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The Flash #6:
CREATIVE TEAM:
Simon Spurrier (Writer),
Mike Deodato Jr (Artist),
Trish Mulvihill (Colorist),
Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover By Mike Deodato Jr and Trish Mulvihil.
PUBLISHER: DC COMICS
A whirlwind of doubt, selfishness, numbness, and speed all thrust into one issue. Our hero, Wally, continues to try to be the perfect husband and father, and yet the duty of a hero will always call.
Issue 6, The Arc Angels, throws our favorite speedsters into a confusing yet clear race against time and something…more sinister.
The Art:
Mike does a really fantastic job in this issue, creating our heroes with a modern look, all the while Trish compliments them with a look that homages that of the Silver Age Flash comics.
There is a very continuous and psychedelic vibe throughout this issue that plays with your eyes in a really fun way. This is one of the more visually pleasing issues of a comic I have read in a bit and they lent this story to be a lot of fun because of it.
The Writing:
Hassan’s letters compliment the old-time newspaper comic vibe as there are various points where the words are that of the old Sunday morning comic.
The story in itself by Simon brings about a lot of crisis of identities as well, with Linda struggling post childbirth to feel something and struggling with their family only ever holding Wally back.
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It’s an emotional story in this issue as for superheroes, there are some real-world feelings involved, whether it is friendships or more which sucks you into this issue.
Overall:
Speedsters are at their best when faced off against one another. Simon and his crew hint towards something much darker on the horizon despite this visually stunning issue.
I am very curious to see where this tale goes, especially with Thawn being teased at the end.
The highlight of this issue for me has got to be the panel where Wally takes off into the Speedforce after Barry in a panel of pure bliss. Trish and Mike have really killed it.
9/10 Cigars.
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