razzatazz's The Flash #1 - The Flash review

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    Back at the ranch

    After the events of Flashpoint, it is now to Barry Allen to hold the mantle of the Flash.  The tone of the series is set right away, returning the character to a depiction of the character not seen since probably the 1960s as the young and inexperienced bungles his way through life as Barry just as much as he speeds through it as the Flash.  In pushing Barry back in this direction it seems as though the creative team is looking to find a medium ground where Barry takes on some of the characteristics of the other most famous Flash (Wally West) in order to appeal to fans.  The presentation is mostly a success though as the duality of the character is well played up.  Another well played aspect is the presence of Iris West, seemingly destined to become a romantic interest, just not quite yet.  Throw in a few interesting redesigns (the costume in the ring looks better than before) and a decent story here and this all amounts to a good start for the character and the series.

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