The problem at the center of every iteration of Barry Allen, moreso than any other character, is that he’s very much the product of DC at a very specific time and place. When Green Arrow shed his Robin Hood imagery to become a hardened vigilante and Green Lantern removed the […]
The Flash: Fast Lane Recap
Synopsis of 2×12: Harry’s treachery is revealed; Tar Pit arrives to menace Central City’s underground street racing scene. Rating: ★★★1/2 out of Five There is so much happening on The Flash this season it is almost possible to forget that the city is full of random reality holes that need […]
The Flash: Potential Energy Recap
Synopsis of 2×10: As Barry wrestles with whether to tell Patty his secret, Central City is threatened by the slow motion robbery of The Turtle. Rating: ★★★1/2 out of 5 Those superheroes, they just can’t get what they want, can they?* *Besides being attractive, talented, fit, and superheroes. Watching The […]
The Flash: Running to Stand Still Recap
Synopsis of 2×09: Christmas comes to Central City and family bonds are put to the test as Weather Wizard stages a prison break and Joe learns that he has a son. Rating: ★★★★★ “Every Earth has The Godfather, Vito.” It truly is a perfect universe. According to Harry, The Godfather […]