Just, if you're looking for some Elongated Man stories to pick up, here's some of my recommendations. I'd actually suggest a lot more of the Detective Comics stories and the appearances in The Flash, but I broke it down to some of the more notable ones. Here's the list of Ralph's appearances on ComicVine if you want to explore further.
The Flash #112 - "The Mystery of the Elongated Man!" When the Elongated Man arrives in Central City, the Flash is wary of his tendency to help people and getting attention. When he notices some unsolved crimes, he begins to suspect the Elongated Man of committing them.
The Flash #119 - "The Elongated Man's Undersea Trap!" While skin diving on his honeymoon, Ralph disappears. Sue calls in the Flash, who discovers alien fishermen who kidnap humans for slaves.
The Flash #124 - "The Space-Boomerang Trap!" One of the more iconic Flash and Elongated Man team ups. When Captain Boomerang uses time-traveling boomerangs to commit crimes and appear innocent at the same time, it brings the attention of beings from another dimension, forcing Flash and Elongated Man to join forces with the villain.
Detective Comics #327 - "Ten Miles To Nowhere!" The start of Ralph's Detective Comics stories, which continued to #383 before going to irregular appearances. While traveling, Ralph notices that his odometer mysteriously gained ten miles overnight. Investigating, he cracks a crime ring.
Detective Comics #331 - "Museum of Mixed-Up Men!" Ralph's first team up with Batman. Arriving in Gotham City, Ralph joins Batman's investigation of a gang that uses a device that causes people's faces to change.
Detective Comics #355 - "The Tantalizing Trouble of the Tripod Thieves!" Ralph spots jewelry thieves floating away against their will and follows them to discover Zatanna, who winds up enlisting his help in finding her father. This was part of a running story throughout several DC titles that culminated in Justice League of America #51, which Ralph appeared in.
Justice League of America #105 - "Specter in the Shadows!" Ralph is inducted into the Justice League and calls them in when he and Sue witness a gang of putty men raid a museum.
The Flash #252-253 - "Double Dose of Danger!" and "Don't Mess With The Molder!" A two-part story in which Ralph drinks a dose of gingold at super speed when he's recruited by the Flash to investigate a mysterious phantom gang. The "speed-charged" substance causes Ralph to take on the villainous persona of "The Molder," who can change the shape of whatever—or whoever—he touches, part one ending with him reducing the Flash to a puddle on live television.
Detective Comics #500 - "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Ralph and Sue spot a raven saying "Nevermore!" This leads Ralph to discover an attempted murder, and find a never before published story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Detective Comics #572 - "The Adventure of the Lost Adventure!" Part of a book-long crossover with Batman, Robin and Slam Bradley (and a surprise mystery guest), Ralph foils a plot to steal a long-lost Sherlock Holmes manuscript from 221B Baker Street.
Secret Origins (Vol. 2) #30 - "The Home Stretch." A new version
of Ralph's origin based on how the character had developed since his
debut, including how he met Sue. It's told in a framing sequence of
Ralph returning to his hometown.
Ralph and Sue frequently appeared in Justice League Europe and Justice League International.
Elongated Man #1-4 - 1994 saw Ralph get his very own miniseries. A bit goofy, Ralph and Sue head to Modora where an old Justice League villain attempts to break them apart.
Ralph and Sue frequently appeared in Justice League Europe and Justice League International.
Elongated Man #1-4 - 1994 saw Ralph get his very own miniseries. A bit goofy, Ralph and Sue head to Modora where an old Justice League villain attempts to break them apart.
Batman: Gotham Knights #41 - Ralph and Sue meet a very interesting "fan" at a book signing.
Identity Crisis #1-7 - Probably one of the two most controversial stories to include on this list, this story has a huge focus on the Dibnys. Ralph is on a stakeout when he gets an alert from Sue and hurries home, discovering her murdered and the body burned. The other heroes of the DC universe set out to find the killer, revealing disturbing secrets.
Formerly Known As The Justice League #1-6 - A miniseries featuring a comical take on several former League members, including Ralph and Sue. Note that this and its sequel take place prior to Identity Crisis.
JLA Classified #4-9 - "I Can't Believe it's Not The Justice League!" A sequel to Formerly Known As The Justice League.
52 #1-52 - This series follows many characters through the DC universe. Ralph is one of them as he seeks a way to be reunited with Sue after her death in Identity Crisis.
Booster Gold (Vol. 2) #15 - "Reality Lost, Part One" While time traveling, Booster Gold runs into Ralph.
Convergence: Justice League of America #1-2 - Part of the Convergence crossover, this one takes a peek at a world where Ralph and Sue still live, and Ralph is still an active hero.
Secret Six #1-14 (2014-2016) - Ralph and Sue's new incarnations in Earth Prime make their debut as they work to take down the Riddler.
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