Daniel Clowes Reading Order
4 series · 25 books · Born April 14, 1961
Daniel Clowes is a celebrated graphic novelist and illustrator known for his unique blend of humor and dark themes. With a career spanning from 1991 to 2023, he has authored 25 works across four series, including graphic novels, short story collections, and anthologies. His most notable piece, "Ghost World," showcases his distinct storytelling style and has garnered significant acclaim in the world of comics.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1991–2007)
Start with The New Comics Anthology and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete19 books (1993–2023)
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 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Manly World of Lloyd Llewellyn 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Eightball Postcards 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Ghost World 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Orgy Bound 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Pussey! 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Caricature 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Lout Rampage! 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Creeps 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  David Boring 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Twentieth Century Eightball 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Scorched Art 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Ice Haven 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Art School Confidential 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Wilson 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mister Wonderful 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Death Ray 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Patience 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Monica 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Mad Playboy of Art 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2000–2015)
Start with #$@&! and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daniel Clowes written?
- Daniel Clowes has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Daniel Clowes series?
- Here are the first books in Daniel Clowes's series: Anthologies: The New Comics Anthology; Graphic Novels: Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron; Short Story Collections: #$@&!.
- What order should I read Daniel Clowes's books?
- We recommend reading Daniel Clowes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Daniel Clowes's series complete?
- Daniel Clowes has 3 completed series.