The Flash #3

The Flash (2011) (Single Issues)

by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato

If the Fastest Man Alive is going to capture Mob Rule, he must first tap into his new amped-up super brain to save the citizens of Central City from the EMP that has blacked out the city. Witness a spectacular sequence of out-of-control cars, trains and even airplanes that must be stopped from destroying the city!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 28, 2011

About the author

Francis Manapul is a comic book artist living in Toronto, Canada currently working for DC comics. His list of credits include the forthcoming Adventure Comics, and Superman Batman. In the past he's worked on titles like Legion of Super-Heroes, Iron and the Maiden, Necromancer, Sept Guerrieres, Tomb Raider, Darkness, G.I Joe and of course Witchblade.

Photo by Luigi Novi.

Reviews

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ★s

The beginning was a little confusing and a bit jarring for me, maybe because I took a break in between issues and simply didn't remember what happened in between them. Regardless, that ending holy fuck. I'm sure everything is fine, but still. Did not see that one coming!

[Andrómeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

…there’s a lot to do. 3,5 million are in need, and I’m going to try to help every one of them.

Barry me gusta mucho pERO ESOS FINALES ME VAN A MATAR.

[Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 million are in need, and I'm going to try to help every one of them.

[Vyshakh Aravindan · Rating 3 out of 5]

⚡ The Flash (2011) #3 – “In the Eye of the Storm”

The tension ramps up as Central City descends into chaos. The duplicates of Manuel—now calling themselves “Mob Rule”—become a genuine threat. Barry faces a dilemma: save the city or save his friend. This issue hits an emotional peak, showing Barry’s humanity and sense of responsibility.
The art and colors are electric—literally—and the writing balances heart and spectacle beautifully.

[Peter · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 - This issue is a catastrophe - a lot of half-explained moments, timing that doesn't line up, and a Flash relying on tons of super-feats to drive the plot. Not an enjoyable comic, though the art is gorgeous.