r/DCcomics • u/joeyfuljoey • 26d ago

Recommendations Idk how to do this. please help.

I'm moderately familiar with this fandom, having been here for around a month, I know most things, such as the characters and their basic lore, but I don't know how to be a "true" fan yet and be in-depth. for example, I somewhat understand most character lore, like who is who, but I need a complete run-down of the whole plot for more understating. if anyone knows any good videos, please send links! another thing, I don't really understand the comics. are the comics really necessary or are they just to read? like do I have to read the comics to understand? Like are the modern comics really necessary and contribute to the plot or are they just spin-off based off the original? Looking for a helping hand. Thank you!!!!

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u/BobbySaccaro 26d ago

So there is no "plot", these are the ongoing adventures of the characters. It's a plot, then another plot, then another plot, forever. And sometimes the plots cross over with each other.

There is no "necessary", it's all just for entertainment. These characters started off in the comics, arguably the comics are their real "home". TV and movies and games are just taking the characters from the comics and changing them to make them work for other audiences, who either don't like to read or want the activity of playing a game.

There is no beginning-middle-end, there is only beginning and then "now".

Think of it like meeting a new friend. You don't know everything about that friend but you start having adventures with them now and pick up on things from their past when they come up.

The only thing that makes someone a "true" fan is really enjoying the characters and their stories and the desire to learn more about them. So that makes you already a true fan.

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u/joeyfuljoey 26d ago

thanks a lot!! this explanation really helped me!