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This is another comic I’m going to wait a few issues on and see what the reviews are like. I just don’t find the Flash family that interesting.
Flash #31
| Writer | Ryan North |
| Artist | Gavin Guidry |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Wally West: father, husband, and fastest man alive. And now with DC K.O. in the rearview mirror, Wally can finally relax and live his best life. Or can he? Because an awful lot of people are suddenly relying on the Flash to save them—and intentionally putting themselves in danger to ensure that he does! Something sinister is happening behind the scenes…and Wally is right in the crosshairs. Also in this issue: shenanigans! Science! And the debut of an all-new all-star creative team for the Scarlet Speedster!
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Mar 25, 2026The Flash Issue 31 reinvigorates the series. The energy is back and immediately gravitating. There’s something of a reset, but not much. Read Full Review
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10
Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison
Mar 26, 2026The Flash #31 promises to be the start of something magical. This issue does everything a first issue should, introducing us to the main characters and the creative team. New readers and old fans of the Fastest Man Alive looking for a way to catch up would do well to get in on this. Read Full Review
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Mar 25, 2026This is a pretty great start – a fast-paced, funny run that drives home North’s take on the character and delivers an engaging story that’s unlike any other recent Flash run. Read Full Review
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9.5
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Mar 25, 2026The Flash #31 is bringing a new jolt of life to Wally’s story and with it a new set of problems. There is a real-life dilemma that comes into play in a way I haven’t seen truly from a creator on the character before. Make sure not to miss this issue! Read Full Review
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9.5
Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini
Mar 25, 2026The Flash #31 kicks off a wonderful new direction for the character, establishing a close, intimate feel with this character that has been heavily missed. Read Full Review
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9.5
COMICON - Scott Redmond
Mar 27, 2026Blink and you might miss it, ‘The Flash’ #31 is a tremendously excellent debut from the new creative team. A story full of relatable heartfelt connections as well as a sadly far too relevant, yet enticing, story hook. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Clique - Jack Richardson
Apr 01, 2026If you're a fan of Wally West, or just a fan of great storytelling, buy this book. It’s fun, it’s smart, and it’s finally fast again. Just don't try the casserole trick at home. Read Full Review
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8.6
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Mar 25, 2026Wally West’s post K.O. life turns into a social media mess in this strong opening round. North constructs a layered conflict with many moving parts. Guidry and Lucas balance out the quick action with more dramatic moments. West’s latest challenge is one story you don’t want to let run by you! Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - George Loftus
Mar 25, 2026The Flash is back with a new creative team that sets up an exciting new and relevant tone for Wally West and his supporting characters, and in the process make the perfect jumping-on point for new readers. With gorgeous art and fun characterization, The Flash seems to be in good hands for the foreseeable future. Read Full Review
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6.5
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Mar 25, 2026The Flash #31 is a visually stunning exploration of the Scarlet Speedster's family life that unfortunately trips over its own high-concept shoelaces. While the art team masterfully renders every golden spark and domestic smirk, the plot's failure to address the blatant illegality of its central "hero-baiting" conflict leaves the story feeling hollow. North’s focus on Coriolis forces over coherent social consequences remains a recurring pattern that prevents this issue from being a top-tier recommendation. 6.5/10We hope you found this article interesting. Come back for more reviews, previews, and opinions on comics, and don’t forget to follow us on social media: Read Full Review
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This one already looks like it could be one of the best runs the character has ever had. I had high expectations given that Ryan North was writing and he blew them out of the water.
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9.5
Interesting. I generally don't like plots related to social media and the internet because I think most writers fail to develop them well enough to create good stories. Here, it's used correctly, the art is good, and the interactions between the characters and Wally's characterization are very well done.
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9.0
this was a massive step up after Simon Spurrier's flash. I like how this book ties into scientific aspect yet it is easy to understand, and I like Ryan North's writing for Wally West and the kids. The art is also very good. Ryan North is slowly turning into a modern writer that I trust writing after reading his Fantastic Four, and One World Under Doom event.
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9.0
Wow, this issue was a breath of fresh air! Coming off of Waid’s action-packed KO time travel Impulse opus, it’s nice for this new team to do a reset and tee up the tone and style they intend to bring to the book. Waid helped give the book a needed sales boost after the horrific Spurrier run, and now hopefully North and Guidry can bring in new fans who are looking for something fun and interesting with the Fastest Man Alive. They have an intriguing and clever storyline to launch their run, very meta in fact. People are deliberately throwing themselves in harm’s way and live-streaming it so they can collect money from a mysterious entrepreneur when Flash comes to save them. There’s more going on here than meets the eye, and I’m excited to see more
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8.5
And just like that we are back to the fun that goes with Wally and fmaily. North is a good choice to pick where Adams left off (and to allow us to all forget Spurrier was ever on the book).
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8.0
Thank god we have a readable Flash book again! This might be the only interesting social media themed story I've read yet where it presents a really compelling threat where a villain can keep Wally too busy saving people for him to realize what they're up to. North gets the characters and brings the book back to the tone Jeremy Adams perfected.
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