Trinity War was first published by DC Comics as a significant crossover event in the New 52 during the 2013–2014 timeframe. But as it proved out, it was actually the forerunner of Forever Evil, the first true line-wide crossover after the DC Universe reboot. These are two closely related occurrences.
The Trinity War, which the three Justice Leagues fight, causes friendships to change, comrades to turn into enemies, and a major metamorphosis of the DC Universe.
Pre-Trinity War Essentials: What to Read Before Diving In
Readers are encouraged to peruse the Justice League New 52 Reading Order in order to fully understand the context and get ready for what comes next.
Valerian and Laureline Reading Order
- Justice League (Volume 2) #19-20
Trinity War Reading Order, Your Path to Forever Evil
The Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark clash, in order to solve the mystery of Pandora’s Box.
DC Trinity War Reading Order, Collected Edition
- Justice League: Trinity War:
Bringing Together the Pieces: Dive into the World of the Trinity with Free Comic Book Day 2012 and Issues from Trinity of Sin: Pandora and Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger. Followed by Justice League, Justice League Dark, Justice League of America, and Constantine for a Complete Experience.
Trinity War Reading Order, Issue-By-Issue
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1 (Prelude)
- Justice League #22
- Justice League of America #6
- Justice League Dark #22
- Constantine #5
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #2
- Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #11
- Justice League of America #7
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #3
- Justice League Dark #23
- Justice League #23
Trinity War Forever Evil Reading Order
Let’s now enter Forever Evil, the aftermath of the Trinity War. Earth-3-born The Crime Syndicate enlists villains to subjugate Earth-0. In retaliation, Earth-0 villains resistive to the Syndicate join under Lex Luthor, forming the Injustice League. The main miniseries, written by David Finch and illustrated by Geoff Johns, seems to be an exciting adventure.
Forever Evil Reading Order, Collected Editions
- Forever Evil
- Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S.
- Forever Evil: Blight
- Forever Evil: Arkham War
- Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion
- Justice League Volume 5: Forever Heroes
- Justice League of America Volume 2: Survivors of Evil
- Suicide Squad Volume 5: Walled In
- DC Comics The New 52 Villains Omnibus
Forever Evil Reading Order, Issue-By-Issue
It helps to concentrate on the main plot in order to understand the essence of these historic occurrences. Reading Justice League adds dimension to the experience. Readers can rely on the Forever Evil Reading Order, Issue-By-Issue, to help them understand the complexities of the main story.
- Forever Evil #1
- Batman & Robin #23.1 (Optional)
- Batman The Dark Knight #23.1 (Optional)
- Detective Comics #23.1 (Optional)
- Justice League of America #7.1 (Optional)
- Superman #23.1 (Optional)
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #4-5
- Trinity of Sin The Phantom Stranger #12-13
- Forever Evil #2
- Suicide Squad #24-26
- The Flash #23.1 (Optional)
- The Flash #23.3 (Optional)
- Forever Evil Rogues’ Rebellion #1
- Justice League #24
- Justice League of America #8
- Justice League of America #9
- Teen Titans #24 (Optional)
- Forever Evil ARGUS #1
- Forever Evil ARGUS #2
- Justice League of America #10
- Suicide Squad #27-29
- Justice League Dark #24
- Justice League Dark #25
- Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #14
- Constantine #9
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #6
- Justice League Dark #26
- Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #15
- Constantine #10
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #7
- Justice League Dark #27
- Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #16
- Constantine #11
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #8
- Justice League Dark #28
- Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger #17
- Constantine #12
- Trinity of Sin: Pandora #9
- Justice League Dark #29
- Forever Evil #3
- Forever Evil – Rogues’ Rebellion #2-4
- Justice League #25
- Justice League of America #11
- Forever Evil – Arkham War #1
- Forever Evil #4
- Justice League #26
- Justice League #27
- Justice League #28
- Justice League of America #12
- Forever Evil – Rogues Rebellion #5-6
- Forever Evil – ARGUS #3-4
- Forever Evil #5
- Forever Evil – Arkham War #2-5
- Forever Evil – ARGUS #5
- Forever Evil #6
- Justice League of America #13
- Forever Evil – ARGUS #6
- Forever Evil – Arkham War #6
- Justice League #29
- Forever Evil #7
After Trinity War/Forever Evil: What Comes Next in Your Reading Journey?
As Forever Evil comes to a close, the DC Universe is left with a legacy that will survive, providing the framework for Justice League: Injustice League to explore the next chapter. Grayson: Agents of Spyral, in particular, is a gripping tale that adds depth to the post-Forever Evil setting for those who are interested in Dick Grayson’s fate.
