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FLASH WAR Part 3 – Review of THE FLASH #49

FLASH WAR is turning out to have a massive scope – the entire Justice League is out to stop Barry and Wally as they race around the world. Zoom has sent Wally on a mission to break the Speed Force itself, thinking that this was the only way to save his family. Will it work? Can Barry stop him? Can anyone stop Wally? Want to know more? Follow us after the jump!

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Race Time! Review of TITANS #7

This issue had me at the cover. Wally West racing Superman? Count me in! And yet, this issue of TITANS delivers so much more! The Superman of the pre-Flashpoint world meets the original Wally West!  A new Titans Tower! Roy and Donna! And that’s not all! This starts a new arc for the classic Titans team, and it looks like we are in for another exceptional ride. Want to know more? Follow us after the jump!

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Supergirl/Flash Crossover Poster & Episode Synopsis

Supergirl / Flash Crossover Poster: Worlds Finest

This is awesome. Heroic Hollywood has the poster and episode description for the March 28 crossover episode of Supergirl featuring Grant Gustin as The Flash.

“Worlds Finest” – Kara gains a new ally when the lightning-fast superhero The Flash (Grant Gustin) suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle Siobhan, aka Silver Banshee, and Livewire in exchange for her help in finding a way to return him home, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, March 28 (8:00-9:00 PM) on the CBS Television Network. Grant Gustin crosses over as The Flash.

Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist (Kara Danvers/Supergirl), Calista Flockhart (Cat Grant), Chyler Leigh (Alex Danvers), Mehcad Brooks (James Olsen), David Harewood (Hank Henshaw/J’onn J’onzz), and Jeremy Jordan (Winslow “Winn” Schott).

Recurring guests in “Worlds Finest” include Jenna Dewan-Tatum (Lucy Lane), Chris Vance (Non), Italia Ricci (Siobhan Smythe), Brit Morgan (Leslie Willis/Livewire), Christopher Showerman (Tor), Jay Jackson (News Anchor), and Dan Warner (Fire Captain).

Guest stars in the episode also include Grant Gustin (The Flash/Barry Allen), Jamie Kaler (Pundit #1), Samantha Harris (Pundit #2), Zarek King (Young Boy), Sarah Robson (Dr. Amelia Hamilton), Harriet Sansom Harris (Sinead), Dawn Greenidge (Pedestrian Woman)

STORY BY: Greg Berlanti
TELEPLAY BY: Andrew Kreisberg & Michael Grassi
BASED ON: The Characters Appearing in the DC Comics
DIRECTED BY: Nick Gomez.

I love the way the poster echoes the classic cover of the first Superman/Flash race back in Superman #199 (via comics.org):

Superman #199 - Race with The Flash

Flash vs Superman in Superhero March Madness

Barry Allen has made it through two rounds of DC Marvel Superhero March Madness over at TMStash.com and now the race is on with the Man of Steel!  Yep, one more race between Superman and the Fastest Man Alive!  There are several other races going on as well, so be sure to check them all out…below is the link to the Flash/Superman vote to get you started:

http://www.tmstash.com/rd-3-day-1-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness-superman-vs-flash-barry-allen/

Thanks to everyone who has already jumped over to the site to vote – Barry needs you once again today!  Voting continues until 11 PM Eastern Daylight Time USA on March 31st.

Target Exclusive Direct to DVD Film JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time Available Next Week ***UPDATED***

jla-trapped

Hey Speed Readers,

So in a sneak attack “stealth release” Warner Bros’ latest direct to DVD animated project, JLA: Trapped In Time will be carried exclusively by Target and will be available in all United States Target Stores next week, January 21st.

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Trinity War Starts NOW! (Review of Justice League #22)

Justice League #22Every universe-spanning event has to have a trigger event, and the first major spark of “Trinity War” is found right here in Justice League #22.  This is a credible start – not as awe-inspiring as Crisis on Infinite Earths but certainly better than watching Libra kill Martian Manhunter in Final Crisis.  Whether this will be a great series or something a little more forgettable has yet to be decided…but there are a few highlights…and low lights…to be found in this initial chapter:

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!

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