The Flash Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution
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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. The reason I gave this a higher rating than volume one is because it is a perfect sequel to volume one in regards to the story's continuity. Other than that it is a good read with plot twists and cliff hangers that keep you reading. After reading this volume I can say that I am officially hooked and will keep reading to the end.
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However, do not read this unless you have read volume one as the story will make less sense. The first volume of "The Flash" was ok. Didn't really get into it until later on when the Flash takes on Captain Cold. That's where it got really interesting. I enjoyed it and that's really what carried the book for me.
That's the stuff I really wanted to read about. Then I found out about "The Flash. I got it, and read it. I saw a bunch of super power action and I also got to see Gorilla Grood. I was never a huge fan of the flash but this book really changed that. I look forward to reading more about the Flash.
I love the Flash and I've enjoyed the series so far and look forward to finish the New 52 soon. It is good to learn more of his galley of villains with beautiful artwork. There is a lot going on but I was able to keep up as I continue to read and I hope others will enjoy it as well. I hope to see more animated work with Flash in it such as shows or movies I like DC more in the animated world than live-action. I grew up a die hard marvel fan and now in my 30s I have become a DC fanatic. The Flash has become my favorite DC character and if you're a fan of the CW Show you will love this Series has all the characters and villains from that show and more.
I was hoping to get some resolution for plots left open in volume 1. This isn't a bad read, but some plots remain to be unresolved and the constant time jumps made this a little confusing to follow the story. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I think Flash Vol. However, despite that motivations are unbelievable to me as to why the combatants are involved in struggling against each other, it is fun.
Home Contact Us Help Free delivery worldwide. Description Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive. Tapping into the energy field called The Speed Force, he applies a tenacious sense of justice to protect and serve the world as The Flash! The Flash's Rogue's Gallery are back - but they are more powerful than ever and they're each looking to take down the Fastest Man Alive!
Who is behind their sudden organization and why are they also after their former leader, Captain Cold? The Flash must think fast if he can outrun and survive their attack! Collects The Flash issues , 0, and Annual 1. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Looking for beautiful books? Brian Buccellato Writer, Colourist. Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive.
Tapping into the energy field called The Speed Force, he applies a tenacious sense of justice to protect an serve the world as The Flash! The Flash's Rogue's Gallery are back--but they are more powerful than ever and they're each look Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive. The Flash's Rogue's Gallery are back--but they are more powerful than ever and they're each looking to take down the Fastest Man Alive!
Who is behind their sudden organization and why are they also after their former leader, Captain Cold? The Flash must think fast if he can outrun and survive their attack! The Flash 0, , Annual Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Flash, Vol. Lists with This Book. Feb 08, Anne rated it really liked it Shelves: I totally loved this! My opinion is biased by the fact that I read it with my son. See, he's almost If you're a parent, then you know that by the time your kid gets to 14, you are no longer cool.
Still, from Mom's point of view, it sucks. I used to be the go-to guy or gal when he wanted to have a good time. Read me a story, Mom! Play Legos with me, Mom! Watch tv with me, Mom! Now, he's an evasive creature tha I totally loved this! Now, he's an evasive creature that only a seasoned photographer for National Geographic could catch on film. So when he stuck his head over my shoulder, grabbed some chips and salsa, and asked if he could read it with me?
I slowly nodded, and gently turned the page By the time we finished, I was convinced that my hand was going to be permanently cramped into the shape of a claw, and my stomach was gurgling from all of the salsa. So, there you have it. Best book I've read all year!
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The majority of this volume is about introducing us to the new stuff about Flash's Rogues gallery. I get why they changed up their stories, 'cause let's face it, Flash has always had the lamest group of villains. In the New 52 version of things, they are slightly better. Captain Cold 'n Company all have real powers now It needed to be done. On a side note, does anyone else find Flash's bad guys sort of endearing? Well, except for Grodd. I think the only thing I really didn't like was the side-story about his girlfriend, Patty.
Either that or tell Patty that you're still alive, Barry! The whole reasoning behind why he doesn't is stupid. I couldn't bear to burden her! Burden her with what, exactly? Not having to grieve over her lover is a burden? It's an overused attempt to keep a superhero's identity safe. I'd appreciate it if they could just for once say, I'm pretty sure you're not gonna last, so I don't trust you with this really big secret. You know, just in case you get possessed by some cosmic superpower that wants to kill me Flash isn't anywhere near a favorite of mine, but this was a pretty enjoyable book.
Definitely going to keep reading this title! View all 35 comments. Feb 28, Chad rated it liked it. Manapul puts his own spin on the Rogues, getting rid of their gadgets and giving them powers instead. The storytelling is very scattered. A lot happens off panel, which is confusing and makes for a disjointed story. Manapul still makes the book sing artistically.
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The fill in artists do a good job as well, but Manapul makes the other artists look like they are using crayons. While still exciting and beautifully illustrated, Rogues Revolution is less focused than Move Forward due somewhat to the sophomore slump. The Rogues story arc feels kinda quick, but it does in fact tie in to the larger story.
The "subtly" named Dr. Darwin Elias uses his genetic recoder to give the Rogues their powers in order to orchestrate the assassination of Flash's social character. At first his supposed ally, it's obvious now that Elias is more Flash's enemy. Elias' motivation is a bit clo While still exciting and beautifully illustrated, Rogues Revolution is less focused than Move Forward due somewhat to the sophomore slump.
Elias' motivation is a bit cloudy, however, explaining it away as a random social experiment. But science isn't random, as he also explains, because the scientific method and experiments have very clear procedures and objectives. I'm thinking this may be explained in later volumes, because it's been years since I've read this series.
There's also the feeling of distance from Volume 1, like the events happened long ago. I know that Manapul and Buccellato are doing a slow burn here, and laid plans for several plot lines in Volume 1, but they're burning VERY slowly in this volume and fall to the background of the Rogues' reintroduction. That said, it's a fun if less consequential story. The Rogues have a lot of backstory that's quickly covered and reworked, Barry continues to grow in speed, power and character, and right at the end the Guerilla Gorilla War crashes into Central City.
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Another solid entry in this series. View all 3 comments. Mar 01, Lashaan Balasingam Bookidote rated it liked it Shelves: Unlike the first volume, Francis Manapul pulls the storyline towards the introduction of The Flash's rogue gallery, Rogues. What this does is that a lot of the subplots that were left hanging in the first volume and seemed to be there in the purpose of teasing bigger things to come were under-utilized and severely neglected throughout the story.
An attempt to develop those elements only felt like a sabotage mission to what this volume ended up focusing on. If we look at the introduction of the Ro Unlike the first volume, Francis Manapul pulls the storyline towards the introduction of The Flash's rogue gallery, Rogues. If we look at the introduction of the Rogues, it was fun, but also quickly dealt with each time. From Captain Cold to Mirror Master, the Rogues are an interesting squad of criminals who once had rules, but then were abandoned after a tragic event that changed each of their lives.
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The origin story of the Rogues proved to be interesting and still gives us a nice look at some of The Flash's most memorable and common villains, and Francis Manapul does a wonderful job in creating a story that utilizes each of their powers in a creative way. Elias' story was also finally demystified, but when it came the time to tell us what happened to him, all I felt was an overwhelming feeling of disappointment.
It's not the worse thing ever, but it did feel lazy. Speaking of lazy, The volume incorporates two extra issues, a 0 and The Flash Annual 1, and were truly killers of momentum to the volume's pacing. The origin story of The Flash in 0 was still pretty good and covers all the basis of what we know about The Flash and what his powers mean to him now. Francis Manapul's artwork still continues to excel with his unique style and is again what makes this series so far such an entertaining ride.
Everything feels fast-paced, electric and flashy, and honestly, I can't wait for when things get dark and crueler villains drop by.
At least I hope that will occur sometime soon! Feb 13, Scott Foley rated it liked it Shelves: I love the Flash. The New 52 felt unnecessary when it came to the Flash. Bu I love the Flash. Comics are a perpetual medium, and companies must freshen things up as a whole every so often. I really like the Flash. I want to like the Flash. The dialogue is clunky. I did not get a sense of a distinct personality from any of them. Finally, granting the Rogues super powers is another step in the wrong direction.
Next to Batman, Flash has some of the best villains out there, but unlike the Batman, they were really just crooks with some nifty gadgets. Did anyone ever really think they stood a chance against a man who can move in the blink of an eye? Johns did a wonderful job of conveying this irony during his first run on the title. I would instead have perhaps amped up their equipment, given it a more modern touch somehow, or, perhaps, rounded out their characterization.
The Flash, Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution
Again, between Waid and Johns, it would be hard to add more depth to them, but simply giving them powers seems too easy and, ultimately, boring. Now, I admit that I could be wrong. Perhaps Manapul and Buccellato are playing the long game, and what seems haphazard and disjointed will ultimately be a complex, interwoven tale that satisfies. Will I keep buying The Flash? Probably, because I love the character, the art is some of the best in the industry, and, from what I hear, creative changes are looming. View all 5 comments.
I'm a bit a novice when it comes to The Flash. My knowledge of the character comes from his portrayal in various television programs -- both live action and animated. But I'm interested enough by what I've seen in those portrayals to want to go back to the source material and learn more. This second collection of the New 52 Flash is an interesting one. While many of the characters are familiar, I don't know enough about their history to definitively say whether what happens here is good, bad or s I'm a bit a novice when it comes to The Flash.
While many of the characters are familiar, I don't know enough about their history to definitively say whether what happens here is good, bad or somewhere in between. Back in Central City, the Flash faces overwhelming anti-Flash public sentiment, whipped up by one of his old friends. Couple that with several adversaries coming back into town, all with a new take on their old weapons and you've got a very interesting dilemma for the Scarlet Speedster.
I find it interesting that a comic book series would spend a run of issues delving into the minds and psyche of our heroes various foes as this one does. Most of these faces are familiar from the just completed first season of the show and I'll admit I found myself having to separate what we saw there from what we get here. I also found it a bit confusing to come across a massive cliffhanger and then go into a storyline that gave us the capsule history of the Flash and had no ties to said cliffhanger.
I understand these collected editions are meant to put together a couple of months worth of continuity, but a little more explanation might have left me not scratching my head as I wondered just how and when the flashback to our hero's origin was going to come into play. I guess this is my Marvel bias showing through because it feels like Stan Lee used to give us a reminder of everyone's origin every two to three years as a way to welcome in new readers. Overall, this was an interesting little story. I'm sure to pick up the next installment simply because the cliffhanger left me curious as to where things might go next.
Aug 21, StoryTellerShannon rated it it was ok Shelves: