Some reviews of Flash: Rebirth #6 that I’ve found around the internet:
Multiversity Comics – “very well illustrated one by Van Sciver…but I’m not going to lie, I found Barry Allen’s overall return and the expansion of his relationship with the Speed Force to not be a very satisfactory story overall. ”
Robot 6: Grumpy Old Fan – “Flash: Rebirth may read better as the first installment in an extended saga, but it risks alienating readers expecting a little more immediate follow-through.”
Comic Book Revolution – “I am just glad that this story is over so we can move onto the new Flash monthly title. Despite all the problems with Flash: Rebirth, I still remain extremely confident that Johns is going to crank out a quality read with the new Flash monthly titles.”
IGN – “The final issue, despite its flaws, provided a fitting close to the character’s journey here while still teasing at what’s to come.”
Newsarama Best Shots Rapid Reviews – “a lackluster final issue that comes off as more lightswitch rave than lightning storm”
Airship Over Water – “if you’ve been reading this series thus far, you really should pick up this issue to complete the story. It’s worth it.”
X-Man’s Comic Blog – “With the exception of the Final Crisis debacle, I’ve never been more disappointed in DC.”
Every Day Is Like Wednesday – “If you’re reading this series just to see how Barry Allen returns or to keep abreast of the big events in the DCU, this issue is surprisingly, entirely skip-able.”
Comicsbulletin – “The story and ideas presented throughout the first five issues of Flash: Rebirth were all over the place, so it should come as no surprise that the sixth and final chapter is the same way.”
Comic Reviews by Walt – “As a whole, this issue’s quite a disappointment, a lukewarm ending to what should’ve been a hot series.”
Pai Wings – “So after reading this, I feel ready for a Flash book dedicated to Barry.”
Flash-Back Podcast (audio)
ComicVine (video)
And of course there’s Speed Force’s review as well.
Thought I would add mine in there as well.
https://ljaconesbunker.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-i-read-this-week.html
Flash: Rebirth #6 — Barry Allen must race against the clock to stop Professor Zoom from murdering Iris Allen before they ever meet! Johns wraps everything up and then sets up the new Flash title. I would have enjoyed this more if it was out a few months ago, but it’s still great. I am very much looking forward to pulling out the entire series and reading it in one sitting. Bring on Flash!
.-= Luke’s latest blog post: Waiting In The Wings — 3/10/2010 =-.
Sweet! Thank you guys so much for putting Airship Over Water’s review up there! It means a lot.
Mostly lackluster reviews, with a few positives listed.
I’m expecting high sales still, from the Flash monthly. Most reviewers didn’t like the Rebirth series, but have really high hopes and expectations from the monthly. I bet having a consistant schedule will help.
Thanks for putting up Multiversity’s review Kelson. Much appreciated! I agree with you though, I’m still uncertain as to whether or not I’m going to read the ongoing. I’m still uncertain as to whether or not it was even a good story.
I think Flash Rebirth is one of those stories that will cause a split between on how you feel about Barry returning as Flash to the main DCU. It’s clear more time needs to pass between before people’s biases go away and the true measure of the story is able to be dissected impartially.