Monthly Archives: April 2009

Speed Reading: Then and Now

A few recent posts and articles looking at the history of the Flash in the context of Barry Allen’s return and Flash: Rebirth.

Mike Sterling’s Progressive Ruin contemplates the state of the Flash and the role of Rebirth.

Flash v.1 #223

The Absorbascon flashes back to the Silver Age and shows us some samples of Barry Allen’s characterization.

Robot 6’s Grumpy Old Fan contrasts Flash: Rebirth #1 with “Make Way for the Speed Demons,” a 1970s story from Flash v.1 #223, finding the new release too caught up in the little details to just tell a good story.

The Hurting is not impressed by the Flash at all.

Captain Comics looks at Barry Allen’s Silver-Age origins.

Crimson Lightning shares the results of the favorite Flash storyline quiz. Next up in the sidebar: How do you feel about Flash: Rebirth?

Speaking of polls, Mo pointed me to comic shop A Timeless Journey, currently running a Who’s Your Favorite Flash? poll on their site.

Finally, Collected Editions has a list of Top Flash Trade Paperbacks.

This Week (April 8): Titans and Justice League Unlimited

It’s been a week since the opening salvo of Flash: Rebirth, and this week’s comics feature Wally West’s team, the Titans, as the Titans/Teen Titans/Vigilante crossover begins.

Titans #12

Titans #12Written by Judd Winick
Art by Howard Porter
Cover by Andrew Robinson

“Deathtrap” Part 1 of 5! Completely unhinged, Jericho continues his assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn’t enough, he also draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it his mission to stop Jericho — permanently! Continued in Vigilante #5!

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Justice League Unlimited: Heroes TP

Justice League Unlimited: HeroesWritten by Adam Beechen, Mike McAvennie & Bill Williams
Art by Carlo Barberi, Rick Burchett, Leigh Gallagher, Sanford Green and others

Justice League Unlimited #23-29 are collected in this new title starring The World’s Greatest Super Heroes!

144 pg, FC, $12.99 US