The Flash: Stop Motion

Rating:
Summary: Truly excellent novelization of the Flash
Review: This is one of the best comic character-based novels to date, and the best of the DC novels I have read. There is great characterization, especially as the point of view focuses on Wally West nearly exclusively. His insecurities and lack of confidence as a JLA member are dealt with very nicely.

Basically, as with other JLA novels, a new villain is created and dealt with, leaving nothing to interfere with the comic universe itself, but adding nicely to the feel of the universe. There is a new speedster in Keystone City, one who is faster than the Flash. This new speedster's actions cause some calamitous world disasters, as well as a number of gruesome murders. The JLA are largely insufficient to the task, with only Wally able to oppose this particular villain.

There is great exposition, good atmosphere, and a great comic-book feel. A number of other JLA members make appearances, though for the most part they are incidental window-dressing. What I like is that Wally actually is shown to be a round character, with his disposition altered over the course of the story. I found the ending a bit unsatisfying, somewhat abrupt and without the resolution to the climactic encounter. Still, this is a great book, and it works even for non-comic readers, as I am a fan of old but not terribly up to date as of the last decade and then some.

Rating:
Summary: Truly excellent novelization of the Flash
Review: This is one of the best comic character-based novels to date, and the best of the DC novels I have read. There is great characterization, especially as the point of view focuses on Wally West nearly exclusively. His insecurities and lack of confidence as a JLA member are dealt with very nicely.

Basically, as with other JLA novels, a new villain is created and dealt with, leaving nothing to interfere with the comic universe itself, but adding nicely to the feel of the universe. There is a new speedster in Keystone City, one who is faster than the Flash. This new speedster's actions cause some calamitous world disasters, as well as a number of gruesome murders. The JLA are largely insufficient to the task, with only Wally able to oppose this particular villain.

There is great exposition, good atmosphere, and a great comic-book feel. A number of other JLA members make appearances, though for the most part they are incidental window-dressing. What I like is that Wally actually is shown to be a round character, with his disposition altered over the course of the story. I found the ending a bit unsatisfying, somewhat abrupt and without the resolution to the climactic encounter. Still, this is a great book, and it works even for non-comic readers, as I am a fan of old but not terribly up to date as of the last decade and then some.

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This is the best book of the Justice League of America series. Mark Schultz captures the personalities of the various Justice League members perfectly, and stays true to the history of the Flash. I can only hope that Mark is allowed to write more books for this series. Really a great read.

Rating:
Summary: I really enjoyed this book!
Review: Wally West, also known as The Flash, has never felt quite at home in the Justice League of America (JLA). Forever relegated to the second string when it comes to power, at least Wally knows that he is the fastest man alive. However, when someone starts murdering people in Keystone City, Wally quickly realizes that there is someone faster than he is. To make matters worse, this is a purely super-speedster problem, which means that the rest of the JLA can't help him. Only the Flash can save the world (and more!), but only if he learns to transcend his own limitations.

I have been a fan of the Flash since I was a kid, and continue to read Flash comics to this day, and I must say that I really enjoyed this book! The author does a great job of keeping you on the edge of your seat, building up the tension, and keeping you guessing right up to the end of the story. I loved this book, and give it my highest recommendation.