List of novels based on comics explained

This is a list of officially licensed novels (and short story collections) based on established comic book and comic strip characters (i.e., media "tie-in" novels).

DC Comics

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The Adventures of SupermanGeorge LowtherRandom House (original); Kassel Books (1979 paperback); Applewood Books (1995 facsimile)[none] (original); [none] (1979 paperback); / (facsimile edition)1942 (original); 1979 (paperback); April 1995 (facsimile edition)Title given on the original 1942 edition (and facsimile's) title page as simply Superman; The Adventures of... alternate title is from the original hardcover's dust jacket; the 1995 foreword by Roger Stern indicates that the 1979 facsimile edition was unauthorized.
Batman vs. Three Villains of DoomWinston Lyon (William Woolfolk)New American LibraryApril 1966Based on the Batman television series (1966–1968); plot material adapted from "The Black Cat Crimes" (Detective Comics #122, April 1947), "The Crime Parade" (Detective Comics #124, June 1947), and "The State-Bird Crimes!" (Batman #58, April 1950).
Batman vs. the Fearsome FoursomeWinston Lyon (William Woolfolk)New American LibraryAugust 1966Novelization of the 1966 Batman movie.
Tales from the House of Mystery #1Jack OleckWarner Books / January 1973Illustrations by Bernie Wrightson
Tales from the House of Mystery #2Jack OleckWarner Books / January 1973Illustrations by Bernie Wrightson
Kung Fu Master: Richard Dragon #1 Dragon's FistsJim DennisAward Books - Tandem Books / January 1974Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter was based on the 1974 novel Dragon's Fists by 'Jim Dennis' (the shared pseudonym of comic book writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Jim Berry
Challengers of the UnknownRon GoulartDell / November 1977
Superman: Last Son of KryptonElliot S. MagginWarner Books / December 1978
Superman: Miracle MondayElliot S. MagginWarner Books / May 1981
Swamp ThingDavid Houston, Len WeinPinnacle Books / April 1982Novelization of the 1982 Swamp Thing movie.
BlackhawkWilliam RotslerWarner Books / August 1982Blackhawk feature originally published by Quality Comics (1941–1956), acquired by DC Comics in 1956.
Superman IIIWilliam KotzwinkleWarner Books / June 1983Novelization of the 1983 Superman III movie.
SupergirlNorma Fox MazerWarner Books / November 1984Novelization of the 1984 Supergirl movie.
Superman IVB.B. HillerScholastic / August 1987Young adult novelization of 1987 movie.
The Return of Swamp ThingPeter DavidBerkley / May 1989Novelization of the 1989 The Return of Swamp Thing movie.
BatmanCraig Shaw GardnerWarner Books / June 1989Novelization of the 1989 Batman movie.
The Further Adventures of BatmanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / June 1989Short story collection
The Further Adventures of the JokerMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / January 1990Short story collection
The Batman MurdersCraig Shaw GardnerWarner Books / September 1990
Batman: To Stalk a SpecterSimon HawkeWarner Books / January 1991
Batman: Captured by the EnginesJoe R. LansdaleWarner Books / June 1991
The Further Adventures of Batman Volume 2 Featuring the PenguinMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / June 1992Short story collection
Batman ReturnsCraig Shaw GardnerWarner Books / July 1992Novelization of the 1992 Batman Returns movie.
Catwoman

Tyger Hunt

Lynn Abbey and Robert AsprinWarner Books / September 1992
The Further Adventures of Batman Volume 3 Featuring CatwomanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / February 1993Short story collection
The Death and Life of SupermanRoger SternBantam Books / (hardback); / (paperback)August 1993 (hardback); October 1994 (paperback)Adapts material from "The Death of Superman", "Funeral for a Friend", and "Reign of the Supermen" comic book story arcs (1992–1993).
The Further Adventures of Wonder WomanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / August 1993Short story collection
Louise SimonsonBantam Books / September 1993Young adult novel
adapts material from "The Death of Superman", "Funeral for a Friend", and "Reign of the Supermen" comic book story arcs.
The Further Adventures of SupermanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)Bantam Books / October 1993Short story collection
Batman: Shadows of the PastGeary GravelBantam Books / October 1993Young adult novel; based on (1992–1995).
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm – The Animated MovieGeary GravelBantam Books / December 1993Young adult novelization of the 1993 animated movie.
Batman: Duel to the DeathGeary GravelBantam Books / January 1994Young adult novel; based on Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Dragon and the BatGeary GravelBantam Books / May 1994Young adult novel; based on Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: KnightfallDennis O'NeilBantam Books / (hardback); / (paperback)July 1994 (hardback); June 1995 (paperback)Adapts material from the "Knightfall", "Knightquest", and "KnightsEnd" comic book story arcs (1993–1994).
Batman: Knightfall & BeyondAlan GrantBantam Books / July 1994Young adult novel; Adapts material from the "Knightfall", "Knightquest", and "KnightsEnd" comic book story arcs.
Batman ForeverPeter DavidWarner Books / June 1995Novelization of the 1995 Batman Forever movie.
Andrew VachssWarner Books / (hardback); / (paperback)November 1995 (hardback), July 1996 (paperback)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Heat WaveMichael Jan FriedmanHarperCollins / April 1996Based on the television series (1993–1997).
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - ExileMichael Jan FriedmanHarperCollins / May 1996Based on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman television series.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Deadly GamesMichael Jan FriedmanHarperCollins / June 1996Based on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman television series.
C. J. CherryhPrima Lifestyles / (hardback); / (paperback)August 1996 (hardback); September 1997 (paperback)Based on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman television series.
The Sandman: Book of DreamsNeil Gaiman, Ed Kramer (editors)Harper Prism (hardback); Eos (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)August 1996 (hardback), February 1997 (paperback)Short story collection
Batman: SubZeroJames RavenLittle, Brown and Company / May 1997Young adult novelization of the 1997 animated movie.
Batman & RobinMichael Jan FriedmanWarner Books / June 1997Novelization of the 1997 Batman & Robin movie.
Legends of the BatmanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)MJF Books / June 1997Short story collection; reprints stories previously published in Greenberg's Further Adventures series, plus two previously unpublished stories by Dennis O'Neil.
Tales of the BatmanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)MJF Books / July 1997Short story collection; reprints stories previously published in Greenberg's Further Adventures series.
The Adventures of the BatmanMartin H. Greenberg (editor)MJF Books / July 1997Short story collection; reprints stories previously published in Greenberg's Further Adventures series.
SteelDean Wesley SmithTor Books / July 1997Novelization of the 1997 Steel movie.
Wonder Woman: Gods and GoddessesJohn ByrnePrima Lifestyles / (hardback); / (paperback)October 1997 (hardback); September 1998 (paperback)
Kingdom ComeElliot S. Maggin, with Mark Waid, Alex RossWarner Books / (hardback); / (paperback)March 1998 (hardback); September 1999 (paperback)Novelization of the 1996 Kingdom Come comic book limited series; comic creators Mark Waid and Alex Ross credited as co-writers.
The Life Story of the FlashMark Waid, Brian AugustynDC Comics / (hardback); / (paperback)March 1998 (hardback); August 1998 (paperback)Combination of prose written by Waid and Augustyn accompanied by art from previously published comic books; released as a graphic novel by DC Comics.
Batman: No Man's LandGreg RuckaAtria (hardback); Pocket Books (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)January 2000 (hardback); February 2001 (paperback)Novelization of the No Man's Land comic book story arc (1999). Adapted by Graphic Audio in October and November 2011.
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerMichael TeitelbaumScholastic / November 2000Novelization of the 2000 animated movie.
Batman: The Stone KingAlan GrantPocket Books / March 2002Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in July 2008.
Justice League: Secret OriginsMichael TeitelbaumBantam Books / August 2002Young adult novelization of the pilot episode of the Justice League animated series (2001–2004).
Justice League: In Darkest NightLouise SimonsonBantam Books / August 2002Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Justice League: Wings of WarMichael Jan FriedmanBantam Books / October 2002Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Justice League: The GauntletLouise SimonsonBantam Books / October 2002Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Smallville: Strange VisitorsRoger SternWarner Books / October 2002Based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: ArrivalMichael TeitelbaumLittle, Brown and Company / October 2002Young adult novelization of the pilot episode of the Smallville television series.
Smallville: See No EvilCherie Bennett, Jeff GottesfeldLittle, Brown and Company / October 2002Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: DragonAlan GrantWarner Books / November 2002Based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: FlightCherie Bennett, Jeff GottesfeldLittle, Brown and Company / December 2002Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: HauntingsNancy HolderWarner Books / January 2003Based on the Smallville television series.
Wonder Woman: MythosCarol LayPocket Books / January 2003Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in January 2009.
Smallville: Animal RageDavid Cody Weiss, Bobbi J.G. WeissLittle, Brown and Company / February 2003Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Justice League: Red JusticeMichael TeitelbaumBantam Books / March 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Justice League: Wild at HeartLouise SimonsonBantam Books / March 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Smallville: WhodunnitDean Wesley SmithWarner Books / March 2003Based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: SpeedCherie Bennett, Jeff GottesfeldLittle, Brown and Company / April 2003Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: Buried SecretsSuzan ColonLittle, Brown and Company / June 2003Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Justice League: No Man Is an IslandAlan GrantBantam Books / July 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Justice League: A Golden OpportunityMichael TeitelbaumBantam Books / September 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Smallville: ShadowsDiana G. GallagherWarner Books / September 2003Based on the Smallville television series.
Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanLouise SimonsonBantam Books / October 2003Young adult novelization of the 2003 animated movie.
Smallville: RunawaySuzan ColonLittle, Brown and Company / October 2003Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Batman: Rise of Sin TzuDevin Grayson, Flint DilleWarner Books / November 2003Based on the 2003 computer game.
Justice League: A League of His OwnMichael Jan FriedmanBantam Books / November 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Justice League: Speed TrapBrian AugustynBantam Books / November 2003Young adult novel; based on the Justice League animated series.
Smallville: SilenceNancy HolderWarner Books / November 2003Based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: GreedCherie Bennett, Jeff GottesfeldLittle, Brown and Company / December 2003Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: CurseAlan GrantWarner Books / January 2004Based on the Smallville television series.
The Flash: Stop MotionMark SchultzPocket Books / February 2004Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in November 2008.
Smallville: TemptationSuzan ColonLittle, Brown and Company / February 2004Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: CityDevin GraysonWarner Books / March 2004Based on the Smallville television series.
Smallville: SparksCherie Bennett, Jeff GottesfeldLittle, Brown and Company / April 2004Young adult novel; based on the Smallville television series.
The Forensic Files of BatmanDoug MoenchiBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)June 2004 (hardback), September 2005 (paperback)Short story collection
Justice League of America: ExterminatorsChristopher GoldenPocket Books / June 2004Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in May 2008.
CatwomanElizabeth HandDel Rey / June 2004Novelization of the 2004 Catwoman movie.
Green Lantern

Sleepers Book One

Christopher J. PriestiBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)July 2004 (hardback), April 2005 (paperback)First in the Sleepers trilogy; followed by Green Lantern: Sleepers Book Two. Adapted by Graphic Audio in April 2011.
The League of Extraordinary GentlemenKevin J. AndersonPocket Books / July 2004Novelization of the 2004 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen movie; comic at the time was being published by DC Comics under their Wildstorm/"America's Best Comics" imprint.
ConstantineJohn ShirleyPocket Books / January 2005Novelization of the 2005 Constantine movie.
Green Lantern: Sleepers Book TwoChristopher J. PriestiBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)February 2005 (hardback), October 2005 (paperback)Second in the Sleepers trilogy; followed by Green Lantern: Sleepers Book Three. Adapted by Graphic Audio in June 2011.
Crisis on Infinite EarthsMarv WolfmaniBooks / (hardback); / (hardback); / (paperback)April 2005 (hardback); May 2005 (hardback); March 2006 (paperback)Novelization of the Crisis On Infinite Earths comic book limited series (1985–1986). Adapted by Graphic Audio in May 2009.
Green Lantern: Hero's QuestDennis O'NeilPocket Books / April 2005Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in March 2009.
Superman: The Never-Ending BattleRoger SternPocket Books / May 2005Justice League of America series. Adapted by Graphic Audio in September 2008.
Batman BeginsDennis O'NeilDel Rey Books / June 2005Novelization of the 2005 Batman Begins movie.
Green Lantern: Sleepers Book ThreeChristopher J. PriestiBooks / (hardback)September 2005 (hardback)Third in the Sleepers trilogy. Adapted by Graphic Audio in August 2011.
It's Superman!Tom De HavenChronicle Books (hardback); Ballantine (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)September 2005 (hardback); April 2006 (paperback)Adapted by Graphic Audio in March 2014.
V for VendettaStephen MoorePocket Books / January 2006Novelization of the 2006 V for Vendetta movie; comic initially published in the U.K. by Quality Comics in their Warrior title; picked up by DC Comics in 1988 to complete the series.
DC Universe: Last SonsAlan GrantGrand Central Publishing / February 2006. Featuring Superman, the Martian Manhunter and Lobo. Adapted by Graphic Audio in March 2010.
DC Universe: InheritanceDevin GraysonGrand Central Publishing / June 2006.Featuring Batman, Robin/Nightwing, the Green Arrow, Arsenal, Aquaman and Aqualad.
Superman ReturnsMarv WolfmanGrand Central Publishing / June 2006Novelization of the 2006 Superman Returns movie.
Batman: Dead WhiteJohn ShirleyDel Rey / July 2006. Adapted by Graphic Audio in July 2009.
Batman: InfernoAlex IrvineDel Rey / October 2006. Adapted by Graphic Audio in September 2009.
Infinite CrisisGreg CoxAce Books / (paperback)October 2006Novelization of the Infinite Crisis comic book limited series (2005–2006). Adapted by Graphic Audio in May and June 2007.
DC Universe: HelltownDennis O'NeilGrand Central Publishing / November 2006Featuring Batman and the Question.
Batman: Fear ItselfMichael Reaves, Steven-Elliot AltmanDel Rey / February 2007Featuring Batman and the Scarecrow.
DC Universe: Trail of TimeJeff MariotteGrand Central Publishing / February 2007Featuring Superman, the Phantom Stranger, Etrigan, Jonah Hex and Bat Lash. Adapted by Graphic Audio in July 2010.
52: The NovelGreg CoxAce / (paperback)July 2007Novelization of the 52 comic book series (2006–2007). Adapted by Graphic Audio in December 2007 and February 2008.
Superman: The Last Days of KryptonKevin J. AndersonWilliam Morrow (hardback); Harper (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)October 2007 (hardback); August 2008 (paperback)
Batman: Gotham KnightLouise SimonsonAce / May 2008Young adult novel; novelization of the 2008 animated movie.
The Dark KnightDennis O'NeilBerkley / July 2008Novelization of the 2008 The Dark Knight movie.
Wonder WomanS.D. Perry, Britta DennisonPocket Books / December 2008Novelization of the direct to DVD animated feature.
Batman and Superman: Enemies & AlliesKevin J. AndersonWilliam Morrow (hardback); Harper (paperback) / (hardback)May 2009 (hardback)Adapted by Graphic Audio in May 2013.
CountdownGreg CoxAce / (paperback)July 2009Novelization of the Countdown to Final Crisis comic book series (2007–2008). Adapted by Graphic Audio in January 2010.
Bill Willingham, Steve LeialohaVertigo / October 2009Tie-in novel based on the Fables series
Final CrisisGreg CoxAce / (paperback)July 2010Novelization of the Final Crisis comic book series (2008–2009). Adapted by Graphic Audio in November 2010.
Wayne of GothamTracy HickmanDC Comics, HarperCollinsJune 2012 (hardcover)Adapted by Graphic Audio in November 2013.
The Dark Knight RisesGreg CoxTitan BooksJuly 2012Novelization of the 2012 The Dark Knight Rises movie.
Man of SteelGreg CoxTitan BooksJune 2013Novelization of the 2013 Man of Steel movie.
Lois Lane: FalloutGwenda BondSwitch Press / May 2015Young adult novel
Batman: Arkham Knight – The Riddler’s GambitAlex IrvineTitan Books / June 2015Prequel to the video game.
Batman: Arkham Knight – The Official NovelizationMarv WolfmanTitan Books / July 2015Novelization of the Batman: Arkham Knight video game.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Cross FireMichael Kogge Scholastic Inc / February 2016Junior novel prelude to the 2016 movie.
Wonder Woman at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers110194059X / 978-1101940594March 2016DC Super Hero Girls series
Lois Lane: Double DownGwenda BondSwitch Press / May 2016Young adult novel
Supergirl at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers110194062X / 978-1101940624July 2016DC Super Hero Girls series
Batgirl at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers1101940654 / 978-1101940655January 2017DC Super Hero Girls series
Lois Lane: Triple ThreatGwenda BondSwitch Press / May 2017Young adult novel
Wonder Woman: The Official Movie NovelizationNancy HolderTitan Books / June 2017Novelization of the 2017 Wonder Woman movie.
Katana at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers1101940689 / 978-1101940686July 2017DC Super Hero Girls series
Wonder Woman: WarbringerLeigh BardugoRandom House Books for Young Readers / August 2017YA novel; first novel in the DC Icons series.
The Flash: Hocus PocusBarry LygaHarry N. Abrams1419728156 / 978-1419728150October 2017YA novel; based on The Flash (2014 TV series).
Supergirl: Age of AtlantisJo WhittemoreHarry N. Abrams1419728148 / 978-1419728143November 2017YA novel; based on Supergirl (TV series).
Batman: NightwalkerMarie LuRandom House Books for Young Readers0399549781 / 978-0399549786January 2018YA novel; DC Icons series
Harley Quinn at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers1524769231 / 978-1524769239January 2018DC Super Hero Girls series
Bumblebee at Super Hero HighLisa YeeRandom House Books for Young Readers1524769266 / 978-1524769260July 2018DC Super Hero Girls series
Catwoman: SoulstealerSarah J. MaasRandom House Books for Young Readers0399549692 / 978-0399549694August 2018YA novel; DC Icons series
Batman: The Killing JokeChrista FaustTitan Books1785658107 / 978-1785658105 (HC); 1785658123 / 978-1785658129 (SC)September 25, 2018 (Hardcover); February 19, 2019 (Softcover)DC Comics novels series
Harley Quinn: Mad LovePaul DiniTitan Books1785658131 / 978-1785658136 (HC); 1785658158 / 978-1785658150 (SC)November 13, 2018 (Hardcover); September 10, 2019 (Softcover)DC Comics novels series
Batman: The Court of Owls: An Original Prose NovelGreg CoxTitan Books1785658166 / 978-1785658167 (HC); 1785658182 / 978-1785658181 (SC)February 19, 2019 (Hardcover); November 5, 2019 (Softcover)DC Comics novels series
JSA: RagnarokPaul KupperbergCrazy 8 Press979-8567202524 (SC)November 20, 2020 (Softcover)Justice Society of America novel. Written in 2005 for an early 2006 release to be published by iBooks, book was put into limbo by death of iBooks publisher Byron Preiss on July 9, 2005, and subsequent Chapter 7 bankruptcy of iBooks on February 22, 2006, until finally self-published by author in November 2020. Originally planned to be book one of JSA trilogy. Book one would have been title "Freedom", book two "Limbo", and book three "Ragnarok", according to author in 2020 Afterword.
Batman: ResurrectionJohn Jackson MillerPenguin Random House978-0593871904October 15, 2024Direct sequel to Tim Burton's Batman.[1]

Marvel Comics

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The Avengers Battle the Earth-WreckerOtto BinderBantam Books1967
Captain America

The Great Gold Steal

Ted WhiteBantam Books1968
The Amazing Spider-Man: Mayhem in ManhattanLen Wein, Marv WolfmanPocket Books / March 1978Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #1
The Incredible Hulk: Stalker From the StarsLen Wein, Marv Wolfman, Joseph SilvaPocket Books / October 1978Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #2
The Incredible Hulk: Cry of the BeastRichard S. MeyersPocket Books / March 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #3
Captain America: Holocaust for HireJoseph SilvaPocket Books / April 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #4
The Fantastic Four: DoomsdayMarv WolfmanPocket Books / April 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #5
Iron Man

And Call My Killer...MODOK!

William RotslerPocket Books / May 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #6
Doctor Strange

Nightmare

William RotslerPocket Books / June 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #7
The Amazing Spider-Man: Crime CampaignPaul KupperbergPocket Books / July 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #8
The Marvel SuperheroesLen Wein, Marv Wolfman (editors)Pocket Books / August 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #9; short story collection; includes stories featuring the Avengers (written by Jim Shooter), Daredevil (written by Martin Pasko as "Kyle Christopher"),[2] the X-Men (written by Jo Duffy), and the Hulk (written by Len Wein).
The Avengers: The Man Who Stole TomorrowDavid MicheliniePocket Books / September 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #10
The Hulk and Spider-Man: MurdermoonPaul KupperbergPocket Books / October 1979Pocket Books series (1978–1979) #11
Howard the DuckEllis WeinerPocket Books / August 1986Novelization of 1986 Howard the Duck movie
Spider-Man: The Venom FactorDiane DuanePutnam/Byron Preiss Multimedia Co. (BPMC) (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)October 1994 (hardback); November 1995 (paperback)First in trilogy by Duane; is followed by The Lizard Sanction
The Ultimate Spider-ManStan Lee (editor)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / (paperback); / (paperback)December 1994 (paperback); February 1996 (paperback)Short story collection
The Incredible Hulk: What Savage BeastPeter DavidPutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)July 1995 (hardback); July 1996 (paperback)
Iron Man: The Armor TrapGreg CoxBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / July 1995Followed by Operation A.I.M.
Spider-Man: Carnage in New YorkDavid Michelinie, Dean Wesley SmithBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / August 1995Followed by Goblin's Revenge
Spider-Man: The Lizard SanctionDiane DuanePutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)October 1995 (hardback); August 1996 (paperback)Second in trilogy by Duane; is followed by The Octopus Agenda
X-Men

Cyclops and Phoenix

Paul Mantell
Avery Hart
Random House / October 1995Young adult novel; "based on comics by Scott Lobdell"
X-Men: Sabretooth UnleashedVicki KamidaRandom House / October 1995Young adult novel; "based on comics by Larry Hama and Fabian Nicieza"
The Ultimate Silver SurferStan Lee (editor)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / November 1995Short story collection
Fantastic Four: To Free AtlantisNancy A. CollinsBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / December 1995
Daredevil

Predator's Smile

Christopher GoldenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / April 1996
Spider-Man: Midnight JusticeMartin DelrioPocket Books/BPMC / April 1996Spider-Man Super Thriller #1; young adult novel
X-Men: Mutant Empire Book One: SiegeChristopher GoldenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / May 1996First in Mutant Empire trilogy; is followed by Mutant Empire Book Two: Sanctuary
The Ultimate Super-VillainsStan Lee (editor)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / August 1996Short story collection
Spider-Man: Deadly CureBill McCayPocket Books/BPMC / August 1996Spider-Man Super Thriller #2; young adult novel
Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk: Doom's Day Book One: RampageDanny Fingeroth, Eric FeinBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / September 1996First in Doom's Day trilogy; is followed by Spider-Man and Iron Man: Doom's Day Book Two: Sabotage
Spider-Man: Goblin's RevengeDean Wesley SmithBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / October 1996Sequel to Carnage In New York
The Ultimate X-MenStan Lee (editor)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / October 1996Short story collection
Iron Man: Steel TerrorDean Wesley SmithPocket Books/BPMC / October 1996Iron Man Super Thriller; young adult novel
Spider-Man: The Octopus AgendaDiane DuanePutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)November 1996 (hardback); August 1997 (paperback)Third in trilogy by Duane
X-Men: Mutant Empire Book Two: SanctuaryChristopher GoldenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / November 1996Second in Mutant Empire trilogy; is followed by Mutant Empire Book Three: Salvation
Iron Man: Operation A.I.M.Greg CoxBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / December 1996Sequel to The Armor Trap
Spider-Man: Global WarMartin DelrioPocket Books/BPMC / January 1997Spider-Man Super Thriller #3; young adult novel
Spider-Man: Lizard's RageNeal Barrett, Jr.Pocket Books/BPMC / February 1997Spider-Man Super Thriller #4; young adult novel
Spider-Man and Iron Man: Doom's Day Book Two: SabotagePierce Askegren, Danny FingerothBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / March 1997Second in Doom's Day trilogy; is followed by Spider-Man and Fantastic Four: Doom's Day Book Three: Wreckage
X-Men: Mutant Empire Book Three: SalvationChristopher GoldenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / May 1997Third in Mutant Empire trilogy
Fantastic Four: Redemption of the Silver SurferMichael Jan FriedmanPutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)June 1997 (hardback); April 1998 (paperback)
Generation XScott Lobdell, Elliot S. MagginBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / June 1997
The Incredible Hulk: AbominationsJason HendersonBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / July 1997
Spider-Man: Warrior's RevengeNeal Barrett, Jr.Pocket Books/BPMC / August 1997Spider-Man Super Thriller #5; young adult novel
X-Men: Smoke and MirrorsEluki Bes ShaharBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / September 1997
X-Men: Empire's EndDiane DuanePutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)October 1997 (hardback); September 1998 (paperback)
Untold Tales of Spider-ManStan Lee, Kurt Busiek (editors)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / October 1997Short story collection; inspired by Untold Tales of Spider-Man comic book series (1995–1997) also written by Busiek
Spider-Man and Fantastic Four: Doom's Day Book Three: WreckageEric Fein, Pierce AskegrenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / November 1997Third in Doom's Day trilogy
X-Men: The Jewels of CyttorakDean Wesley SmithBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / December 1997
Spider-Man: Valley of the LizardJohn VornholtBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / February 1998
X-Men: Law of the JungleDave SmedsBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / March 1998
Spider-Man: Wanted: Dead or AliveCraig Shaw GardnerPutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)May 1998 (hardback); April 1999 (paperback)
X-Men: Prisoner XAnn NocentiBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / May 1998
/X-Men: Planet XMichael Jan FriedmanPocket Books / May 1998One of three separate crossovers between Marvel (with all three featuring the X-Men) and Star Trek (the other two were in the comics); Marvel at the time was publishing Star Trek comics (1996–1998)
Fantastic Four: Countdown to ChaosPierce AskegrenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / June 1998
X-Men and Spider-Man: Time's Arrow Book 1: The PastTom DeFalco, Jason HendersonBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / July 1998First in Time's Arrow trilogy; is followed by Time's Arrow Book 2: The Present
X-Men and Spider-Man: Time's Arrow Book 2: The PresentTom DeFalco, Adam-Troy CastroBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / August 1998Second in Time's Arrow trilogy; is followed by Time's Arrow Book 3: The Future
BladeMel OdomHarper / August 1998Novelization of 1998 Blade movie
X-Men and Spider-Man: Time's Arrow Book 3: The FutureTom DeFalco, Eluki Bes ShaharBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / September 1998Third in Time's Arrow trilogy
Spider-Man: Venom's WrathKeith R.A. DeCandido, Jose R. NietoBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / October 1998
X-Men: Codename WolverineChristopher GoldenPutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)October 1998 (hardback); May 2000 (paperback)
The Ultimate HulkStan Lee, Peter David (editors)Berkley Boulevard/BPMC / October 1998Short story collection
Generation X: CrossroadsJ. Steven YorkBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / November 1998
Tony Isabella, Bob IngersollBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / December 1998
The Avengers and the ThunderboltsPierce AskegrenBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / January 1999
X-Men: Soul KillerRichard Lee ByersBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / February 1999
Spider-Man: The Gathering of the Sinister SixAdam-Troy CastroBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / March 1999First in trilogy by Castro; is followed by Revenge of the Sinister Six (iBooks, 2001)
Spider-Man: Goblin MoonKurt Busiek, Nathan ArcherPutnam/BPMC (hardback); Berkley Boulevard/BPMC (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)June 1999 (hardback); July 2000 (paperback)
Daredevil: The Cutting EdgeMadeleine E. RobinsBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / June 1999
X-Men and the Avengers: Gamma Quest Book 1: Lost and FoundGreg CoxBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / July 1999First in Gamma Quest trilogy; is followed by Gamma Quest Book 2: Search and Rescue
X-Men and the Avengers: Gamma Quest Book 2: Search and RescueGreg CoxBerkley Boulevard/BPMC / August 1999Second in Gamma Quest trilogy; is followed by Gamma Quest Book 3: Friend or Foe?
X-Men and the Avengers: Gamma Quest Book 3: Friend or Foe?Greg CoxBerkley Boulevard / June 2000Third in Gamma Quest trilogy
X-Men: LegendsStan Lee (editor)Berkley Boulevard / June 2000Short story collection
X-Men: Shadows of the PastMichael Jan FriedmanBP Books/iBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)June 2000 (hardback); June 2001 (paperback)
Will MurrayBerkley Boulevard / August 2000
Generation X: GenogothsJ. Steven YorkBerkley Boulevard / September 2000
Spider-Man: Emerald MysteryDean Wesley SmithBerkley Boulevard / October 2000
X-MenKristine Kathryn Rusch, Dean Wesley SmithDel Rey Books / June 2000Novelization of 2000 X-Men movie
X-Men/Doctor Doom: The Chaos Engine Book OneSteven A. RomanBP Books/iBooks / (hardback); / (paperback); / (paperback)July 2000 (hardback); July 2000 (paperback); August 2001 (paperback)First in Chaos Engine trilogy; is followed by X-Men/Magneto: The Chaos Engine Book Two
X-Men/Magneto: The Chaos Engine Book TwoSteven A. RomanBP Books/iBooks / (hardback); / (paperback); / (paperback)July 2000 (hardback); January 2002 (paperback); December 2002 (paperback)Second in Chaos Engine trilogy; is followed by X-Men/Red Skull: The Chaos Engine Book Three
Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister SixAdam-Troy CastroBP Books/iBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)July 2001 (hardback); April 2002 (paperback)Second in trilogy by Castro (begun in The Gathering of the Sinister Six (Berkley Boulevard/BPMC, 1999)) ; is followed by Secret of the Sinister Six
Spider-Man: Secret of the Sinister SixAdam-Troy CastroBP Books/iBooks / (hardback); / (paperback)March 2002 (hardback); February 2003 (paperback)Third in trilogy by Castro
Five Decades of the X-MenStan Lee (editor)BP Books/iBooks / (paperback); / (paperback)March 2002 (paperback); April 2003 (paperback)Short story collection
Spider-ManPeter DavidDel Rey / March 2002Novelization of 2002 Spider-Man movie
X-Men: The Legacy Quest Book OneSteve LyonsBP Books/iBooks / (paperback); / (paperback)June 2002 (paperback); April 2003 (paperback)First in The Legacy Quest trilogy; is followed by The Legacy Quest Book Two
X-Men: The Legacy Quest Book TwoSteve LyonsBP Books/iBooks / (paperback); / (paperback)July 2002 (paperback); April 2003 (paperback)Second in The Legacy Quest trilogy; is followed by The Legacy Quest Book Three
X-Men: The Legacy Quest Book ThreeSteve LyonsBP Books/iBooks / (paperback); / (paperback)October 2002 (paperback); September 2003 (paperback)Third in The Legacy Quest trilogy
X-Men/Red Skull: The Chaos Engine Book ThreeSteven A. RomanBP Books/iBooks / (paperback); / (paperback)December 2002 (paperback); October 2003 (paperback)Third in Chaos Engine trilogy
DaredevilGreg CoxOnyxJanuary 2003Novelization of 2003 Daredevil movie
X-Men 2Chris ClaremontDel Rey / March 2003Novelization of 2003 X-Men 2 movie
HulkPeter DavidDel Rey / April 2003Novelization of 2003 Hulk movie
Mary JaneJudith O'BrienMarvel / (hardback); / (paperback)June 2003 (hardback); June 2004 (paperback)Young adult novel
The PunisherD.A. SternDel Rey / March 2004Novelization of 2004 The Punisher movie
Spider-Man 2Peter DavidDel Rey / May 2004Novelization of 2004 Spider-Man 2 movie
Mary Jane 2Judith O'BrienMarvel Press / (hardback); [???] (paperback)July 2004 (hardback); 2004 (paperback)Young adult novel
Blade: TrinityNatasha RhodesBlack Flame / October 2004Novelization of 2004 movie
Wolverine: Weapon XMarc CerasiniMarvel Press (hardback); Pocket Books (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)November 2004 (hardback); October 2005 (paperback)Short lived attempt by Marvel to publish their licensed novels under their own imprint; lasted just 4 releases and was later relaunched under Disney
Spider-Man: Enter Doctor OctopusLouise A GikowMarvel PressNovember 2004 (paperback)
ElektraYvonne NavarroPocket Books / December 2004Novelization of 2004 Elektra movie
Fantastic FourPeter DavidPocket Books / May 2005Novelization of 2005 Fantastic Four movie
Fantastic Four: War ZoneGreg CoxPocket Books / July 2005
Keith R.A. DeCandidoPocket Books / August 2005
The X-Men: Dark MirrorMarjorie M. LiuPocket Books / December 2005
The X-Men: Watchers on the WallsChristopher L. BennettPocket Books / April 2006
X-Men: The Last StandChris ClaremontDel Rey / May 2006Novelization of 2006 movie
Jim ButcherPocket Books / June 2006
The Ultimates: Tomorrow MenMichael Jan FriedmanPocket Books / August 2006Adapted by Graphic Audio on January 27, 2014
Wolverine: Road of BonesDavid MackPocket Books / October 2006
Fantastic Four: The Baxter EffectDave SternPocket Books / December 2006
Ghost RiderGreg CoxPocket Books / January 2007Novelization of 2007 Ghost Rider movie
Wolverine: LifebloodHugh MatthewsPocket Books / February 2007
Spider-Man 3Peter DavidPocket Books / March 2007Novelization of 2007 Spider-Man 3 movie
X-Men: The ReturnChris RobersonPocket Books / April 2007
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferDaniel JosephsPocket Books / April 2007Novelization of 2007 movie
Fantastic Four: What Lies BetweenPeter DavidPocket Books / June 2007
The Ultimates: Against All EnemiesAlex IrvinePocket Books / August 2007Adapted by Graphic Audio on April 1, 2014
Wolverine: Violent TendenciesMarc CerasiniPocket Books / October 2007
Spider-Man: Drowned in ThunderChristopher L. BennettPocket Books / December 2007Adapted by Graphic Audio in August 2013
Wolverine: The Nature of the BeastDave SternPocket Books / April 2008
Iron ManPeter DavidDel Rey / April 2008Novelization of 2008 Iron Man movie
The Incredible HulkPeter DavidDel Rey / May 2008Novelization of 2008 The Incredible Hulk movie
Wolverine: Election DayPeter DavidPocket Books / August 2008
Spider-Man: RequiemJeff MariottePocket Books / October 2008
The Fantastic Four: DoomgateJeffrey LangPocket Books / November 2008
Iron Man: Femme FatalesRobert GreenbergerDel Rey Books / September 29, 2009
Iron Man: VirusAlex IrvineDel Rey Books / January 26, 2010
Civil WarStuart MooreTitan Books / June 6, 2012Novelization and adaption of the 2006/7 comic book story arc Civil War originally written by Mark Millar. Adapted by Graphic Audio in March 2013.
Astonishing X-Men: GiftedPeter DavidMarvelSeptember 12, 2012Novelization and adaption of the 2004 comic book story arc Gifted within the Astonishing X-Men ongoing series originally written by Joss Whedon. Adapted by Graphic Audio in August 2014.
New Avengers: BreakoutAlisa KwitneyMarvelJanuary 2, 2013Novelization and adaption of the 2004 comic book story arc Breakout within the New Avengers ongoing series originally written by Brian Michael Bendis. Adapted by Graphic Audio in October 2014.
Iron Man: ExtremisMarie JavinsMarvel ComicsApril 16, 2013Novelization and adaption of the 2005-6 comic book story arc Extremis within the Iron Man ongoing series originally written by Warren Ellis. Adapted by Graphic Audio in June 2014.
Rogue TouchChristine WoodwardKingswellMay 1, 2013
The She-Hulk DiariesMarta AcostaJune 18, 2013
The Death of Captain AmericaLarry HamaMarvelMarch 18, 2014Novelization and adaption of the 2007 comic book story arc The Death of Captain America within the Captain America ongoing series originally written by Ed Brubaker. Adapted by Graphic Audio in December 2014.
X-Men: Days of Future PastAlexander IrvineTitan BooksMay 20, 2014Novelization and adaption of the 1980 comic book story arc Days of Future Past within the Uncanny X-Men ongoing series originally written by Chris Claremont. Adapted by Graphic Audio in April 2015.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket Raccoon and Groot Steal the Galaxy!Dan AbnettMarvelJuly, 2014Original novel featuring Rocket Raccoon and Groot of the Guardians of the Galaxy, plus Marvel Cosmic elements, written by former Guardians of the Galaxy writer Dan Abnett. Adapted by Graphic Audio in November 2014.
Spider-Man: Kraven's Last HuntNeil KleidTitan BooksOctober 14, 2014Novelization and adaption of the 1987 comic book story arc Kraven's Last Hunt within the Web of Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man and Spectacular Spider-Man ongoing series originally written by J. M. DeMatteis and adapted by Neil Kleid.
Marvel Super Heroes: Secret WarsAlex IrvineMarvelJanuary 7, 2015Adapted from the 1984-85 storyline by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck & Bob Layton. Adapted by Graphic Audio in February 2015.
The Avengers: Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldDan AbnettTitan BooksApril 14, 2015Adapted by Graphic Audio in May 2015.
Ant-Man: Natural EnemyJason StarrTitan BooksJune 23, 2015Adapted by Graphic Audio in July 2015.
Deadpool: PawsStefan PetruchaTitan BooksAugust 5, 2015Adapted by Graphic Audio in November 2015.
Black Widow

Forever Red

Margaret StohlMarvel (hardcover), (paperback)October 13, 2015 (hardcover), September 6, 2016 (paperback)YA Novel
Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!Tom AnglebergerMarvel (hardcover), March 8, 2016 (hardcover), April 4, 2017 (paperback)
Stefan PetruchaMarvelApril 19, 2016Adapted by Graphic Audio in May 2016
Daredevil: The Man Without FearPaul CrilleyMarvelJuly 19, 2016Adapted from the 1993 miniseries by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Adapted by Graphic Audio in October 2016.
Black Widow: Red VengeanceMargaret StohlMarvel Press (hardcover), (paperback)October 11, 2016 (hardcover), April 4, 2017 (paperback)YA novel
Doctor Strange: The Fate of DreamsDevin GraysonMarvel ComicsOctober 18, 2016
Iron Man: The GauntletEoin ColferMarvel Press (hardcover), (paperback)October 25, 2016 (hardcover), October 24, 2017 (paperback)YA novel
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets WorldShannon Hale & Dean HaleMarvel Press (hardcover), (paperback)February 7, 2017 (hardcover), February 6, 2018 (paperback)Children's novel
Thanos: Death SentenceStuart MooreTitan BooksFebruary 14, 2017
Spider-Man: Forever YoungStefan PetruchaMarvel PressJune 20, 2017
Rocket and Groot: Keep on Truckin'!Tom AnglebergerMarvel PressApril 4, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy: Collect Them AllCorinne DuyvisMarvel ComicsApril 18, 2017
Miles Morales

Spider-Man

Jason ReynoldsMarvel PressAugust 1, 2017YA novel
Black Panther

Who is the Black Panther?

Jesse J. HollandTitan BooksSeptember 12, 2017
Hulk: Planet HulkGreg PakMarvel ComicsOctober 17, 2017
Runaways

An Original Novel

Christopher GoldenMarvel PressJanuary 2, 2018YA novel
Black Panther: The Young PrinceRonald L. SmithMarvel PressJanuary 2, 2018YA novel
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 FuriousShannon Hale & Dean HaleMarvel PressMarch 6, 2018Children's Novel
Spider-Man: Hostile TakeoverDavid LissTitan BooksAugust 21, 2018Prequel tie-in novel to Spider-Man video game.
Venom: Lethal ProtectorJames R. TuckTitan Books978-1789090468October 23, 2018Adapted from the 1993 limited series by David Michelinie, Mark Bagley, and Ron Lim.
Thanos: Titan ConsumedBarry LygaLittle, Brown and Company978-0316482516November 20, 2018Although made to tie-in with 2018's, it was announced to be non-canon to the MCU shortly after announcement.
Captain Marvel: Liberation RunTess SharpeTitan Books978-1789091656February 26, 2019
Avengers: InfinityJames A. MooreTitan Books978-1789091625April 29, 2019Adapted from the 2013 limited series by Jonathan Hickman, Jim Cheung, Jerome Opeña, and Dustin Weaver.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix SagaStuart MooreTitan Books978-1789090628May 14, 2019Adapted from the 1980 story arc by Chris Claremont, and John Byrne.
Loki
Mackenzie LeeMarvel Press978-1368022262September 2, 2019YA novel
Shuri: A Black Panther NovelNic StoneScholastic978-1338585476May 5, 2020Junior novel
The Unstoppable WaspSam MaggsMarvel Press978-1368054652July 14, 2020YA novel
Morbius: The Living Vampire - Blood TiesBrendan DeneenTitan Books978-1789094855March 9, 2021
Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms
Mackenzie LeeMarvel Press978-1368022255June 1, 2021YA novel
Winter Soldier: Cold Front
Mackenzie LeeMarvel Press978-1368022279February 7, 2023YA novel
Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime NovelLisa JewellHyperion Avenue978-1368090124July 2, 2024

Other comic book publishers

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Elfquest

Journey to Sorrow's End

Wendy Pini, Richard PiniBerkley (paperback); Ace (paperback) / (paperback); / (paperback)March 1984 (paperback); January 1993 (paperback)Warp GraphicsBook one of trilogy novelizing original Elfquest comic book series (1978–1984); is followed by Elfquest: The Quest Begins
Elfquest: The Blood of Ten ChiefsRichard Pini, Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey (editors)Father Tree Press and/or(?) Tor Books (hardback); Tor Books (paperback)?? (hardback); / (paperback)?? 1986 (hardback); December 1987 (paperback)Warp GraphicsShort story collection; is followed by Elfquest: Wolfsong
Elfquest: WolfsongRichard Pini, Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey (editors)Tor Books?? (paperback); / (paperback); / (paperback)?? 1988 (paperback); February 1988 (paperback); June 1989 (paperback)Warp GraphicsElfquest: The Blood of Ten Chiefs #2; short story collection; is followed by Elfquest: Winds of Change
Elfquest: Winds of ChangeRichard Pini (editor)Tor Books?? (paperback); / (paperback); / (paperback)?? 1989 (paperback); February 1989 (paperback); April 1990 (paperback)Warp GraphicsElfquest: The Blood of Ten Chiefs #3; short story collection; is followed by Elfquest: Against the Wind
Elfquest: Against the WindRichard Pini (editor)Tor Books?? (paperback); / (paperback)?? 1990 (paperback); October 1992 (paperback)Warp GraphicsElfquest: The Blood of Ten Chiefs #4; short story collection; is followed by Elfquest: Dark Hours
The RocketeerPeter DavidBantam Books / June 1991Pacific Comics (original publisher)Novelization of 1991 The Rocketeer movie
Elfquest: Dark HoursRichard Pini (editor)Tor Books / (paperback); / (paperback)July 1993 (paperback); April 1994 (paperback)Warp GraphicsElfquest: The Blood of Ten Chiefs #5; short story collection; sixth volume in series, titled Hunter's Dawn, was planned but never published
Judge Dredd

Cursed Earth Asylum

David Bishop,Virgin Books (paperback) / (paperback); July 1995 (paperback)
Judge Dredd

Dreddlocked

Stephen Marley (writer)Virgin Publishing / October 1993IPC Media (Fleetway) (original publisher)
Judge Dredd: Dread DominionStephen MarleyVirgin Publishing / ?? 1994IPC Media (Fleetway) (original publisher)
Judge DreddNeal Barrett, Jr.St. Martin's Press / June 1995IPC Media (Fleetway) (original publisher)Novelization of 1995 Judge Dredd movie
Elfquest: The Quest BeginsWendy Pini, Richard PiniAce / (paperback); / (paperback)January 1996 (paperback); February 1997 (paperback)Warp GraphicsBook two of trilogy novelizing original Elfquest comic book series (1978–1984); is followed by Elfquest: Captives of Blue Mountain
Elfquest: Captives of Blue MountainWendy Pini, Richard PiniAce / March 1997Warp GraphicsBook three of trilogy novelizing original Elfquest comic book series (1978–1984)
SpawnRob MacGregorAvon / September 1997Image Comics (Todd McFarlane)Novelization of 1997 Spawn movie
SableMike GrellForge (hardback); Tor Books (paperback) / (hardback); / (paperback)July 2000 (hardback); July 2001 (paperback)First Comics (original publisher)
Witchblade

Talons

John DeChancieiBooks / January 2002Image Comics (Top Cow)
Rising Stars Book One: Born in FireArthur Byron CoveriBooks / June 2002Image Comics (Top Cow)First in novelization trilogy of Rising Stars comic book series (1999–2005); is followed by Rising Stars: Ten Years After
Witchblade: A Terrible BeautyJohn J. MilleriBooks / July 2002Image Comics (Top Cow)
Rising Stars Book Two: Ten Years AfterArthur Bryon CoveriBooks / November 2002Image Comics (Top Cow)Second in novelization trilogy of Rising Stars comic book series (1999–2005); is followed by Rising Stars: Change the World
Witchblade: DemonsMike BaroniBooks / December 2002Image Comics (Top Cow)
Witchblade ComboJohn J. Miller, John DeChancieiBooks / January 2005Image Comics (Top Cow)Includes Witchblade: Talons by DeChancie and Witchblade: A Terrible Beauty by Miller
Rising Stars Book Three: Change the WorldArthur Bryon CoveriBooks / September 2005Image Comics (Top Cow)Third in novelization trilogy of Rising Stars comic book series (1999–2005)
The DarknessKerri HawkinsTop Cow / July 2007Image Comics (Top Cow)
G.I. Joe: Tales from the Cobra WarsMax Brooks, Chuck Dixon, Matt Forbeck, Jon McGoran, Jonathan Maberry, John Skipp & Cody Goodfellow, Duane Swierczynski, Dennis Tafoya (w) Gabriele Dell’OttoIDW PublishingApril 2011IDW PublishingIncludes eight short stories based on IDW's G.I. Joe comics

Newspaper comic strip characters

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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D.Phil Nowlan, Dick CalkinsWhitman Publishing?? 1933Buck Rogers first appeared (as "Anthony Rogers") in Nowlan's Armageddon 2419 A.D. novella in the August 1928 issue of Amazing Stories magazine; this 1933 novella retells the origin of Buck Rogers; (the comic strip premiered January 7, 1929)
Flash Gordon in the Caverns of MongoAlex RaymondGrosset & Dunlap?? 1936
The Son of the PhantomDale RobertsonWhitman Publishing?? 1946The Phantom novels page gives 1944 as the publishing date (Amazon gives 1946).
Blondie and Dagwood's Footlight FollyChic YoungDell?? 1947
Dick Tracy and the Woo Woo SistersChester GouldDell?? 1947
Buck Rogers: Armageddon 2419 A.D.Philip Francis NowlanAce Books?? 1962Reprints Nowlan's Armageddon 2419 A.D. and The Airlords of Han novellas (from the August 1928 and March 1929 issues of Amazing Stories magazine)
Lee FalkAvon?? 1972Avon Phantom series #1
The Story of the Phantom: The Slave Market of MucarLee Falk, Basil CopperAvon?? 1972Avon Phantom series #2
The Story of the Phantom: The Scorpia MenaceLee Falk, Basil CopperAvon?? 1972Avon Phantom series #3
The Story of the Phantom: The Veiled LadyLee Falk, Frank S. Shawn*Avon?? 1973Avon Phantom series #4; *pseudonym for Ron Goulart
The Story of the Phantom: The Golden CircleLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon?? 1973Avon Phantom series #5
The Story of the Phantom: The Mysterious AmbassadorLee FalkAvonJuly 1973Avon Phantom series #6
The Story of the Phantom: The Mystery of the Sea HorseLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon / August 1973Avon Phantom series #7
The Story of the Phantom: The Hydra MonsterLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon / ?? 1973Avon Phantom series #8
The Story of the Phantom: Killer's TownLee FalkAvon?? 1973Avon Phantom series #9
The Story of the Phantom: The Goggle-Eyed PiratesLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon?? 1974Avon Phantom series #10
The Story of the Phantom: The Swamp RatsLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon?? 1974Avon Phantom series #11
The Story of the Phantom: The Vampires and the WitchLee Falk, Frank S. ShawnAvon / ?? 1974Avon Phantom series #12
Flash Gordon: The Lion Men of MongoAlex Raymond, Con SteffansonAvon / ?? 1974Avon Flash Gordon series #1
Flash Gordon: The Plague of SoundAlex Raymond, Con SteffansonAvon / ?? 1974Avon Flash Gordon series #2
Flash Gordon: The Space CircusAlex Raymond, Con SteffansonAvon / ?? 1974Avon Flash Gordon series #3
Flash Gordon: The Time Trap of Ming XIIIAlex Raymond, Con SteffansonAvon / ?? 1974Avon Flash Gordon series #4
Flash Gordon: The Witch Queen of MongoAlex Raymond, Con SteffansonAvon / December 1974Avon Flash Gordon series #5
The Story of the Phantom: The Island of DogsLee Falk, Warren ShanahanAvon / ?? 1975Avon Phantom series #13
The Story of the Phantom: The AssassinsLee Falk, Carson BinghamAvon / ?? 1975Avon Phantom series #14
The Story of the Phantom: The Curse of the Two-Headed BullLee FalkAvon / ?? 1975Avon Phantom series #15
Flash Gordon: The War of the CybernautsAlex Raymond, Carson BinghamAvon / ?? 1975Avon Flash Gordon series #6
Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyAddison E. Steele*Dell Publishing / November 1978Novelization of the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century pilot film (1979); *pseudonym for Richard A. Lupoff
Buck Rogers 2: That Man on BetaAddison E. SteeleDell Publishing / January 1979Based on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century television series (1979–1980); adapted from an unproduced television episode script
Flash Gordon: Massacre in the 22nd CenturyDavid HagbergGrosset & Dunlap?? 1980Tempo Flash Gordon series #1
Flash Gordon: War of the CitadelsDavid HagbergAce Books / October 1980Tempo Flash Gordon series #2
Flash Gordon: Crisis on Citadel IIDavid HagbergAce Books / December 1980Tempo Flash Gordon series #3
Flash GordonArthur Byron CoverJove / December 1980Novelization of the 1980 Flash Gordon movie
Flash Gordon: Forces from the FederationDavid HagbergAce Books / January 1981Tempo Flash Gordon series #4
Flash Gordon: Citadels Under AttackDavid HagbergAce Books / ?? 1981Tempo Flash Gordon series #5; Amazon gives "August 1981" publishing date
Flash Gordon: Citadels on EarthDavid HagbergAce Books / ?? 1981Tempo Flash Gordon series #6; Amazon gives "July 1981" publishing date
Buck Rogers: ArrivalAbigail Irvine, M.S. Murdock, Jerry Oltion, Ulrike O'Reilly, Robert SheckleyTSR / May 1989Short story collection; first book by TSR tying into their Buck Rogers XXVC game setting
Buck Rogers: Rebellion 2456M.S. MurdockWizards of the Coast / June 1989The Martian Wars Trilogy book 1; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: Hammer of MarsM.S. MurdockWizards of the Coast / October 1989The Martian Wars Trilogy book 2; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: Armageddon Off VestaM.S. MurdockTSR / November 1989The Martian Wars Trilogy book 3; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Dick TracyMax Allan CollinsBantam / May 1990Novelization of 1990 Dick Tracy movie
Dick Tracy: The Secret FilesMax Allan Collins, Martin H. Greenberg (editors)Tor Books / June 1990Short story collection
Dick TracyWilliam JohnstonBerkley / August 1990
Buck Rogers: First Power PlayJohn MillerWizards of the Coast / October 1990The Inner Planets Trilogy book 1; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: Prime SquaredM.S. MurdockTSR / November 1990The Inner Planets Trilogy book 2; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Dick Tracy Goes to WarMax Allan CollinsBantam / February 1991
Buck Rogers: Matrix CubedBritton BloomTSR / May 1991The Inner Planets Trilogy book 3; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: The Genesis WebC.M. BrennanTSR / May 1992The Invaders of Charon Trilogy book 1; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: Nomads of the SkyWilliam H. Keith, Jr.TSR / October 1992The Invaders of Charon Trilogy book 2; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Buck Rogers: Warlords of JupiterWilliam H. Keith, Jr.TSR / March 1993The Invaders of Charon Trilogy book 3; a Buck Rogers XXVC novel
Martin CaidinTSR / (hardback)September 1995First edition also includes a reprint of the 1933 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D. novella by Philip Francis Nowlan and Dick Calkins
The PhantomRob MacGregorAvon Books / July 1996Novelization of the 1996 The Phantom movie
The Phantom Chronicles: New Tales of the Ghost Who Walks!Moonstone Books / October 2007Short story collection

Miscellaneous

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SuperheroesJohn Varley (editor)Ace / (paperback); / (paperback)January 1995 (paperback); January 1996 (paperback)Short story collection; original characters (not DC- or Marvel-based)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-04-11 . Batman 1989 Continues, in a Brand New Novel . 2024-04-12 . Gizmodo . en.
  2. Web site: Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #47! . Brian . Cronin . April 20, 2006 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20130731191659/http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2006/04/20/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-47/ . July 31, 2013 . live . February 10, 2013 .