FLASH FORWARD #5 Writer: Scott Lobdell Penciller: Brett Booth Inker: Norm Rapmund Colorist: Luis Guerrero Letterer: Troy Peteri Cover Artist: Doc Shaner Publisher: DC Rating: 6/10 As I've said many times before, Wally West is my favorite character, so to say that this series has been a disappointment is putting it mildly. I had high hopes when this book was announced. I thought this would be a tale of redemption, which would have been perfect after the events of HEROES IN CRI

THE FLASH #86 Writer: Joshua Williamson Penciller: Rafa Sandoval Inker: Jordi Tarragona Colorist: Arif Prianto & Hi-Fi Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: DC Rating: 8/10 This is it, the battle for Central City is upon us. Flash faces off against Captain Cold, his archenemy for the survival of the city. With Captain Cold powered up thanks to technology given to him from Lex Luthor, he has taken the city for his own, but Flash has little time to figure out the problems with his s

FLASH #81 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Scott Kolins Colorist: Luis Guerrero Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 10/10 FLASH FACT: Joshua Williamson killed it on this issue. He has once again cemented himself in my top 3 favorite Flash writers. It's still unbelievable to me that more people aren't talking about this book. Maybe they're aren't as many Flash fans out there as I would think. But speaking as a hardcore Flash fan I can't even begin to tell you h

FLASH #80 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Scott Kolins Colorist: Luis Guerrero Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 9/10 With the Speed Force on the brink of death, The Black Flash hunting the remaining two new force users and Hunter Zolomon breathing down his neck, it will take every ounce of his heroism and skill to come out of this one victorious. Of course if you've been reading THE FLASH, you know that this is just another obstacle that Williamson has pla

FLASH FORWARD #1 Writer: Scott Lobdell Penciller: Brett Booth Inker: Norm Rapmund Colorist: Luis Guerrero Letterer: Troy Peteri Cover Artist: Doc Shaner Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 7/10 To say that I was anticipating this series would be an understatement. First off, Wally West is my favorite character and second I've been waiting to see DC redeem him after the events of HEROES IN CRISIS. Well, I have to say that this was a little underwhelming and kind of disappointing. The

THE FLASH #75 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artists: Howard Porter, Scott Kolins and Christian Duce Colorists: Hi-Fi Color and Luis Guerrero Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 10/10 This is it, the conclusion to the retelling of Barry Allen's origin. Did it stick the landing??? Hell yeah it did!!! Williamson has a deep understanding of the entire Flash mythos and it becomes more evident with each passing issue. He crafted not only a great "Year One" story, but a t

Williamson has quietly become one of the most prolific writers in comics. He writes some of the most entertaining comic books being published today. Whether it's his work at DC or his creator owned stuff at Image, you can always be sure you're getting your money's worth. Ever since he helped relaunch FLASH for the "Rebirth" initiative, it has consistently been one of the best books in DC's lineup. As a lifelong Flash fan, I can't think of any other writer I would rather have

I still remember as a little kid, my mom getting me my first comic book. It was FLASH #82, by Mark Waid and Mike Weiringo. Ever since that day, not only has he been my favorite character, Wally West has been MY Flash. From Mark Waid's legendary run to Geoff Johns' epic run, Wally has long been one of DC's best characters and had some of the best stories told. These runs have, and always will, hold a special place in my heart. I know I'm not alone in this, just look at the rea

FLASH #71 Writer: Joshua Williamson Art: Howard Porter Colors: Hi-Fi Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 This issue continues right where we left off, with Barry meeting his future self after accidently raveling to the future. Only two issues in to "Year One" and already this has become one of Williamson's best arcs. This is such a fun story and a welcome break from current DC events. This is so much more than your run of the mill retelling of an origin story, it expands on it by litte

FLASH #70 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Howard Porter Colorist: Hi-Fi Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 When this storyline was first announced, I had mixed feelings. Not many people have been able to recapture that same feeling you get when you read BATMAN:YEAR ONE. While this could have come of as a cheap marketing ploy, it's far from that. Joshua Williamson and Howard Porter expand on an origin story that many of us all know very well, and expand on it in a way that is both hi

Christian Duce has been on fire lately delivering some amazing art full of energy. His style is a perfect match for a book like THE FLASH. He first garnered attention back in 2008 on a book for Wildstorm, IDES OF BLOOD. Since then he has work on books such as DETECTIVE COMICS, JUSTICE LEAGUE, and NIGHTWING. The contrast of his style from a darker character like Batman to a brighter character like Flash, has been such an awesome transition to witness. Every page he produces is