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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'The Flash, Vol. 7: Perfect Storm' by Joshua Williamson with art by Carmine Di Giandomenico brings us the whole Flash family and Gorilla Grodd.
Barry Allen is finally going to clue Iris in on things, when Central City is attacked by an angry and dying Gorilla Grodd. Flash finds old friends siding with Grodd, and Grodd manages to take away Barry's powers. Now he has to rely on Wally West, and...Wally West? Barry becomes singularly focused on getting his powers back, but at what cost?
I'm really not a fan of the main artist on this title right now. What I did like is Christian Duce's art in the final issue collected here. It was a nice contrast. The story isn't bad, but really bad things happen to Central City, and then things get cleaned up with no apparent cost or trauma.
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.
Barry Allen is finally going to clue Iris in on things, when Central City is attacked by an angry and dying Gorilla Grodd. Flash finds old friends siding with Grodd, and Grodd manages to take away Barry's powers. Now he has to rely on Wally West, and...Wally West? Barry becomes singularly focused on getting his powers back, but at what cost?
I'm really not a fan of the main artist on this title right now. What I did like is Christian Duce's art in the final issue collected here. It was a nice contrast. The story isn't bad, but really bad things happen to Central City, and then things get cleaned up with no apparent cost or trauma.
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.
boards_books_and_brews's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
scottpm's review against another edition
4.0
The beet volume in the series so far. I'm glad they finally gave time for the story to develop.
georgezakka's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think I've enjoyed a flash book this much since Batman/the flash, I mean I liked the other volumes but they just didn't really excite me in a way that this did, I'm also happy they brought back Meena in this volume annnnnd Carmine drew this!
my only flaws might be that the city art is pretty boring and of course, kid brat flash, but other than that I like it a lot.
my only flaws might be that the city art is pretty boring and of course, kid brat flash, but other than that I like it a lot.
sodope's review against another edition
4.0
Well, in this volume Gorilla Grodd will be taken by the negative speed force, because he's got a disease and this will help him, he controls Meena and Multiplex, he also takes Barry's speed force, so both Wally's and China's Flash will try to stop this.
It is an entertaining volume, not the best, but seeing an all Flash team was quite cool, also we can see a brief preview to the great arc: Flash War
It is an entertaining volume, not the best, but seeing an all Flash team was quite cool, also we can see a brief preview to the great arc: Flash War
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really a Flash guy, but if I was I think I would have really liked this. You've got twenty million speedsters, a big fight, Grodd, and so on. It was a bit much for me, and I'm totally lost on the Wally stuff, but still fun.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of The Flash Vol. 7 through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The Flash is back! Though I suppose I should clarify which one, huh? In this case we have Barry Allen as the main perspective, but there are also cameos from multiple other Flash characters. In short it’s a fun read, especially if you love seeing all the varying characters interacting with one another.
Honestly, it’s hard to believe that we’re already up to volume seven in the Flash. I feel like it was just a few months ago that I picked this series up and binged it, but I’m fairly certain that was at least four volumes ago. I’ll resist the urge to make some speed and time goes here. You’re welcome.
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that Perfect Storm is a fast paced volume with a lot of action and conflict. I mean, this is the Flash we’re talking about. I personally really enjoyed this volume. Not only did I get to see a lot of other characters that I love, but I always love a plot that forces the main protagonist to take a look at his actions and take measure of him or herself.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Grodd, so in a weird way I was actually kind of happy to see him wreaking havoc here. I know that sounds twisted, but you’ve got to admit that DC has always been capable of creating strong and interesting villains. Still, it’s nice to see them get changed up from time to time, and this was certainly a refreshing change.
As I mentioned above, I really love plots and events that force our heroes to really evaluate themselves. In this case we see Barry going above and beyond, as always. He’s doing what he can to protect those he loves…but one has to wonder, just how selfless are his actions here? This is one of those times where you really kind pretend that it’s all for the greater good. And I’m okay with that. Actually, I love that. I love that these characters are human enough to have actual struggles and conflicts. It’s one of the best parts about reading superhero comics, if you ask me.
I did really love the cameos too. While I’m sure that not all of the Flash variants arrived, a good number of them did, and it was nice to see. To be honest I had forgotten how many of them had managed to branch out into other series, so it was really nice to see the reminder. It also made it clear that I should probably catch up in those series…alas.
Probably the best part about this plot was that they managed to seamlessly set up another plot at the same time. I’m not sure if we’ll be seeing that one come to a head right away or not. I think I’ll be okay with it regardless. And yes, I’m being a bit vague on purpose, but I don’t want to spoil anything good. It’s worth it, trust me.
I can’t wait until the next volume of Flash is available! This series has been pretty solid so far, so I’m glad to see it continue, and that it’s getting so many spinoffs and the like.
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The Flash is back! Though I suppose I should clarify which one, huh? In this case we have Barry Allen as the main perspective, but there are also cameos from multiple other Flash characters. In short it’s a fun read, especially if you love seeing all the varying characters interacting with one another.
Honestly, it’s hard to believe that we’re already up to volume seven in the Flash. I feel like it was just a few months ago that I picked this series up and binged it, but I’m fairly certain that was at least four volumes ago. I’ll resist the urge to make some speed and time goes here. You’re welcome.
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that Perfect Storm is a fast paced volume with a lot of action and conflict. I mean, this is the Flash we’re talking about. I personally really enjoyed this volume. Not only did I get to see a lot of other characters that I love, but I always love a plot that forces the main protagonist to take a look at his actions and take measure of him or herself.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Grodd, so in a weird way I was actually kind of happy to see him wreaking havoc here. I know that sounds twisted, but you’ve got to admit that DC has always been capable of creating strong and interesting villains. Still, it’s nice to see them get changed up from time to time, and this was certainly a refreshing change.
As I mentioned above, I really love plots and events that force our heroes to really evaluate themselves. In this case we see Barry going above and beyond, as always. He’s doing what he can to protect those he loves…but one has to wonder, just how selfless are his actions here? This is one of those times where you really kind pretend that it’s all for the greater good. And I’m okay with that. Actually, I love that. I love that these characters are human enough to have actual struggles and conflicts. It’s one of the best parts about reading superhero comics, if you ask me.
I did really love the cameos too. While I’m sure that not all of the Flash variants arrived, a good number of them did, and it was nice to see. To be honest I had forgotten how many of them had managed to branch out into other series, so it was really nice to see the reminder. It also made it clear that I should probably catch up in those series…alas.
Probably the best part about this plot was that they managed to seamlessly set up another plot at the same time. I’m not sure if we’ll be seeing that one come to a head right away or not. I think I’ll be okay with it regardless. And yes, I’m being a bit vague on purpose, but I don’t want to spoil anything good. It’s worth it, trust me.
I can’t wait until the next volume of Flash is available! This series has been pretty solid so far, so I’m glad to see it continue, and that it’s getting so many spinoffs and the like.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
birdmanseven's review against another edition
4.0
This was the best Flash story I've read in a good, long while. I really liked the head-to-head with Grodd. It was exciting and consistently engaging.
We covered this in more detail on Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1H7ODwyL4w
We covered this in more detail on Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1H7ODwyL4w
siriuslyetoile's review
5.0
WALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY *UGLY SOBS*
THE BESTEST SOFTEST BOY WHO DESERVES MUCH MORE
THE BESTEST SOFTEST BOY WHO DESERVES MUCH MORE
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