Book Review: The Flash, Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All

The Flash Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All by Joshua Williamson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book collects Annual #2 along with four issues of the Flash comic.

The annual deals with the Heroes in Crisis crossover and I feel that writer Josh Williamson does as good job as he can with but he can't really rise above the quality of the story and the dictates of the editorial mandate which created Heroes in Crisis, which, in my opinion, is hot garbage. Williamson can only do so much and what we get is a tortured attempt to make Barry's actions fit within the context of his character.

The main story is really good. It focuses on the original Trickster, James Jesse, who really is ideal for Williamson to work with. Williamson gives a new take on the Trickster's origin that makes him feel like a dark indie comic villain, which is write up Williamson's alley. It's a great challenge for the Flash as he (of course) has to learn a lesson to survive. Overall, a really creepy and fun story that sets the stage for the Flash Year One.



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