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Robert Kirkman Books in Order

Robert Kirkman has written 181 books, published between 2001 and 2026. The first book is Battle Pope, Vol. 1: Genesis (2001) and the newest is The Emissary (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
181
Published
2001–2026
Pages on record
24,073 in 128 of 181 books
Reading time
401–602 hours

Reading time is an estimate, not a recorded figure: 24,073 pages at 300 words a page, read at 200–300 words a minute, covering the 128 of 181 titles with a page count on record.

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Photo of Robert Kirkman, author

Robert Kirkman, born 30 November 1978, is an American comic book writer, screenwriter and producer. Kirkman co-created The Walking Dead, Invincible, Tech Jacket, Outcast, Oblivion Song and Fire Power for Image Comics, wrote Ultimate X-Men, Irredeemable Ant-Man and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics, and worked with Todd McFarlane on Haunt. Kirkman is one of the five partners of Image Comics and serves as its COO. The catalogue gathers 181 volumes published between 2001 and 2026, listed as graphic novel and omnibus collections, from Battle Pope, Vol. 1: Genesis (2001) to The Emissary (2026). Charlie Adlard shares the credit on 2 volumes and Sean Phillips on 1.

How many Robert Kirkman books are there?

Robert Kirkman has 181 books, released between 2001 and 2026. They include 23 series and 16 titles listed outside any series.

Robert Kirkman Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 181 Robert Kirkman books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of Battle Pope, Vol. 1: Genesis by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Battle Pope Graphic Novels series (2001)
  2. Cover of Battle Pope Presents: Saint Michael by Robert Kirkman, book 2 of the Battle Pope Graphic Novels series (2002)
  3. Cover of Brit: Red, White, Black & Blue by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Brit Graphic Novels series (2003)
  4. Cover of Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Invincible Graphic Novels series (2003)
  5. Cover of Lost and Found by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Tech Jacket Graphic Novels series (2003)
  6. Cover of Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Walking Dead Graphic Novels series (2004)
  7. Cover of Reaper by Robert Kirkman (2004)
  8. Cover of Miles Behind Us by Robert Kirkman, book 2 of the Walking Dead Graphic Novels series (2004)
  9. Cover of Tales of the Realm by Robert Kirkman (2004)
  10. Cover of Invincible, Vol. 3: Perfect Strangers by Robert Kirkman, book 3 of the Invincible Graphic Novels series (2004)
  11. Cover of Masters of the Universe: Icons of Evil by Robert Kirkman (2004)
  12. Cover of Marvel Knights 2099 by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Marvel Knights 2099 Graphic Novels series (2005)
  13. Cover of Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 1: The Golden Child by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Marvel Team-Up Graphic Novels series
  14. Cover of The Walking Dead Omnibus 1 by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the Walking Dead Omnibus series (2005)
  15. Cover of Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 2: Master of the Ring by Robert Kirkman, book 2 of the Marvel Team-Up Graphic Novels series
  16. Cover of Safety Behind Bars by Robert Kirkman, book 3 of the Walking Dead Graphic Novels series (2005)
  17. Cover of Fantastic Four by Robert Kirkman (2005)
  18. Cover of Invincible, Vol. 4: Head of the Class by Robert Kirkman, book 4 of the Invincible Graphic Novels series (2005)
  19. Cover of The Heart's Desire by Robert Kirkman, book 4 of the Walking Dead Graphic Novels series (2005)
  20. Cover of Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of Life by Robert Kirkman, book 5 of the Invincible Graphic Novels series (2005)
  21. Cover of SuperPatriot: Americas Fighting Force by Robert Kirkman, book 1 of the SuperPatriot series (2006)
  22. Cover of Battle Pope, Vol. 2: Mayhem by Robert Kirkman, book 3 of the Battle Pope Graphic Novels series (2006)
  23. Cover of Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 3: League of Losers by Robert Kirkman, book 3 of the Marvel Team-Up Graphic Novels series
  24. Cover of The Best Defense by Robert Kirkman, book 5 of the Walking Dead Graphic Novels series (2006)
  1. 1
    Battle Pope, Vol. 1: GenesisBattle Pope Graphic Novels #12001 · 120 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2001120
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  2. 2
    Battle Pope Presents: Saint MichaelBattle Pope Graphic Novels #22002 · confirmed 2/4
    2002–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  3. 3
    Brit: Red, White, Black & BlueBrit Graphic Novels #12003 · 48 pages · confirmed 2/4
    200348
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  4. 4
    Invincible, Vol. 1: Family MattersInvincible Graphic Novels #12003 · 124 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2003124
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  5. 5
    Lost and FoundTech Jacket Graphic Novels #12003 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2003144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  6. 6
    Days Gone ByeWalking Dead Graphic Novels #12004 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  7. 7
    Reaper2004 · 64 pages · confirmed 2/4
    200464
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  8. 8
    Invincible, Vol. 2: Eight is EnoughInvincible Graphic Novels #22004 · 130 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004130
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  9. 9
    Miles Behind UsWalking Dead Graphic Novels #22004 · 136 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004136
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  10. 10
    Tales of the Realm2004 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  11. 11
    Avengers Disassembled2004 · confirmed 2/4
    2004–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  12. 12
    Invincible, Vol. 3: Perfect StrangersInvincible Graphic Novels #32004 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  13. 13
    Masters of the Universe: Icons of EvilMasters Of The Universe Graphic Novels #32004 · 176 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004176
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  14. 14
    Marvel Knights 2099Marvel Knights 2099 Graphic Novels #12005 · 120 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005120
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  15. 15
    Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 1: The Golden ChildMarvel Team-Up Graphic Novels #12005 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  16. 16
    The Walking Dead Omnibus 1Walking Dead Omnibus #12005 · 560 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005560
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  17. 17
    FoesFantastic Four #22005 · confirmed 2/4
    2005–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  18. 18
    Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 2: Master of the RingMarvel Team-Up Graphic Novels #22005 · 176 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005176
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  19. 19
    Safety Behind BarsWalking Dead Graphic Novels #32005 · 136 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005136
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  20. 20
    Fantastic Four2005 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005144
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  21. 21
    Invincible, Vol. 4: Head of the ClassInvincible Graphic Novels #42005 · 168 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005168
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  22. 22
    The Heart's DesireWalking Dead Graphic Novels #42005 · 136 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005136
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  23. 23
    Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of LifeInvincible Graphic Novels #52005 · 176 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005176
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  24. 24
    Marvel ZombiesMarvel Zombies Graphic Novels #12006 · confirmed 2/4
    2006–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  25. 25
    SuperPatriot: Americas Fighting ForceSuperPatriot #12006 · 136 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006136
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  26. 26
    Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 14: Phoenix?Ultimate X-Men Graphic Novels #12006 · confirmed 2/4
    2006–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  27. 27
    Battle Pope, Vol. 2: MayhemBattle Pope Graphic Novels #32006 · 120 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006120
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  28. 28
    Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 3: League of LosersMarvel Team-Up Graphic Novels #32006 · 120 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006120
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  29. 29
    The Best DefenseWalking Dead Graphic Novels #52006 · 136 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006136
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  30. 30
    Invincible, Vol. 6: A Different WorldInvincible Graphic Novels #62006 · 168 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006168
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK

Robert Kirkman characters in order

The character linked below has its own reading-order page.

Robert Kirkman books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. A group whose heading is a link has its own reading-order page; the other groups have no page of their own on this site.

Walking Dead Graphic Novels in order

34 books
  1. 1. Days Gone Bye
  2. 2. Miles Behind Us
  3. 3. Safety Behind Bars
  4. 4. The Heart's Desire
  5. 5. The Best Defense
  6. 6. This Sorrowful Life
  7. 7. The Calm Before
  8. 8. Made to Suffer
  9. 9. Here We Remain
  10. 10. What We Become
  11. 11. Fear the Hunters
  12. 12. Life Among Them
  13. and 22 more in the table above

Invincible Graphic Novels in order

26 books
  1. 1. Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters
  2. 2. Invincible, Vol. 2: Eight is Enough
  3. 3. Invincible, Vol. 3: Perfect Strangers
  4. 4. Invincible, Vol. 4: Head of the Class
  5. 5. Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of Life
  6. 6. Invincible, Vol. 6: A Different World
  7. 7. Invincible, Vol. 7: Three's Company
  8. 8. Invincible, Vol. 8: My Favorite Martian
  9. 9. Invincible, Vol. 9: Out of This World
  10. 10. Invincible, Vol. 10: Who's the Boss?
  11. 11. Invincible, Vol. 11: Happy Days
  12. 12. Invincible, Vol. 12: Still Standing
  13. and 14 more in the table above

Walking Dead books in order

16 books by Robert Kirkman
  1. 1. The Covers Volume 1
  2. 1. Rise of the Governor
  3. 2. Compendium One
  4. 2. The Road to Woodbury
  5. 3. Compendium Two
  6. 3. The Fall of the Governor, Part 1
  7. 4. Just Another Day at the Office
  8. 4. The Covers Volume 2
  9. 5. The Walking Dead 100 Project
  10. 5. The Fall of the Governor, Part 2
  11. 6. Descent
  12. 6. The Walking Dead Cutting-Room Floor
  13. and 4 more in the table above

Walking Dead Omnibus

8 books

8 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Outcast Graphic Novels in order

8 books
  1. 1. Outcast, Vol. 1: A Darkness Surrounds
  2. 2. Outcast, Vol. 2: A Vast and Unending Ruin
  3. 3. Outcast, Vol. 3: This Little Light
  4. 4. Outcast, Vol. 4: Under Devil's Wing
  5. 5. Outcast, Vol. 5: The New Path
  6. 6. Outcast, Vol. 6: Invasion
  7. 7. Outcast, Vol. 7: Darkness Grows
  8. 8. Outcast, Vol. 8

Oblivion Song Graphic Novels in order

6 books
  1. 1. Oblivion Song, Vol. 1
  2. 2. Oblivion Song, Vol. 2
  3. 3. Oblivion Song, Vol. 3
  4. 4. Oblivion Song, Vol. 4
  5. 5. Oblivion Song, Vol. 5
  6. 6. Oblivion Song, Vol. 6

Battle Pope Graphic Novels in order

5 books
  1. 1. Battle Pope, Vol. 1: Genesis
  2. 2. Battle Pope Presents: Saint Michael
  3. 3. Battle Pope, Vol. 2: Mayhem
  4. 4. Battle Pope, Vol. 3: Pillow Talk
  5. 5. Battle Pope, Vol. 4: Wrath of God

Ultimate X-Men Graphic Novels in order

5 books
  1. 1. Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 14: Phoenix?
  2. 2. Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 15: Magical
  3. 3. Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 16: Cable
  4. 4. Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 17: Sentinels
  5. 5. Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 18: Apocalypse

Complete Invincible Library in order

5 books
  1. 1. The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 1
  2. 2. The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 2
  3. 3. The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 3
  4. 4. The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 4
  5. 5. The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 5

Fire Power in order

5 books
  1. 1. Volume 1 Prelude
  2. 2. Volume 2 Home Fire
  3. 3. Volume 3 Flame War
  4. 4. Volume 4 Scorched Earth
  5. 5. Volume 5 Flaming Fist

Ultimate X-Men in order

5 books
  1. 14. Phoenix?
  2. 15. Magical
  3. 16. Cable
  4. 17. Sentinels
  5. 18. Apocalypse

Marvel Team-Up Graphic Novels in order

4 books
  1. 1. Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 1: The Golden Child
  2. 2. Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 2: Master of the Ring
  3. 3. Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 3: League of Losers
  4. 4. Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 4: Freedom Ring

Astounding Wolf-Man Graphic Novels in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Astounding Wolf-Man, Volume 1
  2. 2. The Astounding Wolf-Man, Volume 2
  3. 3. The Astounding Wolf-Man, Volume 3
  4. 4. The Astounding Wolf-Man, Volume 4

Super Dinosaur Graphic Novels in order

4 books
  1. 1. Super Dinosaur Volume 1
  2. 2. Super Dinosaur Volume 2
  3. 3. Super Dinosaur, Volume 3
  4. 4. Super Dinosaur, Volume 4

Void Rivals in order

4 books
  1. 1. Void Rivals, Vol 1
  2. 2. Void Rivals, Vol. 2
  3. 3. Void Rivals Vol. 3
  4. 4. Void Rivals Vol. 4

Marvel Zombies Graphic Novels in order

3 books
  1. 1. Marvel Zombies
  2. 3. Dead Days
  3. 5. Marvel Zombies 2

Haunt Graphic Novels in order

3 books
  1. 1. Haunt, Volume 1
  2. 2. Haunt, Volume 2
  3. 3. Haunt, Volume 3

Thief of Thieves in order

3 books
  1. 2. Help Me
  2. 3. Venice
  3. 4. The Hit List

Tech Jacket Graphic Novels in order

2 books
  1. 1. Lost and Found
  2. 2. Invincible

Die!Die!Die! Graphic Novels in order

2 books
  1. 1. Die!Die!Die!, Vol. 1
  2. 2. Die!Die!Die!, Vol. 2

Crossover in order

2 books
  1. 1. Kids Love Chains
  2. 2. The Ten-Cent Plague

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast in order

2 books
  1. 1. Heart of Glory
  2. 2. The Emissary

Brit Graphic Novels in order

1 book
  1. 1. Brit: Red, White, Black & Blue

Marvel Knights 2099 Graphic Novels in order

1 book
  1. 1. Marvel Knights 2099

SuperPatriot in order

1 book
  1. 1. SuperPatriot: Americas Fighting Force

Irredeemable Ant-Man in order

1 book
  1. 1. Irredeemable Ant-Man Vol. 2: Small-Minded

Jubilee Graphic Novels in order

1 book
  1. 1. Jubilee

OutCast in order

1 book
  1. 1. Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta #44

Fantastic Four in order

1 book
  1. 2. Foes

Masters Of The Universe Graphic Novels in order

1 book
  1. 3. Masters of the Universe: Icons of Evil

Captain America in order

1 book
  1. 7. Marvel Knights, Vol. 2

Standalone books

16 books

16 Robert Kirkman titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Robert Kirkman books in order?

You only need to read Robert Kirkman books in order within each series: the books listed here span 23 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Robert Kirkman

Start with Days Gone Bye (2004), the first The Walking Dead book. The earliest catalogued title overall is Battle Pope, Vol. 1: Genesis (2001).

What is the newest Robert Kirkman book?

The Emissary (2026) is the newest Robert Kirkman book released so far.

Is there a new Robert Kirkman book coming?

No next Robert Kirkman book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Awards Robert Kirkman has won

Wikidata records 3 awards for Robert Kirkman. Each row states whether the title won or was shortlisted, and the year the award was given.

  • Inkpot Award2012Won
  • Best foreign work published in Spain2011Wonfor The Walking Dead
  • Harvey Award for Best Writer2010Won

Robert Kirkman at a glance

Still publishing
Robert Kirkman published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Robert Kirkman books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
24,073 pages across the 128 of 181 books with a recorded length, a median of 140 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Robert Kirkman books, 94 of 181, were published in the 2010s.

What the Robert Kirkman books are about

138 of the 181 Robert Kirkman books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: comics & graphic novels is tagged on 61 of 138. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.