Reviews

The Flash By Geoff Johns, Book 1 by Geoff Johns

posies23's review

4.0

Geoff Johns takes the Flash and updates him and his Rogues for the modern comics era. More violence, higher stakes, etc. But the nice thing about Johns is that he really can tell a good story, and he has a good sense of character. (For the most part -- there were a few times that I shook my head, but overall he does a good job.)

Solid superhero comics.

saintdoormatius's review

4.0

An intriguing set of stories that subtly build off one another, even though each is presented as a distinct "arc." The exploration of the Rogues, the sneaky mysteries that are embedded but never feel forced...it's all a fantastic package of Flash stories that do not rely as much on the Speed Force as a trope. Indeed, I love the slight nods to Silver Age Flash stories, such as the inclusion of science "facts" and moments in many stories, despite Wally's lack of science training that drove these inclusions in the Barry Allen era. (To that point, it never feels forced, but presented naturally as the scientific things Wally has learned to do with his speed powers. And in one nice moment, he actually speed reads a forensics handbook on the way to a crime scene!) The initial artist is rather unfitting for the series, but once Scott Kolin comes on board, along with the beautiful covers by Brian Bolland, the series really takes off.

poorlyassembled's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

aridjon's review

5.0

The opening arc was nothing great. I think Johns could have made a lot more of 'mirror projection Barry' or whatever he was, but nothing was done with it. As soon as the second arc began with Scott Kolins as penciller, the game seemed to change--the artwork and the colors are brilliant. I do think a lot more could have been explored with Magenta and Wally's past with her. The concluding story about Iron Heights was a great wrap up and (I assume) segue into the next installment.

librarimans's review

5.0

One of the all time best runs on the Flash, Johns gets the character like few others (Mark Waid being the only real notable exception). The at is solid throughout this volume but really goes to the next level when Scott Kolins takes over. Even though this run is focused on Wally and not Barry, fans of the current Flash show should not hesitate to check this out.

blackwolf's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

seano's review

3.0

I enjoyed the Flash series so far. I'll keep reading the next batch until I stop liking it.