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sapphisms's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't going to be a long review (I'll save that for my comic reviews blog), but, for a comic intended to reboot an entire universe, I have several issues with it:
* Bringing back White Wally West is the first problem with this. After severe racist backlash against Black Wally West in the New 52, DC showed that they don't actually care about representation and folded, bringing back White Wally in order to appease racist fans that said "You know what's confusing about the New 52? The fact that Wally's black!". The excuse that they're cousins is weak, mainly because Iris remains white (or, at least, the person I thought was Iris was white in this comic- even though there are new character designs, there aren't any character "announcements" saying who they are), and they're related through... Uncle Daniel? Is Uncle Daniel adopted? Is White Wally adopted? Is black Wally adopted? The genealogy doesn't make a lot of sense, and it feels too much like DC is trying to have the best of both worlds.
* You know how they could've still had this plot and not done this 'cousins' thing? Young Justice Earth 16's white Wally West was lost in the Speed Force too. You already have an alternate earth Superman, why not bring him into the fold?
* Making Khaji-Da made of magic instead of technology feels like a cop out so that writers don't have to explain how he works. The Reach plot line is, in my opinion, one of the best written plots DC has ever come up with. It's disappointing to see Jaime back at the beginning of his superhero career over nothing.
* I don't remember two female characters speaking to one another, which is a problem in and of itself.
* Really glad that Aqualad/Jackson Hyde/Kaldur'ahm has a boyfriend (I won't make a generalization about his sexuality), but I'm sick and tired of the 'black families can't accept their gay children. It's racist, old, and tired. You shouldn't have to introduce homophobia in order to make a compelling plot.
* I know jack shit about Watchmen, which means I have to read an entire volume just to understand the premise of this entire reboot. What a load of nonsense.
* Three Jokers??? Fucking really??? It was bad enough with one. No more 'Death of the Family' bullshit.
* Did we really have to threaten Ryan Choi with getting deported back to Hong Kong?
* Diana having a twin brother is gross because there was no need for him to be there. You know how that could've been better? Have him be a trans boy, raised on Themyscira, that experiences gender dysphoria when he goes to Man's World.
* Bringing back White Wally West is the first problem with this. After severe racist backlash against Black Wally West in the New 52, DC showed that they don't actually care about representation and folded, bringing back White Wally in order to appease racist fans that said "You know what's confusing about the New 52? The fact that Wally's black!". The excuse that they're cousins is weak, mainly because Iris remains white (or, at least, the person I thought was Iris was white in this comic- even though there are new character designs, there aren't any character "announcements" saying who they are), and they're related through... Uncle Daniel? Is Uncle Daniel adopted? Is White Wally adopted? Is black Wally adopted? The genealogy doesn't make a lot of sense, and it feels too much like DC is trying to have the best of both worlds.
* You know how they could've still had this plot and not done this 'cousins' thing? Young Justice Earth 16's white Wally West was lost in the Speed Force too. You already have an alternate earth Superman, why not bring him into the fold?
* Making Khaji-Da made of magic instead of technology feels like a cop out so that writers don't have to explain how he works. The Reach plot line is, in my opinion, one of the best written plots DC has ever come up with. It's disappointing to see Jaime back at the beginning of his superhero career over nothing.
* I don't remember two female characters speaking to one another, which is a problem in and of itself.
* Really glad that Aqualad/Jackson Hyde/Kaldur'ahm has a boyfriend (I won't make a generalization about his sexuality), but I'm sick and tired of the 'black families can't accept their gay children. It's racist, old, and tired. You shouldn't have to introduce homophobia in order to make a compelling plot.
* I know jack shit about Watchmen, which means I have to read an entire volume just to understand the premise of this entire reboot. What a load of nonsense.
* Three Jokers??? Fucking really??? It was bad enough with one. No more 'Death of the Family' bullshit.
* Did we really have to threaten Ryan Choi with getting deported back to Hong Kong?
* Diana having a twin brother is gross because there was no need for him to be there. You know how that could've been better? Have him be a trans boy, raised on Themyscira, that experiences gender dysphoria when he goes to Man's World.
otter272's review against another edition
5.0
I had previously read this book years ago. Probably about the time it came out. But I'm about to start reading Doomsday Clock and I wanted to read this one again before I start on that one.
I have to say that Geoff Johns did a really great job with this one. It was cool to see Wally West back and that scene with him and Barry Allen was outstanding. That moment when Barry realizes who is is talking to...so heartwarming.
If you are a fan of DC (or even if you aren't) reading this book is definitely worth your while.
I have to say that Geoff Johns did a really great job with this one. It was cool to see Wally West back and that scene with him and Barry Allen was outstanding. That moment when Barry realizes who is is talking to...so heartwarming.
If you are a fan of DC (or even if you aren't) reading this book is definitely worth your while.
jbmorgan86's review against another edition
4.0
How do you course-correct when your entire superhero universe goes off the rails? Simple. Explain that the Flash (Wally West) caused a "flashpoint" that altered the entire timeline. This was very artfully done. Wally West is near-omnipresent in the DC Universe(s?). The narration is great. I'm excited to see where the DC Universe will go after this series.
Spoiler Warning:
BATMAN + THE WATCHMEN!
Spoiler Warning:
BATMAN + THE WATCHMEN!
rebelstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.3/5
Quality of writing: 5
Plot development: 5
Pace: 4
Characters: 4
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of reading: 4
Quality of writing: 5
Plot development: 5
Pace: 4
Characters: 4
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of reading: 4
mon_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
Using this as my jumping-in point to the larger scope of the DC Universe, there is quite a lot referenced in "Rebirth" that I don't fully understand. However, Johns does a fair job of explaining backstory effectively. The volume itself is well written and illustrated, and it also serves as the starting point for an exciting chapter of the DC Universe.
krystofsubr's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun, great start to this "restart". The art is average mainstream, not bad, nothing special. The ending is awesome! Looking forward to read more.
7,5/10
7,5/10
manuelte's review against another edition
4.0
No spoiler review: DC readers have a love-hate relationship with its Crisis events and this is one of them, call it what they will. However I have to say that this is the first one that has me truly excited and the book sneaks its biggest surprise on you up to the last couple of pages. Can't wait to see what's coming.
georgezakka's review against another edition
4.0
I don't have much to say about this book so ummm...
basically, someone has removed 10 years of memory form everyone's lives and no one remembers wally west, so then he goes to a lot of people, one being Batman and asks them if they remember him and none of them remembers him so then he goes to barry and boom beep pow abra Kadabra he's back because Barry remembers him.
overall good book.
basically, someone has removed 10 years of memory form everyone's lives and no one remembers wally west, so then he goes to a lot of people, one being Batman and asks them if they remember him and none of them remembers him so then he goes to barry and boom beep pow abra Kadabra he's back because Barry remembers him.
overall good book.