Talon (Calvin Rose) Reading Order

This reading order is designed to give an outline of major storylines featuring Talon (Calvin Rose) throughout DC Comics. It may not encompass every one of his appearances, but is an outline of the major ones and the stories that affect them.

The continuity details relating to each specific storyline are explained in the “Review” of each storyline. Every “Review” link will provide a detailed continuity breakdown of that story and will explain any reference the story makes to other aspects of the DC Universe. All of this can be found under the “Continuity” section of each link.

New 52

Talon was introduced in this era, shortly after the rest of the Court of Owls. He does not have any appearances prior to the New 52.

Calvin Rose is officially introduced through the Talon series, in which he is the central character. This series focuses on his connection to the Court of Owls, explaining the early days and showing how he is responding to the Night of the Owls (Reading Order) event. Outside of this, Talon does not have many appearances, with most being quick cameos in other comics.

Essential  Extra
Issue Collection Issue Collection
Talon #0 Talon Vol. 1: Scourge of the Owls (Review)    
Talon #1    
Talon #2    
Talon #3    
Talon #4    
Talon #5    
Talon #6    
Talon #7    
Talon #8 Talon Vol. 2: Fall of the Owls (Review)    
Birds of Prey #21    
Talon #9    
Talon #10    
Talon #11    
Talon #12    
Talon #13    
Talon #14    
     
Talon #16    
Talon #17    
       
    Detective Comics #27 Detective Comics Vol. 5: Gothtopia (Review) 1
    Detective Comics #28
    Detective Comics #29
       
    Batman Eternal #52 Batman Eternal Vol. 3 (Review) 1
   

Detective Comics issues are from the Vol. 2 series

Notes
  1. Talon only has very brief appearances across these comics. However, they show he still has some association with the Gotham City, even after his solo series ended.

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