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Flashpoint (Flashpoint)

by Geoff Johns, Andy Kubert (Illustrator)

3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 · rating details · 1,113 ratings · 104 reviews

Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war - but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope...more

Hardcover, 176 pages

Published November 1st 2011 by DC Comics (first published May 1st 2011)

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May 16, 2013 Drew rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This was the best comic book story I ever read. Absolutely great story arc by Geoff Johns and fantastic art by Andy Kubert. The story is nicely paced and you can enter this arc without a lot of previous knowledge about the universe it's set in. I wanted to read it in one sitting but made myself pause so that I could make it last. I've done that with only a few traditional books, so this was a truly special piece for me.

In the 70s and 80s, when I first was reading comic books, I was a Marvel guy....more

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Mar 15, 2013 Martin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was much better than I thought it would be. A brisk 5-issue event whose purpose was to set the stage for "The New 52", DC Comics' line-wide reboot, "Flashpoint" is a fast-paced, topsy-turvy exploration of what happens when someone tries to alter the past (for the better, of course). But, hey, the road to Hell is paved with the best intentions, as the saying goes, and Hell on Earth is exactly what Barry Allen (The Flash) wakes up to.

For reasons that are not explained, Aquaman & Atlantis...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Danyal Khan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

You know what? I didn't hate this book. I actually rather liked it. Maybe its because everybody and their grandma was telling me that this book was trash...it was horrible...it's akin to toilet paper...and maybe its because of all these negative reviews that I had such low-expectations when reading this is the reason why I rather enjoyed it, and because I'm a hipster like that. Is it the best comic book ever? Hell no. Far from it. But its a very interesting take on the Flash's powers, and the al...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Kevin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Imagine waking up at your job and you hear that your nemesis Captain Cold is a law-abiding citizen? Or what about Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's father being Batman and alive? Superman not being around and cyborg is the national hero? Abin Sur never died, so Hal Jordan never received his power ring? Aquaman sinking Western Europe and Wonder Woman taking over England as New Themyscira...and yet there both fighting each other? What about your dead mother...being alive and well? And weirdly enough, yo...more Imagine waking up at your job and you hear that your nemesis Captain Cold is a law-abiding citizen? Or what about Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's father being Batman and alive? Superman not being around and cyborg is the national hero? Abin Sur never died, so Hal Jordan never received his power ring? Aquaman sinking Western Europe and Wonder Woman taking over England as New Themyscira...and yet there both fighting each other? What about your dead mother...being alive and well? And weirdly enough, you don't have your powers here!

This is the setup for Barry Allen, AKA The Flash, who wakes up unknowingly to this unique place/timeline at the beginning of this new world, called Flashpoint. Flashpoint is set in a modern world that is an accumulation of the DC, Vertigo, and Wildcats Universes--but altered, with many characters having various arrays of different properties, either it be personalities, ideologies, looks, or all of thee above. Characters like Thomas Wayne, who is very much like Bruce, but is more ruthless about taking justice out to his enemies, to the point he's willing to kill them. Cyborg is the new Superman of this world, where everyone looks up to him as a hero and trusts his word. Even SHAZAM is called Captain Thunder here, who is made up of six different teenagers with conflicting opinions. Added to all that, Aquaman and his Atlantians and Wonder Woman and her Amazonians are at war with each other, which could very well destroy this new place that The Flash just got stuck into without any prior knowledge of how he got here. Even worse, is that Barry has to get out of this universe soon or else his prior memories from his universe will be over written into new memories for this new Flashpoint universe. Talk about being stuck up a creek!

Put simply, Flashpoint is a Back to the Future Part II-type story. Now since Flashpoint is similar to that concept of alternative timelines, with that in mind, one should expect to have various questions regarding this story. I'll try to keep it spoiler free for people, if I haven't already.

First of all, Flashpoint is a DC wide Event focused on changing year's worth of DC continuity into the current New DC 52 timeline. First, one event is made up of the main storyline itself, called Flashpoint. This very book is the center of the event that will lead into the New 52 timeline, and focuses primarily on relationship between The Flash and Batman (Thomas Wayne). This event also has fragments of the Flashpoint world, so the main event should be treated like a commentary track to the entire event. You don't need other books to complete this, but the event is rather shallow without the finer details. Then there is "The World of Flashpoint" books, which are books that go into greater details of the supporting characters involved throughout the flashpoint event. These books are not necessary, but add depth and layers to the overall event. Put simply: Flashpoint is the essential story, while everything else under the "World of Flashpoint" titles are supplemental, and not necessary for enjoying the main title. For example SPOILERS: In the flashpoint title, Lois Lane is feeding information to the Resistance. The Resistance is led by Grifter, who finds Lois Lane in London. They show up later in the book with Resistance at the fight between the Atlantians and Amazonians for 1 page. After that we never see them again. Now this might seem like useless filler and be confusing to include in the main title, but I don't mind this. I get the idea there are multiple fractions across the globe fighting off Aquaman and WW's armies, so seeing a snippet of those forces doesn't through me off the main story. It's just a small fragment of the whole event, without taking me out of the main plot. Now if you want to expand upon what happened with Lois Lane and what the Resistance have been doing, as well as how they got to the Altantian/Amazonian fight, just pick that WOFP book to learn more. Another example is Hal Jordan. Hal never received his ring in FP, so he never became a Green Lantern, so he's still the Air Force. He is the first pilot of the US forces to lead the attack on Aquaman and WW, but is killed in action. I get the fact of who Hal is now, what he's doing, and what becomes of him in 1 page of the FP main title. I don't really need further explanation, BUT...you can choose to further expand on his other endeavors in his WOFP book. That's the beauty of FP: the main title stays within its boundaries, and WOFP simply adds layers to event, while not being necessary to read. It's not like Blackest Night, where it needed Green Lantern: Blackest Night to fill in the holes to make it complete.

The only confusing aspect you should look out for is...sorry if I seem like I'm giving things away, but the main villain is Reverse-Flash. He makes himself known he's behind this event in issue #2, but you won't find out why until the very end. Anyway, his explanation near the end is rather confusing unless you've been following The Flash titles, and even then, you might have to re-read those titles to understand how he's even here and how he's become who he is. Flash Vol. 2: The Road to Flashpoint (Flash (DC Comics)) ends with the setup to Flashpoint though, but other than that, FP is self-contained enough of an event where you really don't need to read that(just to let you know).

Now just because I feel the main event is self-contained, doesn't mean some people might not feel that way. Many might feel the WOFP books should still be put into the FP title to be cohesive and make a complete title. But since those books are long and, again not essential to the main story, I'm fine with this book as it is.

The other thing people might have an issue is the length. Flashpoint is a mere 5 issue collection. For an event that has to do something this radical, like changing 70+ years of DC story telling into a new era...people might feel let down. Even I felt 5 issues were too short. The first 3 issues are slow buildups (with issue 3 getting a certain sub character out of prison, which is another weird sub-plot in the main title) with issue 4 getting into a world war and issue 5 concluding the event. I felt it should have gone another issue (maybe a 7th issue), considering the event sort of hurdles along after issue 3. An event this big could have done some more proper length, but a part of me enjoyed the shortness of the event. Looking back on titles like Crisis On Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis which were long and about cleaning up years continuity, it felt sort of nice to keep things not so long. And unlike those titles, where they had to explain loose ends to go into other new territories, FP keeps it simple by starting out in an alternative timeline and wipes the slate clean going into the New 52. Coupled with the fact FP stays on the topic of the main story of Barry and Thomas Wayne throughout, makes the book that more on track and enjoyable. But again, opinion toward who feel the grandeur of FP should be longer and ambitious, as opposed to those (like myself) who feel its short and to the point will vary.

Now for my verdict: I would have given the book 4 and a half stars, but couldn't. It doesn't quite deserve 5 stars because some might not like the event and how it feels shallow without all the other WOFP books, as well as being a little too short for a book changing years of DC legacy into a new timeline. Plot lines introduced that probably didn't need to be introduced here also bring the score down.

But Flashpoint, even with the majority of my review focusing on the length and the importance of main title being essential to the whole FP event, I felt it was a fun book. It should be treated as Flash/Batman story with everyone else being secondary characters that fill in the world much better (if you want to expand upon that in other books). It tells the important aspects of the story when needed too, without over doing side stories and stays on topic. And the best thing I saved for last, and is easily the best thing about this book is the ending. The last 6 pages where the story hits emotionally for Flash fans and especially Batman fans is worthy of picking this book up alone. It's just amazing. Even I had a moment where I had to pause and take in the two different scenes. But you should pick this up for the importance this book has ushering in the New 52. Who knows? This might be a template for years to come when one era of comics went into another era. How graceful it turns out years from now will vary greatly.(less)

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Apr 21, 2012 Scott Lee rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read this story in a sitting at Barnes and Noble. Perhaps I missed something in the story. I was under the impression that Flashpoint became the continuity excuse for "the New 52." Either I'm stupid, or I was misinformed/mistaken. This was a good story. Wonderful art. Very creative. Fun Flash/DCU stuff from the premiere writer of traditional Superhero comics writing today. So why only three stars? Well, it's a time travel story. I have seen time travel stories done well, but in the end I find...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Travis rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Not a bad idea, but half a year of the Flash on going series was nothing but build up to this and then there were a dozen spin off mini-series, so the main story feels very watered down.

Plus, I'm not a fan of the Geoff Johns school of writing, where every hero has to be dark, serious and perferably with a tragic backstory and lots of emotional baggage.
It's an incredibly awkward fit doing this to the Flash, a hero known for being big, bright, and full of big, fun, slightly inaccurate in the use o...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Michael rated it 4 of 5 stars

Barry has never been my favorite Flash. I want to get that out there right now. I have collected these as individual comics, and found myself drawn into the world created by Johns and the rest of the crew. And Barry truly shines as the lead in this story.

From a story-telling point of view, this is nothing new. Lots of fanfictions utilize similar premises to address character flaws or ideals. Flashpoint is no different in that regards. What makes it unique is two-fold. First, you don't find out...more

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Nov 26, 2011 Emmett Spain rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It's the big event--the one contrived to kick off the recent DC reboot. Most comic readers would be familiar with this event, and it's generally lame tie-ins. We know it's cynically motivated, but is the story any good?

Mostly, yes. If I could, I'd give this 3.5 out of 5.

Kubert's art is some of the best I've seen from him. His style in the past has had a thick manga influence, but that's muted here, and to great effect. Panels are cinematically constructed, designs are top notch, and the transiti...more

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Nov 20, 2011 Richard Guion rated it 2 of 5 stars

As a dedicated Flash fan, I eagerly awaited this mini-series for almost a year after it was announced. The result was much less than what I had hoped for. Flashpoint isn't a Barry Allen or Flash story as much as it is DC Comics' dark alternate take on their own mythos. It also marked the end of the DC Universe that ran from 1988-2011 and the ending actually reboots the entire universe, paving the way for the 52 new #1 issues and re-takes on all the DC characters. Some of the "New 52" DC comics a...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

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There's a reason Geoff Johns holds the position of Chief Creative Officer at DC Entertainment: He knows how a good story works, and in that sense no one is more qualified to oversee a company's branded materials and media. Flashpoint is a fine example of Johns' credentials. It's difficult to take a very complex and very convoluted universe, boil it down to a set of essentials, and from it invent a new universe that's not only bold, but makes complete sense in relation to the old. That's essentia...more There's a reason Geoff Johns holds the position of Chief Creative Officer at DC Entertainment: He knows how a good story works, and in that sense no one is more qualified to oversee a company's branded materials and media. Flashpoint is a fine example of Johns' credentials. It's difficult to take a very complex and very convoluted universe, boil it down to a set of essentials, and from it invent a new universe that's not only bold, but makes complete sense in relation to the old. That's essentially what Johns does in Flashpoint, and he does it without making either universe too big or unwieldy to understand.

When you're dealing with time travel, alternate histories, and paradoxes, presenting a linear story in a clear and logical manner can be perplexing. Johns accomplishes this feat with ease by establishing and introducing (for the benefit of any reader) his medium-sized cast of characters from the start. From there, little details trickle out as to what's changed in his rewritten world, and issue by issue the reader is given more facts regarding the Amazonian and Atlantean war and what happened to Batman, Superman, the Justice League, and other classic superheroes.

It's Johns' steady handling of all the story's parts that makes the whole function so smoothly and without hiccup---and for a book about the frailty and fickleness of time, that's no small wonder. But Flashpoint's biggest strength lies in the characters and how they've reacted to this new timeline. Johns thinks up some highly creative and interesting new personalities and roles for them, and Andy Kubert draws them new looks. Best of all, these changes are not random "what ifs," but sensible and practical possibilities. It's hard to name a favorite, since they're all so striking and original.

My one problem with the book is how quickly and easily it's resolved. The denouement is so abrupt and clean that it's suddenly hard to believe there was ever such a messy, bloody, apocalyptic war going on a few pages back. Some might even call the ending a little sappy, and I'm somewhat inclined to agree with them.

Still, Flashpoint is a great read and an excellent model for how to handle time inconsistencies well. If there's anything to be gained from reading Flashpoint, it's that. (less)

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Oct 27, 2011 Justyn Rampa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It is late and I should be asleep in bed, but I'm not.

I stayed awake to finish Flashpoint because I couldn't really stop myself, despite the fifteen three issue series that accompany the series that I don't have as well as numerous one shots, I completeted the series and I am left...moved...a bit overwhelmed.

The series is about something much more than I expected. The heart of the story is something very real and something to which we can all relate. I won't say too much because the subtle revea...more

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Oct 14, 2011 Jared Millet rated it 2 of 5 stars

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This year's big DC crossover was a massive let-down, partly because it was yet another "alternate timeline" story of the kind that was handled much better ten years ago in "Age of Apocalypse," but also because it was trumped by the real event of 2011, the Total DC Reboot. Flashpoint was simply a time-travel way to justify starting everything over in-story, but as soon as the news broke, Flashpoint not only lame-ducked every single in-continuity title DC published over the summer, but it did the...more

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Sep 16, 2011 Nathan rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Flashpoint is a major DC story arc that follows shortly after the events of Brightest Day. In many ways Flashpoint is similar to Brightest Day, the story line splits into multiple segments from the viewpoints of many different characters however after some issues the story begins to meander. Flashpoint is better than Brightest Day in that it's only five issues whereas Brightest Day took about 25 issues to wrap up. Flashpoint features new takes on characters which are usually heroes in the tradit...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Chris Lemmerman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Flashpoint is the recipient of both disdain and adoration since it is the springboard from which the New 52 has sprung. Whatever your feelings on the New 52, I think it's worth looking at Flashpoint on its own merits as a story, rather than the consequences of it.

Flashpoint manages to introduce and flesh out a complete world in 5 issues. Whilst there are lots of side stories that you may be interested in, and can therefore follow into the tie-ins (and there are many!), there is enough to underst...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Awale Abdi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Spoilers, don't read the first paragraph!

Bruce's reaction at the end didn't seem right to me, not on an emotional level... Just the fact that he didn't question the idea of his father sending him a letter, perhaps Thomas mentioned the screwy timeline in his letter or Bats is so used to this timeline shit that he just took it in without hesitation, I highly doubt the latter and Johns isn't normally this sloppy.

Otherwise, it was fast paced, epic, powerful and easy to read/ I really burned through...more

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May 31, 2012 NYKen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Flashpoint began with Barry Allen asleep at his desk in the police precinct, woken up by a colleague with a warning about their precinct captain, where Barry sensed something was amiss when his precinct boss addressed something that sounded peculiar, and Barry took off from his chair and ran to change into his Flash costume in order to investigate what was amiss, only to find his Flash ring missing in his finger, followed by falling down the stairs and realization that he didn’t have any powers...more Flashpoint began with Barry Allen asleep at his desk in the police precinct, woken up by a colleague with a warning about their precinct captain, where Barry sensed something was amiss when his precinct boss addressed something that sounded peculiar, and Barry took off from his chair and ran to change into his Flash costume in order to investigate what was amiss, only to find his Flash ring missing in his finger, followed by falling down the stairs and realization that he didn’t have any powers from the Speed Force anymore. At the bottom of the stairs, a fallen Barry Allen was greeted by a shocking surprise. His dead mother appearing at the stairs footsteps to meet Barry for lunch.

Barry deciphers there’s something wrong with his “world” he is currently inhabiting as there are many situations that are drastically wrong. Superman is non-existent, and in his place, the national hero is Cyborg. Aquaman and his Sea-dwellers are at war with Wonder Woman and her Amazons. Batman is still an enigma in this world, and has the same reputation as the most dangerous person and most feared being in the planet. However, in this “world” Batman is (view spoiler). Everything is topsy turvy for Barry Allen, and seeing the Iris Allen West Allen of this “world” in the arms of another man, was the breaking point for Barry. Only one nemesis could have turned his world upside down, Eobard Thawne a.k.a. Professor Zoom. He sought the only person that can help him in a situation like this… The Batman. Unfortunately, The Batman of this world is not exactly who he expected it to be. After their encounter, and requisitioning The Batman’s help, Barry replicates the experiment that made him The Flash. The first attempt resulted in a gruesome, and disgustingly painful result for Barry. He convinced The Batman to help him replicate the experiment a second time. Success. He contacts Cyborg, and with the help of Batman goes into a secret subterranean base where an alien being is being held. They break out this significant DC Universe person out of this special holding cell. He then proceeds with The Batman and a coalition of other heroes to stop the war between Aquaman’s Atlantean forces and Wonder Woman’s Amazonian forces. Engaged in the battle to stop the two warring parties, Flash’s team was betrayed by a coalition member, resulting in the “death” of a significant powerhouse of his team. At the same time, Zoom appeared before Barry, chastising Barry what he’s done to the world. Barry’s anger escalated towards Zoom, but unfortunately, Barry’s Speed Force is not up to par yet against Zoom, who proceeded to beat the crap out of The Flash, and just as he was about to kill The Flash, Zoom was thwarted by a significant hero, who gets beaten almost to the point of death. Zoom then uses Barry’s mind to show what really shaped this “world” to become the world it had become. And The Flash could not believe who was responsible. (view spoiler). As Zoom celebrates his victory and prepares to kill The Flash, Zoom was (view spoiler). But before The Batman died in this “world” he handed a letter to The Flash to make sure he delivers it to (view spoiler). The Flash sought to rectify the problem, but in doing so he has to sacrifice (view spoiler). Barry Allen goes after (view spoiler) to fix the “world.”

This work was basically done to prepare the DC/Time Warner company-wide re-launching of each title throughout the company, non-exempted, for September 2011. As a standalone read, it is okay. It’s entertaining, but not epic in scope and feel when reading the book. It did not have that Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, or Blackest Night. However, Flashpoint has many plot holes. This is due to the crossover with many other ongoing titles at the time. As a standalone story, if you can just accept the explanation to the lead up to the story at Flashpoint, then it is somewhat entertaining and somewhat passable. However, the explanation on what caused the world of Barry Allen to become the “world” it is in Flashpoint, is not believable, and comes across somewhat akin to Geoff John’s “dumbing down” his readers intellect. The Flash has went back in time, and did not cause a drastic change to everything, if at all, each time he went back in time to chase himself or Zoom. So Geoff Johns’ explanation was not thought out properly. The climax felt rushed, and came across as if you ordered a well done steak, and savoring it until it comes, and having some good appetizers until it arrives. And when the main course is serve, when the steak is served in a platter to you, it is red and is still dripping blood. It’s a complete letdown. This is a 2.5 book, but upgraded to 3 stars because I was entertained from the beginning all the way to the end despite the plot holes and lukewarm and semi-letdown climax. One of the best parts of the book is the final scene of the book between The Flash, Barry Allen, and The Batman, Bruce Wayne. It was a heart-warming feeling when Barry handed Bruce that important piece of printed matter.(less)

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Apr 07, 2013 Gavin rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is the main book of Flashpoint, and if you don't have the time or inclination to read all the tie-ins, you could get by just with this.
Barry Allen has woken up in a completely different reality due to the events in the 'Road to Flashpoint' involving Prof. Zoom. Barry discovers there is no Flash in this world, no Superman, no Justice League. But there is one man who still exists...the Batman. Travelling to Gotham City, and Wayne Manor, Barry seeks out his friend Bruce in the Batcave, only to...more

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Mar 30, 2013 Mike rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book starts off like a half-assed "What If?" story, where we're supposed to be shocked at all the big differences between this universe and the DCU we're "used" to. But haven't we seem this premise a hundred times? The *fact* of the differences is hardly shocking anymore, especially with a book that got this much press before it even hit the ground.

What *would* be shocking is seeing characters acting or existing *mostly* like they always have, but with subtle differences - not these "bash y...more

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May 04, 2013 Nere rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Muy buena saga. He de reconocer que Flash nunca me ha llamado mucho la atención, pero desde el nuevo universo 52, veo a Barry Allen de otra forma. Incluso se ha convertido en favorito. Es por eso que quería leer esta mini serie y el mejor momento ha sido ahora que ECC lo ha recopilado en un tomo (los cinco números principales, claro) y no me ha defraudado. No es necesario haber leído sus regulares anteriores y tampoco tienes por qué continuar con otros números. Es un "qué pasaría si...?" Se camb...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Brian rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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So Flash is in my top three of favorite superheroes. This particular series offers a very interesting look at what the Flash thinks he knows is his timeline and how his life should have/could have been. Unfortunately, many of these series type books tie into other series like Flashpoint:Batman and such that if you don't read them as well you miss out on little nuances in the whole scheme of things. It's almost like if there was another Flash TV series this particular storyline would be the two o...more

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Sep 30, 2012 José Luis rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Momentos interesantes ay la historia de Thomas Wayne como Batman está buena, pero un final decepcionante.
Gran parte de las historias paralelas que presentan a la de Barry Allen honestamente eran innecesarias, creo yo, como Lois Lane and The Resistance o las de Frankenstein.
Toda la historia empezó muy bien, y por un momento me intrigó e incluso comenzaron a interesarme las historias de Aquaman y Wonder Woman (dos de los personajes que menos me llaman la atención de DC) y el conflicto entre Atla...more

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Apr 05, 2012 Jorge rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Once again Geoff Johns blows my mind away. I am starting to think maybe this guy doesn't know how to do a bad story. FLASHPOINT was DC comic's big event right before they started with the "New 52" event. You have Barry Allen waking up to where he no longer is the Flash and the world is in the middle of a super powered war. Aquaman has Atlantis While Wounder Woman has taken over Europe. They fight it out with there armies trying to take over the world that is currently stuck in the middle. While...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Tina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Ok, Barry wakes up and finds his mom is still alive, no one has heard of Superman, Batman is not Bruce Wayne, Cyborg is leader of the League, Billy Batson is total jailbait, and Wonder Woman and Aquaman are fighting a war that's sunk western Europe and has Britain as the New Themyscira.

Schweeet! I thoroughly hope this becomes animated. I would've given it more than three stars had it not made shallow messes of two of my favorite characters in DC (Aquaman and Wonder Woman). So much potential here...more

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May 07, 2013 Star rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Don't get me wrong with the three stars; I loved this book/comic/graphic novel/whatever. I think it's a great concept with cool characters and an interesting story line. My only problem; I was extremely underwhelmed. You see, prior to reading Flashpoint I had read all of the companion books first (don't ask me why), meaning I already knew the basic plot and very had detailed knowledge of the back stories of the main and side characters. I really enjoyed them so I then went on to expect some big...more

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Mar 18, 2012 Patty rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Following up after the lackluster "mega-series" of "Brightest Day" (a rather disappointing sequel to the "Blackest Night" mega-series), "Flashpoint" recovered the greatness of of storytelling that Geoff Johns has become known for. The story of this "alternate world" based upon a selfish choice that the Flash originally made is quite compelling...and my favorite character in this alternate history turned out to be Batman (I've never been much of a real Batman fan). I just got the first few "side-...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Paul rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fantastic artwork!

However I, unfortunately, found it to be the same as most of the DC crossovers, confusing and coming across as a bit silly.

It starts off really quite well with the Flash finding his world falling apart, and realising that someone has been changing his timeline, then it all goes a bit daft, like most of Geoff Johns event work. This is a man much better suited to an individual character book. The alternate Batman really stands out as well thought out.

The artwork is great through...more

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Feb 26, 2013 Federica rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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There's only one thing I know about life.
I know some things happen by chance,
and somethings happen because we make them happen.
Barry Allen was once haunted by his past.
But when he became the Flash, he left the ghosts behind.
He found love. A Family. Friends.
Barry thought yesterday was behind him...
... but somebody wouldn't let him escape it.
When Barry came to me for help, I turned him away.
I'm not the hero of this story.
I'm a man who's been corrupted by his own unbearable pain, I'm a man who has...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Michelle (In Libris Veritas) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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So this was both really awesome and kind of let down for me. I suppose I was expecting a bit more from it or perhaps for it to be a little longer, since this is the pivotal moment that was created to give DC the excuse to reboot everything in the New 52. It was over really quickly and the story is a tad watered down.
The good thing about is that everything is turned on it's head and you get to see some of those "what if" moments we've all had. Like what if Bruce had died and his parents lived, or...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Jeff Raymond rated it 4 of 5 stars

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As this is apparently the precursor to the New 52 reboot, I figured I'd try to jump in. Having never read The Flash, there was some confusion for me, but not a ton.

On one hand, this really scratched my itch for alternate universe stuff. Coming so soon after reading Kingdom Come for me, it was a nice bonus to see so much alternate mayhem going on.

On the other, I don't know if I've read a more unnecessary story up to this point. The resolution was fairly telegraphed, and it was really a bizarre en...more

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May 03, 2012 Annice22 rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Flashpoint was interesting but I just can't help missing the old timeline before the reboot. The new 52 is ok but guess I just miss the characters before DC changed some and got rid of others.

What did I think of Flashpoint, like I said it was interesting. Flash wanted to change the world back to what it was before Flashpoint where Bruce was alive as Batman and Wonder Woman and Aquaman were not destroying the world over a feud. Barry tried to team up with as many Justice League members or heroes...more

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