I love the riff on a living Boston Brand as purposefully isolating himself from the warmth around him; he essentially turns himself into a ghost among the living. But most interesting of all is how Deadman and Dick Grayson serve as both mirror reflections of one another and opposites at the same time. In this reality, both have been spared from the tragedies that would define them, but one suffers as a result of his survival, and the other is fulfilled and happy as a result of being spared a devastating loss. Boston places self above all else, while Dick reaps the benefits of being part of a family. Clearly, the story will be about Deadman's effort to redeem himself in the wake of tragedy. I eagerly anticipate the next two issues. Read Full Review

While the title's name certainly isn't one to write home about, the story is one that deals well with a kind of family and how they deal with a tough situation without realizing they're about to be hunted. There's a lot to like here with the cast of characters chosen, the setting for it and the pacing of the book itself. I've always been a fan of Dick Grayson and getting a telling where his parents survived is definitely fun. Bringing Boston Brand into it in this way as a performer is equally good as I've really enjoyed his return to prominence in Brightest Day, so this gives him some additional time. I had little in the way of expectations with this book but Krul and Janin gave me a fun reading experience that has me looking forward to the next installment to see where it goes " and who survives. Read Full Review

This isnt one of the high-profile Flashpoint spinoffs, but I think its my favorite one to date. Read Full Review

As with much Krul does, the ideas are sound; the execution is not. If he can give up his flair for the overly dramatic and clich, his stories would work far better than they do. Read Full Review

It's hard not to view "Flashpoint: Deadman and the Flying Graysons" #1 as a textbook example of an event tie-in book that exists because this event needs some tie-in books. The plot is nonexistent and only two characters get any real sense of characterization. The comic does end with a cliffhanger and an indication that a plot will commence next issue, but that's not good enough. It's insulting that this is a comic that's nothing more than 'Boston Brand is self-centered and Dick Grayson loves his family while the troupe is stuck in Europe.' Well worth the $2.99 cover price. Read Full Review