Comments on: Review: Flash #247: “Incubation” (Final Issue)

By: Kelson

Kelson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:14:06 +0000

One of the things that bugs me the most about this relaunch is that so many people seem to have it in their heads that Wally hasn’t come out of Barry’s shadow, and that somehow he’ll finally be able to do that…by being put in second place behind Barry. It just doesn’t make sense.

By: JDA190

JDA190 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:13:19 +0000

I admit that I was nervous going into the finish of the series. I thought for sure that they were going to kill Wally off. And then after reading it, I thought for sure that he was going to somehow save Linda by using his speedpowers which would render him powerless.

I started reading comics because of The Flash. I’ve watched Wally grow from the ‘impulsive’ sidekick, to the arrogant replacement and into a full blown hero who finally stepped out of his mentor’s shadow. I never really read anything with Barry Allen, but I do admit that Johns has done a great job on the Flash in the past and I am actually looking forward to see what Rebirth will bring.

By: Chris Hall (also known as Theodore_Kord on Geoff Johns)

Chris Hall (also known as Theodore_Kord on Geoff Johns) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:08:25 +0000

Let me say this. I’m not happy about Wally’s backseat status now. I also don’t want a second title, because it won’t do any of the Flashes justice. It doesn’t work the same way that a GLC does, because they don’t live and work together. They’re not a “Flash Team.”

I guess it would be OK seeing Wally as a part of the JLA. Put Barry in James Robinson’s book and keep Jay in JSA. Still, it’s not going to be good enough for me. I guess I’ll be able to accept it if Barry treats Wally like an equal adult and Wally, et al, aren’t forced to treat Barry like an infallible god.

I’m glad Wally and his family aren’t dead. I guess that’s all I can take from this.

By: Brandan

Brandan — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:25:10 +0000

The ending was definitely lackluster and who knows if Geoff will even incorporate Wally’s retirement/vacation within Rebirth. Since his critical fame, Johns hasn’t written not one single issue that served as a character development. I don’t see him doing Wally ANY justice during Rebirth and the same could be said for Barry Allen. The last two covers though are definitely great ones. DC purposely destroyed the Flash book so everyone would be all happy and giddy for Barry’s return because the book has been so bad. Mark Waid never stood a chance to write a good story because he had to deal with the kids and not Wally. He should have been given the entire last run of Wally as the premiere Flash.

By: Kelson

Kelson — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:41:04 +0000

I didn't make a connection to the One More Day covers, but I was reminded of the "Most Tragic Day..." covers from some older Flash issues.

By: SteveJRogers

SteveJRogers — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:41:55 +0000

I hope the ripoff of Amazing Spider-Man’s “One More Day” covers was unintentional.

Oh, it is a great cover, but I’d rather not be reminded of how bad that particular story, and the stories that have come out of ASM since.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:08:54 +0000

I’m with Kelson onthis one.
DC better start a second Flash series starring Wally!
Barry’s great, and I’m sure Geoff will do a stellar job, but Wally West is my favourite comic book character.
For the last 3 years alone DC owes me BIGTIME as a reader.

I’m holing out hope that they finally see the light and stop screwing around.

By: Kelson

Kelson — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:19:37 +0000

The last page makes it clear that he wasn’t quitting so much as taking a vacation.

We know he’s back in action in Final Crisis.

By: xinesi

xinesi — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:09:44 +0000

In examination of your comment; :”…It’s tough. I’m still not happy the series is ending. I’ve followed this character for twenty years, and while I’ve read every issue of Barry Allen’s series, he just doesn’t click with me the way Wally does. But at least he went out with a good story this time.”
Well, the ending was weak. I mean, it REALLY was bad. As dedicated Wally was to his family, he continued to fight evil in every previous issue. Suddenly we’re expected to accept that it was not Zoom or Grodd or (ect) of his rogues.. but some bee-creature that punched his card so badly that he felthe needed to quit? MORE evidence that writting was weak from the start upon his return!!! At least Johns is returning to the helm and i’d follow his plotlines faithfully -because- even though Barry may have been a weakly developed charater in his day, Johns will be sure to bring some of the old thunder [sic] back! Remember, a character is only as good as his stories! Ie: Batman begins/ Dark Knight vs Superman returns! Dollar votes don’t lie!