Wally West is on the run from his dad and the rest of Fort Fox, and while his new-found abilities are terrifying him, he needs to find a way to use them to make hisescape. But how will he handle the elite group his father sent to bring him back?
Absolute Flash #2 continues to up the stakes and brings the reader into an intense high-speed chase. The chaos and dust left in the wake begin to settle leaving us a clearer picture of what is going on. Oh and did I mention the final page will without a doubt bring a laugh from the audience in which I cannot wait to see?? Read this book!! Read Full Review
Absolute Flash #2 is a fantastic story that uses excellent art to elevate the intensity of the stakes Wally faces as he's outnumbered and alone. Read Full Review
Overall, Absolute Flash #2 is a strong continuation of the series, shifting the focus to a compelling and vulnerable Wally West. Lemire effectively portrays his internal struggle and his desperate fight for freedom, setting the stage for a thrilling and emotionally resonant journey. Fans of character-driven stories and those intrigued by the “stripped bare” premise of this series will find this issue engaging. Read Full Review
Absolute Flash Issue 2 is a complete extension of the first issue. The origin story and conflict with the first chapter are rounded out here. It feels much more like the second part of the origin tale than a progression of the story or timeline. Read Full Review
Absolute Flash #2is a mostly positive mixed bag, with great art to showcase Wally's nascent powers and the Rogue's abilities, but multiple mysteries add up to a head-scratcher. Jeff Lemire's script imagines a more realistic reaction to someone suddenly gaining powers, but the confusion and chaos go overboard. Thankfully, Nick Robles's energetic art takes the rough edges off Lemire's execution. Read Full Review
rogues are incredible as always.
I loved this comic instantly. I have to say, this has already completely eclipsed Lemire's current JLA run. Honestly? I'd have Lemire focus on this and this alone, DC wise of course.
Barry is depicted as a good man from the off and his fondess for Wally is compelling. He has a vested interest in Wally that Wally's father seems to find problematic. It feels like there is more to this. Is Wally himself an experiment? Created by his dad maybe!
Wally's regret over what he did to Barry is felt in every page.
I feel it. But what exactly did Barry do here?
In terms of character designs, I dig the new version of Captain Cold. Hoping to see more character development for him.
Lemire does family more
Run, Wally, Run!
I loved this issue, the rogues, even in an alternate universe, are incredible.(heat wave is among us)
The art is incredible and the script is good, in my opinion.
Like all other Absolute titles, there is a lot of mystery for the next issues.
My only complaint is that the issue went by too quickly, it needed to be longer.
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