Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man books in order

Reading order for Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man, a steampunk comic series created by Neil Gaiman and published by Tekno Comix.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Neil Gaiman’s Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man: The Complete Comics, Volume One 2016 Neil Gaiman Buy
2 Neil Gaiman’s Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man: The Complete Comics, Volume Two 2017 Neil Gaiman Buy

Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man is a steampunk superhero comic created by Neil Gaiman for Tekno Comix in 1995. The series follows a steam-powered robot built in Victorian England who awakens in the present day.

Mr. Hero was part of Tekno Comix’s line of comics based on concepts by well-known science fiction and fantasy writers. While Gaiman created the character and concept, the ongoing series was written primarily by James Vance.

The complete comics were collected in two volumes published by Super Genius in 2016-2017, presenting the entire run of the original series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man?

Read Volume One first, then Volume Two. These collected editions contain the complete series originally published in the 1990s.

What is Mr. Hero about?

Mr. Hero is a steam-powered automaton built in Victorian England who becomes a superhero in the modern day. The series combines steampunk elements with superhero action.

Who wrote Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man?

The character was created by Neil Gaiman, though most of the comic was written by James Vance. Gaiman provided the concept and initial story framework for the Tekno Comix series.

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