Talon (William Cobb) Reading Order

This reading order is designed to give an outline of major storylines featuring Talon (William Cobb) 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.

Jump to: New 52 – Rebirth – Universe

New 52

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

Talon’s first few appearances are within the Batman series. Here, he is an integral part of the very first storyline focused on the Court of Owls. After this, he makes appearances in the Nightwing series that elaborate on his connection to Dick Grayson (Reading Order). After this, he goes on to play a supporting role in Bane’s (Reading Order) plan during the Forever Evil: Arkham War storyline.

Notes

1. Talon's appearance here is essentially a cameo. However, it helps explain how he went from his situation in the Batman series to his situation in the Nightwing series.
2. Talon's appearance here is extremely small. However, it elaborates on how the Court of Owls treats him and also provides a small point of transition between his other major appearances.

Rebirth

William Cobb does not appear in the Rebirth era.

Universe

Talon's appearances in this era directly continues plotlines from his appearances in the New 52 era. Specifically, it builds on his connection to Nightwing (Reading Order) and his appearances in the New 52 Nightwing series.

Talon's appearances in this era are very straightforward and simply play out in a storyline from the Nightwing series.

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