launched (4th Wave - Feb 2013) Cancelled (6th Wave - Aug 2013)
Trinity of Sin Launched - Dec 2014 Cancelled at #6 with Convergence
Trinty of Sin - Pandora Launched (5th Wave - April 2013) Cancelled with #14 - Oct 2014
Voodoo  Launched (1st Wave - Aug 2010) Cancelled (3rd Wave)
World's Finest Launched (2nd Wave - Jan 2012) Cancelled at #32 with Convergence