Flash #5

The art is so good that it hurts, writer Josh Williamson should write a textbook on the Speed Force and how to pace a story. Tell me what's wrong with this issue. I'm waiting. Read Full Review

Overall I can say that it's a great read. It takes me a lot to find anything wrong with the issue, and if you're a Flash fan you'll enjoy every second. Read Full Review

Whilst we have no concrete proof that Godspeed is August, we'll slowly but surely learn his true identity over the course of the next few issues. Read Full Review

Flash #5 was personal, it was fun, and yet it still knew when to pull the ripcord and remind you of the danger that has been lurking around the corner. No reason why this one shouldn't be on your pull-list right now. Read Full Review

Barry Allen's Day Off starts slowly, calmly, and almost tricks you into thinking this will be a filler issue. Instead, it (sorry) speeds up at the end to deliver a pretty shocking end. Read Full Review

If you're looking for a Flash comic that captures the spirit of the TV show, while maintaining its own feel, you're in for a treat here. Read Full Review

The issue is not perfect but it has certainly grabbed my attention and left me with questions and pondering over my theories. This is more than enough to keep The Flash in my list of DC pulls! Read Full Review

This issue continues the good work that has been done in this title so far. The Flash is definitely one of the standout titles in DC's Rebirth line. Read Full Review

Fast Track and Wally form a charming friendship. I somewhat assumed the New 52 Wally would be forgotten with the original returning. Williams is finding a purpose to keep him around and was excited to see that continue. FastTrack and Wally had quite the fun friendship which made the ending of this issue all the more surprising. Read Full Review

‘Barry Allen's Day Off' certainly seems like a feint, a calm before the storm by Joshua Williamson, lulling us into a false sense of security when The Flash still has a dark confrontation to come, but while not quite as impressive as some of the more action packed issues in the last couple of months, it's great fun and filled with interesting character moments – plus some gorgeous, lush and vivid panels from Felipe Watanabe, who draws the speed and intensity of the comic superbly. It also could well lead in to the darkest issue of this run yet, so roll on the next issue. Read Full Review

Joshua Williamson continues his slow burn Godspeed story, but the forced nature of relationships in this book is starting to bring me down.  The issue ends with a pretty emotional and heart wrenching cliffhanger, but after so many issues, I want to knwo what's going on and move forward with it.  Is that too much to ask?  I think not!!! Read Full Review

At this point that's Flash's biggest hook right now. Clearing the deck of the numerous speedsters and refocusing on Flash should become a priority for this title quickly. Read Full Review

pocketmegar

Aug 24, 2016

Another very solid issue, with compelling characterisation and very neat art. I was afraid this "day off" issue would be rather boring, but it wasn't at all. The cliff-hanger really surprised me and excites me for the end of the arc.

Big Guy 4U

Aug 25, 2016

Williamson continues to get better as the issue provides some breathing room after the events of the last book. The other characters get a chance to get the spotlight for a little bit, and the scenes between Meena and Wally are the highlight of the book. There's a silver-age vibe to the book with it's brand of fun science-fiction that hasn't been felt since Geoff Johns left. The art by Felipe Wantanabe is great since it matches Neil Googe's style so well, but Ivan Plascencia colours are the real show-stealer. He presents a different style for every-artist, and it works. His colours are bright and light-hearted, but not obnoxious.

Kitaru

Aug 27, 2016

I love the Rebirth Flash, with this issue being no different. While we aren't one step closer to finding out who is Godspeed, we do start to see Barry's relationships with the others in his life. I trust Joshua Williamson to continue doing a great job and would recommend to any Flash fans.

Mout

Jun 16, 2023

Redundant, don't care about Wally or Meena