Kevin Smith books in order
American filmmaker
- Born
- 1970
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
- Also writes as
- Silent Bob
Kevin Smith has published 8 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Spike, Mike, Slackers & Dykes (1995). 3 feature Batman. The best-known is Tough Sh*t (2012). The latest is Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kevin Smith
Start here
Tough Sh*t
Kevin Smith's most-read book.
Newest
Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
Green Arrow (2002)
Quiver (2002)
Green Hornet, Volume 2 (2010)
Tough Sh*t (2012)
Sins of the Father Green Hornet
Non-fiction in order
Spike, Mike, Slackers & Dykes (1995)
Silent Bob Speaks (Apr 2005)
My Boring Ass Life (2007)
Shootin' the Sh*t with Kevin Smith (2009)
Other books in order
Chess for Kids! (1998)
Clerks (2001)
About Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith is an American filmmaker, actor, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy film Clerks (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, co-edited, and acted in as the character Silent Bob. Silent Bob and his partner in delinquency, Jay also appear in Smith's later films Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Clerks II (2006), Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019), and Clerks III (2022), which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon known as the "View Askewniverse", named after Smith's production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kevin Smith FAQ
- How many books has Kevin Smith written?
- Kevin Smith has published 8 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kevin Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tough Sh*t.
- What is Kevin Smith's latest book?
- Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet (2015).
- What is Kevin Smith's most famous book?
- Tough Sh*t (2012) is Kevin Smith's most widely read book.
- Does Kevin Smith write under a pen name?
- Yes: Kevin Smith has also published as Silent Bob.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.