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gohawks's review against another edition
4.0
A showdown with Gorilla Grodd and the Rogues teaming up with Flash is a highlight here. Back to more Manapul art is a plus for sure. Hints are thrown in suggesting the fate of Dr. Elias. The series is building steadily to the payoff when the writers will finish their arc. The art in this book has been some of the most kinetic and beautiful I've seen in a long time, and Manapul will be sorely missed.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
I have been really enjoying reading the new 52 - Flash
but
This one fell flat.
Great art and I was looking forward to the storylines involving Grodd but the plot was weak and the story wasn't cohesive.
Average at best.
but
This one fell flat.
Great art and I was looking forward to the storylines involving Grodd but the plot was weak and the story wasn't cohesive.
Average at best.
rhganci's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5 stars) Messrs. Manapul and Buccellato bring this first set of New 52 story arcs to a satisfying and thorough close in The Flash, Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare, which picks up immediately following the arrival of Gorilla Grodd and his invasion force to Central City in search of the Scarlet Speedster and his connection to the Speed Force itself.
STORY AND SCRIPT
In my review of Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution, I talked about all of the plot threads that the creative team had snowballed into the current gorilla-filled predicament. In Vol. 3, Manapul and Buccellato wrap all of them up evenly and satisfyingly. All plots are touched by Barry's showdown with Grodd: the new Rogues and their new superpowered status; Iris West and others' internment inside the Speed Force; Barry's outstanding status as "dead"; and, of course, the connection to the citizens of Gorilla City.
The first five issues of this collection tell the five-part "Gorilla Warfare" story arc that treats all of these threads with some attention--the battles are well-paced, the dialogue that needs to happen does, and when it becomes necessary for the storytellers to change the scene, the transitions are clear. When all of the plots come together, they do so in a huge finale that in no way disappoints, and the conclusion here takes The Flash as an ongoing comic book to its highest point that it has in the New 52.
A brief, two-issue arc concludes the volume, telling a interesting story about the Trickster and his alleged murder of a security guard, and while it's not anything close to the scale of the previous eighteen issues, it doesn't have to be, as we get a peek of where we're going next and it looks excellent.
PENCILS AND ARTWORK
Manapul's watercolor-style artwork is still some of the best in the New 52. It stands out in its stylish uniqueness, and it fits the book perfectly. What really stands out most from this collection was the paneling through the middle of the volume, as the experience of the Flash at that particular moment is somewhat abstract, and as Barry is narrating at that point, it might have been hard to get a sense of that scene's role in advancing the story were it not for the shape of the panels in which the sequence takes place. It's a striking moment in the story, and while it offers the reader the same quality artwork that he or she expects from the rockstar creative team, it's a striking approach to that part of the story and a great moment for the entire series.
BACKLOG PRIORITY
9/10 - The Flash has been one of the most consistently excellent books in the New 52, and after making a lot of promises in the first year of the book, Manapul and Buccellato deliver on all of them, wrapping up a year's worth of plot points in a great five-issue arc that takes the series to its highest point yet.
Read this and a bunch of other awesome reviews of comics, books, TV shows, and video games over at The Unending Backlog: http://unendingbacklog.wordpress.com/
STORY AND SCRIPT
In my review of Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution, I talked about all of the plot threads that the creative team had snowballed into the current gorilla-filled predicament. In Vol. 3, Manapul and Buccellato wrap all of them up evenly and satisfyingly. All plots are touched by Barry's showdown with Grodd: the new Rogues and their new superpowered status; Iris West and others' internment inside the Speed Force; Barry's outstanding status as "dead"; and, of course, the connection to the citizens of Gorilla City.
The first five issues of this collection tell the five-part "Gorilla Warfare" story arc that treats all of these threads with some attention--the battles are well-paced, the dialogue that needs to happen does, and when it becomes necessary for the storytellers to change the scene, the transitions are clear. When all of the plots come together, they do so in a huge finale that in no way disappoints, and the conclusion here takes The Flash as an ongoing comic book to its highest point that it has in the New 52.
A brief, two-issue arc concludes the volume, telling a interesting story about the Trickster and his alleged murder of a security guard, and while it's not anything close to the scale of the previous eighteen issues, it doesn't have to be, as we get a peek of where we're going next and it looks excellent.
PENCILS AND ARTWORK
Manapul's watercolor-style artwork is still some of the best in the New 52. It stands out in its stylish uniqueness, and it fits the book perfectly. What really stands out most from this collection was the paneling through the middle of the volume, as the experience of the Flash at that particular moment is somewhat abstract, and as Barry is narrating at that point, it might have been hard to get a sense of that scene's role in advancing the story were it not for the shape of the panels in which the sequence takes place. It's a striking moment in the story, and while it offers the reader the same quality artwork that he or she expects from the rockstar creative team, it's a striking approach to that part of the story and a great moment for the entire series.
BACKLOG PRIORITY
9/10 - The Flash has been one of the most consistently excellent books in the New 52, and after making a lot of promises in the first year of the book, Manapul and Buccellato deliver on all of them, wrapping up a year's worth of plot points in a great five-issue arc that takes the series to its highest point yet.
Read this and a bunch of other awesome reviews of comics, books, TV shows, and video games over at The Unending Backlog: http://unendingbacklog.wordpress.com/
lilmatt050's review against another edition
5.0
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The Flash, Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare is a refreshing, entertaining, and adventurous book that only took 3 volumes to finally perfect! While I enjoyed the previous volume it still had something missing that couldn't put my finger on when reading this book and immediately I recognized that this story was coherent and I could understand the different characters, their background story was provided, and when you everything in order than the story naturally flows and gives the reason why we love comics books in the first place.
It begins immediately where the 2nd volume ends which is King Grodd has come to Central City to wreak havoc and kill the Flash. The Flash was not only having a major battle with the Rogues when Grodd came to invade but when looking at different scenarios in his speed force insight he realizes that no matter how much he fights or runs it will either end with death or destruction for Central City so he makes the decision to surrender to Grodd. Now you may be wondering why the hell is he being a wimp and giving up the fight? Well if you know a thing or two about the Flash aka Barry Allen, you know he is up to something while his mind is going by the speed of light to ensure he can defeat Grodd and protect his city.
One major character that my mind was wondering throughout the previous volumes is where is the Reverse Flash? He is the main bad guy on season 1 of the hit show and when reading that incomprehensible graphic novel Flash: Rebirth, the reverse flash is the main character against the Flash and now my questions were answered because he's witnessed what Barry has been doing inside and out of the speed force and he wants Barry to receive a can of whoop ass from a villain that he has never encounter before let alone another speedster.
I cannot wait to see the juicy drama that will reveal itself in the next volume. I applaud the illustrators because the graphics in this comic is fantastic and it always blows my mind away how quickly I get absorbed into the story especially when they found the important formulas to create a great comic book and I hope they work their magic again because I cannot get enough of the Flash!
The Flash, Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare is a refreshing, entertaining, and adventurous book that only took 3 volumes to finally perfect! While I enjoyed the previous volume it still had something missing that couldn't put my finger on when reading this book and immediately I recognized that this story was coherent and I could understand the different characters, their background story was provided, and when you everything in order than the story naturally flows and gives the reason why we love comics books in the first place.
It begins immediately where the 2nd volume ends which is King Grodd has come to Central City to wreak havoc and kill the Flash. The Flash was not only having a major battle with the Rogues when Grodd came to invade but when looking at different scenarios in his speed force insight he realizes that no matter how much he fights or runs it will either end with death or destruction for Central City so he makes the decision to surrender to Grodd. Now you may be wondering why the hell is he being a wimp and giving up the fight? Well if you know a thing or two about the Flash aka Barry Allen, you know he is up to something while his mind is going by the speed of light to ensure he can defeat Grodd and protect his city.
One major character that my mind was wondering throughout the previous volumes is where is the Reverse Flash? He is the main bad guy on season 1 of the hit show and when reading that incomprehensible graphic novel Flash: Rebirth, the reverse flash is the main character against the Flash and now my questions were answered because he's witnessed what Barry has been doing inside and out of the speed force and he wants Barry to receive a can of whoop ass from a villain that he has never encounter before let alone another speedster.
I cannot wait to see the juicy drama that will reveal itself in the next volume. I applaud the illustrators because the graphics in this comic is fantastic and it always blows my mind away how quickly I get absorbed into the story especially when they found the important formulas to create a great comic book and I hope they work their magic again because I cannot get enough of the Flash!
delaneybull's review against another edition
4.0
This wrapped up a lot of subplots really well. I love the Rogues, and Grodd is always fun.
vikrmm's review against another edition
3.0
Idk I liked this lesser than the previous ones. Didn’t feel like there were any stakes once the gorillas attacked. It was all happening way too fast without proper set up. However it was great to see the rogues and flash working together.
sans's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good volume. Grodd is as charming as ever, but Manapul’s art is gorgeous and saves the day.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I'm enjoying this story mostly. I don't like Grodd and all the apes, but I do like the Rogues more and more and they make this story for me. I hope Grodd never comes back. I don't know why he is considered such a villain for Flash, but he's a stupid villain.
The Speed Force has some weird rules really. We also get a glimpse into the Reverse Flash going to be joining us. I hope it's going to be a good story line. I don't know who this Trickster is, but he could be interesting. I'm interested in where the story is going. I am also curious what the Rogues are going to do under Lisa. It seems obvious she has take over for the moment.
There is plenty of speed and action here, not all good, but mostly entertaining. I'm enjoying this. I ordered up the next volume.
The Speed Force has some weird rules really. We also get a glimpse into the Reverse Flash going to be joining us. I hope it's going to be a good story line. I don't know who this Trickster is, but he could be interesting. I'm interested in where the story is going. I am also curious what the Rogues are going to do under Lisa. It seems obvious she has take over for the moment.
There is plenty of speed and action here, not all good, but mostly entertaining. I'm enjoying this. I ordered up the next volume.
shayduhs's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing /spectacular/ is happening so far. I love Barry and I LOVE the graphics but in general, I keep looking for the same extraordinary quality that Black Mirror had.