Comic Book Review: The Flash #51 - DC Comics (2016)

"Under the Gun"
Written by Van Jensen
Art by Gus Vazquez & Joe Eisma

The Riddler has revealed himself as the one who has put the drones throughout the city and the overall architect of the plan to take out the Flash.  The Scralet Speedster definitely has his hands full with the Riddler as he is a villain that has back up plans for his back up plans.

I am a huge fan of this series.  I'm kind of sad knowing that the rebirth is coming soon and this may bring the closing of this book series.  Van Jensen is writing an amazing story that I don't want to end.  I like when villains from other comic books come through to take on heroes that they would normally never see.  I'm looking forward to seeing what the Riddler really wants in Central City.

This book has gone through many artists and art styles since Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund and Andrew Dalhouse left.  It looks good but it's kind of odd when you are binge reading.

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Comic Book Review: The Flash #50 - DC Comics (2016)

Written by Van Jensen
Art by Jesus Merino & Paul Pelletier

The Flash is under arrest and being taken to Iron Heights Prison.  That's where the action really takes place and we also get the huge reveal of who has been so bent on getting the Flash put away.

This book blew me away.  I loved seeing what happened with Iron Heights prison and that wasn't even as big as the reveal of who the Trickster has been getting his tech from.  Van Jensen has written an amazing story arc and I am looking forward to the next issue.

The art looks fantastic.  This is especially the case once the scene moves to Iron Heights Prison.  I really liked the way the villains were drawn once the story got there.

There was also a bonus story at the end of this book.

Wally West, The Fastest Kid Alive in WWFD
Written by Van Jensen
Art by Joe Eisma

Wally West recognizes he is going through some changes and is hoping to find ways to deal with it.

This was a fun story.  Wally West in gym class and being able to talk to his future self and find out he is a speedster.  This was an absolute joy to read.  Kids discussing what they would do if they had the Flash's powers and Wally getting to use his powers without anyone knowing.

The art looks good too.  All the facial expressions look great, especially when the kids look surprised.

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Comic Book Review: The Flash #49 - DC Comics (2016)

"New Blood"

Written by Robert Venditti & Van Jensen
Art by Philippe Briones

The Rogues are on the police task force to bring in the Flash.  Forensic specialist Barry Allen is also on the task force and must analyze the blood of the Flash.  The Trickster, a newcomer to the Rogues, appears to have more going on than just helping his fellow teammates.  Wally West is in school but he is dealing with some physical changes that he can't quite explain.

The Flash being hunted by the police has become a better story line than I had originally imagined.  Seeing Barry wrestle with right and wrong and how he should handle being on a task force to hunt himself is fantastic story telling by Robert Venditti and  Van Jensen.

Philippe Briones is in charge of the art for this issue and does well.  I don't know if he is the long term artist as last month was someone else and this is all after the super group of Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund and Andrew Dalhouse have moved on to other projects.

The Flash is definitely one of the comic books I look forward to each month.  The writers are crafting such excellent stories and it's a lot of fun with each issue.  I'm sure there has to be something big planned for the next issue as that is number fifty!

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Comic Book Review: The Flash #48 - DC Comics (2016)

"Public Enemy"

Written by Robert Venditti & Van Jensen
Art by Jesus Merino

Even after Zoom has been put into Iron Heights Prison, the Flash is still a wanted man.  Barry Allen has been chose by Captain Frye to be part of a task force to take down the Flash.  Barry is in for a huge surprise when he finds out who is on the team.

There is a reason I buy the Flash every month and issue number 48 shows why.  Robert Venditti and Van Jensen have put the Scarlet Speedster in some incredibly impossible situations.  At all times, you know the Flash is the hero even if so many others have given up on him.  Incorporating his biggest foes and making them the heroes has made for awesome story telling.

Issue number 48 marks the beginning of Jesus Merino on art for the Flash.  I have not heard if he is the full time replacement for the series or not, but he does add an element of fun to the book.

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Comic Book Review: The Flash #47 - DC Comic (2016)

"Reunion"

Written by Robert Venditti & Van Jensen
Art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund & Andrew Dalhouse

The Flash continues his battle with Professor Zoom.

Get ready for a wild ride through time as we see the Flash fight Professor Zoom.  Zoom attempts to use Barry's father against him and monologues through the entire fight explaining his obsession with the Scarlet Speedster.  There are flashbacks to the killing of Barry Allen's mother Nora and there are also glimpses into the future illustrating why Zoom feels the way he does about the Flash.

This is a true all star team of talent working on this series.  Robert Venditti and Van Jensen are awesome with their story telling.  There wasn't a dull moment with this issue.  The team of Breet Booth on pencils, Norma Rapmund on inks and Andrew Dalhouse providing the colors make every page feel cover-worthy.  Every panel looks amazing in the Flash #48 and with every book they've worked on since coming to this series.  I'm sad to say that they are leaving this title but I will be picking up whichever book this group goes to(hopefully they continue working together).

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Comic Book Review: The Flash #46 - DC Comics (2015)

Written by Robert Venditti & Van Jensen
Art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund & Andrew Dalhouse

Central City police want to arrest the Flash for the bombing of the police station but the Scarlett Speedster knows he can't take the time to talk with them as he knows he needs to stop Professor Zoom and his group of villains.

Fast and incredible action can be found on every page of this comic book issue.  Zoom has been trying to build the Flash as a threat to Central City so that if he does beat our hero, he isn't revered in his death.  This is no easy task and really isn't something he can push any longer as the fight is on.  Zoom has his super-powered villain group that is assisting, outside of Magali who he has since imprisoned along with Henry Allen, the Flash's father.  Henry was brought on to build a device that steals meta-human powers.  If he built a device that could steal the Flash's powers, Professor Zoom would let Barry Allen live.  Little does Henry know who the Flash truly is.

Caught up yet?  I know, there's a lot going on in this issue.  This has been a fun story line.  Professor Zoom is such an interesting character as everyone thinks he's a speedster but he's really controlling time.  It's going to be interesting to see how the Flash is going to do against Zoom.  Also, what will Zoom do after what happened to his villainous group?

I'm of the understanding that the art portion of the Flash team will be leaving the title soon.  That's unfortunate as I feel this is one of the best teams around.  I'm not overly fond of the tweaks made to the Flash's costume, but everything else is amazing.  The flow of each page, detail in the right places and I don't know where you'll find colors used much better.  Wherever Booth, Rapmund and Dalhouse go, I'm sure I'll be hopping onto that title as well.  If what I've heard is true, seeing this team working on underwater adventures could be some of the most incredible visuals of 2016.

As far as the writing team, I have no news as to whether staying or going.  Again, I can see myself checking out whatever Venditti and Jensen write.  It has been an extraordinary pleasure to read from this super team of writers and artists.

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