Flash #68
| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | Christian Duce |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
The Flash has arrived back in his home of Central City to discover something...off. The people are all acting strangely, including his friends and colleagues-but before Barry can figure out why, the entire Central City PD attacks! At last the great trick is revealed: the Trickster now rules supreme! With Iron Heights as his fun-house base of operations, Trickster plunges the entire city into madness-and the Flash is powerless to save them!
CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
Infinite Earths - J.D. Jr.
Apr 10, 2019Filled with plenty of humor and heart, this is the Scarlet Speedster at his very best! Read Full Review
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10
Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
Apr 10, 2019The issue stumbles only in that it isn't a great place to start reading the series. It could be managed, but it would be like walking into a movie that is halfway over. Apart from that lack of instant accessibility, this is as fine an issue of The Flash as one could hope for. Read Full Review
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9.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Apr 10, 2019Not every arc needs to be an event or some big emotional wringer. The Flash still keeps the Rebirth mentality of making comics fun and inviting while encouraging readers to not miss an issue. Read Full Review
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9.5
Comic Book Corps - Tom Zimm
Apr 10, 2019This story is building in tension as The Trickster intensifies his hold on Central City. Barry has been put on his knees by his latest rogue-villain and he lacks the support of his friends Iris and Kid Flash to rescue him. How will he outsmart The Trickster and find a way to release Central City from his grasp? I can hardly wait to find out. I highly recommend this book for fans of The Flash and DC comics. Read Full Review
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9.4
Comicsverse - Aaron Berkowitz
Apr 10, 2019THE FLASH #68 doesn't quite reach the highs of the prior issue. However, that doesn't mean you should sleep on it. Joshua Williamson's characterization of James Jesse is incredibly fun. Plus, Scott Kolins' art is top notch. Read Full Review
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9.0
You Don't Read Comics - Christopher Landers
Apr 10, 2019Even though a lot is happening in this issue to push the story forward, and the Trickster comes off looking pretty cool, some of the execution is a little clunky and forced. Williamson has suffered from pacing issues before, but more often than not, he ends up sticking the landing in the finale. Cross your fingers that this is one of those times. Either way, James Jesse is getting the polishing up that he was in desperate need of. And, if thats not enough for you, the horrific cliffhanger of this issue is worth the price of the book alone... Read Full Review
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9.0
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Apr 10, 2019I was never a huge fan of Scott Kolins until now. He makes a great collaborator for Williamson though. The two creators bring the best out of it other and it shows. This a great book that is seemingly getting better with each issue. Read Full Review
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8.5
Weird Science - Dan Mayhoff
Apr 10, 2019What a great read this issue was. From beginning to end, the book is interesting and doesn't seem to repeat itself like the previous issue did. The art and story are fantastic and everything in this issue is done to make this book better. I can finally give The Flash a great rating once again and that makes me very happy. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 10, 2019A good issue that begins to reveal what the heck is going on in Central City. That last page is going to stick with you. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Russ Burlingame
Apr 10, 2019A solid story and great characterization for Trickster is enhanced by great artwork and visual storytelling from Scott Kolins. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Legion - Kevin Vilim
Apr 10, 2019A classic Flash Vs. Trickster issue that is satisfying from start to finish. Williamson and Kolins are the perfect team for the scarlet speedster. Read Full Review
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8.0
DC Comics News - Derek McNeil
Apr 11, 2019After an ending like that, there's no way I'd miss catching the rest of the story. The Flash has survived through numerous extreme physical transformations throughout DC history, but I don't think he's ever had his legs cut off before. I can't wait how Barry gets himself out of this situation. Read Full Review
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7.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Apr 10, 2019As this surprisingly dark Trickster arc unfolds, it seems clear to me what the current issue with Josh Williamson's Flash run is " while he's doing as long a run as Tom King on Batman, he doesn't have nearly the control over the franchise that King does. Read Full Review
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7.3
Comic Watch - Matt Meyer
Apr 18, 2019Josh Williamson'sFlash run has been markedly inconsistent, but this issue - and the story it's a part of - has been very solid, if not wholly groundbreaking. New readers might be a little lost as to what all these new Forces are, but Williamson is a decent enough writer that nothing is too vague. A good time can be had by all! Read Full Review
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7.2
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Jose "Jody" Cardona
Apr 10, 2019The Trickster has stepped into the spotlight and brings an intense yet fun story to the Flash series. Read Full Review
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6.5
GWW - Deron Generally
Apr 09, 2019Scott Kolins has some really good art in this issue especially the Iron Heights splash page. Read Full Review
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5.0
Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Apr 15, 2019There are some interesting moments to be had here, and Kolins' art delivers most of the time, but the final page makes me not want to read any more Flash any time soon. Read Full Review