Chronological Order of American Gods books in order

Q: "What is the American Gods graphic novel series?"

"The American Gods graphic novels are a comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel, adapted by P. Craig Russell with art by Scott Hampton. The series is published in three volumes."

Q: "What order should I read the American Gods graphic novels?"

"Read in volume order: Volume 1 (Shadows), Volume 2 (My Ainsel), and Volume 3 (The Moment of the Storm). Together they adapt the complete novel."

Q: "How does the graphic novel differ from the original book?"

"The graphic novel closely follows the novel's story while adapting it for a visual medium. P. Craig Russell's script condenses some scenes while maintaining the core narrative."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	American Gods, Volume 1	2018	Neil Gaiman	Buy
2	American Gods, Volume 2	2019	Neil Gaiman	Buy
3	American Gods, Volume 3	2019	Neil Gaiman	N/A

The American Gods graphic novel series adapts Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel into comic form. The adaptation is scripted by P. Craig Russell, who also collaborated with Gaiman on The Sandman: The Dream Hunters.

The three-volume series was published by Dark Horse Comics starting in 2017. Each volume adapts a section of the original novel, following Shadow Moon’s journey across America with the mysterious Mr. Wednesday.

The artwork features contributions from multiple artists including Scott Hampton, bringing Gaiman’s gods and mythological figures to visual life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the American Gods graphic novel series?

The American Gods graphic novels are a comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, adapted by P. Craig Russell with art by Scott Hampton. The series is published in three volumes.

What order should I read the American Gods graphic novels?

Read in volume order: Volume 1 (Shadows), Volume 2 (My Ainsel), and Volume 3 (The Moment of the Storm). Together they adapt the complete novel.

How does the graphic novel differ from the original book?

The graphic novel closely follows the novel’s story while adapting it for a visual medium. P. Craig Russell’s script condenses some scenes while maintaining the core narrative.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order