Another 10 comics or graphic novels that every DC fan should read -.

Earlier this year, we published an article that picked 10 DC comics or graphic novels that every fan should check out and read at some point. Now, as we stare into the barrel of Superman arriving in cinemas, it’s time to go back and pick out 10 more worthy options, ideal for those looking for more super stories now that the DC Universe is in full swing.

Superman: Up in the Sky

The Man of Steel has been the talk of the town lately, so why not read a little more about him? Superman: Up in the Sky is a story that asks how far will the Son of Krypton go to save a life? It sees a young girl abducted by aliens and Superman zooming out into the cosmos in an attempt to rescue her, a mission that takes him to the outer parts of the solar system and asks him to overcome immense challenges like never before. The big dilemma here is whether Superman is right to prioritize one life over the billions left unprotected on Earth, a dilemma that is hardly simple.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

It is unclear when and if we will ever get another Injustice game from NetherRealm, so this may be the natural next step for fans. Injustice: Gods Among Us is a series based on the fighting game and sees what happens after Superman becomes a tyrant after losing someone he loves. Preferring hard rules and regulations to hope and freedom, Batman steps up to stop the Man of Steel, a match-up we’ve seen immortalized in many other instances in film, TV and games.

Wonder Woman 2023 (Starting with Vol. 1: Outlaw)

Diana Prince is perhaps the most famous female comic book character of all time, as Wonder Woman continues to epitomize what it means to be a heroine. The same is true in the 2023 series, which author Tom King (who also wrote Superman: Up in the Sky and the excellent Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) uses as a body to show how Wonder Woman stands up to the United States of America after the Amazons are exiled and targeted after a flagrant assassination. It is one woman against the world here, one woman going to extremes to prove that she cannot be broken and that there are other forces at play that led to this extreme turn of events.

Batman: The Long Halloween

There are a few different stories that clearly inspired Christopher Nolan while making his Dark Knight Trilogy, one of which was definitely Batman: The Long Halloween. This is a twisting and complex story that explored how Batman was tasked with tracking down a mysterious killer who targeted parts of Gotham’s criminal underbelly. It is a story that effectively follows Frank Miller’s brilliant Batman: Year One and in many ways serves as a Year Two, while following the Caped Crusader for an entire year as he tracks down this killer and deals with the growing threats of supervillains who are becoming increasingly ruthless.

Green Lantern: The War of the Sinestro Corps

Although Green Lantern won’t have a special movie in the DC Universe for some time – at least it’s not part of the plan yet – a Lanterns series is in development with Hal Jordan and John Stewart as main characters, and we can expect Guy Gardner to appear in Superman as well. So why not get a little more familiar with the Green Lantern Corps in one of their toughest battles yet? The Sinestro Corps War sees the Green Lantern Corps take on an army led by the fear-mongering Sinestro, and see how the good guys overcome immense odds to free the universe from the grip of the yellow power ring-using villains.

Batman: Silence

Batman regularly deals with mysterious assassins, and in Batman: Hush, that’s the theme again. This story shows how the Dark Knight deals with a new assassin while overcoming the attacks of Gotham’s criminal elite, a combined situation that leaves Bats vulnerable, especially when he learns the identity of the highly corrupt man at the center of all his trouble and misery. If you enjoyed The Long Halloween, it is worth noting that Hush was also written by the same person, Jeph Loeb.

The Death of Superman

It doesn’t actually seem like such a big deal that DC killed Superman, at least not to those with memories of the DC Extended Universe where it took Zack Snyder in all but two films to kill off DC’s “strongest” hero to be executed at the hands of Doomsday…. But when The Death of Superman originally arrived in written form (a story that clearly inspired parts of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice), it shocked many to see the Man of Steel so vulnerable and mortal. This was a comic that effectively reset the way we viewed Superman, a story that will undoubtedly be important as the DC Universe continues to take shape over the next decade.

Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost

While it may not be Diana Prince’s main storyline, Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost is a great run to explore today for the simple reason that DC Studios is planning a series of the same name. That project may be the first time we meet the DC Universe ‘s Wonder Woman, and it will be an interesting moment as this story explores how the Amazons battle between them after a rift between Diana and Queen Hippoylta because Wonder Woman won’t take up the mantle of the royal leader of Themyscira.

Flashpoint

One of the most impactful stories with The Flash at the helm. This is a multiversal effort that explores how Barry Allen must save his world from destruction except without the help of those he usually relies on. Why. Something has happened to the world he knows and now he must recruit unusual but familiar heroes from elsewhere to find the culprit and stop the one who changed the timeline in the first place. In a way, it is somewhat similar to what we recently experienced in the latest DCEU film, The Flash.

Batman: The Court of Owls

There are only a few moments where Batman is ever truly outclassed, and one of them is without a doubt the storyline of The Court of Owls. In this complex and twisting story, Bats attempts to discover an ancient organization that supposedly rules Gotham without any proof that it exists. However, when he finds a trail, he is hunted by a deadly and ruthless warrior before being trapped and considered prey by the ruthless organization that no one else believes exists. But who is at the center of it all? That’s a crazy conclusion you’ll have to experience for yourself…. Plus, it’s also worth noting that The Court of Owls technically happens after a reboot of the timeline after Flashpoint, making it a great next read after Barry’s adventure above.