Barry Allen’s early days as the Flash continue! Barry struggles to balance his new job as a hero with his internship at the crime lab. The pressure starts overwhelming him, literally, when the monstrous molten menace called Tarpit appears in Central City looking to put an end to the Scarlet Speedster’s interference in his family’s business! Barry’s anxiety kick-starts his powers, sending him phasing through objects with explosive results. Can Barry get a handle on his abilities and stop Tarpit in his tracks, or will he be tarred and feathered out of Central City for good?
While I did like the first issue, I had a couple of problems with it. One was the artwork that looked very sketchy, the other was the bringing up of one quote from Josstice League that everyone has a problem with. This improve on both fronts. Giving Barry an interesting problem to solve while also bringing a new villain into the DCEU. The artwork was a massive improvement, the quality you would expect from a movie tie-in comic. I also appreciate the call-back to ZSJL where Barry and his father have a bonding moment.
The art is fantastic and far more suited to a film tie in.
The story also offers more complexity with Barry juggling his powers, work, life and father.
Already preorder issue #3.
I'm very much looking forward to this film, though these tie ins aren't specifically why. The prospect of Ezra, Affleck and Keaton along with a live action Supergirl and some exciting cameos is what's got me stoked!