THE FLASH #32: The Enemy of My Enemy..

Wally has been stretched thin running through the city, into people’s bedrooms, into bathrooms, and barely having any time to catch his breath. Luckily for him, an unlikely ally is about to lend their hand as Captain Cold may be the key to unraveling this entire mystery and saving the city. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?

Creative Team: Ryan North (WRITER), Gavin Guidry (ART and COVER), Adriano Lucas (COLORS), Giovanna Niro (COVER), and Buddy Beaudoin (LETTERS).

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

Ryan North has me needing to catch my breath and take a nap, let alone how Wally is feeling in this issue. He is non-stop trying to prevent people from putting themselves in harm’s way while trying to figure out what is going on and how to stop it. North brings in an unlikely partnership with Captain Cold, and honestly, it is my favorite bit about this arc so far. The banter between the two of them is top-notch as Cold tells Wally to lighten up a bit, as he doesn’t trust Cold, understandably. There’s an injection of scientific explanations, and we even see The Flash not able to save everyone, which I thought was a great addition to this story and added some levity.

The Art and Letters:

Lucas’s touch of color work is all over here and adds flair to this issue. Wally is zipping through the streets, and Gavin’s ability to capture the details of the world remaining still while Wally zooms by is expertly detailed. The way they bring these panels to life had me out of breath at times because I felt so immersed in this world and Central City. The way they manage to also make the setting of Central City work its way in as a character as well showcases just how creative the people are getting in trying to earn money, even. I’m loving this arc a lot.

Final Thoughts:

The Flash #32 is a mad dash against time as Captain Cold and Wally West have found themselves in an unlikely team-up. The issue is fun and at the same time immerses us into this world, making the reader feel as though we have been chasing down everyone ourselves.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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