Script & Cover by Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
Art by Francis Manapul
The Solicitation
• “GORILLA WARFARE” starts here!
• Gorilla Grodd’s army attacks Central City, and The Flash is forced to team up with the Rogues!?
Preview
Why I Bought It
Well, the past couple of Flash comics haven't been too bad, but I am a Flash fan to the death. i will buy it regardless.
What I Liked
I like the idea of a Gorilla invasion, and I like the idea of the Rogues helping out the Flash or teaming up with him or whatever. This comic did tangle with that story, and it worked to a degree, but not one that I liked that was one display with previous issues.
I find it a little funny that Grodd could be the possible creature to inherit the speed force. It is a nice concept that does at least justify the gorilla's attack, and Todd's ruthlessness is shown when he takes a piece of the Trickster with him. If anything, that will at least change Trickster into something similar to the new Rogues Gallery where each one incorporates their power into their body.
What I Didn't Like
I know that Glider has some cool new powers, but what exactly are they? They seem to bend to whatever the story needs it to be right now, and that doesn't leave any room for the power to last that long outside of the story. I can kinda see where it could go, but a little more explanation of things is needed in order to get the idea across.
I think that this book works best when we focus on one story at a time. Trying to juggle between a couple just feels messy all around, especially at the beginning where who knows when that will be developed any more. I think Barry Allen has been dead for more issues than he was ever alive. So yes, insert some more Barry Should Be Dead jokes here.
And it is looking more and more like Frye will turn out to be Barry's dad. Unless Turbine is just delivering a red herring. Either way, it is just lame to me.
Panel to Remember
I'll go with the part where Trickster gets his arm ripped off. That was a moment, and although the characters looked very "posing for the camera" in the shot, it was still an excellently done panel for what it needed to show.
Quotable
"Get your stinkin' paws off me!" - Yea, Planet of the Apes was quoted in this book. The lazy writer went for the easy reference, a smarter one would have enhanced it.
Grades
Words: 5/10
Pictures: 8/10
Buy Next Issue: Yea, but not because I want to.
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