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Summary: Stop Motion has no Motion.
Review: I gave up Superman comics because Mark Schultz couldn't write then that great, and his novel writing skills are about the same. The Flash and almost all the other charecters are treated like lifeless drawings in prose form. The story is under developed and you just do not care if the villian wins or not. It's a long and boring book to read, and you will just throw it away afterward.
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Summary: badass
Review: easily one of the best superhero books ive ever read. there were a few minor problems i had with the book, like others have said, batman seemed tacked on, but the book more than delivers on what it promises. the flash is great in this book, and the very human problems and insecurities seem like exactly what the flash would think. overall, a very good and engrossing story.
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Summary: My favorite character is done justice
Review: Excellent book with insights into my all-time favorite character that I couldn't hope to get from a comic book. The only complaint I have is the characterization of the Martian Manhunter, as he seemed a bit too human. The others were well done, and the descriptions of the situations and settings were excellent. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Not Quite what I was expecting.
Review: I was recommended this book because of my interest in the Cartoon Network series "Justice League." Naturally, the cartoon version is a bit different than the comic versions, and the variations in this book. Still, I found it easy to follow as far as the switch from cartoon to book goes. I found this novel to be full of adventure and a good read (I couldn't put it down.)
This story centers mostly around him (obviously). The Flash is one of my favorite JLA characters, but I was still hoping for more interaction between him and the rest of the League. My other favorite JLA character is Batman and he seemed almost tacked into the story. I was also a bit annoyed with the rather abrupty ending to the story. The climax came about 3 pages to the end. It was abrupt and not at all what I'm used to. I'd have rather had another page or two just bringing the story down from its climax. Still, this being the first novel of its kind I've read, and riding on a recommendation from Amazon, I was quite satisfied with the purchase.
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Summary: Flash Fact: This is a fun read!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Flash Fact: This is a fun read!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Well, It's About Time!!!
Review: It's about time a story like this was written for The Flash. Why has it taken so long?? I loved the Super Hero stories when I was younger and I enjoyed keeping up with the DC and Marvel Universes through comic books and cartoons. Now, I am too old for comics and I don't like graphic novels, which are just a longer comic printed on heavier paper. This novel for The Flash was a breath of fresh air in a long awaited world of DC fans who had no novels about their heros. With all the books out there today, I can't believe it has taken so long to write novels on these characters. This is the first true novel I have seen for The Flash, and I bought it immediately at the book store when I saw it. I found another novel for the JLA and picked that one up also, and I am anxiously waiting for the Grenn Latern novel to be released. The 2nd string characters are my favorite. Marvel has a few dozen novels on several different characters, and I have always been disappointed that DC doesn't seem to release any novels except ALOT of Batman and an occassional Superman now and then. What gives? Batman is good, but he is not that good. Superman is top-dog and he doesn't even get much play with true novels. Characters like GL, The Flash, Aquaman, Firestorm, etc. seem to go ignored. FINALLY with the release of this novel, The Flash gets some play. And I enjoyed the well-written story. I only hope that our publishers and authors don't stop with this novel and continue on making great stories available to us for whom comics are just a thing of the past.
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Summary: Well, It's About Time!!!
Review: It's about time a story like this was written for The Flash. Why has it taken so long?? I loved the Super Hero stories when I was younger and I enjoyed keeping up with the DC and Marvel Universes through comic books and cartoons. Now, I am too old for comics and I don't like graphic novels, which are just a longer comic printed on heavier paper. This novel for The Flash was a breath of fresh air in a long awaited world of DC fans who had no novels about their heros. With all the books out there today, I can't believe it has taken so long to write novels on these characters. This is the first true novel I have seen for The Flash, and I bought it immediately at the book store when I saw it. I found another novel for the JLA and picked that one up also, and I am anxiously waiting for the Grenn Latern novel to be released. The 2nd string characters are my favorite. Marvel has a few dozen novels on several different characters, and I have always been disappointed that DC doesn't seem to release any novels except ALOT of Batman and an occassional Superman now and then. What gives? Batman is good, but he is not that good. Superman is top-dog and he doesn't even get much play with true novels. Characters like GL, The Flash, Aquaman, Firestorm, etc. seem to go ignored. FINALLY with the release of this novel, The Flash gets some play. And I enjoyed the well-written story. I only hope that our publishers and authors don't stop with this novel and continue on making great stories available to us for whom comics are just a thing of the past.
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Summary: Sa-WEET!
Review: 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...
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Summary: Great Wally West Flash Story
Review: This is a great book for any Flash fans or anyone who likes the JL in general. I particulary enjoyed the interaction between the Flash and the other JL members. The author was also very talented at working in things from the Flash series (but still very readable if you don't know the Flash series). A great read.
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