Portrait of Jim Lee

Jim Lee books in order

Korean American comics artist, writer and publisher

Born
1964
Country
South Korea
Books
13

Jim Lee has published 9 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with Hush (2003). The latest is DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (2021).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jim Lee

Standalone novels in order

  1. Gen13 (1997)

    244 pages

  2. Superman (2005)

    160 pages

  3. All Star Batman and Robin (2009)

  4. X-Men (2012)

    456 pages

  5. Justice League (2013)

    276 pages

  6. Batman Hush (2016)

    240 pages

  7. DC Comics (2019)

    296 pages

  8. X-Men Artist's Edition (2020)

    160 pages

  9. DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (2021)

    384 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Heroes Reborn (2006)

    344 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Icons (2010)

Children's books in order

  1. Hush (2003)

    128 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)

Other books in order

  1. Ikigai (2020)

About Jim Lee

Jim Lee is a Korean-born American comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher. As of 2023, he is the president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC Comics. In recognition of his work, Lee has received a Harvey Award, Inkpot Award and three Wizard Fan Awards.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jim Lee FAQ

How many books has Jim Lee written?
Jim Lee has published 9 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jim Lee's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hush.
What is Jim Lee's latest book?
DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (2021).
What is Jim Lee's most famous book?
Hush (2003) is Jim Lee's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.