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The Flash, Vol. 3: Rogues Reloaded by Joshua Williamson
3.0

Flash continues it "solid" and "fun" run. I'll say right now this run is better than New52 for sure but it's not hitting the highs it did for volume 1.

Volume 1 to me remains the strongest. Art wise, story wise, villain (Godspeed <3) and more made it all worth really well. Volume 2 was cheesier but felt well done for Kid Flash. This volume has some great moments otherwise mixed with okayness.

So Barry decides to take on the rogues once more. You think they will outsmart the Flash! Well they almost do but this is the Flash people so come on. Also we have more about kid Flash. He wants to learn about his father. If you read Suicide Squad you know his father joined the team and like the name of the team did die protecting kids. It was actually a solid ending to a otherwise meh character but it leads into Wally figuring out who he is.

Good: The stuff with the rogues was fun if not a bit predictable. The stuff with kid flash was solid and I like the path the boy is going on. He's trying to figure out who he is and what he is and in doing so goes through ups and downs. I also like the direction for Barry and Iris for sure.

Bad: The art is starting to look a little funky. Especially the faces. Also while both storylines are fun they lack impact. I thought volume 1 had some impact that shaped up the run, this felt little too "every week episode on tv" type feel.

Overall this is fun volume that I suggest for Flash fans. If you've been enjoying this run this will continue that for you. If you're looking for something new this doesn't do that. A 3 out of 5.