And Then I Read: FLASHPOINT 5

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Geoff Johns has already shown in the pages of his FLASH series that he knows how to tell a good time travel story. Turns out FLASHPOINT is another one, I just didn't see it until reading this issue. In fact, it's closely related to the issue of FLASH that focused on the life of Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash. Here the consequences of some things that happened there are played out in a way I never expected, making this a great wrap-up to this miniseries. Yes, as you'd expect, the alternate Earth seen in it is not going to continue, but neither will things return to the previous status quo, as this story leads into the launch of the New 52, DC's revamp of their entire superhero comics line. That part didn't move me particularly, but I did really like the way the lives of Thawne and Barry Allen, not to mention some supporting cast, are portrayed here, and there's also a nice aftermath moment with Batman.

Andy Kubert's art has been terrific throughout, and he's helped by two inkers this time, Sandra Hope and Jesse Delperdang. Everything looks great, the characters "act" beautifully, the action scenes are impressive, and Andy's character designs are all fun. No complaints and recommended!