It turns out, Williamson set up future storylines while making Iris West come off as just as much as a hero as Barry Allen. This rating is based off of Williamson backing up my designation as this book being the Tim Duncan of comic books. Read Full Review

Williamson revisits a slow-brewing development since the start of his run and I'm looking forward to seeing what develops. Next up is The Button crossover with Batman, but it's a testament to the quality of the title that the prospect of the ongoing story playing out is equally as exciting. Read Full Review

It's a fun issue - what's not to like? Read Full Review

A good standalone story that focuses on Iris, but with just enough info in the narrative and conclusion to hint at bigger issues for Barry in the future, both physically and emotionally. A good story punctuated by good artwork and intriguing nods to the future. Read Full Review

Largely in this issue, we get to see the relationship of Barry and Iris and how it is working out. Barry having just revealed his identity to Wally in the last issue, yet Iris still does not know. Williamson has built up the relationship of Iris and Barry in the past few issues, really showing how this secret is coming to a head. Read Full Review

This issue showcased Barry and Iris' relationship, and gave us a chance to see Iris shine as an investigative reporter. Although Barry may be headed for some dark days soon, he remains one of the brightest characters in the DC Universe. Read Full Review

As The Flash is on the precipice of entering a two-part crossover that's going to put everything on hold, Williamson has to make the the most of the narrative real estate here, and he does so pretty expertly, giving a relatively fresh angle on the current goings-on in Central City by way of Iris' journalistic perspective, as well as her budding relationship with Barry. It's not exactly going to give you any new insights into her character, but for a book that's been so burned into Barry's anguish related to the loss of his parents, the betrayal of one of his best friends, and his only just recent building of trust with Wally, any kind of perspective shift is a good one " especially for a generally well adjusted character like Iris. Read Full Review

There's a charming, Silver Age quality to this series that's reflected on this issue's cover - the old "hook readers with a melodramatic take on the evens within" trick. No, readers shouldn't expect a story about Iris West turning to the dark side, but they should look forward to an issue that puts the intrepid reporter in the spotlight for a change. Read Full Review

The Flash #20 is very much a fill-in issue in many respects, adhering to the formula of following a secondary character for ad adventure where all's well that (mostly) ends well. Yet with a reveal of new foe on the horizon, even if it disappointingly indicates another speedster villain, Williamson has put some new pieces on the board. However, it is all merely a chance to pause for breath before next issue's Batman tie-in and what is sure to be the most talked-about crossover of the year in "The Button." Read Full Review

The primary weakness in the tale was it felt rushed. This was almost comic with shaky cut scenes but forgive me for muddying the review waters with a clumsy metaphor. Bottom line an enjoyable comic with intriguing hook at the end but overall not the strongest effort. The artist was serviceable but there were a couple panels that looked sloppy and rushed as well. Read Full Review

This issue is a little more than a placeholder until the big Button story and I mean a little more.  We get a forced story with Iris West investigating Black Hole, but it's all to set up the cliffhanger.  It's an awesome cliffhanger, but even that and Neil Googe's art can't save this from being just a minor bump in the road before the story everyone is waiting for. Read Full Review

Last issue we were finishing up with the whole Wally Westdiscovering his father arc. It felt like a clumsy jump from that story to thisone. Maybe they should've added a buffer issue to have a smoother transition?The only real part of this book I was intrigued by was that ‘Batman and theButton' teaser at the end. So now we know that the Flash book will start toaddress long standing Watchmen questions. What will that mean for this BlackHole dilemma? Read Full Review

Didn't grab me like "Sins of the Father" but I'm still looking forward to what's coming. Read Full Review

I enjoyed this issue more than I thought I would. To be honest, I didn't expect much of it, but it surprised me. Black Hole's plot is beginning to get very interesting and the cliff-hanger is really unexpected. Joshua Williamson's writing is improving; the dialogues are rather realistic (except for that I-am-the-bad-guy-and-I-explain-my-secret-plan-to-someone-who-already-knows-it scene), the voice-over doesn't disrupt the story and the plot is quite original. Neil Googe's art is lovely and energetic, but I find the style a bit childish, and Ivan Plascencia's colors are beautiful. I can't wait to discover how this story continues, but first, the Button!

For a fill-in issue it sets up some big stuff that will pay off way down the line. It was a fun read art was ok. Rate 7.8.

Nice reveal at ending and Iris taking front in this issue was surprisingly refreshing.

omg the art was SO MUCH BETTER than it has been for the Flash in all of Rebirth. Please keep it this way! the story was good and entertaining too.. even the cliffhanger ending that I HATE... I have to admit it is good story-telling. I just wish it wasn't so!

Solid filler issue, setting things up for future flash stories. unfortunately for eager fans, this setup has no relation to the button crossover.

Needs some work J-dub. The one shot is not bad and I understand a filler before the button. Whatever.... We all new Meena was somewhere that wasn't a shock. But a member of black hole? I guess we will see. Iris took them down pretty easy in my opinion. Art was ok.

FLASH #20 felt like a fill-in through and through (which makes sense,I guess, seeing as it WAS a fill-in). The standout of the issue was Neil Googe on pencils. His work borders on cartoony but improves with every issue he does...and, somehow, it works here.
SCORE: 7