The newest issue of The Flash by Robert Venditti and Van Jensen benefits greatly by eschewing the framework that they've been using since the introduction of Future Flash. Read Full Review

The Flash #34 is an issue that moves at a rapid pace (ha!) diving through storylines at a good clip and accomplishing a fair amount. The first half of the issue is eclipsed by the latter half, but the end goal of preparing for Futures End is certainly achieved. The Flash is in good hands and I look forward to seeing more of what this crew has in store for Barry, and maybe even more so, Wally West. Read Full Review

This first arc comes to a satisfying conclusion as a civilian gives the Flash the run-around, whilst opening the door for the conflict in next month's Futures End storyline. As the Future Flash heads towards the present, he has one more opponent in his way " the Reverse Flash! So I'll see everyone back here in a month for that, but in the meantime, I officially give Robert Venditti, Van Jensen, Brett Booth, and his artistic compatriots the Seal of Approval. I'm on board guys, don't let me down now. Read Full Review

Unfortunately, we get more scenes with the Future Flash. I liked the first few scenes, a few issues back, showing him moving backwards through time, correcting “mistakes.” But by now I get what he's doing, and every scene with him just makes me want him to get back to Barry and start this conflict between them, already. There's a difference between setting the stage and spinning your wheels, and the Future Flash stuff is feeling more and more like wheel-spinning to me. At this point, it's time to bring this plot point centre stage. By all accounts that's what going to happen very soon, and I say it's about time. Read Full Review

This issue is a mixed bag of the drawn out and boring Mash-up Killer story and the awesome Future Flash.  We also get a better Wally West story, but in the end, this issue stalls a bit.  Brett Booth's art makes everything look great, but overall this issue was just "Meh" Read Full Review

I really am not digging the tone of this version of The Flash, but I can't deny that compared to other books this is still an okay product that will still most likely satisfy the casual comic book reader. I'm just looking for fresher ideas, and you'd think the book with the guy who can run so fast he can hop through time could deliver those with ease. But it's not currently there (something Barry apparently has a problem with, so maybe this fits more than I think.) Read Full Review

Despite fleeting moments of greatness and dynamic artwork, The Flash #34 ultimately disappoints. Though by no means a terrible comic, the story fails to live up to the standard of prior issues. If there is a glimmer of hope, it's the promise of Flash vs. Flash when the series resumes in October following September's Futures End tie-in. Read Full Review

While there's a lot to like with this issue, there's also a lot of things that rubbed me the wrong way. The overall story with future Flash is phenomenal, but the Wally West scenes here were a tad aggravating and make it seem like Wally is a bit of a idiot. This book is still worth reading though. The art is great and Van Jansen and Robert Venditti are both great writers, especially in the long-term sense, so overall, I'd give this a mild recommendation. Read Full Review