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Brian K. Vaughan

Bestselling Author • 14 Series • 66 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Ex Machina Books
Start with: The First Hundred Days (2005)
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Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books
Start with: Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 (2008)
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Publication Order of Paper Girls Books
Start with: Paper Girls, Vol. 1 (2016)

About Brian K. Vaughan

Brian K. Vaughan is an American author of science fiction, young adult, comics, and graphic novels. He is popularly known for his comic book series, Ex Machina, Pride of Baghdad, Paper Girls, Runaways, Saga, and Y: The Last Man. He also wrote, edited, and directed the television series Lost seasons three to five. His work on the show earned him a Writers Guild of America Award nomination for Best Dramatic Series in 2009 and another nomination for the fifth season in 2010. He also served as the showrunner and executive producer for the TV series Under the Dome. In comics, Vaughan is known for creating unique and highly regarded stories that are engaging and original. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, Brian K. Vaughan has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Brian K. Vaughan

Publication Order of Ex Machina Books
10 books 2005–2010
1

The First Hundred Days

The First Hundred Days is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2005
2

Tag

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ex Machina Books with Tag, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2005
3

Fact v. Fiction

Fact v. Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2006
4

March to War

Conflict and courage define March to War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series by Brian K. Vaughan that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2006
5

Smoke, Smoke

Smoke, Smoke is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2007
6

Power Down

Power Down is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2007
7

Ex Cathedra

Ex Cathedra is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2008
8

Dirty Tricks

Dirty Tricks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2009
9

Ring Out the Old

Ring Out the Old is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2010
10

Term Limits

Term Limits continues the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books
5 books 2008–2011
1

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2008
2

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 2

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books with Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 2, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2009
3

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 3

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 3 continues the Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
4

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books with Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 4, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2010
5

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 5

Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 5 continues the Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of Paper Girls Books
7 books 2016–2021
1

Paper Girls, Vol. 1

Paper Girls, Vol. 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paper Girls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2016
2

Paper Girls, Vol. 2

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Paper Girls Books with Paper Girls, Vol. 2, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2016
3

Paper Girls, Vol. 3

Paper Girls, Vol. 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paper Girls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2017
4

Paper Girls, Vol. 4

Paper Girls, Vol. 4 continues the Publication Order of Paper Girls Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
5

Paper Girls, Vol. 5

Paper Girls, Vol. 5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paper Girls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2018
6

Paper Girls, Vol. 6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Paper Girls Books with Paper Girls, Vol. 6, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2019
7

Paper Girls: The Complete Story

Paper Girls: The Complete Story continues the Publication Order of Paper Girls Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of The Private Eye Books
1 books 2015–2015
1

The Private Eye

The Private Eye is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Private Eye Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2015
Publication Order of Runaways Books
7 books 2004–2008
1

Pride & Joy

Pride & Joy continues the Publication Order of Runaways Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
2

Teenage Wasteland

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Runaways Books with Teenage Wasteland, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2006
3

The Good Die Young

The Good Die Young is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Runaways Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2006
4

True Believers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Runaways Books with True Believers, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2006
5

Escape To New York

Escape To New York continues the Publication Order of Runaways Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
6

Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance continues the Publication Order of Runaways Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
7

Live Fast

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Runaways Books with Live Fast, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2008
Publication Order of Saga Books
12 books 2012–2025
1

Saga, Volume 1

Saga, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of Saga Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

Saga, Volume 2

Saga, Volume 2 continues the Publication Order of Saga Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Saga, Volume 3

Saga, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of Saga Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
4

Saga, Volume 4

Saga, Volume 4 continues the Publication Order of Saga Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
5

Saga, Volume 5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saga Books with Saga, Volume 5, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2015
6

Saga, Volume 6

Saga, Volume 6 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2016
7

Saga, Volume 7

Saga, Volume 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2017
8

Saga, Volume 8

Saga, Volume 8 continues the Publication Order of Saga Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
9

Saga, Volume 9

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saga Books with Saga, Volume 9, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2018
10

Saga, Volume 10

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saga Books with Saga, Volume 10, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2022
11

Saga, Volume 11

Saga, Volume 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2023
12

Saga, Volume 12

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saga Books with Saga, Volume 12, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2025
Publication Order of We Stand On Guard Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

We Stand On Guard: Deluxe Edition

We Stand On Guard: Deluxe Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of We Stand On Guard Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books
11 books 2003–2008
1

Unmanned

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books with Unmanned, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2003
2

Cycles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books with Cycles, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2003
3

One Small Step

One Small Step is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2004
4

Safeword

Safeword continues the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
5

Ring of Truth

Ring of Truth continues the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
6

Girl on Girl

Girl on Girl continues the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
7

Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2006
8

Kimono Dragons

Epic adventure awaits in Kimono Dragons, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Brian K. Vaughan has built.

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2006
9

Motherland

Motherland continues the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
10

Whys and Wherefores

Whys and Wherefores is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2008
11

Y: The Last Man Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Y: The Last Man Books with Y: The Last Man Collection, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2008
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
2 books 2006–2025
1

Pride of Baghdad

Pride of Baghdad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2006
2

Spectators

Spectators is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2025
Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books
5 books 2004–2006
1

The Tempest

The Tempest is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2004
2

Cry Wolf

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books with Cry Wolf, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2005
3

The Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2005
4

Hard Lessons

Hard Lessons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2005
5

Magnetic North

Magnetic North continues the Publication Order of Ultimate X-Men Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
Publication Order of Wolverine Books
1 books 2008–2008
1

Logan

Logan is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wolverine Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brian K. Vaughan have come to expect.

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2008
Publication Order of Cloak and Dagger Books
1 books 2018–2018
1

Runaways and Reversals

Runaways and Reversals continues the Publication Order of Cloak and Dagger Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Green Lantern Books
1 books 2021–2021
1

Circle of Fire

Circle of Fire continues the Publication Order of Green Lantern Books story arc with Brian K. Vaughan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of Mystique Books
2 books 2004–2004
1

Dead Drop Gorgeous

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Drop Gorgeous as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Mystique Books series showcases Brian K. Vaughan's mastery of suspense.

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2004
2

Tinker, Tailor, Mutant, Spy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mystique Books with Tinker, Tailor, Mutant, Spy, another outstanding contribution from Brian K. Vaughan.

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2004

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Brian K. Vaughan?

Brian K. Vaughan is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Ex Machina Books, Publication Order of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition Books, Publication Order of Paper Girls Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Brian K. Vaughan series to start with?

For readers new to Brian K. Vaughan's work, the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 10 books. Begin with The First Hundred Days to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Brian K. Vaughan written?

Brian K. Vaughan has written over 66 books across 14 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Brian K. Vaughan books in order?

Yes, reading Brian K. Vaughan's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Brian K. Vaughan write in?

Brian K. Vaughan writes primarily in fiction. With 14 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Brian K. Vaughan's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Brian K. Vaughan's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Brian K. Vaughan's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Brian K. Vaughan's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Ex Machina Books series. The first book, The First Hundred Days, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.