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I'll be that guy, do it anyway. Start with Green Lantern Rebirth (not the current run), then keep collecting them cheap. Find them used if you can. The build up, then the actual story arc for Sinestro Corp War is still one of the coolest things I've ever read.
Or just fork over the cash for https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495727443&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=green+lander+omnibus
I used to not give two shits about Green Lantern. Then I kept hearing about this Blackest Knight Event and what it represented. After that, I now know too much and GL, and that part of the DC universe is always in my mind for DC related stuff. You can't have a JL movie without Hal or John. I'm sorry, DC/WB, you just can't....but, we'll see.
Honestly, if you had the money, I suggest reading the entirety of Geoff Johns' run on Green Lantern. It really made me a giant Green Lantern fan.
Those are omnibus editions. You can just search 'Geoff Johns Green Lantern Omnibus' and it should come up, or alternatively here are the links to their Amazon pages:
Geoff Johns Green Lantern Omnibus, Vol. 1
Geoff Johns Green Lantern Omnibus, Vol. 2
Geoff Johns Green Lantern Omnibus, Vol. 3
Green Lantern Omnibus #1 by Geoff Johns
And go on from there!
Geoff's entire run on GL is killer. I recommend reading the entire run and not bits of it as others have mentioned. I've read the entire run a couple of times and I couldn't imagine skipping anything or reading anything out of order.
/r/lanterncorps/ has a good reading order. It can get spendy, but it's totally worth it. I would start with Rebirth and work your way down the list. If you wanted to save some cash you could skip Blackest Night GLC, BN Tales of the Corps, and Black Lantern Corps 1 and 2. When you get to Brightest Day, they're talking about the GL Brightest Day trade. Once you're done with that list you start with the New 52 lantern books. Geoff's run goes up to #20, but there are a couple of events that go through the other lantern titles.
If you don't mind waiting for a while, the entire run is going to be collected in A couple of Omnibuses. Amazon has a release date for Omnibus volume 1 on Feb 3rd of next year and can be found HERE
Geoff Johns Green Lantern is actually getting three omnibi. Similar to Brubaker cap omnibi.
Here's the link to the first Omnibus
And here's the link to the second omnibus
So, I'm english and this explanation will be in pounds, but you should get the gist.
The omnibus is £61.75 for 44 issues which means you're paying £1.40 per issue.
Rebirth is £10.99 for 6 issues which means you're paying £1.83 per issue.
Hence the omnibus is cheaper. By about 40p
It's a bit of a doozy. And a rather lengthy story.
In the early 2000's, DC handed Green Lantern off to author Geoff Johns due to his great work with the Flash's own Rebirth storyline.
Well, there was a storyline in the 90's involving Hal Jordan wherein he became the embodiment of fear itself and perpetrated in one of the many mass kill-offs in DC comics, wiping out the entirety of the Corps. Basically, Geoff Johns was brought on to retcon that whole story and redo the origin story of Hal Jordan and essentially the whole mythos.
So, from 2004 thru 2011, Johns created a brand new mythos for GL, starting with Rebirth and then spinning off into a handful of serials, and being main contributing factors to like, three massive crossover events (Darkest Night in particular is dope since it is intended to sort out most of DC's problems with duplicate heroes, alternate universe versions coexisting, etc. with a zombie plotline of all things). These have all been compiled into three omnibuses, one being here: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=combooher05-20&linkId=3046ad5deda65ddd8212b902d15265cd&linkCode=ktl
The reading list here does a good job of laying it out: https://www.comicbookherald.com/reading-dc-comics/green-lantern-reading-order/
However, since 2000's GL is super involved with all of the DC Universe as a whole, there's a ton of crossover and reference to old events (like the Infinite Crisis and so forth), I recommend this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9sO35KZL50xC3L0qNSJBhEAR2hEKzvLk
From what I've seen, these videos have helped a lot to fill in tons of info that I, a mostly non-comics reader, was missing in the issues that I've read, and past Rebirth, substituted entirely instead of me seeking out the rest of the reading material. He rambles a bit, but he really cares about the story and is genuinely hyped by what goes down.
But to answer your question, Rebirth is the first serial in a long line of GL stories. Start there and see if you like it.
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X
Here you go sir, research material.
Check out Geoff Johns' Green Lantern, pretty much everything that's come (GL wise) since then has built off the foundation he set. One of the best runs in comics of the last 2 decades imo.
As for Marvel, I highly recommend Ed Brubaker's Captain America run
To get the full story you need to read the rest of Geoff John's GL run.
The cheapest way to do that is actually to just buy the Omnibus.
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X
The second one will have the Blackest Night story line.
The Third has brightest day and the conclusion of Johns's run.
For Flash:
Barry Allen started his carrier in the comics in 1959 until 1985 and then he was absent on until 2009. His modern-age series called The Flash: Rebirth when he returned. After that 2 trades came (In comics, a trade paperback (often shortened to trade) is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme.) called The Flash Vol. 1: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues and The Flash Vol. 2: The Road to Flashpoint.
After these, a HUGE event came that changed everything called Flashpont that "reset" the continuity and started the New 52 age and it's first story-line called The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward . This series (New52) lasted till Spring 2016 and collected 9 trades (the show you watched is based on this era). In early 2016 DC Rebirth came (only name change, everything is continued from New52) but a huge exception: a long missing character came back to the grand scene who was missing for so long. Rebirth's first trade is The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice
So if you are interested in Barry (overall) start with The Flash: Rebirth and move onward to Flashpont, but you can just start with The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward or DC Rebirth and The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice, then read everything up to today. (there was a Flash event called Flash War which ended a few months ago)
(there is an omnibus on sale at the moment (a collection of multiple trades) called The Flash By Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato Omnibus that collects the first 4 trades of the New 52 era.
For Superman:
His New 52 story wasn't that great (if you ask 10 people, almost 9 of them will tell you that you should skip that era), but there are 3 "essential" TPBs in that period of time:
Superman: The Men of Tomorrow by Geoff Johns
Lois Lane and Clark
Superman: The Final Days of Superman
After these, you can start with Superman Vol. 1: Son Of Superman and move forward with the volumes until a strange storyline called Superman:Reborn that ends the Final Days of Superman story. Rebirth's final TPB called Superman Vol. 7: Bizarroverse (not out yet), which is followed by a fresh new start called The Man of Steel that kicks out Superman #1 (remember, we started from New 52, yet Superman: Reborn came along)
(but if you want a full reading, you can easily start with Superman Vol. 1: What Price Tomorrow? New 52 TPB.)
About Action Comics: compared to Superman solo series, Action Comics is more about Metropolis and things happening NOT JUST with Superman, but with his friends and family etc. The first 3 volumes of New 52 were fantastic, written by Grant Morrison (starting with [Action Comics Vol. 1: Superman and the Men of Steel] (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Action-Comics-Vol-Steel/dp/1401235476/ ) but overall the whole New 52 was a decent run.
After New 52, Rebirth's first volume's called Action Comics Vol. 1: Path Of Doom
For Aquaman:
I highly recommend starting with New 52 and move forward to Rebirth and more, as it is a great adventure seeing Aquaman in action during that period of time, lots of fun and interesting stories.
New 52 first volume/TPB called Aquaman Vol. 1: The Trench
Rebirth first volume called Aquaman Vol. 1: The Drowning
Also have to mention that the new movie coming out soon is LOOSLY (not entirely, but still) based on the story-line called Aquaman Vol. 3: Throne of Atlantis (new52)
For Batman:
There is a new kind of book format coming out just now called "Essential Edition" which is basically pack of 2 (or more) volumes/TPBs in 1 book.
Batman's story starts WAY before New 52 (his and Green Lantern's history wasn't "deleted", so everything happened in the past, is still here with us), so it is advisable to start at least Year One, then jump into New 52 via Batman: The Court of Owls Saga (DC Essential Edition) , which is followed by a great arc called Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family and others as well. It is highly recommend to read through the whole New 52 series, as it is a MASTERPIECE!
Rebirth starts with Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham
Just like Action Comics is connected to Superman, here Detective Comics connected with Batman. Detective Comics is about the Bat-family operating in Gotham City, solving mysteries etc.
New 52 first TPB Detective Comics Vol. 1: Faces of Death
Rebirth first TPB Detective Comics Vol. 1: Rise of the Batmen
For Green Lantern:
Just like Batman, Green Lantern's story wasn't deleted prior New 52, everything that happened BEFORE, is still here with is (even today). Yet you don't have to start at the very beginning, there is a really respectable writer called Geoff Johns (mentioned earlier) who started to write Green Lantern back in 2005 (long time ago) and his work laid down the basics of the mythos around the Lantern Corps, the different rings, lot of intergalactic battles etc.
His first work was Green Lantern: Rebirth, followed by many over the years. I mentioned the Omnibus format back at The Flash, for Green Lantern it is highly recommended to get through his story (as it is a HUGE connected story from the Green Lantern Rebirth) via those books
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 1
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 2
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 3
After these, the overall story continues in the Green Lantern: Rise of the Third Army and Green Lantern: The Wrath of the First Lantern TPBs.
Just like Action Comics and Detective Comics, there is a companion series for the "main" Green Lantern books, called Green Lantern Corps. Before New 52, the old TPBs weren't reprinted, so it is hard to collect that era (starts with Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: To Be a Lantern ) but the New 52 books are much more widely available. The first one is Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: Fearsome.
After New 52, the "main" Green Lantern book becomes Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: Sinestro's Law and the Green Lantern Corps to Green Lanterns Vol. 1: Rage Planet.
Wow it is a huge list and lot of stuff. I missed a few things, but even if you start reading these, you won't be disappointed for a while. (and when you're not sure how/where to next, just ask me or anyone here on Reddit). For the buying process: there are a few options: local comic shop (LCS), amazon, ebay, https://www.speedyhen.com/ (if you are UK based), http://bookdepository.com/, https://www.instocktrades.com/ for starters.
Hope this helps!
It's the one that starts with GL Rebirth.
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X
Geoff Johns' Green Lantern. If you can wait, there's an omnibus coming out next year. http://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411068234&sr=1-6&keywords=green+lantern
If not, trade paperbacks are cheap and easy to find. :)
Green Lantern is the name of the series. They are putting Johns run into a omnibus and collecting the essential GL: Corps stuff. Though in typical readingorders.com fashion they take all the books that tie into the Green lantern story and put in order.
Ok so if I was to buy this omnibus would it be in reading order? Geoff Johns Omnibus
Is there like a compendium like a big book with all the volumes in it?
Edit: disregard that. Thanks for your help kind stranger.
Edit 2: Before I spend this much money I just want to be sure this is what you are talking about.
You're really looking for Geoff Johns' complete Green Lantern run. He's the one who brought GL from being a moderately okay to "meh" selling series and made it a powerhouse for DC, as well as establishing the various corps. The story is by no means complete as the other Corps still exist and are going through some evolution, but for the best "complete" nature of the stories you'll want his series and the related crossovers.
DC has released a Green Lantern Omnibus Volume One, which contains all the relevant issues - Green Lantern: Rebirth through The Sinestro Corps War crossover.
In August, DC is releasing the second omnibus, which covers the ground between the aftermath of The Sinestro Corps War and through the Blackest Night.
If you're not interested in waiting that long, I'd recommend just buying the relevant story arc collections which can easily be found on Amazon or at your local comic book store.
You will probably be best off following this trade reading order:
Then it continues into The New 52. There's a Green Lantern Omnibus being released in a couple of weeks that starts collecting Johns' run.
Double check the Omnibus because I am fairly certain that the first volume includes the Rebirth miniseries so you wouldn't need to buy it too.
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X
I'm okay with going with the omnibus first.
Would you say this is a good book to start out with:
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487095390&sr=1-1&keywords=geoff+johns+green+lantern+omnibus
The Geoff Johns Green Lantern Omnibus seems to be scheduled for Feb 2015. Looks like it covers everything to Sinestro Corps Wars. I'm assuming the second volume will cover to Blackest Night - that will probably come out in 2016.
Is this the correct reading list for what you describe for Green Lantern? https://comicvine.gamespot.com/profile/cubicturtle/lists/green-lantern-reading-order-list/42561/
What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X
Superman: Red Son
All Star Superman
Superman: American Alien
Batman and Superman Number One
Throne of Atlantis from Justice League and Aquaman
If you haven't yet Watchmen is a must for any reader, comics or not
Anything Geoff Johns wrote for Green Lantern (Frankly anything he's written for DC). He has 3 Omnibuses (Very Large Collections with MANY stories). Particularly look for:
Green Lantern Rebirth
Flash Rebirth
Flashpoint
Blackest Night
In Brightest Day
Geoff Johns Omnibuses
Or always Peruse other Trades/Omnibuses to see what piques your interest
Also, I know it's a DC sub, but if you're okay with adult themes: Saga
There's an omnibus for John's GL run being released next February, you might be interested.
There's a three volume hardcover omnibus series that collects all of Johns' GL run.
Vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Geoff-Johns-Omnibus/dp/140125134X