Daniel Clowes Reading Order

3 books (1991–2007)

Daniel Clowes compiled three nonfiction anthologies between 1991 and 2007, presenting a complete collection that should be read in publication order. Beginning with The New Comics Anthology, followed by Big Fat Little Lit and concluding with Stuck in the Middle, these volumes showcase diverse voices and perspectives within the comics medium. The series offers a comprehensive snapshot of contemporary cartooning across its sixteen-year span.

Start with The New Comics Anthology and read in order.

#	Title
1	The New Comics Anthology 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Big Fat Little Lit 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stuck in the Middle 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1993–2023)

Daniel Clowes's Graphic Novels series comprises 19 books published between 1993 and 2023, presenting a collection of his acclaimed comics and graphic works that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron, the series spans distinctive titles including Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Art School Confidential, and Wilson, showcasing Clowes's evolution as a cartoonist across three decades. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a comprehensive look at the author's diverse storytelling approaches and artistic development throughout his career.

Start with Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron, the first of 19 books in the Graphic Novels series.

#	Title
1	Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Manly World of Lloyd Llewellyn 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Eightball Postcards 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ghost World 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Orgy Bound 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Pussey! 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Caricature 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Lout Rampage! 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Creeps 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	David Boring 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Twentieth Century Eightball 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Scorched Art 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Ice Haven 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Art School Confidential 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Wilson 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Mister Wonderful 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Death Ray 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Patience 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Monica 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2003–2003)

#	Title
1	The Mad Playboy of Art 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2000–2015)

Daniel Clowes has published two complete collections of short stories between 2000 and 2015. Begin with #$@&! before moving to The Complete Eightball 1-18, which compiles material from his acclaimed comic series. These works should be read in publication order to experience the author's stylistic evolution across the two-decade span. The series is now complete and provides a comprehensive overview of Clowes' short-form storytelling.

Start with #$@&! and read in order.

#	Title
1	#$@&! 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Complete Eightball 1-18 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible