A small concern about a great issue. Bring on the road to Flashpoint! Read Full Review

An absolutely outstanding issue. I wish all filler issues between major story-arcs could be this good. Read Full Review

The Flash #8 is where the book really, finally hits its stride, and the only thing that keeps it from being a perfectly scored issue is the fact that the main character doesnt appear anywhere but in flashback, but its still good for an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars overall. Read Full Review

"My name is Eobard Thawne," the Reverse-Flash states at the start of this issue. "And I didn't always look forward to the future." Based on this issue, I suspect a lot of characters won't be looking forward to the future, either, but we're in for one hell of a ride just ahead. Read Full Review

The art is imaginative but certain panels clearly look rushed so the fine details are not clear. Kolins sometimes overuses his thick, black lines which makes many scenes-- even those set in the nice, shiney future, look rather dirty. Read Full Review

Clearly the Reverse Flash has a major role to play in the upcoming Flashpoint storyline and this issue is an entertaining way of bringing readers up to speed on the character's history. I really dig seeing Geoff Johns be playful with how he unfolds this story, even if the ending does seem to miss the mark. The biggest downfall for me, though, is the art of Scott Kolins, which simpy isn't up to par on his previous work. A stronger outing from Kolins and this issue would be much higher up on the Rankings. Read Full Review