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Batman/Spawn: War Devil (Short Story)
Series opener · book 1 of 39 · published 1994 Anthology · Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench
Medieval Spawn Witchblade
Book 3 of 39 · published 1996 Anthology · Garth Ennis, Brandon "Brand" Peterson
Corruption (Short Story)
Book 9 of 39 · published 1999 Anthology · Todd McFarlane
Termination (Short Story)
Book 11 of 39 · published 2000 Anthology · Todd McFarlane
Ascension (Short Story)
Book 12 of 39 · published 2001 Anthology · Todd McFarlane
Spawn Godslayer (Short Story)
Book 14 of 39 · published 2007 Anthology · Brian Holguin
New Flesh (Short Story)
Book 16 of 39 · published 2007 Anthology · David Hine, Brian Haberlin
Spawn: New Beginnings Vol. 1 (Short Story)
Book 20 of 39 · published 2011 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Jonathan Goff, Will Carlton
Spawn: New Beginnings Vol. 2 (Short Story)
Book 23 of 39 · published 2012 Anthology · Jonathan Goff, Will Carlton
Resurrection
Book 24 of 39 · published 2015 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Paul Jenkins, Jonboy
Dark Horror
Book 27 of 39 · published 2019 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Darragh Savage
Spawn Kills Everyone (Short Story)
Book 28 of 39 · published 2019 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, J.J. Kirby, Will Robson
Spawn's Universe: #1 (Short Story)
Book 31 of 39 · published 2021 Anthology · Brett Booth, Todd McFarlane, Marcio Takara, Andrew Dalhouse, Stephen Segovia, Jim Cheung, Tom Orzechowski, Peter Steigerwald, Adelso Corona, F.C.O. Plascencia, AndWorld Design
The Record-Breaker
Book 32 of 39 · published 2022 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Scott Snyder
Unwanted Violence (Short Story)
Book 36 of 39 · published 2024 Anthology · Todd McFarlane
Bad Business
Book 37 of 39 · published 2024 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Rory McConville
Spawn Sinns War
Book 38 of 39 · published 2025 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Carlo Barberi, Rory McConville
Monolith
Latest in the series · book 39 of 39 · published 2025 Anthology · Sean Lewis
The Wrath of Odin
Book 3 of 20 · published 2015 Anthology · Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
To Wake the Mangog
Book 4 of 20 · published 2015 Anthology · Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
Into the Dark Nebula
Book 6 of 20 · published 2016 Anthology · John Romita Sr., Stan Lee, Len Wein, Sal Buscema, John Buscema, Gerry Conway
The Eternals Saga
Book 10 of 20 · published 2017 Anthology · Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ken Landgraf, Keith Pollard, Ricardo Villamonte, Arvell Jones, Ralph Macchio, Mark Gruenwald, Jo Duffy
A Kingdom Lost
Book 11 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Gil Kane, Rick Leonardi, Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Keith Pollard, Alan Kupperberg, Luke McDonnell, Ralph Macchio, Mark Gruenwald, Bob Hall, Alan Zelenetz
Runequest
Book 12 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Steven Grant, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Ernie Chan, John Bolton, Keith Pollard, Alan Kupperberg, M.D. Bright, Don Perlin, Bob Layton, Bob Hall, Alan Zelenetz, Greg LaRocque
In Mortal Flesh
Book 14 of 20 · published 2019 Anthology · Roy Thomas, Jack Kirby, Al Milgrom, Mike Mignola, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Tony DeZúñiga, Gary Hartle, Randall Frenz, Rich Yanizeski
The Black Galaxy
Book 15 of 20 · published 2019 Anthology · Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Gary Hartle, Randall Frenz, Richard Bennett Lamas
The Thor War
Book 16 of 20 · published 2019 Anthology · Roy Thomas, Geof Isherwood, Pat Olliffe, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz
The Final Gauntlet
Book 17 of 20 · published 2020 Anthology · Geof Isherwood, Pat Olliffe, Ron Marz, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Jim Starlin, M.C. Wyman, Gary Hartle, Bruce Zick
Blood and Thunder
Book 18 of 20 · published 2021 Anthology · Roy Thomas, Ron Marz, Tom Grindberg, Jim Starlin, M.C. Wyman, Sandu Florea, Bruce Zick
Hel on Earth
Book 19 of 20 · published 2022 Anthology · Roy Thomas, Tom DeFalco, Gerald DeCaire, John Buscema, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard, M.C. Wyman, Sandu Florea, Robert Walker, Glenn Greenberg, Lou Harrison, Stewart "Staz" Johnson
Worldengine
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2022 Anthology · Mark Waid, Geof Isherwood, Warren Ellis, Mike Deodato, Terry Kavanagh, John Statema, William Messner-Loebs
Venomnibus Vol. 1
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018 Anthology · Ron Lim, Scott McDaniel, David Michelinie, Carl Potts, Mark Bagley, Tom Lyle, D.G. Chichester, Len Kaminski
Venomnibus Vol. 2
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019 Anthology · Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Carnage Unleashed
Book 2 of 4 · published 2022 Anthology · Larry Hama, Howard Mackie, Mike Lackey, Bob Budiansky
The Hunger
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2024 Anthology · Larry Hama, Len Kaminski, Iván Vélez
No Easy Op: The Unclassified Analysis of the Book Detailing The Killing of OBL (Short Story)
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2012 Anthology · Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy
Ranger Knowledge
Book 2 of 7 · published 2013 Co-authored · Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy
Africa Lost: Rhodesia's COIN Killing Machine (Short Story)
Book 3 of 7 · published 2013 Anthology · Brandon Webb
The Syria Report: The West's Destruction of Syria to Gain Control Over Iran (Short Story)
Book 4 of 7 · published 2013 Anthology · Brandon Webb
Operation Red Wings: The Rescue Story Behind Lone Survivor (Short Story)
Book 5 of 7 · published 2013 Anthology · Peter Nealen
Navy SEALs BUD/S Preparation Guide: A Former SEAL Instructor's Guide to Getting You Through BUD/S (Short Story)
Book 6 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Mike Ritland
The ISIS Solution: How Unconventional Thinking and Special Operations Can Eliminate Radical Islam (Short Story)
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy
The Man of Steel, Vol. 1
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1986 Anthology · John Byrne
The Man of Steel, Vol. 2
Book 2 of 9 · published 1987 Anthology · Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway
The Man of Steel, Vol. 3
Book 3 of 9 · published 1987 Anthology · Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Mike Machlan, Terry Kevin Austin
The Man of Steel, Vol. 5
Book 5 of 9 · published 1987 Anthology · Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, P. Craig Russell, Jerry Ordway
The Man of Steel, Vol. 7
Book 7 of 9 · published 1988 Anthology · John Byrne, Jerry Ordway
The Man of Steel, Vol. 8
Book 8 of 9 · published 1988 Anthology · John Byrne, George Pérez, Roger Stern
Spawn Compendium 1
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2012 Anthology · Marc Silvestri, Todd McFarlane, Grant Morrison, Tony Daniel, Alan Moore, Greg Capullo, Frank Miller
Spawn Compendium 5
Book 5 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Will Carton, Jon Goff
Spawn Compendium Volume 7
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025 Anthology · Todd McFarlane, Jason Shawn Alexander, Carlo Barberi, Rory McConville, Jon Goff
Transfer of Power (Short Story)
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2003 Anthology · Bruce Jones
Hide in Plain Sight (Short Story)
Book 2 of 15 · published 2003 Anthology · Bruce Jones
Split Decisions (Short Story)
Book 3 of 15 · published 2004 Anthology · Bruce Jones
Dead Like Me (Short Story)
Book 4 of 15 · published 2004 Anthology · Bruce Jones, Doug Braithwaite, Garth Ennis, John McCrea
Planet Hulk
Book 6 of 15 · published 2007 Anthology · Carlo Pagulayan, Takeshi Miyazawa, Gary Frank, Greg Pak, Aaron Lopresti, Juan Santacruz
Planet Hulk Prelude
Book 7 of 15 · published 2010 Anthology · J. Michael Straczynski, Mike McKone, Juan Santacruz, Daniel Way, Keu Cha
Incredible Hulk By John Byrne & Ron Garney
Book 8 of 15 · published 2012 Anthology · John Byrne, Ron Garney
House of M: Incredible Hulk (Short Story)
Book 11 of 15 · published 2013 Anthology · Peter David, Adam Kubert, Jorge Lucas
Tempest Fugit (Short Story)
Book 12 of 15 · published 2016 Anthology · Peter David
Return of the Monster
Book 14 of 15 · published 2018 Anthology · Richard Corben
Wounded Animals
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 2008 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook
Fatal Diseases
Book 2 of 14 · published 2009 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Stuart Immonen, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, Ian Churchill, Ryan Kelly, Peter Gross, Steve Buccellato, José Ladrönn, Rob Steen, Chris Burnham
Dangerous Liaisons
Book 3 of 14 · published 2010 Co-authored · Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook, Marian Churchland, J. Scott Campbell, Ian Churchill, Andre Szymanowicz, Greg Capullo, José Ladrönn, Rob Steen, Chris Burnham
Questionable Things
Book 4 of 14 · published 2011 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Marian Churchland, Ian Churchill, Andre Szymanowicz, Chris Burnham
Armed Forces
Book 5 of 14 · published 2012 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, José Ladrönn
Devilish Functions
Book 6 of 14 · published 2012 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Shaky Kane, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook
Memories of the Future (Short Story)
Book 7 of 14 · published 2014 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín
The Red Queen (Short Story)
Book 8 of 14 · published 2015 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín
Learning To Be Human (Short Story)
Book 9 of 14 · published 2015 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín
All Coming Evil (Short Story)
Book 10 of 14 · published 2016 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín
Up Close & Personal (Short Story)
Book 11 of 14 · published 2017 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, Carlos Pedro
The Least, The Lost & The Last (Short Story)
Book 12 of 14 · published 2018 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín, Abigail Jill Harding
Manmade Monsters (Short Story)
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2021 Anthology · Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook
Batman/Spawn: War Devil (Short Story) ( By: Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench)
Series opener · book 1 of 39 · published 1994
Medieval Spawn Witchblade ( By: Garth Ennis, Brandon "Brand" Peterson)
Book 3 of 39 · published 1996
Spawn Godslayer (Short Story) ( By: Brian Holguin)
Book 14 of 39 · published 2007
New Flesh (Short Story) ( By: David Hine, Brian Haberlin)
Book 16 of 39 · published 2007
Spawn: New Beginnings Vol. 1 (Short Story) ( By: Todd McFarlane, Jonathan Goff, Will Carlton)
Book 20 of 39 · published 2011
Spawn: New Beginnings Vol. 2 (Short Story) ( By: Jonathan Goff, Will Carlton)
Book 23 of 39 · published 2012
Resurrection ( By: Todd McFarlane, Paul Jenkins, Jonboy)
Book 24 of 39 · published 2015
Dark Horror ( By: Todd McFarlane, Darragh Savage)
Book 27 of 39 · published 2019
Spawn Kills Everyone (Short Story) ( By: Todd McFarlane, J.J. Kirby, Will Robson)
Book 28 of 39 · published 2019
Spawn's Universe: #1 (Short Story) ( By: Brett Booth, Todd McFarlane, Marcio Takara, Andrew Dalhouse, Stephen Segovia, Jim Cheung, Tom Orzechowski, Peter Steigerwald, Adelso Corona, F.C.O. Plascencia, AndWorld Design)
Book 31 of 39 · published 2021
The Record-Breaker ( By: Todd McFarlane, Scott Snyder)
Book 32 of 39 · published 2022
Unwanted Violence (Short Story) ( By: Todd McFarlane)
Book 36 of 39 · published 2024
Bad Business ( By: Todd McFarlane, Rory McConville)
Book 37 of 39 · published 2024
Spawn Sinns War ( By: Todd McFarlane, Carlo Barberi, Rory McConville)
Book 38 of 39 · published 2025
Monolith ( By: Sean Lewis)
Latest in the series · book 39 of 39 · published 2025
Into the Dark Nebula ( By: John Romita Sr., Stan Lee, Len Wein, Sal Buscema, John Buscema, Gerry Conway)
Book 6 of 20 · published 2016
The Eternals Saga ( By: Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ken Landgraf, Keith Pollard, Ricardo Villamonte, Arvell Jones, Ralph Macchio, Mark Gruenwald, Jo Duffy)
Book 10 of 20 · published 2017
A Kingdom Lost ( By: Gil Kane, Rick Leonardi, Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Keith Pollard, Alan Kupperberg, Luke McDonnell, Ralph Macchio, Mark Gruenwald, Bob Hall, Alan Zelenetz)
Book 11 of 20 · published 2018
Runequest ( By: Steven Grant, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Ernie Chan, John Bolton, Keith Pollard, Alan Kupperberg, M.D. Bright, Don Perlin, Bob Layton, Bob Hall, Alan Zelenetz, Greg LaRocque)
Book 12 of 20 · published 2018
In Mortal Flesh ( By: Roy Thomas, Jack Kirby, Al Milgrom, Mike Mignola, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Tony DeZúñiga, Gary Hartle, Randall Frenz, Rich Yanizeski)
Book 14 of 20 · published 2019
The Black Galaxy ( By: Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Gary Hartle, Randall Frenz, Richard Bennett Lamas)
Book 15 of 20 · published 2019
The Thor War ( By: Roy Thomas, Geof Isherwood, Pat Olliffe, Herb Trimpe, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz)
Book 16 of 20 · published 2019
The Final Gauntlet ( By: Geof Isherwood, Pat Olliffe, Ron Marz, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Jim Starlin, M.C. Wyman, Gary Hartle, Bruce Zick)
Book 17 of 20 · published 2020
Blood and Thunder ( By: Roy Thomas, Ron Marz, Tom Grindberg, Jim Starlin, M.C. Wyman, Sandu Florea, Bruce Zick)
Book 18 of 20 · published 2021
Hel on Earth ( By: Roy Thomas, Tom DeFalco, Gerald DeCaire, John Buscema, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard, M.C. Wyman, Sandu Florea, Robert Walker, Glenn Greenberg, Lou Harrison, Stewart "Staz" Johnson)
Book 19 of 20 · published 2022
Worldengine ( By: Mark Waid, Geof Isherwood, Warren Ellis, Mike Deodato, Terry Kavanagh, John Statema, William Messner-Loebs)
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2022
Venomnibus Vol. 1 ( By: Ron Lim, Scott McDaniel, David Michelinie, Carl Potts, Mark Bagley, Tom Lyle, D.G. Chichester, Len Kaminski)
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018
Carnage Unleashed ( By: Larry Hama, Howard Mackie, Mike Lackey, Bob Budiansky)
Book 2 of 4 · published 2022
The Hunger ( By: Larry Hama, Len Kaminski, Iván Vélez)
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2024
No Easy Op: The Unclassified Analysis of the Book Detailing The Killing of OBL (Short Story) ( By: Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy)
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2012
Ranger Knowledge ( With: Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy)
Book 2 of 7 · published 2013
Africa Lost: Rhodesia's COIN Killing Machine (Short Story) ( By: Brandon Webb)
Book 3 of 7 · published 2013
The Syria Report: The West's Destruction of Syria to Gain Control Over Iran (Short Story) ( By: Brandon Webb)
Book 4 of 7 · published 2013
Operation Red Wings: The Rescue Story Behind Lone Survivor (Short Story) ( By: Peter Nealen)
Book 5 of 7 · published 2013
Navy SEALs BUD/S Preparation Guide: A Former SEAL Instructor's Guide to Getting You Through BUD/S (Short Story) ( By: Mike Ritland)
Book 6 of 7 · published 2014
The ISIS Solution: How Unconventional Thinking and Special Operations Can Eliminate Radical Islam (Short Story) ( By: Brandon Webb, Jack Murphy)
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2014
The Man of Steel, Vol. 1 ( By: John Byrne)
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1986
The Man of Steel, Vol. 2 ( By: Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway)
Book 2 of 9 · published 1987
The Man of Steel, Vol. 3 ( By: Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Mike Machlan, Terry Kevin Austin)
Book 3 of 9 · published 1987
The Man of Steel, Vol. 5 ( By: Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, P. Craig Russell, Jerry Ordway)
Book 5 of 9 · published 1987
The Man of Steel, Vol. 7 ( By: John Byrne, Jerry Ordway)
Book 7 of 9 · published 1988
The Man of Steel, Vol. 8 ( By: John Byrne, George Pérez, Roger Stern)
Book 8 of 9 · published 1988
Spawn Compendium 1 ( By: Marc Silvestri, Todd McFarlane, Grant Morrison, Tony Daniel, Alan Moore, Greg Capullo, Frank Miller)
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2012
Spawn Compendium 5 ( By: Todd McFarlane, Will Carton, Jon Goff)
Book 5 of 7 · published 2023
Spawn Compendium Volume 7 ( By: Todd McFarlane, Jason Shawn Alexander, Carlo Barberi, Rory McConville, Jon Goff)
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025
Transfer of Power (Short Story) ( By: Bruce Jones)
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2003
Hide in Plain Sight (Short Story) ( By: Bruce Jones)
Book 2 of 15 · published 2003
Dead Like Me (Short Story) ( By: Bruce Jones, Doug Braithwaite, Garth Ennis, John McCrea)
Book 4 of 15 · published 2004
Planet Hulk ( By: Carlo Pagulayan, Takeshi Miyazawa, Gary Frank, Greg Pak, Aaron Lopresti, Juan Santacruz)
Book 6 of 15 · published 2007
Planet Hulk Prelude ( By: J. Michael Straczynski, Mike McKone, Juan Santacruz, Daniel Way, Keu Cha)
Book 7 of 15 · published 2010
Incredible Hulk By John Byrne & Ron Garney ( By: John Byrne, Ron Garney)
Book 8 of 15 · published 2012
House of M: Incredible Hulk (Short Story) ( By: Peter David, Adam Kubert, Jorge Lucas)
Book 11 of 15 · published 2013
Wounded Animals ( By: Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook)
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 2008
Fatal Diseases ( By: Richard Starkings, Stuart Immonen, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, Ian Churchill, Ryan Kelly, Peter Gross, Steve Buccellato, José Ladrönn, Rob Steen, Chris Burnham)
Book 2 of 14 · published 2009
Dangerous Liaisons ( With: Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook, Marian Churchland, J. Scott Campbell, Ian Churchill, Andre Szymanowicz, Greg Capullo, José Ladrönn, Rob Steen, Chris Burnham)
Book 3 of 14 · published 2010
Questionable Things ( By: Richard Starkings, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Marian Churchland, Ian Churchill, Andre Szymanowicz, Chris Burnham)
Book 4 of 14 · published 2011
Armed Forces ( By: Richard Starkings, Moritat, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, José Ladrönn)
Book 5 of 14 · published 2012
Devilish Functions ( By: Richard Starkings, Shaky Kane, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook)
Book 6 of 14 · published 2012
Memories of the Future (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín)
Book 7 of 14 · published 2014
The Red Queen (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín)
Book 8 of 14 · published 2015
Learning To Be Human (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín)
Book 9 of 14 · published 2015
All Coming Evil (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín)
Book 10 of 14 · published 2016
Up Close & Personal (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín, Boo Cook, Carlos Pedro)
Book 11 of 14 · published 2017
The Least, The Lost & The Last (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medellín, Abigail Jill Harding)
Book 12 of 14 · published 2018
Manmade Monsters (Short Story) ( By: Richard Starkings, Moritat, Boo Cook)
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Erik Larsen?
Erik Larsen has 289 books catalogued in this guide spanning 1986–2025, across 22 named series.
Which Erik Larsen series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Superman: The Man of Steel series, the earliest of Erik Larsen's multi-book series: it opens with The Man of Steel, Vol. 1 (1986) and runs to 9 books across 1986–1988, ending with The Man of Steel, Vol. 9 (1988). Erik Larsen's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Erik Larsen written?
Erik Larsen has 289 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1986 and 2025. 288 of them belong to 22 named series — the largest being the Spawn Universe series with 39 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Erik Larsen's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Erik Larsen's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Superman: The Man of Steel (1986–1988, 9 books), Superman: The Man of Steel (1986–1988, 9 books) and Savage Dragon (1993–2016, 25 books), plus 19 more.
How are Erik Larsen's books organised into series?
This guide splits Erik Larsen's 289 books into 22 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Spawn Universe (39 books, 1994–2025); Spawn Universe (39 books, 1994–2025); Savage Dragon (25 books, 1993–2016); Savage Dragon (25 books, 1993–2016); Thor Epic Collection (20 books, 2014–2022), plus 17 further series.