The DCeased comics have taken the world by storm, and for good reason. If you’re looking for the DCeased reading order, we’ve got you covered.
The storyline is intense, dark, and full of surprises. Here is our recommended reading order for the DCeased comics!
What are the DCeased Comics All About?
DCeased is a comic book mini-series that was published by DC Comics. It is composed of six issues that were published from May 2019 to October 2019. It is written by Tom Taylor, along with a creative team that includes Trevor Hairsine as penciler and Stefano Guadiano as an inker.
The story brings forward some of your favorite DC superheroes and poses the question: What would they do during a zombie apocalypse? Because that is exactly what ensues.
The story is set on an alternate Earth where a corrupted Anti-Life Equation has infected all Earth’s inhabitants with a zombie-like virus. Lois Lane is the narrator and explains how the events occurred over several weeks.
The story begins with Cyborg being kidnapped by DeSaad on Apokolips. DeSaad has one-half of the Anti-Life Equation and Darkseid intends to combine it with the other half he already possesses. However, during the merge it is corrupted and infects Darkseid.
While DeSaad tried to stop the spread of the virus by sending Cyborg back to Earth, Darkseid obliterates the planet.
When Cyborg’s systems come back online in Metropolis, the virus immediately jumps onto the internet. The infection is instant as it transmits from the screens of corrupted devices and hundreds of millions of people are infected.
Thus, our beloved DC heroes and villians are caught up in the chaos of this virus in its rampage.
What Should You Read Before DCeased?
Nothing is required to read before you dive into DCeased. The comic book series occurs on an alternate Earth to the main continuity. There is no background reading necessary. It is important to remember that DCeased is its own central story.
However, there are other comics you can read that take place in the same timeline as DCeased. We go into the sequels and spin-offs after our main DCeased reading order. As well, we will provide you with the chronology of all these comics further down.
#1 DCeased Reading Order by Publication
The first way you can enjoy the DCeased comics in in the order of its publication.
- DCeased #1 (2019)
- DCeased #2 (2019)
- DCeased #3 (2019)
- DCeased #4 (2019)
- DCeased #5 (2019)
- DCeased #6 (2019)
More Reading Material
But wait! There’s more.
If you can’t get enough of this corner of the DC Universe, you’re in luck as it has already expanded to include other comic book sequels and spin-offs. Here is the publication order so you can enjoy this additional material.
DCeased: A Good Day to Die
- A Good Day to Die (2019)
DCeased: Unkillables
- Unkillables #1 (2020)
- Unkillables #2 (2020)
- Unkillables #3 (2020)
DCeased: Hope at World’s End
- Hope at World’s End #1 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #2 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #3 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #4 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #5 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #6 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #7 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #8 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #9 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #10 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #11 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #12 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #13 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #14 (2020)
- Hope at World’s End #15 (2020)
DCeased: Dead Planet
- Dead Planet #1 (2020)
- Dead Planet #2 (2020)
- Dead Planet #3 (2020)
- Dead Planet #4 (2020)
- Dead Planet #5 (2021)
- Dead Planet #6 (2021)
- Dead Planet #7 (2021)
#2 DCeased Reading Order – Chronological Order
The other way you can approach the DCeased reading order is chronologically. This approach is only recommended if you have already read all the comics and are quite familiar with the storyline. Otherwise, it might get confusing switching between series.
- DCeased #1
- DCeased #2
- The Unkillables #1
- DCeased #3
- DCeased #4
- A Good Day to Die
- DCeased #5
- Hope at World’s End #1
- Hope at World’s End #2
- Hope at World’s End #3
- Hope at World’s End #4
- Hope at World’s End #5
- Hope at World’s End #6
- Hope at World’s End #7
- Hope at World’s End #8
- Hope at World’s End #9
- Hope at World’s End #10
- Hope at World’s End #11
- Hope at World’s End #12
- Hope at World’s End #13
- Hope at World’s End #14
- Hope at World’s End #15
- DCeased #6
- Unkillables #2
- Unkillables #3
- Dead Planet #1
- Dead Planet #2
- Dead Planet #3
- Dead Planet #4
- Dead Planet #5
- Dead Planet #6
- Dead Planet #7
Summary of DCeased Reading Order
Below is an overview of the DCeased reading order for you to understand what to expect from each book.
DCeased #1
A mysterious techno-virus has been released on Earth, infecting 600 million people and turning them instantly into violent, monstrous engines of destruction.
The heroes of the DCU are caught completely unprepared for a pandemic of this magnitude and struggle to save their loved ones first. But what happens to the World’s Greatest Heroes if the world ends?
DCeased #2
Millions are dying every minute. Heroes and villains alike are falling.
Can the Justice League unite to find a way to stop the spread of death? Can they save humanity from extinction? Can they even save themselves?
The key to survival may hinge on the last moments of one of the World’s Finest Heroes.
DCeased #3
Heroes, villains and gods have fallen. Cities have collapsed.
The virus threatens to reach below the waves and even to the island of Themyscira. The race to save planet Earth is on!
The surviving members of the Justice League have learned the secret to the spread of the virus, but is it already too late to stop it?
DCeased #4
The Daily Planet has become a beacon of hope for the living as the Anti-Life Equation sweeps the planet. What’s left of the Justice League have begun to gather there, bringing survivors and family alike.
But the city is being overrun with infected humans…and superhumans! The war for Metropolis begins!
DCeased #5
The world is dying at the hands of the infected, and the very survival of humanity is at stake. Facing extinction, Superman and the heroes will make a decision that will fundamentally alter Earth’s present…and future!
DCeased #6
Humanity is on the brink of extinction, and only a few remaining members of the Justice League stand between life and annihilation. As the remnants of humanity make their last gamble for survival, will there even be a planet left to call home when all is said and done? The senses-shattering conclusion to the DCeased comic series is here!
DCeased: A Good Day to Die
While the mainstays of the Justice League – Superman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman – battle the worldwide infection in the pages of DCeased, a group of other heroes work to stop the impending apocalypse – no matter who they have to kill!
Mr. Terrific assembles a motley group of surviving heroes including Mister Miracle, Big Barda, John Constantine, Blue Beetle, and Booster Gold as they attempt to fight back against the tide of death. Can this ragtag group save the world where the Justice League has thus far failed?
DCeased: Unkillables
The blockbuster DC series returns to answer this question: What did the villains do when the heroes failed and the world ended?
Vandal Savage hasn’t lived for thousands of years without being prepared. Seconds after the virus breaks out, he has already made contact and begun to assemble a team of people to help him ride out the end of the world.
Some of the world’s greatest mercenaries and fighters are brought to his side, all tasked to protect Savage. All Vandal can offer them is survival.
DCeased: Hope at World’s End
In Earth’s darkest hour, heroes will bring hope in this new addition to the DCeased saga, taking place within the timeline of the original epic!
The Anti-Life Equation has infected over a billion people on Earth. Heroes and villains have fallen. In the immediate aftermath of the destruction of Metropolis, Superman, and Wonder Woman spearhead a plan to try to stem the tide of infection, preserve and protect survivors, and develop a plan for what’s next.
This is an anthology series that features stories about various heroes. In the Earth’s darkest hour, heroes will bring hope! The war for Earth has only just begun!
DCeased: Dead Planet
Dead Planet is set five years after the events of the original mini-series. It follows the New Justice League’s return to Earth to find Cyborg.
The survivors of the infected apocalypse that ravaged Earth in the pages of DCeased have found a haven on a second Earth. The Justice League rebuilt with new members – Damian Wayne, Jon Kent and Cassie Sandsmark – and for the most part, life is good. Until a faint signal is received that is coming from the planet everyone had fled five short years ago…
Somehow Cyborg is transmitting a message – he survived, and there might be a cure! Suspecting a trap, but with too much on the line, the new Justice League must make their way home to the dead planet to see what awaits them and who is left to be saved!
Final Thoughts On DCeased Reading Order
Here is all you need to know about DCeased reading order for an enjoyable reading experience. If you are a fan of comic books, I hope this DCeased reading order will help you know where to start reading this particular series. Read and enjoy!
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