Are there any really good comic storylines on here that have really clever writing?
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A lot of the Alan Moore Swamp Thing issues.
In particularā¦
#56 - āMy Blue Heavenā
#28 - āThe Burialā
#32 - āPogā
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Oh, I was only listing one-issue storiesā¦
For storylinesā¦
Swamp Thing still gets a mention for āAmerican Gothicā that runs from #37 (the first appearance of Constantine) to #50 (where several threads wrap up).
And Iād also list Grant Morrisonās Seven Soldiers of Victory.
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I love Swamp Thing, DC Horror stories will always have a special place in my heart 
Iām a horror fan by nature.
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Just about anything by Mark Waid. I particularly recommend the āReturn of Barry Allenā arc from his Flash run in the early '90s (I forget the exact issue numbers, but itās from the '87 series and begins with a Christmas-themed issue). The twist is brilliantly executed. And obviously the title is a fakeout, since Barry didnāt come back for another eighteen years or so, but itās still an interesting question as to whatās actually going on.
Also, Detective Comics #651 (I think thatās the right number - itās āA Bullet for Bullock.ā I think there was a Batman: The Animated Series episode based on it, though I donāt remember the episode for some reason). I never saw the twist coming, but it made complete sense.
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I donāt want to toot my horn, but my stories on DCU are pretty clever.
Oh, comic stories on DCU. Well, I havenāt written comics yet.
Carry on
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SANDMAN.
For downright cleverness, Iāll say Batman: The Brave and The Bold, animated series. They are fun, witty, and clever. And if you already know some DC stuff, there are lots of āEaster eggsā, throwbacks, & shoutouts.
Although whether itās ācleverā probably depends on your definition of the word.
IMO, cleverness is something that works in multiple levels, especially the comedy.
While not on the service (yet, but I hope someday) the LEGO DC movies are the cleverest thing that have ever been done in the entire DCU.
@DeSade Iāve been meaning to start watching Batman: The Brave and the Bold, but Iāve just never gotten around to doing it. I have, however, watched the Lego Batman Movie, which I absolutely LOVED! It was clever and hilarious through and through!
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If you liked the LEGO stuff, Iād definitely make time for BATB. Iām guessing you will like it.
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Thanks for the recommendation! Iāll make sure to check it out!
@cnzspuk You can bet your sweet bippy that I LOVE to write!
Iām a freelance writer by day, and once in a great while Iāll write something in the Fan Creations section too.
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@cnzspuk The work stuff varies. Itās mostly for local businesses and the like. Iām not going to specify anything as some it is done under NDAs, while other work is done just for the sake of work.
My DCU stuff runs the gamut from goofy and silly to serious. Scroll deep down in Fan Creations and you should be able to find my Lobo (including a crossover with Scooby-Doo), Marshmallow Pete, Red Hood and Wonder Woman stories.
When I say goofy and silly (in the case of Marshmallow Pete) I mean goofy and silly. Just FYI =)
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@Vroom Oh I donāt doubt that theyāre goofy and silly, especially knowing your sense of humor. Iāll see if I can dig then up haha. Do you ever write your own characters?
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I have. Marshmallow Pete is a character of mine that exists in the DCU (Metropolis to be exact).
Iāve also written fiction outside of the DC firmament. Thatās all fine and wonderfully entertaining of course, but DC is my #1 writing interest by an absolute light year.
Comics, movie and television screenplays, books, advertising, etc, Iām eager beyond all forms of measure the human mind can comprehend to write for anything if it pertains to DC =)
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Just to clarify, I was expressing my overwhelming eagerness to write for all of the various DC things I mentioned above.
As of this date, I have never written anything for any DC outlet such as comics, movies/TV, etc.
Just so thereās no confusion 
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