Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5

Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 is just as intense as the rest of the series, hunting down the heroes ruthlessly. Read Full Review

Absolute Power Task Force VII #5 is another good issue in a tie-in series of one-shots that lifts up the event's hook well. Not only does this issue tie into Barry's persona well, but it maximizes the idea of a robot with Flash powers. Read Full Review

It might not quite have the emotional intensity of the last two issues, but it's probably the purest match between hero and villain that we've seen in this series, and it drives home the stakes of this whole event pretty well. Read Full Review

Overall, Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 is a solid installment in the series, focusing on Barry Allen's individual struggle against overwhelming odds. While the pacing can be slow at times, the character development and intriguing plot twists keep readers invested. And thus, Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 is a solid installment in the series that showcases Barry Allen's determination and resilience. Read Full Review

Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 is a fun, Flash-centered issue that teaches Velocity a thing or two about what it really means to be a Speedster. Flash fans will get a kick out of the story, but its contribution to Absolute Power is negligible. That said, the tacked-on scenes starring Steve Trevor on Gamorra Island finally lead to a big reveal about Amanda Waller's allies in this event, which makes this issue a big deal. Read Full Review

It may not be the best, but in the grand scheme of this event overall, this issue seems fairly solid. Outside of the incessant monologuing every Amazo is doing, Velocity is the most likable so far. In so much that it hasn't developed an ego or personality as ridiculously weird as the others. Reading a story about a Robot being incapable of mastering a power based on love and opaque ideals is surprisingly engaging. Also, it is hard to deride Pete Wood's creative take on the Flash and his newest rogue. In many ways, Paknadel authors an authentic Flash story. That includes all of the flawed logic that didn't begin with this creative team and I can't blame them for utilizing. Read Full Review

Screaming Enigma

Dec 01, 2024

Another solid story for this miniseries. I think this could have been a bit stronger, especially with the flashbacks to earlier in Barry's life, but this was still enjoyable and I liked the explanation as to how Barry is able to phase through matter. Woods put out some pretty nice art throughout this, as well. By the way, I might have missed something, but I didn't realize Barry had that haircut currently.