The first storyline for this series wraps up just as well as it began, with Johns and Manapul showing that they both have the goods to make Barry Allen a compelling and exciting character (as a Wally fan that hated Read Full Review

Here's what I like the most about this issue of "The Flash," though: We're getting to see not only Barry Allen as superhero, but also him doing good in his regular job working for the police. It helps the character feel more rounded, and a bit more out of the ordinary than an everyday superhero. I'll freely admit that I wasn't a Barry Allen fan (when I started reading superhero comics, the Mike Baron and Jackson Guice "The Flash" series starring Wally West had just launched.) Don't let "The Flash" pass you by; this series is too much fun to miss. Read Full Review

The only part of this book that wasn't fun was how long I had to wait for it to be released. Read Full Review

The issue itself is much clearer visually than the last couple, but Im not at all convinced that Francis Manapul is the best artist for a book that relies on speed and motion effects, given his rather stiff figure-work and the pencil/watercolor effects of the finished art. Overall, its better than either #4 or #5, but it still evens out to a pretty average issue overall. Read Full Review