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The Flash #17 Review

3 / 5

The Flash #17 finally concludes the Gorilla Grodd story arc. I'm hoping that the arc fares better in the future when I reread these from beginning to end, but I was just plain relieved to be finished with it today. I like the villain just fine, but the arc just drug on too long for me. Like I said, I'm hoping I'll be able to appreciate this more when I reread it as a set. 

As for the issue itself, #17 is actually pretty satisfying. Art is still solid with its watercolor feel. Writing is sharp. The conclusion is satisfying, if not epic. I love what they're doing with Barry and Iris / Patty - especially since I really like the Patty relationship. Like I said, I think the best part is just being done. It's nice to know I'll have a chance to regain my bearings and hopefully dig into the next arc with the excitement I had for the first arc. 

The epilogue does reveal the next villain, and it's exciting. It's someone we haven't addressed since Flash Point, and it'll be VERY interesting to see how the New 52 handles this character. If for nothing else, seeing the reveal for this villain was worth the price of entry.