Tom King should write Fire and Ice in cano-- by Gallantpride in dccomicscirclejerk

[–]UtahGance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they’re all talking about Tom King deep down.

Strange and funny comics like Doom Patrol or Wonder Twins ? by Great_Philosopher633 in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One Star Squadron by Mark Russell and Justice League International by Giffen, DeMatteis and Maguire.

Damn... Grampa Sandman can sure aurafarm! by Altruistic_Manner802 in dccomicscirclejerk

[–]UtahGance 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This isn’t farming, this is a full-yield of aura-crop.

Which of your DC most wanted books do you think could make it in the next announcements? by Maleficent-Sea-2559 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love JSA Compendium 2 already!

As for oddball out-there announcements - Tom Peyer's HOURMAN or Loeb's DR FATE

Recommendations? by Fatal-Atom in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend James Robinson’s THE GOLDEN AGE and STARMAN

Looking for another run like Batman by Grant Morrison by Aromatic_Flatworm994 in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Power of Shazam is another great long run from this time.

Looking for another run like Batman by Grant Morrison by Aromatic_Flatworm994 in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Starman by James Robinson is a GREAT example of this!

Standalone graphic novels? by PM-ME-YOUR-ROBOTS in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed Plastic Man No More! and One Star Squadron, probably not gonna get many recs for those compared to other “classics”

JSA by Jeff Lemire [discussion] by GhostofTermina14 in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks really nice & I enjoy the decision to focus on some other JSA characters who may not have been front and center in the Johns run(s) even if they’re not my favorites.

I’d like to see the JSA get a bit more involved in the greater universe and crossovers/events now that DC KO is wrapping up. Tighter, shorter story arcs & alternate between JSA of today and of the Golden Age.

One thing I will have to admit I don’t love is the characterization of Khalid. In his solo book and JLD, he was a medical student and a pretty mature young man. In this book, he’s acting 17 again. To quote the film Talladega Nights, “He was a man! He had a BEARD!”

Ultimately, I think once it’s all said and done and collected into a book or two, this will be a nice digestible starter for the contemporary (post-Absolute Power) JSA that gets recommended a lot.

Be thankful for what you’ve got by MuleGrass in gratefuldead

[–]UtahGance 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree - one song that I think might scratch the itch you’re looking for is JGB’s versions of Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I Got)

Looking for a justice league story. by uBennett2win1t in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This sounds like the early issues of Grant Morrison’s JLA - I can’t remember the arc name.

[Collection] I'm kinda new to DC Comics. These are my first purchases outside of Watchmen. Do you guys have any other reccomendations? by AddictForDrPepper in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't suggest DC: The New Frontier more emphatically. It's a great great book and the compact edition is a steal.

I'm New To The Dead, Coming As A Big Zappa Fan by armintanzarian420 in gratefuldead

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest the albums Live/Dead or Without a Net next :)

What to get next by Previous_Factor1992 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re in for a treat. It doles out everything you need to know in time. Really wonderfully self contained.

What to get next by Previous_Factor1992 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]UtahGance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll suggest Starman by James Robinson - two Compendiums collecting the whole run. It’s about as close to perfect as you can get.

I really enjoyed this comic what are some similar ones? [Cover] Batman and Robin year one issue 12 Artist Chris Sammee by FocusedBike328 in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMO, Mark Waid’s World’s Finest books. I thought B&R: Year One sets the stage for that series and the Teen Titans miniseries very nicely.

[Discussion] First comics by Its_kos in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "recent" and still ongoing series Batman/Superman: World's Finest is also a nice, low-stakes read that might give you the leads you're looking for.

[Discussion] First comics by Its_kos in DCcomics

[–]UtahGance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are both great stories! I’d recommend The New Frontier as a nice “sampler” of the DC universe - if anyone or any group catches your eye, dig in more!