Flash #217

Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Howard Porter Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: January 5, 2005 Critic Reviews: 2 User Reviews: 4
7.0Critic Rating
8.5User Rating

A gathering of unlikely individuals pay their last respects to the fallen, and Wally West makes a monumental decision about his personal life.

  • 8.0
    Comics Bulletin - Keith Dallas Jan 7, 2005

    Second, Wally and Linda's reunion encompasses 5 pages of a 22 page comic book. There's so much more happening in Flash #217 than just this reunion, and that's the principal reason why I admire this issue. The uninitiated Flash reader will probably be a bit lost about some of the goings-on of this issue. I have to acknowledge that, but after hopping on to any comic book-related message board and asking a few questions, anyone can be brought up to speed on this series. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell Jan 20, 2005

    It's become a bit of a chore to start off my reviews of this title's art by establishing the idea that I'm not a fan of Howard Porter's work, but the simple truth of the matter is that I find his art to be a little too focused on the delivery of flashy visuals, while important elements like clear storytelling and using elements like body language/facial expressions to sell the quieter moments take a back seat to the delivery of what are essentially pinup visuals. Now I will give the art credit for its delivery of the double-page shot where we see the Rogues have gathered for Captain Boomerang's service, and the last page visual is a pretty chilling image to close the issue, but in the end I find myself less than impressed by this book's art. I did enjoy the scene where Cheetah pays a visit to Zoom though, as it manages to project a nice sense of impending danger, with the two close-up panels of the villains. Read Full Review

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