How would you handle saving dozens and hundreds of people daily if you knew they only put themselves in harm’s way to make some cash? Wally West is the fastest man alive, and he is up against a foe who will put his willingness to save anyone, no matter what, to the test!
Creative Team: Ryan North (WRITER), Gavin Guidry (ART and COVER), Adriano Lucas (COLORS), Buddy Beaudoin (LETTERS), and Giovanna Niro (COVER).
SPOILERS AHEAD
The Story:
Ryan North is ushering in a new storyline for The Flash and hits the ground running with it. What starts as innocent Wally running about the city quickly turns into turmoil. I was easily lulled into a thought that Ryan was having Wally go about his day and ease us into this new storyline, but he quickly flipped that thought upon its head. People putting themselves in danger to make money is something that would happen in real life, and it does truly feel like there are real stakes on every panel. There is someone sinister working behind the scenes, making this story immediately grasp me.
The Art and Letters:
I appreciate how effective Guidry and Lucas are with showcasing the speed and quickness of Wally as he runs through the panels. There is always a lot of detail as he is maneuvering the speed force and bending it to his will with bolts of lightning coming off of him. The lettering adds to the lightness and hilarity of the issue as Wally feels as though he is being pranked, going from person to person. In terms of coloring, Flash always showcases some of the most eccentric panel works and splash pages, leveraging the bold colors at its disposal.
Final Thoughts:
The Flash #31 is bringing a new jolt of life to Wally’s story and with it a new set of problems. There is a real-life dilemma that comes into play in a way I haven’t seen truly from a creator on the character before. Make sure not to miss this issue!
Overall Grade: 9.5/10
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