And Then I Read: THE FLASH 7

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This issue focuses on Digger Harkness, the original Captain Boomerang, brought back from the dead for Brightest Day, with a more powerful weapon: some kind of energy boomerangs he can create at will, but in most ways the same self-absorbed and criminally inclined character. His background and early life are explored, and as you can imagine it's not a pretty tale, but the arrival of boomerangs in the boy's life is an interesting and mysterious moment. And, of course, he learns to use them well, if not wisely. A sort of new origin for the Captain Boomerang persona follows, and then his true criminal career and battles with The Flash begin.

The second part of this story is a bit surprising, as Digger has a plan to free a man he's long considered an enemy, and what happens then is interesting, though it does all seem to be a set-up for bad things to come.

The art on this issue is by Scott Kolins. It doesn't list him as a "guest artist," so I'm not sure if he's the new regular or not, but I have to say I'm already missing Francis Manapul. I'm not a fan of Mr. Kolins. Not sure why, his art just doesn't appeal to me much. I can still recommend this title on the strength of the writing, but only mildly because of the art. Your taste may differ, of course.