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Collected Comics Library Podcast #216
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In honor of the Scarlet Speedster returning in Flash: Rebirth, I get down to business talking about the history of the Fastest Man Alive and there’s no better way to do it then to talk about the posthumous biography as done by Iris Allen, The Life Story of the Flash.
The graphic novel from 1997, was actually done by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn and is a retrospective from Iris’ point of views from Barry’s childhood up to Crisis On Infinite Earths. To sort it all out, I go chapter by chapter detailing the exact issues that all the events took place in. For anyone just betting into the Flash or who wants to know more about Barry Allen and why he is so important this is a great way to get up to speed on his life both heroic and tragic.
And if you want to know even more about Barry Allen, here are some great resources:
- My interviews with Keith Dallas author of the Flash Companion and the return of Barry Allen: Interview 1 and Interview 2 (Update)
- Collected Comics Library Podcast #138 When Trades Collide! Greatest Flash X 2 My look at the similarities and differences of the two DC Comics’ Greatest Flash Stories Ever Told books.
- Collected Comics Library’s listings of Flash DC Archives, Showcase Presents and Chronicles
- The Collected Editions Blog has a nice rundown of their Top Flash Trade Paperbacks.
- Kelson Vibber’s Flash: Those Who Ride The Lightning comprehensive Flash web site.
- Rob Helmerich’s listing of all the Flash collected editions
- Tom vs. The Flash podcast. Tom Katers (Around Comics) gives an issue by issue recap of Barry’s adventures. High jinks and hilarity abound!.
All this and the New Releases of the Week.
Chris
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