The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen books in order

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore teams literary characters from Victorian fiction as a superhero group protecting the British Empire.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (miniseries) 2000 Alan Moore N/A
2 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 2 2003 Alan Moore Buy

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill brings together characters from Victorian literature as a secret team protecting the British Empire. First published in 1999, the series is a showcase for Moore’s dense, allusion-filled storytelling.

The original team includes Mina Harker from Dracula, Captain Nemo from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the Invisible Man, Allan Quatermain from King Solomon’s Mines, and Dr. Jekyll. They face threats drawn from the literature of the era.

The series expanded beyond Victoria’s reign in later volumes, incorporating characters and settings from across literary history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen about?

The series brings together characters from Victorian literature as a secret team serving the British Empire. Members include Mina Harker (Dracula), Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, and Allan Quatermain.

Should the League volumes be read in order?

Yes. The story and characters develop across volumes. Start with Volume 1, then Volume 2. Later volumes expand the timeline and add complexity.

Was there a movie adaptation?

Yes, a 2003 film starring Sean Connery, though it diverged significantly from the comics. Alan Moore has disowned all film adaptations of his work.

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