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Written by: Joshua Williamson
Art by: Carmine Di Giandomencio
After reading the first two issues of Joshua Williamson’s DC Rebirth Flash run it remains clear that he truly has a grasp on the character of Barry Allen and his motivations. Now the question becomes after only two issues: Is that the only thing Joshua Williamson understands? So does The Flash #1 set up seeds of potential greatness or provide merely a newer incarnation of more of the same?
In the case of a down home, loving, and humble character such as Barry Allen more of the same is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, it finally feels like the most joyous character in the DC universe is beginning to truly come to life again for the first time since Geoff John’s now classic run on the scarlet speedster. However two issues in, at first glance it feels like there hasn’t been much done that point’s to an upcoming memorable take on the character.
One could argue that the subtle seeds being planted on how the rest of the DC Universe views the speed
The art of Carmine Di Giandomencio continues to dazzle in issue two providing some gritty realism that matches the police drama aspect this series appears it will be keen on. While still keeping intact the bubbly cartoon aspect to match the historic feel of The Flash series and it’s dynamic range of characters. Carmine’s art almost beckons back to what Michael Lark provided for Gotham central throwing you into
While nothing speed force shattering has been developed in the first two issues of Joshua Williamson and Carmine Di Giandomencio’s take on the Flash, you really cannot be upset with the story being told thus far. Williamson has restored the Flash and his supporting cast back to classic form, and Carmine’s unique art is bringing the book to life in a truly unique way that fit’s the Flash and Central City very well. That being said I am used to my Flash getting off to a bit of a faster start, but in the end if we continue down this slow burn route, fan’s of the man in red could be in for one of the more original takes on the character in the modern era.
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