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Bart Allen dies a hero - so who'll be the next Flash?By JEROME MAIDA
For the Daily News
"And come he slow, or come he fast, it is but death who comes at last."
- Sir Walter Scott
The above quote comes at the end of the shocking death of Bart Allen - the fourth hero to wear the mantle and bear the burden of being the Flash, the Fastest Man Alive - in "The Flash" No. 13.
Ever since Marc Guggenheim took over the reins on this title, he helped young Bart grow quickly into his role following a slow start to the title's relaunch. This culminates in this tragic issue, in which Bart proves himself a hero once and for all by going up against his most deadly foes while stripped of the Speed Force that grants him his, well, speed.
Despite his determination and fighting skills, he is still brought down and about to be killed when Kadabra - echoing the sentiments of many readers - says, "I want to kill the Flash. All of us do. But look at him . . . This . . . child. He isn't the Flash."
That admonition spurs Bart to perform a final heroic act and save the lives of thousands. He should be comforted in knowing that his death was one of the most epic, touching and heroic in the history of comics.
The death of Bart only a year after DC's major "Flash" relaunch has shocked many. Much as Barry Allen - the best-known Flash - took over the title of Fastest Man Alive from the still-kicking Jay Garrick from the 1960s to the 1980s, and much as Wally West did the same for the past two decades, after Barry's death; so Bart was being promoted by DC as the Flash for a whole new generation.
Which leads to a few questions. Did DC have this planned all along? Was Dan Didio kidding when he said he had a two-year plan for the new Bart Allen Flash or did he and DC simply change course after the first few issues of this new series were savaged by fans and critics alike? With "The Flash" series set to resume with the previous numbering (No. 231), does that mean they were building up anticipation for the return of Wally West? Or would they possibly consider bringing Barry Allen back?
Those answers will start coming with "All Flash" No. 1 and "The Flash" No. 231. In the meantime, take the time to mourn the passing of a true hero.
lol talk about taking it to far some one did a youtube vid in memory of of bart allen lol
[flash]http://www.youtube.com/v/5Mp2XgfvD_M[/flash]
Bart Allen dies a hero - so who'll be the next Flash?By JEROME MAIDA
For the Daily News
"And come he slow, or come he fast, it is but death who comes at last."
- Sir Walter Scott
The above quote comes at the end of the shocking death of Bart Allen - the fourth hero to wear the mantle and bear the burden of being the Flash, the Fastest Man Alive - in "The Flash" No. 13.
Ever since Marc Guggenheim took over the reins on this title, he helped young Bart grow quickly into his role following a slow start to the title's relaunch. This culminates in this tragic issue, in which Bart proves himself a hero once and for all by going up against his most deadly foes while stripped of the Speed Force that grants him his, well, speed.
Despite his determination and fighting skills, he is still brought down and about to be killed when Kadabra - echoing the sentiments of many readers - says, "I want to kill the Flash. All of us do. But look at him . . . This . . . child. He isn't the Flash."
That admonition spurs Bart to perform a final heroic act and save the lives of thousands. He should be comforted in knowing that his death was one of the most epic, touching and heroic in the history of comics.
The death of Bart only a year after DC's major "Flash" relaunch has shocked many. Much as Barry Allen - the best-known Flash - took over the title of Fastest Man Alive from the still-kicking Jay Garrick from the 1960s to the 1980s, and much as Wally West did the same for the past two decades, after Barry's death; so Bart was being promoted by DC as the Flash for a whole new generation.
Which leads to a few questions. Did DC have this planned all along? Was Dan Didio kidding when he said he had a two-year plan for the new Bart Allen Flash or did he and DC simply change course after the first few issues of this new series were savaged by fans and critics alike? With "The Flash" series set to resume with the previous numbering (No. 231), does that mean they were building up anticipation for the return of Wally West? Or would they possibly consider bringing Barry Allen back?
Those answers will start coming with "All Flash" No. 1 and "The Flash" No. 231. In the meantime, take the time to mourn the passing of a true hero.
lol talk about taking it to far some one did a youtube vid in memory of of bart allen lol
[flash]http://www.youtube.com/v/5Mp2XgfvD_M[/flash]
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