How many books has J. Michael Straczynski written?

J. Michael Straczynski has published 22 novels, 9 novellas and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read J. Michael Straczynski's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Amazing Spider-Man.

What is J. Michael Straczynski's most famous book?

The Amazing Spider-Man (2001) is J. Michael Straczynski's most widely read book.

J. Michael Straczynski books in order

American writer and filmmaker

Born: 1954
Country: United States
Books: 34

Graphic novels

J. Michael Straczynski has published 22 novels, 9 novellas and 3 other books, beginning with The Amazing Spider-Man (2001). The latest is Together We Will Go (2021).

Updated September 2026

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The Amazing Spider-Man
J. Michael Straczynski's most-read book.
Newest
Together We Will Go
Published 2021.

Standalone novels in order

Demon Night (1988)
352 pages
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Othersyde (1990)
304 pages
Buy
The Touch of Your Shadow, the Whisper of Your Name (Babylon 5, Book 5) (1996)
256 pages
Buy
In the Beginning (Babylon 5) (1997)
255 pages
Buy
Tribulations (2000)
309 pages
Buy
Rising Stars (2001)
192 pages
Buy
The Amazing Spider-man: Volume 1 (2002)
Buy
Midnight Nation - New Edition (Midnight Nation) (2004)
304 pages
Buy
Rising Stars Volume 3 (2005)
208 pages
Buy
Civil War - Fantastic Four (2007)
160 pages
Buy
Rising Stars Compendium (Rising Stars) (2007)
1280 pages
Buy
Rising Stars Volume 5 (2007)
208 pages
Buy
The Road to Civil War (Spider-Man, Fantastic Four) (2007)
160 pages
Buy
Superman: Earth One (2010)
Buy
Superman (2011)
Buy
Wonder Woman (2011)
Buy
Superman Earth One Volume 2 (2012)
Buy
Ten Grand (2013)
Buy
Studio Jms Presents Protectors, Inc (2014)
160 pages
Buy
Becoming Superman (2019)
480 pages
Buy
Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021)
230 pages
Buy
Together We Will Go (2021)
304 pages
Buy

Novellas in order

Delicate Creatures (2001)
56 pages
Buy
The Amazing Spider-Man (2001)
144 pages
Buy
Doctor Strange (2005)
144 pages
Buy
Bullet Points TPB (Bullet Points) (2007)
120 pages
Buy
Silver Surfer (2007)
104 pages
Buy
Twelve (2008)
144 pages
Buy
Supreme Power (2009)
144 pages
Buy
The Twilight Zone Volume 1 (2014)
104 pages
Buy
Terminator Salvation (2015)
143 pages
Buy

Other books in order

Spider-Man Coming Home (2001)
60 pages
Buy
The Shield (2010)
Buy
Before Watchmen (2013)
Buy

About J. Michael Straczynski

Joseph Michael Straczynski is an American entertainment creator, filmmaker, and motion picture producer. He is also a writer of numerous comic books. He was the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS. Straczynski was the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). Straczynski is also the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.

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J. Michael Straczynski FAQ

How many books has J. Michael Straczynski written?: J. Michael Straczynski has published 22 novels, 9 novellas and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read J. Michael Straczynski's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Amazing Spider-Man.
What is J. Michael Straczynski's latest book?: Together We Will Go (2021).
What is J. Michael Straczynski's most famous book?: The Amazing Spider-Man (2001) is J. Michael Straczynski's most widely read book.