Absolute Flash #4 Review

Another week, another Absolute issue added to our ever growing collection, this time it’s the latest issue of Absolute Flash taking the shelves by storm in Absolute Flash #4. It’s hard to believe this series is already four issues in since well, to put it bluntly, not a lot has actually happened… Yet! That’s where this issue comes in and Absolute Flash really starts to shine. Without further ado, let’s get into the Absolute Flash #4 review.

In Nerdy Nook fashion, this review will be spoiler free, although we do recommend you read the previous issue before continuing as we will be talking a little about those plot points.

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Absolute Flash #4 Review

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In last issue of Absolute Flash, we saw an unlikely alliance form between long term enemies Grodd and The Flash. In Absolute Flash #4 we see Wally and his new companion still on the run looking for a place to escape Wallys father and the ghosts of his past that haunt him.

Wally and Grodds friendship strangely reminds me of a certain trainer and his yellow pal – Ash and Pikachu if you did not get that – seeing them in this light was so admirable. They have already built a strong connection when they telepathically shared their trauma and realised they share the same pain, the loss of a mother, which is going to be a key focal point for this series going ahead.

It was nice to see Wally finally not alone, that truly had been a big adjustment since usually The Flash has all the Flash family to rely on. It started to feel as if Wally would be on his own for the foreseeable future, but Wally now not only has his new buddy Grodd but Absolute Flash #4 reintroduces another beloved character, Linda Park. Well, that is an assumption I am making since we have yet to learn her last name, but I could not be more excited to see love blossom between these two.

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Another throwback we get in this issue is a homage to Iron Heights, a run down town full of homelessness. Iron Heights is usually a prison, so this town sharing that name suggests that Wally might encounter some criminal activity, taking his first step to The Flash. That does raise the question of whether or not we should trust his new friends, but either way this story is really about to pick up.

As always, the artwork in Absolute Flash #4 is exceptional. There is one page in particular where Wally is entering Iron Heights with the city lurking in the background at the break of dawn which is quite breath-taking. This was a nice break from the horror panels we usually see, but it really did feel like a ‘calm before the storm’ kind of moment, a picture that really did paint a thousand words.

Although this issue still feels very much a part of the previous issues, Absolute Flash #4 stands out for many reasons. Sure, we are still being chased, and haunted by a zombified Barry Allen, but as I previously stated it feels like Wally is on his way to actually becoming The Flash, as teased in many issues. This issue ends on a big cliff-hanger setting up one of the biggest challenges Wally has faced yet – next issue is sure to be an explosive one.

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Absolute Flash #4 is feels like a step in the right direction for the Absolute Flash series. This issue not only sets up a more compelling narrative for the future, but introduces key characters and relationships integral to the series future.

What are your thoughts on Absolute Flash #4? Whatever your thoughts and feelings, share them with us in the comment section of this article!

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