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Title: The Flash: Stop Motion by Mark Schultz ISBN: 0-7434-1713-5 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Flash Fact: This is a fun read!
Comment: I've been reading Flash comics since 1977. The Flash was a big part of my childhood, and will always be my "favorite super-hero." My hat is off to Mr. Schultz for creating such a fine portrayal of the character in print form. No easy task, because many of the physical aspects of the Flash's powers have to be *explained* to the reader in a plausible way. This job was made even harder in the 1990's by the unfortunate introduction in the comics of the "Speed Force," a load of mystical mumbo-jumbo that has essentially replaced any kind of physics or science-based origin for our hero, and made him all the poorer for it. Miraculously, Schultz manages to acknowledge all of the Flash's history, while downplaying the parts that make no sense; this allows him to put the Flash back on a science-fiction footing, where he belongs, and to deliver many original insights about what it would be like to Move. That. Fast.
But the book is much more than a pseudo-physics lesson in super-speed (though that was my favorite aspect). The characters, particularly the other JLA members, are well portrayed, with just enough mystery and drama at the right spots to create a sense of wonder at their presence. Schultz even manages to make detectives Chyre and Murillo (two bland flatfoots from the comics) interesting foils, and the villain -- a being that is faster than the Flash, with a neat twist -- is a great idea worthy of the best Flash storylines from the comics.
The beautiful cover by Alex Ross is a nice bonus, too. It's my favorite of the series so far.
For any potentially new readers: even if you've never read a Flash story in your life, you won't be left behind by this one. It's a breezy and entertaining read, suitable for kids of all ages. It's a super-hero novel, done right.
Rating: 5
Summary: Sa-WEET!
Comment: Sorry about the unhelpful title, but there is simply no other word to describe this book. In it, as I'm sure anyone who's read the summary or another review will know, Wally West (the original Kid Flash and the current Flash) is finally up against something that can outrun him: the Superluminoid. (The name should clue you in as to just how fast this thing can go.) I've only recently become a comic book fan, but if anything sucked me into the comic-book universe for good, it was this book. Of course, since the first Flash I ever saw was the goof-off in the Cartoon Network animated series, I was a bit surprised at Wally West's personality in this novel--pleasantly surprised. Wally's fear of something even faster than him is perfectly shown throughout, with every action Wally takes after meeting the Superluminoid being tainted with insecurity. Just one thing--unless you're a total science junkie, it might be a bit hard to understand the last fifth of the book...but it is VERY cool nonetheless. Here's to hoping Wally DOES rediscover the true nature of his powers eventually...
Rating: 4
Summary: Truly excellent novelization of the Flash
Comment: This is one of the best comic character-based novels to date, and the best of the DC novels I have read. There is great characterization, especially as the point of view focuses on Wally West nearly exclusively. His insecurities and lack of confidence as a JLA member are dealt with very nicely.
Basically, as with other JLA novels, a new villain is created and dealt with, leaving nothing to interfere with the comic universe itself, but adding nicely to the feel of the universe. There is a new speedster in Keystone City, one who is faster than the Flash. This new speedster's actions cause some calamitous world disasters, as well as a number of gruesome murders. The JLA are largely insufficient to the task, with only Wally able to oppose this particular villain.
There is great exposition, good atmosphere, and a great comic-book feel. A number of other JLA members make appearances, though for the most part they are incidental window-dressing. What I like is that Wally actually is shown to be a round character, with his disposition altered over the course of the story. I found the ending a bit unsatisfying, somewhat abrupt and without the resolution to the climactic encounter. Still, this is a great book, and it works even for non-comic readers, as I am a fan of old but not terribly up to date as of the last decade and then some.
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Title: Justice League of America: Green Lantern: Hero's Quest (Justice League of America, No 3) by Dennis O'Neil ISBN: 0743417127 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu by Devin Grayson, Flint Dille ISBN: 0446613924 Publisher: Aspect Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Stone King (Justice League of America: Batman) by Alan Grant ISBN: 0743417100 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Wonder Woman : Mythos by Carol Lay ISBN: 0743417119 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 31 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Exterminators (Justice League of America #6) by Christopher Golden ISBN: 0743417151 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 01 July, 2004 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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