"The Flash" #50 Breaks Free (Review)

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The Flash #50
DC Comics

Written by: Van Jensen
Art by: Jesus Merino & Paul Pelletier
Color by: Guy Major & Pete Pantazis

It’s hard to be a hero. The Flash has saved Central City countless times, but the CCPD and Captain Frye have had enough of meta-humans and The Scarlet Speedster. In an attempt to rid the city of The Flash, Captain Frye and a mysterious benefactor hire our hero’s greatest Rogues to bring him down. So what happens when the Flash gets locked up? You get blazing action, heartfelt heroism and a reveal that will have every DC comics fan coming back for more.

The Flash #50 is an extremely fast paced story that sees our hero doing all he can to once again save Central City and its citizens. Van Jensen packs a ton of Scarlet Speedster spectacle in this issue and it’s wonderful. While it is no doubt fun, The Flash #50 does feel a bit rushed as Jensen backs himself into a bit of a corner by having Barry arrested and has to use a convenient plot device to get him out. It made for some great action and more heroic moments for Barry but I did make a noticeable sigh when I reached that panel. Jensen does throw in multiple plot lines, a plethora of villains, and some convenient cameos but The Flash #50 remains an exciting adventure that shows us why Barry Allen is the hero we all deserve.

If Van Jensen’s story isn’t high paced enough for you, the art of The Flash #50 will have you feeling the speed force. Jesus Merion & Paul Pelletier please the eyes with pencils that fly of the page and panels filled to the brim with detail and Easter eggs. Guy Major & Pete Pantazis highlight this fantastic pencil work with bright and bountiful colors making it hard to turn away.

The Flash #50 flies by and despite finding the “easy way out”, Jensen and crew give us an action packed 50th issue worthy of the Scarlet Speeder. The Flash #50 will show readers why Barry Allen’s The Flash is the unrelenting hero you can’t help but love.

By Casey Walsh

At an early age I knew I loved two things more than anything else Comic Books and Video Games and no matter how hard my parents tried they couldn't keep me away from the capes and pixels. Now that I have a wife and child of my own I can't wait to share these vast worlds and experiences with them and hopefully you! With GWW I created and become editor of the comics section, which has now become the websites most popular area and features daily post with unique Comic editorials, reviews and previews. Along with Will Elizondo we started the GWW Capes Crew podcast. A weekly show dedicated to to all things Comics, Superheros and Sequential Art. After a year of creating content for GWW I was made its Editor in Chief. I love everything I do and can't think of a better way to spend my time than to spread every form of geekery to every corner of the globe. Comics will all be my passion though and were my heart lies. Twitter: @TheComixKid PSN ID: rosettastone24 Console of choice: PS4 or Vita Favorite Genre: Action RPG Comic Book Pull List: Guardians of the Galaxy, Superior Spider-Man, Batman, Black Science, The Star Wars and Superman Unchained, Amazing Spider-Man, Justice League. Anything by Rick Remender, Dan Slott, or Donny Cates Favorite Comics: The Dark Knight Returns, Blackest Night, Old Man Logan, BuzzKill, Infinity Gauntlet, Winter Solider, Fables Also Collects: Marvel and DC Minimates and action figures galore. Career Systems: Atari 2600, NES, Gameboy, Game Gear, Genesis, SNES, Dreamcast, PS1, Xbox, PS2, Xbox 360, PS3, Vita, PS4

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