Looking at that cover you might think the colorist had popped a valve or something, but fear not - the Flash is sporting the color blue as part of his involvement in the Blackest Night event.Barry Allen was welcomed into the Blue Lantern Corps because his strongest emotion is Hope - and I have to admit I like the idea.
The Flash has (for the most part) always been an upbeat, optimistic hero, so the ring fits.
This final issue of the mini-series fits in right after Blackest Night #6 as the team of color-powered New Guardians take on Nekron and his colorless minions.
The story is actually split between the activities of the Flash and those of the members of his Rogue's Gallery, as the living members square off against the dead ones.
It's a clever story, setting up an interesting parallel between the heroes and villains. And there are some nice, heartfelt moments between Barry Flash, Wally Flash and Kid Flash.
As always, it's nice to see Scott Kolins providing art for the speedsters, and Geoff Johns' story fits nicely into the continuity of the ongoing events.
This issue isn't really vital to following the Blackest Night series, but I would recommend it to anyone who plans to follow the Flash into his new ongoing title, as events here will no doubt spill over into those stories.
Grade: A-
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