Flash #50

The Flash (2011) (Single Issues)

by Robert Venditti

In our massive 50th issue, The Flash must win back the trust of Central City! But to do so, he needs to outrun the police force that’s been charged with bringing him down-with the awesome power of the Rogues behind it all!

Genres: Comics

32 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

Robert Venditti is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three hundred comic books and graphic novels. Some of his works include the monthly comic book series Justice League, Superman ’78, Hawkman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics, X-O Manowar, Armor Hunters, and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior for Valiant Entertainment, and the graphic novel Six Days, inspired by the story of his uncle’s participation in D-Day. He has also adapted Rick Riordan’s global bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus novels, as well as Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia and Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz. His graphic novel The Surrogates was adapted into a feature film by Touchstone Pictures, and his work on The Flash was the basis for season three of the CW television series.

Venditti lives in Atlanta, where he both writes and serves as a storytelling consultant for some of the most recognizable entertainment brands in the world.

Reviews

[Joe Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the Rogues capture the Flash, everything seems as though it was all too easy. As the puzzle pieces come together, new questions arise. Whose trying to solve the problem of the scarlet speedster? Riddle me this..

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are turned upside down since the Rogues are deputized and the Flash is headed to prison! Everything is being manipulated by a mastermind behind the scenes, but even he didn’t plan on a prison riot at Iron Heights caused by an attempt to free the Flash!

This was a fun issue. Lot of action, some drama, and a little humor, all leading up to a few surprises at the end! Flash has it rough when the Rogues actually use some teamwork and strategy trying to take him down again. Always nice to see them use some smarts instead of just trying to slug it out. With a group like that they don’t all get a lot of “screen time” but Jensen maximizes even the smallest appearance. Trickster gets the most spotlight, but that works for me since he’s the newest and youngest. Nice to see a little more of what makes him tick.

I’m intrigued by the villainous reveal at the end of the story. Seems a bit out of character, but I’m sure the next issue will provide some backstory to the whole scheme, so I’ll reserve judgement. It’s interesting and thought-provoking, so it’s a “win” already in that regard.

There’s a short back-up story featuring Wally West that dovetails with the main story. It’s a cute story about him learning about his new powers and exploring what it means to him. Fun little page-filler that teases the future.

The whole thing is a solid read that pulls me forward to the next issue.