Justice League: The Darkseid War – Flash #1 highlights so many worthwhile strengths that I honestly want to sit down and read it again. So it should be clear at this point that this one-shot is more than what it should be as it earns praise and a recommendation from me. Read Full Review

Out of all the one shots I recommend this one the most. Not only is it a good story but I feel the God of Death may have the most significant impact on the current Justice League arc. Read Full Review

Fans of the Flash (due to the amazing TV show, who isnt at this point in his experience) should give this comic a read. Of course, those who are following Darkseid War would be wise to pick this up as well to gain some more insight and context. It is a self-contained story for the most part, so it isnt required reading for the storyline though. This one-shot is another good egg DC has put out, lets hope the track record continues! Read Full Review

This was a super fun story to read. The pacing was quick and derisive, which is fitting for a speedster, and the art direction maintained a level of greatness all the way through. At times, this book made me reminisce of the 80's glory days of heavy metal, and I swear I could feel my hair getting longer. These guys nailed it on a day that a book in the same story line fell short. An excellent way to keep The Darkseid Wars alive. Read Full Review

The thing is, the Flash is no stranger"and maybe the biggest trafficker"of vaguely scientific-sounding ideas that ultimately make no sense. The Speed Force still makes me laugh every time I hear it, but the Flash is a lot of fun and it has noreal impact on what happens, so I let it slide. Unfortunately, though, this story doubles down on those ideas. What results is a conflict between Death and the Flash, the rules of which are aggressively unclear, and the resolution of which arrives so quickly that I was left scratching my head. Read Full Review

The issue isn't bad, and there's some nice things done with it all. I wish there was something more than just a new version of A Christmas Carol. I will say, Williams gives us actual reasons for the end of the issue that makes sense. For those really into “Darkseid War,” the issue gives us some more insight into the Black Racer and why the Flash must be death. Read Full Review

"Justice League: Darkseid War: The Flash" #1 could have been a throwaway, instantly forgettable comic. Instead, Williams and Merino have taken the ideas posited in "Justice League" by Johns and turned them into something that definitely accentuates the overall storyline. A nice job by all involved. Read Full Review

Turns out that becoming the god ofdeath isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, you get a scythe made of lightningand a cool goth-style costume, but you have to work pretty muchtwenty-four/seven with no vacation or sick days. This comic details a verypersonal struggle of Barry Allen's, and if that seems like somethinginteresting then you should give it a look. But if you'd rather the Flashinteract with things outside of his grey matter, then you can probably justwait until the next issue of JusticeLeague. Read Full Review

Anyway, the issue is weak and it doesn't do anything at all to the ongoing Darkseid War. The art is solid, but it doesn't help with the lackluster storytelling. It doesn't feel like a proper issue at all, but more like a backup story instead. I was really hoping I could read a more proper Flash/Black Racer story instead. Read Full Review

While this issue does offer a deeper glimpse into Barry's present state of mind, it might have worked better as a short backup tale than a full-length comic. Read Full Review

Rob Williams' script might have some potential, but even his premise can't outrun some clunky artwork in Justice League: Darkseid War - The Flash #1. Read Full Review

Filler-esque

It was kind of going for this theme of death as a nessesary evil, but it didn't really pull it off well, so the comic didn't do much for me.