This was a truly action-packed issue of Teen Titans, and for once every member of the team had their chance to shine in the same issue. If you like great battles, this is definitely an issue of TT you don’t want to miss! This is a team finally learning how to work together in a way they haven’t done before in the New 52, and they are proving to be a most formidable group. But, can even this level of teamwork succeed…or even survive…against the sons of Trigon?
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Note: This is an opinion piece, and it represents just my own opinion here…
I have been very interested in the reactions to The Flash #21, and in the variety of reviews for this issue. Some have been glowing (including my review) and some have been not-so-glowing, which happens to a lot of comics these days…but the source of the debate seems a bit more consistent than with other issues. It comes down in no small measure to the characterization of Bart Allen and how different fans feel about his depiction in this issue. I stand by my review for reasons I’ll explain in must a moment…but I do understand how others feel about this subject. It hearkens back to the debates about the launch of the New 52, and to other changes in continuity over the years – and it says a lot about how we feel about these wonderful characters and about continuity changes in general.
This issue concludes a three-issue visit from The Flash and Swamp Thing to Justice League Dark, one of the more eerie and entertaining titles in the New 52. Doctor Destiny has hijacked the House of Mystery, and using the captured Swamp Thing has the whole place completely under his control! Can even the combined might of the Fastest Man Alive and Justice League Dark stop this menace?
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At last, it’s the highlights from the #speedforce5th photo challenge! Thanks to everyone who participated by showing off your favorite Flash memorabilia. You have a great mix of toys, customs, comics, original art, and even fan art! Starting from upper left, we have @asowrey1158, @flash_jlanm, @i_am_flash, @royalflood, @shaerileth, @flash_jlanm again, and @bigragzz. You can see all the photos on Webstagram. (Update: or at least some of them on Instagram)
We’re still going through the entries for the Fifth Anniversary Contest, and hope to have the results soon. Sorry for the delay!
This 21st issue of The Flash is easily the fastest paced story of Barry in the New 52 – in more ways than one! This is one of the top meetings we’ve been looking forward to in the New 52, and the payoff is exceptional here. Barry meets Bart…and there’s a lot more to THIS story, so let’s get straight to the review of this excellent installment of The Flash.
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Today features the release of the following new comics featuring the Flash and/or Kid Flash:
The Flash #21
While on his path to finding the Speed Force Killer, Barry must contend with The Teen Titans! Plus, The Flash meets Kid Flash for the first time!
Written by: Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato; Art and cover by: Francis Manapul.
A preview is available.
Justice League Dark #21
Want to know how each team member is going to die? Dr. Destiny has all the gruesome answers. Guest-starring The Flash and Swamp Thing!
Written by: Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes; Art by: Mikel Janin; Cover by: Mikel Janin
Note: This is the conclusion of a three-part story guest-starring the Flash and Swamp Thing.
Teen Titans #21
Something is very wrong with Red Robin…and he’s about to prove it! Can the rest of the Titans stop this tragedy? Or is it already too late?
Written by: Scott Lobdell; Art by: Eddy Barrows; Eber Ferreira; Cover by: Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira.
DC has stalled in releasing digital back issues of the flash and Impulse. It’s been a few weeks since the last update, which is unfortunate since both series left off in the middle of a story – Flash in “Chain Lightning,” and Impulse in the beginning of “Dark Tomorrow.” I think they’ve stepped up the Superman releases to tie in with “Man of Steel.”