Author guide
Tom King Books in Order
Tom King is an American comic-book writer and novelist known for character-driven superhero, science-fiction, crime, war, and genre fiction. His major works include A Once Crowded Sky, The Vision, The Sheriff of Babylon, Batman, Mister Miracle, Human Target, Strange Adventures, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Love Everlasting.
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A Once Crowded Sky
King's debut novel and his only prose novel in this bibliography.
The Vision
A self-contained twelve-issue science-fiction family tragedy.
Mister Miracle
An acclaimed, self-contained cosmic superhero limited series.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
A self-contained science-fiction quest with a clear beginning and ending.
The Human Target
A self-contained noir mystery with a tightly defined premise.
Love Everlasting
A creator-owned series showcasing King's romance, horror, and genre experimentation.
Read in order
Books by series
comic-series · completed
Grayson
A spy-thriller reinvention of Dick Grayson as Agent 37, co-written with Tim Seeley.
- 1 GraysonAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2014
comic-series · completed
The Omega Men
A cosmic science-fiction rebellion story centered on Kyle Rayner and the Omega Men.
- 1
The Omega MenAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2015
comic-series · completed
The Sheriff of Babylon
A crime thriller set in Iraq and informed by King's experience working in counterterrorism.
- 1
The Sheriff of BabylonAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2015
comic-series · completed
The Vision
A tragic science-fiction family drama about the android Vision and his synthetic family.
- 1 The VisionAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2015
comic-series · completed
Batman
King's 2016–2020 Batman run, spanning the Rebirth launch through issue 85.
comic-series · completed
Mister Miracle
A twelve-issue psychological and cosmic superhero drama about Scott Free and Big Barda.
- 1 Mister MiracleAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2017
comic-series · completed
Heroes in Crisis
A limited superhero series examining trauma and mental health among DC heroes.
- 1
Heroes in CrisisAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2018
comic-series · completed
Superman: Up in the Sky
A self-contained Superman adventure involving a desperate interstellar rescue mission.
- 1
Superman: Up in the SkyAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2018
comic-series · completed
Strange Adventures
A science-fiction mystery about Adam Strange, his wartime past, and the public myth surrounding him.
- 1
Strange AdventuresAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2020
comic-series · completed
Rorschach
A political mystery set in the world of Watchmen, investigating a failed assassination attempt.
- 1
RorschachAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2020
comic-series · completed
Batman/Catwoman
A time-spanning sequel and companion to King's Batman run, focused on Batman, Catwoman, and their legacy.
- 1
Batman/CatwomanAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2020
comic-series · completed
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
A science-fiction quest pairing Supergirl with the young alien Ruthye on a journey of revenge and justice.
- 1 Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2021
comic-series · ongoing
Love Everlasting
An ongoing creator-owned romance series in which Joan Peterson repeatedly enters and escapes different romantic genres.
- 1 Love EverlastingAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2022
comic-series · completed
The Human Target
A noir mystery about Christopher Chance attempting to solve his own murder before time runs out.
- 1 The Human TargetAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2022
comic-series · completed
Danger Street
A cosmic and political tragedy involving obscure DC characters and the consequences of failed heroism.
- 1 Danger StreetAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2022
comic-series · completed
The Penguin
A crime series following Oswald Cobblepot's return to Gotham and his struggle to rebuild his criminal empire.
- 1 The PenguinAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2023
comic-series · ongoing
Wonder Woman
King's ongoing Wonder Woman run, beginning with Diana's exile and conflict with the Sovereign.
comic-series · completed
Batman: Killing Time
A standalone heist and crime thriller set during Batman's early years.
- 1
Batman: Killing TimeAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2022
comic-series · completed
Gotham City: Year One
A historical noir mystery about the origins of Gotham City's corruption and the early case of Slam Bradley.
- 1
Gotham City: Year OneAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2022
graphic-novella · completed
Batman: One Bad Day — The Riddler
A standalone psychological crime story about Batman and the Riddler.
- 1
Batman: One Bad Day — The RiddlerAmazon ↗Book 1 · graphic-novella · 2022
comic-series · completed
Jenny Sparks
A superhero adventure following the rebellious immortal member of the Authority.
- 1
Jenny SparksAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2024
comic-series · completed
Animal Pound
A modern political allegory inspired by Animal Farm, set in an animal shelter after an uprising.
- 1
Animal PoundAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2023
comic-series · completed
Helen of Wyndhorn
A dark fantasy about a troubled girl, her estranged father, and a mythic world hidden in the woods.
- 1
Helen of WyndhornAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2024
comic-series · completed
Black Canary: Best of the Best
A six-round combat story testing Black Canary against Lady Shiva and the limits of human ability.
- 1
Black Canary: Best of the BestAmazon ↗Book 1 · comic-series · 2024
comic-series · completed
Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman
A time-traveling adventure starring Lizzie Prince, the daughter of Wonder Woman.
- 1 Trinity: Daughter of Wonder WomanAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic-series · 2025
Outside the series