Red / Dark Circle Graphic Novels books in order

The reading order for Adam Christopher's collected Dark Circle graphic novels, including The Shield and The Hangman trade paperbacks published in 2016.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Shield, Vol. 1: Daughter of the Revolution 2016 Adam Christopher Buy
2 The Hangman, Vol. 1 2016 Adam Christopher Buy

These collected editions gather Adam Christopher’s Dark Circle Comics work into graphic novel format. The Shield, Vol. 1: Daughter of the Revolution compiles his five-issue Shield series about a patriotic hero reborn throughout American history. The Hangman, Vol. 1 collects his work on another revived Archie Comics character, this one with a darker supernatural edge.

Both volumes were published in 2016 by Dark Circle, an imprint that aimed to bring a grittier, more modern sensibility to Archie’s classic superhero lineup. For readers who prefer collected editions over hunting down individual issues, these trade paperbacks are the most convenient way to read Christopher’s comic book work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Red / Dark Circle Graphic Novels series?

There are two books in the Red / Dark Circle Graphic Novels series, published in 2016.

What is the first book in the Red / Dark Circle Graphic Novels series?

The first book in the Red / Dark Circle Graphic Novels series is The Shield, Vol. 1: Daughter of the Revolution, published in 2016.

What is the difference between the single issues and the graphic novels?

The graphic novels collect the individual comic issues into trade paperback format. The Shield, Vol. 1: Daughter of the Revolution gathers the five Shield single issues into one volume, while The Hangman, Vol. 1 collects Christopher’s Hangman series. These are the same stories, just in a collected edition.

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