Hey Speed Readers,
Yet another awesome Funko Pop! Flash figurine has been announced: Blue Lantern Flash is coming from Funko Pop! available in a standard version and a special metallic variant in the next couple of months.
Barry Allen has made it to the FINALS of DC Marvel Superhero March Madness by defeating Power Girl. He will face-off with Captain America in the championship round. Here’s a quick link to that match – be sure to stop by and vote!
http://www.tmstash.com/final-round-barry-allen-vs-captain-america-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness/
This issue of EARTH 2 has a theme of resurrection – in more ways that one. A hero returns, another learns his way, and the “resurrected hope” may have the key to any chance our Wonders have of survival!
LIGHT SPOILERS ONLY
The returning hero is revealed in the first pages…Alan Scott is once again saved (or this time, resurrected) by the green flame. His teammates are unaware of this so far, as events elsewhere are ready to unfold quickly. Young Jimmy Olsen of Earth 2 (only 13 years old on this Earth) is starting to figure out some of the meanings of Doctor Fates ramblings…including the identity of the person identied as the “resurrected hope”…and no, it isn’t Alan Scott. As the Kryptonian starts to gain power, the group is attacked – and that sets up the twist at the end that may finally turn this battle around…but for that we’ll have to wait until next issue.
Tom Taylor is an excellent storyteller, and this issue is no exception. There are a number of events going on simultaneously, but it doesn’t look forced – everything is blending well into the main plot. The art as always is outstanding – I love Nicola Scott’s pencils, Trevor Scott’s inks and Pete Pantazis’ color work. Jay Garrick fans will need to wait just a bit longer to see him in this story…but fans of these Wonders should be happy with another great issue of EARTH 2.
Barry Allen easily won his contest over Iron Man – but Wally West lost a VERY close race at the last second by only 1 vote to Power Girl in DC MARVEL SUPERHERO MARCH MADNESS! Power Girl has pulled off some amazing wins in this competition, beginning with her Round 1 upset of Batman. This sets up a Barry versus Power Girl semi-final for the competition – the winner will face either Wolverine or Captain American for the finals. Voting is going on NOW for the semi-finals and will continue until 11 PM Eastern Daylight Time USA on April 3rd. The finals will begin immediately thereafter and will continue until Sunday night April 6th and the LIVE podcast that will reveal the Champion.
If you want to get in on the voting, here’s the link to Barry’s race:
http://www.tmstash.com/semi-finals-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness-barry-allen-vs-power-girl/
Round 4 of DC MARVEL SUPERHERO MARCH MADNESS is on at TMStash.com and we find both Barry Allen and Wally West making the cut for the latest round! Barry is facing off with Iron Man in Round 4, and Wally is matched against Power Girl. Your votes make all the difference – below are links to each face-off:
BARRY VS IRON MAN: http://www.tmstash.com/round-4-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness-barry-allen-vs-jean-grey/ (NOTE: The contest bewteen Iron Man and Jean Grey was VERY close, and while the post itself was corrected before publication the URL was missed until the votes were already streaming in).
WALLY VS POWER GIRL: http://www.tmstash.com/round-4-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness-power-girl-vs-wally-west/
Thanks to all who have stopped by to vote – just a friendly word of warning…if Barry and Wally both win today’s matches they will meet each other in the next round. THAT will be a tough choice for all Flash fans!
Barry Allen won a tough match against Superman in DC MARVEL SUPERHERO MARCH MADNESS at TMStash.com, with each character setting records for votes. Now, it’s once again Wally West’s turn as he faces off with Black Canary in Round 3. Voting is going on now and will continue until 11 PM Eastern Daylight Time USA on April 1st (and don’t worry, there are no April Fool’s jokes when it comes to Superhero March Madness). Here’s the link to the vote…and while you’re at it check in on the other votes going on in the competition as well!
http://www.tmstash.com/rd-3-day-2-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness-black-canary-vs-wally-west/