Welcome me in to DC

[elaniel]

Hey guys,

I used to read comics tons, and got back into them properly about 2 years ago. I tried DC, Wildstorm, and Marvel. Marvel definitely stuck.

I kinda was a lot confused by DC stuff going on at the time, while Marvel seemed to be having a proper fresh-start at the time after Civil War, so it was a very easy time to go into the books.

I still love my Marvel, but want to get into DC to diversify my reading a bit.

I know these topics probably always come up, but I ultimately want to read the books (at least to begin with) that will help me understand the universe properly.

For my Marvel likes: I love X-Men, Avengers, and Runaways.


I definitely want to read Superman and the Batman series. Also want to possibly check out Teen Titans and Titans. However, I heard the later Teen Titans are rubbish.

I want to hit the ground running really and not really have to go back and read older issues, just start from where we are now.

Final Crisis is ending, and I heard a lot of the Gotham books are being canceled (and possibly relaunched), and a storyline just ended (the same with Superman too). I figured due to this it may be a good time to start.

So hit me with your recommendations :D

(PS: I'm not too big on space stuff so I'll probably say Green Lantern may be a no-go, no matter how good it is as I don't like space stories really.)

[Karl O'Neill]

welcome.

Battle for the cowl--written and drawn by Tony daniel will be a good jumping on point for the batman universe after RIP is completely done.

They will also have a 3 issue oracle mini seires and a 3 issue azreal mini series.

Superman:secret Origin (6 issues) by Geoff Johns and Gary frank

Superman:The world of New Krypton: (12 issues) By Andrew Kreisberg and Pete woods.

The Flash:Rebirth (6 issues) By Geoff Johns and ethan van sciver will be a good starting point for the new flash direction.

Adventure comics will be returning.

JMS will take over writing the Brave and the bold team up series, which should be fun to see him get his DC shine on.

Trinity should be finished early next year so the trade paperbacks will be coming out the, i highly recommend that series. you could go back and buy 52 4 volumnes. avoid the countdown series.

52 and sinestro corps war are two great epic fun stories. even if you don't love sci fi give these two stories a chance.

secret six by gail simone is awesome, get onboard that series as quick as you can.

[elaniel]

Is this Superman: The World of New Krypton essentially the book that Superman is going to be in now?

How essential is Justice League and Justice Society?

[Karl O'Neill]

Is this Superman: The World of New Krypton essentially the book that Superman is going to be in now?

How essential is Justice League and Justice Society?

No worries.

Here's the superman blurb.

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Ladrönn
Following the events of the “New Krypton” crossover, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity’s future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman’s greatest challenge yet.
Hot new writer Andrew Kreisberg (BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL) and fan-favorite artist Pete Woods (ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY!) lead Superman through a world of interstellar treachery and deadly machinations where the lives of two races hang in the balance!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ladrönn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale March 4 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

http://i.livescience.com/images/smnk_cv1.jpg

As for JSA, geoff Johns work is amazing, you would have to buy the first hardcover called the next age to find out, trust me it's great superhero comic.

I have not read any JLA for a year, but i hear Mcduffie is doing some good things, and he is using the Milestone characters he created in the 90's in the JLA book as well.

[elaniel]

Thanks for the reply, will definitely pick up a few of these :D Keep the suggestions coming :D

[Karl O'Neill]

There is a new 12 issue maxi series next year by Peter Tomasi and Keith champagne and pencil by peter snejberg.

Peter Tomasi is a rising star at DC, check out some of the reviews he got for his black adam mini series and his nightwing work, and his Green lantern corps work, plus his Light brigade graphic novel, and his martian Manhunter requiem one shot. plus his JSA:Magog special.

The Mighty:

Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne; Art by Peter Snejbjerg; Cover by Dave Johnson; Variant cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado

Welcome to the world of The Mighty! Alpha One – America's first and only Super Hero – is supported by Section Omega, an entire police force devoted to assisting him in his quest for justice. Lt. Gabriel Cole has worked his way up the ranks of Section Omega and his connection to Alpha One reaches back to his own tragic childhood and an accident nobody could have survived. But when murder strikes at the top of the organization, the case falls into his lap, and he'll begin to learn what being a hero is really all about!

Written by Peter J. Tomasi (FINAL CRISIS: REQUIEM, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) and Keith Champagne (WORLD WAR III) with gorgeous art by Peter Snejbjerg (STARMAN, THE LIGHT BRIGADE), this new ongoing series is not to be missed!


DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US

[The Beast Of Yucca Flats]

The trades Villains United and Secret Six: Six Degrees Of Devestation are good places to learn about the team's history before jumping into the ongoing (if you do decide you want to do that, natch).

Wonder Woman's been pretty good since Gail Simone jumped on board, as well. For Superman, I'd probably recommend Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely's (non-canonical) recently-wrapped All-Star Superman book above the other Super-material at the moment.

[Karl O'Neill]

just found this, The guy who will write that 12 issue superman stoory wrote this awesome episode of JLU with Booster gold in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ziS84SBBnk&feature=related

oh and geoff johns and dan jurgens time traveling booster gold stories are great.

start with 52 vol 1,2,3, and 4. then try the booster gold ongoing by the same creative team.

time travel rocks.

[JumpingJupiter]

Flash Rebirth promises.

[Alex Smith]

Flash Rebirth promises.

The Sinner tells lies. :tongue:

If you want to read Superman I'd check out Geoff John's recent Legion of Superheroes and Brainiac arcs. Both were very good.

I'd actually probably recommend Wonder Woman to you, as well. For some reason, I'm not entirely sure why, a lot of X-fans really enjoy Wonder Woman.

If I were you I'd check out House of Mystery as well, simply because it's amazing. It's a vertigo book, but so what.

Oh, and if you're a fan of westerns at all than Jonah Hex is a must read. I think it's the best book (save for maybe House of Myster) being put out right now.

[thebhamgunslinger]

(PS: I'm not too big on space stuff so I'll probably say Green Lantern may be a no-go, no matter how good it is as I don't like space stories really.)

Listen, I'm not a fan of the "space stuff" either. I had heard good things about Green Lantern, so I decided to try it out. I read Sinestro Corps War, and I've been a fan ever since. I can't get enough GL. The Blackest Night event is going to be awesome.

Aside from that: Secret Six and Jonah Hex are must reads.

[J Alan Shelton]

Just going to echo what the poster above me stated: not a fan of space-centric or sci-fi stories in general, but the Green Lantern books live up to the hype and are totally worth giving a shot to.

Aside from that, I'd jump aboard "Flash: Rebirth".

Can't make any Bats or Supes recommendations at this time as I'm not really sure how things are going to shake out after FC. I'm very hesitant about Battle for the Cowl as Tony Daniel seems to be writing that one. It just seems like a pretty big story to give to a non A-list (or even B-list) writer.

One last thing, if you want a tour of the DCU past, present and future then I would also recommend "Booster Gold".

[gustopher]

Truthfully, so much is about to change that it will be a great jumping on point for a whole lot of stuff, but there's no good way to tell what will be good and not.

Superman is going off into space with "Superman: World of Krypton", and dealing with lots of Kryptonians, so that might be up your alley. People who get into X-Men are often not big fans of Superman anyway.

The upcoming Adventure book, which is likely going to focus on the Legion of Superheros might be a good fit for you. Large cast of superpowered folks, without a supporting cast of unpowered. Decently self contained, but likely to have a very DC sensibility, so it could be a good introduction to DC -- familiar structure to what you like, but different enough to be interesting. 1,000 years in the future, and a moderate bit of space stuff though.

Justice Society is a bit hard to get into, but very good. They are in the process of wrapping up a very long story arc though, and I think there are new writers coming on board after, so it might go downhill.

Justice League is one of the flagship titles. I think it's as dull as dirt, but lots of people seem to buy it anyway, so I might just have poor taste.

And they are wrapping up a great period with the two main Batman books.

Mostly, though, I would look for the writers. Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Gail Simone and Greg Rucka (basically, anyone with a first name starting with a "G") have all been doing interesting things of late. If you see the start of a story arc with one of them, and the cover interests you, jump on board.

[elaniel]

Thanks guys for all the views :D.

I should have probably said that previously I tried to read Green Lantern but it was during the Sinestro Corps War if I recall and it really hurt my brain on what was going on. So I think maybe that threw me off a bit. Also, I really enjoyed Superman when reading it previously.

I appreciated the mini recommendations, however that's something I'm going to avoid right now as I don't want to go "all-in" to be honest. I want to test my feet. If I get into DC, I'll probably pick them up soon enough ^.^ I know I'm probably missing out, but don't want to throw myself in too much!

When I started with Marvel I just bought the core X-Men titles (Adjectiveless, Uncanny, New, and X-Factor) and New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Fantastic Four, Cap, and Iron Man to get started.

I fell my best way to get started would be to start with a bit of "core titles."

So I have a feeling from recommendations (and from me wanting to read the core books to ease me in) I should probably start with:

Superman, Superman World of New Krypton, Wonder Woman, Action Comics, Adventure Comics, and Justice League.

Then when the new Batman story begins I'll check out Batman and Detective Comics. Same for Justice Society.

How is the Brave and the Bold and Outsiders? Any other core books I'm missing?

[Thok]

How is the Brave and the Bold and Outsiders? Any other core books I'm missing?

Don't read the Outsiders. I mean, if you like mindless fun, it's OK, but it's got all sorts of issues (it's had three separate writers in 12 issues, all of whom have been setting up mostly different Outsider teams.) It's possible that the reboot might go well, but it's certainly not a core book at this point.

Brave and the Bold has been mixed. You probably want to wait until JMS starts writing the book (if you dislike space stuff, I doubt you'll like the current GL/Phantom Stranger story line), and even then it's going to start off by merging the Archie characters into DC.

[Karl O'Neill]

The new outsiders by peter J Tomasi should be great, and a good jumping on point as well.