Sinister Dexter books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sinister Dexter series?"

"There are twelve books in the Sinister Dexter series, published between 1998 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sinister Dexter series?"

"The first book in the Sinister Dexter series is Sinister Dexter: Gun Lovin' Criminals, published in 1998."

Q: "Who are Finny Sinister and Ramone Dexter?"

"Finny Sinister and Ramone Dexter are professional hitmen, or gunshark assassins, operating in the sprawling future megacity of Downlode. The series uses their violent trade as a vehicle for satirical crime fiction, blending dark humour with fast-paced action."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sinister Dexter: Gun Lovin’ Criminals	1998	Dan Abnett	N/A
2	Sinister Dexter: Gunshark Vacation	2004	Dan Abnett	N/A
3	Sinister Dexter	2014	Dan Abnett	Buy
4	Sinister Dexter VOL 02: Murder 101	2005	Dan Abnett	N/A
5	Sinister Dexter: Slay Per View	2005	Dan Abnett	N/A
6	Sinister Dexter: Eurocrash	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
7	Downlode Tales: Volume One	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
8	Downlode Tales: Volume Two	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
9	Downlode Tales: Volume Three	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
10	Sinister Dexter: Money Shots	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
11	Sinister Dexter: Junk Bond	2003	Dan Abnett	N/A
12	Sinister Dexter: Slow Train to Kal Cutter	2005	Dan Abnett	N/A

Sinister Dexter began in 2000 AD in 1995, created by Dan Abnett with artist David Millgate, and quickly became one of the anthology comic’s most popular ongoing strips. The series follows Finnigan Sinister and Ramone Dexter, a pair of professional assassins working the criminal underworld of Downlode, a vast future European megacity. The strip draws heavily on crime fiction tropes, presenting shootouts, mob politics, and double-crosses in a gleefully over-the-top science fiction setting.

The twelve collected volumes span from the original 1998 collection through to the 2014 omnibus edition, along with several thematic sub-collections including the Downlode Tales volumes. Abnett’s scripts are known for their rapid-fire dialogue, pop culture references, and black comedy, and the strip has maintained a consistent creative identity across multiple artists over the years. The Downlode Tales volumes collect shorter standalone strips that expand the world beyond the two main characters.

Readers new to the series can begin with volume one, though the early material is harder to find in print. The 2014 collected edition and the IDW volumes marked renewed availability for the series, making it more accessible to readers outside the UK who may not have followed the original 2000 AD run.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sinister Dexter series?

There are twelve books in the Sinister Dexter series, published between 1998 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Sinister Dexter series?

The first book in the Sinister Dexter series is Sinister Dexter: Gun Lovin’ Criminals, published in 1998.

Who are Finny Sinister and Ramone Dexter?

Finny Sinister and Ramone Dexter are professional hitmen, or gunshark assassins, operating in the sprawling future megacity of Downlode. The series uses their violent trade as a vehicle for satirical crime fiction, blending dark humour with fast-paced action.

Reading order#

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order

Reading order