Systematically on our market, there are new comics from DC Comics stable, but readers could not really experience a “new beginning”. It was only thanks to the recently released Breakthrough can learn about the history, which marked a new chapter in the comic book universe. Not without reason, the main character of the story is Flash, which thanks to its exceptional power discovered the existence of parallel universes. His abilities allowed him to wade through vast universes and their misery one day wakes up with a huge problem.
Can you imagine a worse morning? Barry Allen once wakes up in his home, but Iris West is not his wife, he does not have the power, not a member of the Justice League, and the only positive is the return from the dead his mother. Heros is not a member of a group comprising the best heroes of Earth, because this … I do not exist. Flash woke up in an alternate world where Batman is a killer, Superman showed mankind the enormous forces, and the planet is on the verge of destruction … However, this time by another superzłoczyńcę, and … By the army of Atlantis led by Aquaman and About textiles led by Wonder Woman – it is precisely these two groups roll fierce battle for supremacy on Earth and by this conflict no one can sleep peacefully. Many even indicates that competition has been going on far too long, and by consequence of these actions suffer only innocent.
Flash, of course, in this situation, is trying to turn the tide of the world and make known to him “normality”. It is not an easy task, because Barry does not have the skills, and even at this point allies. Fortunately, the hero always has a head on his shoulders and is able to cope in this situation – once the “Fastest Man on Earth” decides to turn to Batman for help. The situation is so difficult that Gotham Defender is really … the villain of Gotham, and the figure is a piece of unique persona! Geoff Johns has done an excellent job creating this character that surprises at every turn. In total, screenwriter again picked manner ensures introduction to the events of lesser-known characters – Cyborg again receives a significant role in the story, and should certainly still be distinguished among other things, Element Woman and a group of youths.
I must at all clearly emphasize one thing – Geoff Johns again take dozens of magpies by the tail, thrown into the story, more characters, it opens up new threads, and at some point a person can be a tad confusing. The best approach to this adventure with little knowledge about the universe, because the script does not really explain the events and do not get long descriptions. History was closed for only 180 pages and is not difficult to get the impression that the author should get his disposal at least even with 100 pages. Topic is followed with a really large pleasure and only can tire a little too fast action. Do not get me but wrong – this adventure is really a good story, which you have to read, but I am sure that in this case the additional space could only improve our experience.
The primary element of the project is to preserve cohesion, because the author is able to bind the whole story, and the reader is aware of the fact that it is a landmark work in the history of DC Comics, which have a significant impact on subsequent events. At first I was afraid that the next fun space-time does not present an adequate level, but the project appears even dramatic story in which not hard to believe. Flash tries to fight not only for the whole of humanity, but (perhaps above all?) Of each other. I will not conceal that just really like the hero and I’m glad that it was Allen was literally involved in these problematic for a number of circumstances.
The biggest advantage of Breakthrough is the work of Andy Kubert, who began to paint scenes of exceptional and together with other graphics presents a very gloomy, dark and sometimes surprising narrative. Binding comic excellent way to fit into the prepared story and thus the entire project is at a very high level. Polish story to hit thanks to publishing house Egmont, which it tried to also prepared a thick, cloth binding, an interesting map outlining the conflict, conceptual artwork, and even help MPs. This is another really good story released.
History keeps you in suspense from beginning to end and it was actually one of the most important comics of recent years in the DC Universe. Often appear in the Network opinions on “revolutionary” stories that affect subsequent events portrayed in other series, but it is the critical point in my opinion, he played the biggest role. It’s a real reconsideration of events shedding new light on the next adventures of many heroes. Precisely for this reason, the volume should reach all fans of such entertainment as events really encourage to explore the next pages, and also get a lot of interesting information on DC.
- Title: Flashpoint
- Publisher: Egmont
- Original Publisher: DC Comics
- Year of the original: 2012
- Number of pages: 180
- Format: 180×275 mm
- Hardcover in jacket
- Paper: chalky
- Print: color
- Issue: I
- Cover Price: 79,99 zł