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“Until Time Stands Still” Review of THE FLASH #12

SO much going on in this issue! The tide is starting to turn…but has it turned too late? The poison that is set to stop time itself is heading to its target. The Fastest Flash has had his memories wiped, and his mentor has been forced to deliver the poison! The battle for reality is reaching its peak, and the only hope lies with the combined efforts of…The Flash Family! Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Cutting the Pie” Review of THE FLASH #11

After some pieces of ABSOLUTE POWER came into last issue, we are back on track with the main storyline of this run of THE FLASH. Wally West has been systematically hollowed out. He is a shell of himself mentally, with almost no memory of who he is or who he loves. And, he’s being set up to do the bidding of the Arc Angles, while the rest of the Flash Family tries to figure out just what in the universe is going on. What is Wally’s ultimate mission? And, will he be stopped in time from changing…everything? Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Cosmological Quest” Review of THE FLASH 2024 ANNUAL

The machinations behind this cosmic-horror storyline are becoming clearer. We are seeing more and more of the bad guys behind this plot, and how effective their efforts have been so far. Problem is, there doesn’t seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, at least not yet. This plan has pitted speedster against speedster, family against family, with heartbreaking results! Wally’s adventure has become more epic by the issue, but that may not be such a good thing as he is becoming more detached from reality by the panel. Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Pioneers” Review of THE FLASH #8

The world/universe/dimension is a mess right now. There are time quakes and dimensional tears, and our speedsters are struggling to keep up even at near-light speed. If you’re looking for the danger to be over…watch out, it’s really just beginning. There are multiple, serious threats coming to a critical mass, and it’s looking really bad for our Flash Family. Even “corn-belt Lois Lane” has a run-in in this issue. Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Life’s Term” Review of JAY GARRICK: THE FLASH #6

If you want to see the “Dawn of DC” at it’s best, look no further than JAY GARRICK: THE FLASH. This mini-series has shown respect for the OG Flash while mixing in the new “lost” daughter Judy Garrick and making their adventures into must-read stories. Writer Jeremy Adams has given us a finale that begs for an ongoing series. This issue is one of the most powerful stories I’ve read in a long time. Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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This issue starts with the best splash page featuring Jay Garrick…ever. The raw emotion, the determination, and the amazing power of Jay Garrick are captured so well that I can’t imagine anything better. Jay is on the way to rescue Judy, but Doctor Elemental throws everything…and I mean everything in the way.

Here’s where Jeremy Adams handles the character so well. We see a powerful hero feeling every bit of his age, worried that even his best effort may not be enough. Jay pushes himself beyond anything he may have believed he could do, willing to sacrifice anything and everything to save Judy.

The battle is epic, with Jay giving his last, best effort. I don’t think we’ve ever seen Jay Garrick more powerful or more impressive. The story takes a turn at the end that is guaranteed to grab your heartstrings. It’s been a long time since I’ve come this close to crying when reading a comic, but this story truly got to me. I’ll leave the ending up to you to read, but for now let’s go to…

NOTES:

  • CAN WE GET AN ONGOING HERE?
  • Did I ask if we could get an ongoing? Yes I did!
  • One more time – CAN WE GET AN ONGOING SERIES?
  • The script by Jeremy Adams has been outstanding from the first page of issue #1 through the finale. Can’t say enough about him!
  • The artwork has been stellar – this is the definitive Jay and Judy Garrick. Every other artist team, please take note.

SUMMARY:

This is my first 11/10 – yep, we’re dialing up the rating to 11! Of course, that’s just my opinion – what do YOU think? Leave your comments below!