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The Flash Vol 20: Time Heist review by Raphael Borg

ReviewsAugust 26, 20240Comments

The Flash 20: Time Heist Paperback by Jeremy Adams (Author), Oclair Albert (Illustrator), Serg Acuna (Illustrator), Tom Derenick (Illustrator), Will Robson (Illustrator) As Jeremy Adams' run on the Flash ends, I am reminded of what annoys me about mainstream comics; while it has its benefits, a writer's vision on a character is suddenly either…

The Flash Vol. 7: Perfect Storm review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 8, 20220Comments

The Flash Vol. 7: Perfect Storm TPB by Joshua Williamson (Author), Carmine Di GIandomenico (Illustrator), Carlos D'Anda (Illustrator) "Everything is better with monkeys" Except monkeypox of course, but it's been a mantra of mine since forever. So imagine how, as a youngster, I first came to know that one of my favorite superhero's most deadly of enemies was...…

The Flash Vol. 6: Cold Day in Hell review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 6, 20220Comments

The Flash Vol. 6: Cold Day in Hell TPB by Joshua Williamson (Author), Howard Porter (Illustrator) If Geoff Johns really understands The Flash, I would argue that Joshua Williamson truly understands Barry Allen. The Flash occupies an interesting position in the DC Universe that is really highlighted in this arc; what drives him is a constant self-loathing that…

The Flash Vol. 4: Running Scared review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMay 29, 20220Comments

The Flash Vol. 4: Running Scared TPB by Joshua Williamson (Author), Carmine Di Giandomenico (Illustrator) This part of Joshua Williamson's run on the Flash, I find, has the interesting position of both possessing some of the best moments and yet some of the more questionable editorial decisions surrounding the Reverse Flash. The artwork, especially the sections…

The Flash, Vol. 2: Speed of Darkness review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMay 24, 20220Comments

The Flash, Vol. 2: Speed of Darkness TPB by Joshua Williamson (Writer), Felipe Watanabe (Penciler), Oclair Albert (Inker), Chris Sotomayor (Colourist), Steve Wands (Letterer), Jorge Corona (Artist), Ivan Plascencia (Colourist) Joshua Williamson's run on "The Flash" continues the great Rebirth Reread and it's actually quite good. The characterisation of Barry Allen here has certainly improved and the toll of his workaholic personality in…

The Flash : Vol 1 Lightning Strikes Twice review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMay 17, 20220Comments

The great rebirth-era Flash reread starts here! And it starts off pretty well in spite of treading ground that is a little too familiar, with the trope of the (not-do) secret identity speedster villain front and center. While the New 52 volume ended on a low-key but ironically high note and this does offer a continuation…

The Flash – Chain Lightning review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJuly 13, 20200Comments

The theme of legacy in Mark Waid's run on the Flash took front and centre; from the anxiety of leaving the master's shadow, to growing into one's own, the run reaches its poetic end in "Chain Lightning", where Wally West reaches into the iconic Flash's bloodline, Barry Allen, striving to preserve it from an equally…