A couple of weeks back, I went to Las Vegas for a work conference. So before I left, I picked up a couple of comic books to read. Because at that point Green Lantern was the only thing I had read, I decided to pick up something different as well. Again, not having any real background knowledge of comic book characters, I decided to pickup something written by Geoff Johns. After reading this there was a whole lot I was introduced to. The main purpose of this book was to bring back Barry Allen, the Flash who died saving the universe 25 years ago, just like Green Lantern: Rebirth brought back Hal Jordan. Not to mention the same two guys that did Green Lantern: Rebirth did this book as well. There are a lot of similarities to the Green Lantern. Barry Allen isn't the only Flash. There is also Jay Garrick, Wally West, and Bart Allen, Barry's grandson. Both Barry and Hal have to adjust to the changing world, but is cool to see how both approach the issue. Both had a parent die when they were young and both do things according to their own convictions, even if the other Justice League members disagree. The story establishes that Barry Allen didn't tap into the Speed Force (the force that all speedsters use), but he actually created it. With this, it solidifies Barry Allen as the primary figure for the Flash franchise. This book recounts the story of his mothers murder, the catalysis for Barry entering the Police force. The main antagonist is the Reverse Flash. I have to say, the more I start to read comics, I think bad versions of good characters (ie. Cyborg-Superman, Superman Prime, Reverse Flash, Red Dart...) always seems kind of easy cop outs to me. I like distinctive and unique bad guys like Joker to Batman. But regardless of that this was an entertaining read and continues to expand on my knowledge of the DC comics universe.
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