Tag: the flash
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The Flash – A Movie Review
(No spoilers; I’m not a monster.) The wait is finally over–I saw The Flash last night. We need to start with two very simple facts: First, I am a DC apologist; I love DC unabashedly and am somewhat incapable of remaining objective with these characters. Secondly, the Flash has always been my second favorite super…
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The Flash: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic Book) Review
You may remember I went a little goo-goo for DC Universe: Rebirth #1. I’m very happy to say that The Flash: Rebirth #1 is a can’t-miss connection to that seminal issue. The first several pages establish Barry Allen’s character and background in case anyone is new to the title. But then Wally West appears exactly as it…
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DC Universe: Rebirth #1 – A Longer Than Intended Reaction
I’ll be honest with you, when I first heard about DC Universe: Rebirth, I didn’t think much of it. I’m 39 and I’ve read DC comics since about the age of 3. I’ve always loved my Super Friends, but yet another “event” failed to engage my interest this time around. That is, until DC executed…
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Earth 2: The Dark Age by Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott
If you’re unfamiliar with the DC Universe, Earth 2 is a parallel Earth, one similar to our own in many respects, but different in many others. DC has employed this parallel universe concept for decades, currently claiming that their are 52 parallel Earths within the DC multiverse. Once upon a time, Earth 2 existed during WWII…
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The Flash’s Second Wind
Earlier this month, I bemoaned the fact that I thought The Flash television show began to stale. I said that the episodes were beginning to feel too formulaic and did not provide enough depth to the main character, Barry Allen. Other than Eddie Thawne and Dr. Harrison Wells, I didn’t find any of The Flash’s…
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The Flash Versus Arrow
I found myself pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Arrow when it first arrived on the CW a few years ago. Don’t misunderstand – I love the character Green Arrow, but I wasn’t much of a CW guy. (I thought I was too old for the station.) The show didn’t strike me as perfect,…
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The Flash: Rogues Revolution (Volume 2) by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato – A Book Review
I love the Flash. I’ve loved the Flash since childhood. I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again: I especially loved Mark Waid and Geoff Johns’ runs on the Flash. I loved Barry, then I loved Wally, and then I loved Barry again (and I’m anxiously awaiting Wally’s return). The New 52 felt unnecessary…
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DC: The New Frontier, Volumes I and II – A Graphic Novel Review
Note: This review refers to DC: The New Frontier Volumes I and II. If you are a DC fan-I mean a hard core, DC or bust fan-you will love, and I mean LOVE DC: The New Frontier Volumes I and II. I remember seeing the first issue of this series when it came out in…