The Official Flash thread - Part 1

[TheCorpulent1]

Either way, if it's really getting under people's skin, it's enough. Assy, quit being a jerk; Mysti, quit letting him get to you.

Originally Posted by Panthro

What exactly is "Walter West" about?

Walter West was an alternate universe version of Wally whose Linda Park--the woman our Wally marries and eventually starts a family with--got killed. Walter dedicates himself to mastering the Speed Force and starts a personal war against all of his rogues. Our Wally and Linda wound up in Walter's universe and Wally convinced him that murdering rogues was not the way to avenge Linda, restoring his heroic nature.

Later on, Wally winds up getting lost in the Speed Force after a big speedster event called "Chain Lightning," and Walter shows up in our DC universe. He keeps his identity hidden to all but a few and begins investigating what happened to our Wally. Awesomeness ensues because, although Walter's a hero again, he's still vastly more powerful than any other speedster and not nearly as nice about dealing with rogues as our Wally is. In short, he's basically the answer to the question, "What if the Flash were an absolute badass?"

[Panthro]

Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Either way, if it's really getting under people's skin, it's enough. Assy, quit being a jerk; Mysti, quit letting him get to you.


Walter West was an alternate universe version of Wally whose Linda Park--the woman our Wally marries and eventually starts a family with--got killed. Walter dedicates himself to mastering the Speed Force and starts a personal war against all of his rogues. Our Wally and Linda wound up in Walter's universe and Wally convinced him that murdering rogues was not the way to avenge Linda, restoring his heroic nature.

Later on, Wally winds up getting lost in the Speed Force after a big speedster event called "Chain Lightning," and Walter shows up in our DC universe. He keeps his identity hidden to all but a few and begins investigating what happened to our Wally. Awesomeness ensues because, although Walter's a hero again, he's still vastly more powerful than any other speedster and not nearly as nice about dealing with rogues as our Wally is. In short, he's basically the answer to the question, "What if the Flash were an absolute badass?"

Ah, I see. Thank. Will look for it.

[Mystirious]

Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Either way, if it's really getting under people's skin, it's enough. Assy, quit being a jerk; Mysti, quit letting him get to you.

Okay Corp i will

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Walter West was an alternate universe version of Wally whose Linda Park--the woman our Wally marries and eventually starts a family with--got killed. Walter dedicates himself to mastering the Speed Force and starts a personal war against all of his rogues. Our Wally and Linda wound up in Walter's universe and Wally convinced him that murdering rogues was not the way to avenge Linda, restoring his heroic nature.

Later on, Wally winds up getting lost in the Speed Force after a big speedster event called "Chain Lightning," and Walter shows up in our DC universe. He keeps his identity hidden to all but a few and begins investigating what happened to our Wally. Awesomeness ensues because, although Walter's a hero again, he's still vastly more powerful than any other speedster and not nearly as nice about dealing with rogues as our Wally is. In short, he's basically the answer to the question, "What if the Flash were an absolute badass?" [/QUOTE]

He is a mean mutha ****er and he's super bad!

The Walter West comics are cool as the other side of the pillow

[TheCorpulent1]

The dark side of the pillow.

Originally Posted by Panthro

Ah, I see. Thank. Will look for it.

Walter's stuff is all in the #150s of Waid's Flash, I believe.

[Mystirious]

Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

The dark side of the pillow .

[Assassin]

you took that seriously?

[Tron Bonne]

I picked up the first trade (Amazon had the HC for under $10, so I figured what the hell), and it was pretty decent. I can see where the criticism of decompression came from, though. It was a full eight issues, but I blew through the whole thing in no time at all. Loved the art by Manapul and Kollins, of course. I don't know jack about Brightest Day, so when they started up with that I was pretty lost, but the whole thing with The Renegades was pretty neat.

[Assassin]

mine came in today from Amazon

[Flash Facts]

So after seeing some posts saying that Barry's run had gotten pretty decent I decided I'd check the first six out to see for myself. I didn't share that opinion. My expectations for Flashpoint have dropped even lower. Which I guess could be a good thing if I decide to give it Johns another chance again.

[hippie_hunter]

I honestly think that people who don't like the current Flash book are the same people who don't like Green Lantern and that is simply because of a dislike towards the main title character as opposed to actual flaws in the story.

Even though I would have liked to have Wally continue on as the core Flash, I've been finding the current run on the Flash mythos to be pretty damn good.

[flash13]

I don't like the current Flash book, but I love the Green Lantern stuff. Of course I've always been a Hal fan just as much as a Kyle fan.

[Assassin]

the flash book has been fun on a bun

[Flash Facts]

Barry wasn't what I disliked. It was everything around Barry that ranged from "meh" to not good.

[Assassin]

another Flash False

[Tron Bonne]

Originally Posted by hippie_hunter

I honestly think that people who don't like the current Flash book are the same people who don't like Green Lantern and that is simply because of a dislike towards the main title character as opposed to actual flaws in the story.

Even though I would have liked to have Wally continue on as the core Flash, I've been finding the current run on the Flash mythos to be pretty damn good.

Well, sure, for some, but fairly ridiculous to make such a generalization. I mean, yeah, I enjoyed that first volume, but damn man, it wasn't that good. Not like we're talking Casanova or DeadpoolMAX or anything here.

[tommy l]

the flash is my favorite super hero, but this bothers me. dc was doing great the last month or two with crossovers....now we get hit with this...i won't buy any extra books.
and the sad thing is i read this story in the 90's....it was marvel's a.o.a.

[NightBeetle]

FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: He loves someone he shouldn’t

FLASHPOINT: CITIZEN COLD
Covers: Scott Kolins
Writer: Scott Kolins
Art: Scott Kolins

[Mystirious]

Neat cover but no interest in this mini series

[HighFivingMF]

Originally Posted by Mystirious

Neat cover but no interest in this mini series

That's OK. I have enough interest for the both of us.

[bored]

Originally Posted by NightBeetle

FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: He loves someone he shouldn’t

That is awesome purely by virtue of prominently featuring Captain Cold. Now, the Rogue hands reaching for him, you've got Weather Wizard one one end, Mirror Master on the other. Next to them you've got Tar Pit (or maybe Heat Wave, if they have him looking really odd in this continuity), and Trickster, but I am having an absolute brain fart as to who is in the middle.

[NightBeetle]

FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: He will stop at nothing to find his lost treasure!

FLASHPOINT: DEATHSTROKE & THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER
Covers: Joe Bennett & John Dell
Writer: Jimmy Palmiotti
Art: Joe Bennett & John Dell

[NightBeetle]

"Flashpoint: Deadman & the Flying Graysons" by JT Krul and Mikel Janin with covers by Cliff Chiang.

[Mystirious]

Deathstroke looks like a pirate there

Originally Posted by HighFivingMF

That's OK. I have enough interest for the both of us.

Oh HighFivingMF

[NightBeetle]

"Flashpoint: Hal Jordan by Adam Schlagman and Ben Oliver with Rags Morales on covers.

[TheCorpulent1]

Citizen Cold looks cool. I'm looking forward to Kolins' writing. Hope it's as good as his art.