DC decided to reboot their comic book universe, so I decided to blog along with it!
The Flash #1
Story by Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
Art by Francis Manapul
I'll start off saying that I'm not a fan of Barry Allen as the Flash. I grew up with Wally West as the Flash, and I was ready when Bart Allen became the Flash, only to die 13 issues later. And then come back from the dead, and bring Wally back, then Barry..
Oh comic books and their revolving door on death.
Anyhow, after feeling that way about Barry, I must say that I was impressed with this issue. Its not the Flash I know, and I know its not the exact same Barry Allen as before. It is impressive, and I am looking forward to more of it.
Manapul did the art for most of the previous Flash run, so I am used to his style. I enjoy it greatly, and you can tell that there will be some good things coming from him. He has better story chops than Tony Daniel has on Detective (another Artist turned Writer/Artist). The story doesn't get into much of an origin story, it really just gets to the center cut of the steak, the good and juicy part.
The comic makes it as easy and as accessible for a new ready to get into. That's the big strength. The story is the weakest part of the comic, but even that is done very well. We get to know the characters around Barry very well, and that will make for a good continuing story instead of just focusing on the hero. Job well done.
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 9/10
Recommend: Run with it, you will like it more than that pun.
Buy Next Issue: Locked and loaded for the next one!
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