After the action-packed and emotionally-charged fourth issue in The Flash: Rebirth series, I had my doubts that this issue could keep up the pace. (It certainly kept us waiting long enough.)Unfortunately, I was right - which is not to say this was a bad issue at all. It just wasn't quite as good as the last one. (But few comics are.)
However, it had more than its share of strong moments and more than a few milestones to add the the Flash archives (many of which will bring a smile to your face).
We see the reformed Flash family, including a couple of surprising additions. We finally get to see the new costumes most of them are wearing, and the introduction of DC's newest hero (who carries a classic name).
There are some tender moments, a knock-down, drag-out fight at super-speed, and some surprising revelations as the true plan of the Reverse-Flash is revealed, and the darkest moment in the history of the Flash threatens to repeat itself.
The art by Ethan Van Sciver continues to be outstanding, as each page crackles with energy. He includes some striking full-page closeups and a dynamic "family portrait" of the new Flash family.
The Geoff Johns story in this issue is setting us up for a big finish - let's just hope the wait for the next issue isn't quite as excruciatingly long.
Grade: B+
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