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jhstack's review against another edition
3.0
Good enough to keep my interest, but not quite the lighthearted Barry from the TV series that I'm most familiar with.
booksandpops4000's review against another edition
4.0
it was the first comic i ever read! I think i need to try and start a character from the start. i am going to try the next selection of stories and see f i like it better.
howattp's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first foray into The Flash, a character in whom I've never been interested.
And I was a little blown away.
In a good way.
It's a complex mythology, a broad universe populated by a wide variety of interconnected characters. Geoff Johns does what he did with Green Lantern: Rebirth and brings back the title's iconic character to be front and center. He does it in a believable way, creating a slightly altered mythology that broadens what could be at stake.
Further review pending.
And I was a little blown away.
In a good way.
It's a complex mythology, a broad universe populated by a wide variety of interconnected characters. Geoff Johns does what he did with Green Lantern: Rebirth and brings back the title's iconic character to be front and center. He does it in a believable way, creating a slightly altered mythology that broadens what could be at stake.
Further review pending.
lilmatt050's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished watching the season finale of The Flash and desperately needed more Barry Allen in my life. The show and its graphics are spectacular and really makes the storytelling of this iconic superhero come to life. I researched as to what graphic novel should I read for a novice fan of The Flash and everyone proclaimed that you should read this graphic novel.
I dislike comics and graphic novels from the Golden Age because the storyline is cheesy, less graphic details, and to be honest it's boring. But this graphic novel was action pack and I love how the illustrators were able to illustrate the speed force, the different costumes for each speedster, and could accurate portray Barry Allen when he runs and fights combat. The issue I have with this storyline is there is so much backstory history that will not make sense for a novice.
Barry Allen supposedly died or join the speed force and Wally West became the Flash. It's been 23 years since Barry has left the comic universe and now he has returned to Central City but cannot explain why the speed force has brought him back. Everyone is excited that he is back and they want to throw parties and get to see their friend again everyone from Justice League, Hal Jordan, to Iris West and the rest of the speedsters.
At first Barry is reluctant towards reunited with his friends and loved ones and believes he needs to solve the murder of his mother. But during his run into the speed force a villain named Savitar comes out his lightning suit and when Barry touches him, he disintegrate into dust and Barry knows something is wrong. His friends and loved ones try to help him but ultimately they meet the villain of the story which is Eobard Thawne aka the Reverse Flash.
It was predictable that they would bring him back and now that he is alive, he seeks to ruin Barry in every which way possible. Barry needs all the speedsters help to put an end to Thawne before he destroys the fate of the speedster.
In all honesty if it weren't for the television show I would be completely lost and I don't recommend this for everyone who doesn't know about the Flash and their iconic characters. For the storyline I would rate this about 3 stars or 3.5 but I have to admit that the graphic were beyond my expectations and I thought they were going to do a horrible job with the illustrations and the storyline but I was wrong.
I cannot wait to read more about Barry Allen and hopefully read better storylines in the mere future.
I dislike comics and graphic novels from the Golden Age because the storyline is cheesy, less graphic details, and to be honest it's boring. But this graphic novel was action pack and I love how the illustrators were able to illustrate the speed force, the different costumes for each speedster, and could accurate portray Barry Allen when he runs and fights combat. The issue I have with this storyline is there is so much backstory history that will not make sense for a novice.
Barry Allen supposedly died or join the speed force and Wally West became the Flash. It's been 23 years since Barry has left the comic universe and now he has returned to Central City but cannot explain why the speed force has brought him back. Everyone is excited that he is back and they want to throw parties and get to see their friend again everyone from Justice League, Hal Jordan, to Iris West and the rest of the speedsters.
At first Barry is reluctant towards reunited with his friends and loved ones and believes he needs to solve the murder of his mother. But during his run into the speed force a villain named Savitar comes out his lightning suit and when Barry touches him, he disintegrate into dust and Barry knows something is wrong. His friends and loved ones try to help him but ultimately they meet the villain of the story which is Eobard Thawne aka the Reverse Flash.
It was predictable that they would bring him back and now that he is alive, he seeks to ruin Barry in every which way possible. Barry needs all the speedsters help to put an end to Thawne before he destroys the fate of the speedster.
In all honesty if it weren't for the television show I would be completely lost and I don't recommend this for everyone who doesn't know about the Flash and their iconic characters. For the storyline I would rate this about 3 stars or 3.5 but I have to admit that the graphic were beyond my expectations and I thought they were going to do a horrible job with the illustrations and the storyline but I was wrong.
I cannot wait to read more about Barry Allen and hopefully read better storylines in the mere future.
delaneybull's review against another edition
3.0
This was definitely not the best place to start with The Flash, since there were SO MANY SIDE CHARACTERS and unfinished plots. Luckily, I had some knowledge of the main characters from the TV show, but if I hadn't I wouldn't have enjoyed this at all. This also features an older Flash, and that kind of threw me off.
gpv's review against another edition
4.0
Geoff Johns does for Barry Allen what he already did for Hal Jordan. Bring him back from the dead. The story telling is taut and fast paced. Like Green Lantern, it takes The Flash's biggest nemesis to bring him back: The Reverse Flash. The art work by Ethan Van Sciver is good, though, at times seems to dominate the dialog.
Overall, a very good read.
Overall, a very good read.
jenten's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
wordaddict1107's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aimbutmiss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75