r/graphicnovels • u/WriterDirector93 • 3d ago

Recommendations/Requests Just finished 52. Where to next?

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The second volume was all payoff to the first volume’s set-ups, so a thoroughly enjoyable read in the end.

Now what do I read next?

I am trying to get to Final Crisis in the most efficient way. Not a completist in any sense, just trying to understand the main through line. But I did like Booster Gold so would be keen to read whatever comes for him next.

Otherwise I have read Superman: Up, Up and Away, all of Geoff Johns’ Green Lantern, and a fair amount of Grant Morrison’s Batman (I got to the Final Crisis event which prompted me to go back and read from Identity Crisis onwards) which I presume comes directly after 52.

Any advice appreciated!

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u/bloodyzombies1 3d ago

Depends what you're interested in.

Rucka Batwoman/Question and then the New 52 run to follow those characters, followed by Convergence Question and then the current All in series.

Superman by Johns is great but designed to be accessible stand alone stories. New Krypton follows it but is pretty divisive so YMMV.

Johns Booster Gold is a clear 52 sequel and an excellent read overall.

Morrison Batman really only ties into Final Crisis for RIP, but you could probably ignore Final Crisis if you'd like.

Final Crisis does deal w/the 52 concept, but it's Morrisons own zany take. If you go into it expecting a direct sequel to 52 you'll be disappointed, but it's excellent on it's own. And if you want more of the 52 worlds Multiversity is the next thing to read after Final Crisis. Even though it's New 52 it's basically the same multiverse, and was planned from the start to be a Final Crisis sequel.

The Elongated Man plotline was never picked up by another creator.

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u/AdLow5682 3d ago

Elongated Man is picked up in Black Adam Dark Age