I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have always been a big DC fan (especially Batman), but I've never been someone who has read all the comics and knows them inside and out. So starting this comic, I had some basic knowledge of the Flash, but not nearly enough to be very critical about the way this story connects to everything that has been written about the Flash before.

That being said, I quite liked this story but I wasn't completely impressed. With a title like 'Flash War' I expected a bit more than literally a race against time. There were also some big clichés that were nice, but not necessarily adding to the story (love & family conquers all). I also thought the storyline was a bit confusing at times. I prefer stories with a certain flow, and this one had a couple of jumps that disrupted that which made the storyline a bit confusing at times.

The artwork is alright. Personally, I like the art to be a bit more cleaner, but this was very readable and that is really all that I need.

I did like the fact that the story wasn't an 'easy' one. Flash War is action-packed and there really isn't a boring moment from the start. Also massive bonus points for all the great characters in this one from the entire DC universe. Very happy I got the opportunity to read this comic!

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Wow, I really enjoyed this volume of one of my favourite superheroes, The Flash. This volume was jam packed with very interesting and heart wrenching moments following many of The Flashes as the fallout continues from 'Flashpoint'.
Wally is struggling with his memory and he is sent into a frenzy by different things happening around him and external forces such as Zoom getting in his head. I thought this series of comics were well written and fun as well as exciting. I can't wait to read more as Volume 9 is set to print in April 2019. (I really do prefer this medium as I am very impatient and like binge reading over waiting for each issue)
The artwork is stunning as usual! The inclusion of the variant covers is one of my favourite things about volumes like this.
One of the main things I really enjoyed is seeing so many of the different Flashes interacting and also the other many characters of the DC Universe.

Thank You DC Comics and NetGalley for providing me this volume to review!

Wow is there a lot that happens in this volume! Okay, I know. I really shouldn’t be surprised by that, considering it’s the Flash and all. But still! I’m always impressed by how much they’re able to fit into just a few issues.
This is one of those volumes you want to read if you’re looking to see multiple Flash characters as well as other DC characters all interacting with one another. Personally, these are my favorite plots. I love watching the different teams interact and problem solve.
This was an intense volume, so consider yourself warned. The title of the volume probably warned you well enough though. Then again, considering how many alternate Flashs there are, it may actually not be all that telling.
If you’ve been following either The Flash or Titans then you already have a pretty good idea of some of the trauma that Wally West has been going through as of late. It must be so incredibly rough to lose your memories. Worse to have everyone forget you. Being stuck somewhere in between? That’s where Wally is. Though he kind of transitions between them. It isn’t a great life, but that seems to be the sort of luck he’s been given.
So it makes sense that eventually that mess would come around to bit him, and everyone else, in the butt. I’m just surprised it too what, at least six volumes? Though I have to admit that I do love it when they let a plot lie in wait for a while. It tends to add to the impact.
There were so many heartbreaking moments in this volume, all thanks to Wally and the memory/alternate life he lived. I honestly don’t know how I’d feel if I were him, or what any of his friends and family could really say or do to help him. It’s not like there are magic words that will make it all better. Much as we wish that wasn’t the case.
It was fascinating bouncing back and forth between the present and the time altered future. I loved seeing what changed and how. The whole butterfly effect in action, you know? Even though it absolutely made it a little harder to bear.
Barry Allen is a great Flash. He’s human, and humans make mistakes. I love superheroes that have flaws, it makes them more interesting. It sometimes feels like everyone holds Barry to this impossible standard, so inevitably they end up getting let down. It seems harsh, but it also allows for the complicated character that Barry is.
One more thing before I finish this review. I know that the volumes are typically behind the issues, which means this conclusion came out months and months ago. But I’m fairly certain that the final part of the volume ties into what happened in the (spoiler warning for a new current series) first Heroes in Crisis series. Which I’ve been reading. I can’t even begin to tell you how much that hurts my heart. If you’ve been reading the series, or at least seeing the outrage about it online, then you have a good idea of what I’m talking about.
I’m looking forward to the next volume of the Flash. I really want to see how Barry manages to patch up all the relationships in his life, and what will end up happening with this new version of Cold. I guess I’ll have to be patient in the meantime…

Thanks netgallery.
The artwork and detailed information in the art is pleasant for eyes. Good story and good ending,

This was my first Flash graphic novel. I enjoyed reading it. Artworks are really good. The story was slow but i liked the ending.

This book did not download completely - the images and text appeared scrambled. I would be happy to review a pdf or hard copy.