Lara Lor-Van Reading Order

This reading order is designed to give an outline of major storylines featuring Lara Lor-Van throughout DC Comics. It may not encompass every one of her appearances but is an outline of the major ones and the stories that affect them.

The continuity details relating to each specific storyline are explained in the “Review” of each storyline. Every “Review” link will provide a detailed continuity breakdown of that story and will explain any reference the story makes to other aspects of the DC Universe. All of this can be found under the “Continuity” section of each link.

Jump to: New 52 – Rebirth – Universe

New 52

With the start of the New 52, the DC Universe was reset. Lara Lor-Van’s history was mostly wiped clean and was then presented with significant alterations. However, this new version of Lara is still the wife of Jor-El (Reading Order) and the mother of Kal-El (Reading Order).

In this era, Lara is initially introduced through a series of quick flashbacks to moments from Krypton’s history. These then evolve into an entire flashback storyline that is told through backup issues of Action Comics. After this, she continues to make small appearances in flashbacks to Krypton’s past.

Action Comics issues are from the Vol. 2 series
Superman issues are from the Vol. 3 series
Batman/Superman issues are from the Vol. 1 series
Superboy issues are from the Vol. 6 series
Secret Origins issues are from the Vol. 3 series

Notes

1. Lara's appearances in these issues are very brief. They show pieces of her past on Krypton but are not necessary in understanding Lara's full history.
2. Only the "Superman" story from this issue is relevant to this reading order.

Rebirth

Lara's only significant appearance in the Rebirth era is a flashback to a time before Krypton's destruction. Her inclusion in this flashback is very brief but may be interesting for fans who really want to see what she was doing before Krypton was destroyed.

Action Comics issues are from the Vol. 1 series

Universe

Like the previous era, Lara's only appearances in this era are in flashbacks to a time before Krypton's destruction. Once again, her inclusion in these flashbacks is very brief. However, these appearances may be interesting for fans who want to see her interact with Jor-El.

Superman issues are from the Vol. 5 series

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