What order should I read Scott McCloud's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Understanding Comics.

What is Scott McCloud's most famous book?

Understanding Comics (1993) is Scott McCloud's most widely read book.

Scott McCloud books in order

American cartoonist and comics theorist

Born: 1960
Country: United States
Books: 13

Scott McCloud has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 6 children's books, beginning with Understanding Comics (1993). The latest is Making Comics (2006).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Scott McCloud

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Understanding Comics
Scott McCloud's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Sculptor
One of the most-read, at about 487 pages.
Newest
Making Comics
Published 2006.

Standalone novels in order

Zot! (1996)
480 pages
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Zot! Book 3 (1998)
176 pages
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The Sculptor (2001)
487 pages★ 4.0 (6 ratings)
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Novellas in order

The New Adventures of Abraham Lincoln (1998)
137 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Understanding Comics (1993)
215 pages★ 4.2 (26 ratings)
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Reinventing Comics (2000)
250 pages
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Making Comics (2006)
264 pages
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Children's books in order

Be Careful What You Wish For (2012)
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Distant Thunder (2012)
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Eye to Eye (2012)
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A Big Problem! (2013)
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Balance of Power (2013)
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Tiny Problems (2013)
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About Scott McCloud

Scott McCloud is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. His non-fiction books about comics, Understanding Comics (1993), Reinventing Comics (2000), and Making Comics (2006), are made in comic form.

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Scott McCloud FAQ

How many books has Scott McCloud written?: Scott McCloud has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 6 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Scott McCloud's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Understanding Comics.
What is Scott McCloud's latest book?: Making Comics (2006).
What is Scott McCloud's most famous book?: Understanding Comics (1993) is Scott McCloud's most widely read book.