Flash: Rebirth #1

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:02 am

Much appreciated Tragic. The way I interpreted Barry's attitude was that he wasn't looking out for himself but rather he just didn't want to be here at all let alone have to deal with everyone fussing over him.

Currently Barry says he was part of the Speed Force for all those years he was missing, but other writers have said, and depicted him, as being in "heaven" so maybe he's feeling angry at having been taken away from that. The man paid his dues, died a hero's death and then went to his reward secure in the knowledge that there were several other close friends and family currently filling his shoes. To be yanked away from that would and being brought back does seem redundant and would understandably leave him sour.

As for the other debate raging on who is more progressive Marvel or DC; they're both in the same boat, they're just taking different routes. DC brought back Hal and Barry and had 3 Crises (sp) but Marvel is no better. Marvel brought back Bucky after being for almost the same amount of time. I've lost count of how many times Xavier regained, then lost his ability to walk. same with Magneto. He lost his powers in HoM but just got them back. I've lost count of how many times Jeans come back from the dead. And now Cable is playing the role of the saviour (again).

Joe Q was touting how unmasking Spider-man would have far reaching ramifications within the entire MU. All that happened was that someone busted a cap in Aunt May's ass which was just an excuse to flip the switch on the last 25+ years of Peter's history.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:00 pm

Barry's attitude is definitely something to keep an eye on, and I agree about the heaven aspect. I'm fairly certain there have been many takes on just where Barry's been since he died, whether it's now Part of the Speed Force, IN the Speed Force, Heaven, etc, they've all been used. And the interesting thing to note is that Barry knew he would die (through modern storytelling) because of his time spent in the future, and knowing about his actions and what would go on. When he came back to help out Wally each time, he knew he wasn't around then to help him because of that, so that knowledge seems to fit in with the "I was at peace and now I'm back" aspect.

Either way, I'm along for the ride and can't wait to see where it goes.

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:28 pm

Who the fuck is Barry Allen?

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:49 pm

The 4th Summers brother

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:52 pm

Oh! Okay! That explains it all.
Does he team up with Vulcan?

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:52 pm

Wait. If Barry Allen is the 4th Summers brother, why is this in the DC forum? And how is the a Marvel X-men character named after a DC character? Isn't that copyright infringement?

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:53 pm

He teams up with Vulcan AND Daken!

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:54 pm

wolf_2099 wrote:Wait. If Barry Allen is the 4th Summers brother, why is this in the DC forum? And how is the a Marvel X-men character named after a DC character? Isn't that copyright infringement?

No?

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:56 pm

SWEET! I'll buy that for sure, chances are Wolverine will be in it!

Mr Wallstreet wrote:No?

Okay, just wanted to check.

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:59 pm

Wolverine is already in it. He's in the background of every panel on every page. And when this story concludes, Wolverine will join the JLA taking Batman's spot.

wolf_2099 · Post by **wolf_2099** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:14 pm

So I take it Batman didn't get prep time?

JediMindTrick · Post by **JediMindTrick** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:50 am

Tragic, about what you said about Barry being not that excited about returning, I'd hafta disagree with you. I can definitely see his reluctance/confusion to be back, to the point of all most being pissed off about it. Like he returned, but he has no idea why, or was is just dumb luck? I think it's more realistic that way. Sure you'd be happy to be alive, but to have no idea why you're here, I can see how that would seriously mess with you head.