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Lots of Action in Chapter Five of THE FLASH: YEAR ONE (review of #74)

So far in Year One of THE FLASH, we’ve seen a lot of emotional content to go with the action sequences. In this chapter five, the balance tilts strongly to action as we see Barry Allen going toe to toe with the Turtle…the one from the future!!! Can future Barry help this young Flash defeat the Turtle? Where does Iris fit in all of this? And, will we ever see the famous Scarlet Speedster costume we all know and love? We get some answers here…and if you wanna know more, just follow us after the jump!

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More of Everything in Chapter 4 of THE FLASH: YEAR ONE

Barry continues to discover the extent of his powers. Iris and Barry continue to discover…each other. The Turtle continues to rant while in Iron Heights. And, oh yeah, what about that bullet that hit Barry last issue? YEAR ONE continues to be a story for the ages, and that’s just where we pick up for issue # 73 of THE FLASH! Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Heroes In Crisis” vs “Unstoppable Wasp” and a Look at Mental Illness

I know it seems a bit odd to talk about a Marvel book on a Flash website, but stay with me a moment. There are two series currently running, one at DC and one at Marvel, in which mental illness has been portrayed in a major plot line. For DC, it’s HEROES IN CRISIS, with a tragedy occurring at a mental health facility for superheroes called Sanctuary. For Marvel, it’s THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP, in which the lead character is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  So, how do the two story lines match up? Follow us after the jump!

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“The Price” Part 3 – Review of BATMAN #65

The epic team-up (or tear-apart) continues as Batman and the Flash fight off a horde of Gotham and Gotham Girl clones. Can they defeat them in time to save Central City from the real Gotham Girl’s next attack? And, will this crisis bring Bruce and Barry back together…or split them apart for good? Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!

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Who IS the Fastest Man Alive? Review of THE FLASH #50

Joshua Williamson has delivered an amazing end to FLASH WAR, with all the elements one needs for an epic conclusion. The battle ends with major consequences for all. Not all the outcomes are good…but some are outstanding! We set the stage for HUGE adventures going forward without diminishing the impact of this arc. And, we finally answer the question, “Who IS the Fastest Man Alive?” Want to know more? Follow us after the jump!

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“Running Scared” Part Two – Review of THE FLASH #26

Joshua Williamson continues to do the near-impossible – giving loving nods to the rich history of the Flash while adding truly fresh twists to the stories of the REBIRTH era. This issue is a great example, with Easter Eggs all around…and a surprising way of bringing it all together! Want to know more? Just follow us after the jump!

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