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revisins's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to enjoy this more. I think it came from potential not realized. I am hesitant to really tear the story to shreds as I understand DC editorial can be demanding at times. I know that Williamson has a love for The Shade character. The love felt shackled here. The story read like a compromised version of a pitch. It's a shame. It could have been great. I'm sorry that it didn't quite get there. Still enjoyable though.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'The Flash, Volume 2: Speed of Darkness' isn't a bad bit of storytelling. It's also a fairly accessible title for new readers to jump into, unlike some of the other Rebirth titles I've read.
There is a new Kid Flash and his name is Wally West. He even meets his older namesake at some point in the book. Wally's mentor is The Flash, but he doesn't know who the Flash is, and that causes him to be distrustful. In an effort to prove himself capable, Wally gets in a bit of trouble with The Shade.
There is also a Christmas story where Wally handles things in Central City so that Barry and Iris can go on an uninterrupted date. Whether that leads anywhere, only time will tell.
I liked the story by Joshua Williamson. The art holds up the story nicely. I don't mind this new Kid Flash, but I hope future volumes are more about The Flash himself.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
There is a new Kid Flash and his name is Wally West. He even meets his older namesake at some point in the book. Wally's mentor is The Flash, but he doesn't know who the Flash is, and that causes him to be distrustful. In an effort to prove himself capable, Wally gets in a bit of trouble with The Shade.
There is also a Christmas story where Wally handles things in Central City so that Barry and Iris can go on an uninterrupted date. Whether that leads anywhere, only time will tell.
I liked the story by Joshua Williamson. The art holds up the story nicely. I don't mind this new Kid Flash, but I hope future volumes are more about The Flash himself.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
daileyxplanet's review against another edition
4.0
Not as strong as the first volume, but still a fun read. Good times building up the new Wally West Kid Flash as a viable partner. Issues with the Shade, who I'm not familiar with, were an interesting concept, and the Christmas issue was cute.
owlyreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I really liked that this one focused more on Wally West. I love all things Flash, but I'm a fan of Kid Flash as well so it was nice having more of his story to fall back on. It was nice the way it showed his story and how he was by the Flash's side when he most needs him, making for a great team.
There were many different styles in the illustrations, but it was good and I liked the changes in technique between illustrators. I very much enjoyed the many pages with Shade and how that really brought those characters to fight by each other's side not just as mentor/pupil aspect.
Some of it wasn't the greatest, but it did have really great moments. I also liked the parts with Barry and Iris, trying to have that time. It wasn't just all excitement and fighting. There were different feels to this comic and even though it was the best issue, it is pretty good and I would suggest to any fan of the flash who wants to get to Kid Flash even more and just enjoy a fun read to pick it up.
***I received this copy from DC Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
I really liked that this one focused more on Wally West. I love all things Flash, but I'm a fan of Kid Flash as well so it was nice having more of his story to fall back on. It was nice the way it showed his story and how he was by the Flash's side when he most needs him, making for a great team.
There were many different styles in the illustrations, but it was good and I liked the changes in technique between illustrators. I very much enjoyed the many pages with Shade and how that really brought those characters to fight by each other's side not just as mentor/pupil aspect.
Some of it wasn't the greatest, but it did have really great moments. I also liked the parts with Barry and Iris, trying to have that time. It wasn't just all excitement and fighting. There were different feels to this comic and even though it was the best issue, it is pretty good and I would suggest to any fan of the flash who wants to get to Kid Flash even more and just enjoy a fun read to pick it up.
***I received this copy from DC Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
tmwebb3's review against another edition
2.0
Knocked off a star for defeating a villain via fist bump...
groblinthegoblin624's review
3.0
Not bad. Didn’t dislike it, didn’t really like it. Mostly fine stuff