Author guide
Alex Ross Books in Order
Nelson Alexander Ross (born 1970) is an American comic-book writer and artist. He is known for painted superhero stories and graphic novels, including Marvels, Kingdom Come, the DC oversized graphic novels created with Paul Dini, Justice, and Fantastic Four: Full Circle. He has also co-created and plotted major shared-universe projects with writers including Kurt Busiek, Jim Krueger, and Mark Waid.
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Alex Ross's Newest Book
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Start with one of these
Marvels
The landmark work that established Ross's painted superhero storytelling and is an accessible entry into his career.
Kingdom Come
His signature DC collaboration and one of his most influential graphic novels.
Fantastic Four: Full Circle
A self-contained graphic novel written and illustrated by Ross.
Read in order
Books by series
graphic-novel-series · complete
The World's Greatest Super-Heroes
A sequence of oversized DC graphic novels created by Alex Ross and Paul Dini.
- 1
Superman: Peace on EarthAmazon ↗Book 1 · graphic-novel · 1998
- 2 Batman: War on CrimeAmazon ↗
Book 2 · graphic-novel · 1999
- 3
Shazam!: Power of HopeAmazon ↗Book 3 · graphic-novel · 2000
- 4
Wonder Woman: Spirit of TruthAmazon ↗Book 4 · graphic-novel · 2001
- 5
JLA: Secret OriginsAmazon ↗Book 5 · graphic-novel · 2002
- 6
JLA: Liberty and JusticeAmazon ↗Book 6 · graphic-novel · 2003
shared-universe-series · complete
Earth X
A Marvel shared-universe saga co-created and plotted by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger.
graphic-series · complete
Project Superpowers
A Golden Age superhero revival overseen and plotted by Alex Ross with Jim Krueger.
Outside the series
