Where To Start: The Flash | 10 Best comics for beginners

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  • @MaddoggComics
    @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    🐶🐶WOOF WOOF! It's time for another instalment of Where To Start, and I can't believe I've been doing this series for nearly 2 year without covering: THE FLASH! 🤩
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  • @Avarn388
    @Avarn388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My introduction to the Flash was Geoff Johns incredible run with Wally West(I love the Omnibuses for it) and Mark Waid's great stuff as well. Overall, the Flash is a great character/ series and do not let the mediocre CW series push anyone away from checking out his comics. Flash is the fun superhero you go to for palette cleansing.

    • @Fredsinator
      @Fredsinator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couldn't have said it better, I enjoyed the first couple seasons of the flash and my enjoyment has been going down ever since, to the point where I didn't finish season 7. Geoff Johns run blows that show out of the water. Super excited to finish it soon with the Omnibus Vol. 3

    • @dakotatrue12
      @dakotatrue12 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The CW show was good for the first 4 seasons. It was kinda corny sometimes like with all CW shows, but I thought it did the characters justice for the most part (except for Wally). The comics are still better obviously though, and honestly I stopped watching the show at season 6.

  • @MisterFantastic61
    @MisterFantastic61 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My pick for the best starting points to The Flash are:
    The Flash by Mark Waid Book 1 which has the story called Born to Run which is a year one for the Wally West Flash
    The Flash by Geoff Johns Book 1 is another great starting for the character in which Wally West gets to see how much different the DC Universe would be without any of the Flashes
    The Flash Rebirth by Geoff Johns which is the first time we get told that the Reverse Flash killed Barry Allen's mother and framed Barry's father
    DC Universe Rebirth The Flash Vol 1 Lightning Strikes Twice by Joshua Williamson which intoduces the villain Godspeed

    • @Piere-g8g
      @Piere-g8g 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agreed.

  • @comicsvstheworld
    @comicsvstheworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The first Flash issues I ever picked up were the Fastest Man Alive issues, and I thought that was a great place to jump on. Recently I've gone back and started reading again from Flash Rebirth, and the only thing I'd say about starting reading there is that it would help to have a quick read on Wikipedia about Crisis on Infinite Earths and Final Crisis to understand why Barry is back.

  • @paulpeterson
    @paulpeterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Flash is such an integral character to the DC universe, so this is a great video. Thanks Marcus!

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Paul! I wanted to do this one for a while, he's so underrated! :) Thanks for watching mate! :)

  • @andyclarke3627
    @andyclarke3627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My first every comic was a Mark Waid Flash, so I've always had a huge soft spot.
    Can't say I disagree with any suggestion. Great list.
    It's far from the best run but the Joshua Williamson stuff is good and obviously very recent so a worthwhile jump on.

  • @OmniNationComics
    @OmniNationComics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brooo I love this man ! I really hope DC gives Flash’s rebirth run an omnibus and impulse as well. Great video bro !

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My man! Thanks for watching, I'd love a Rebirth omnibus, especially if you get another beautiful custom DM haha! :P

  • @indigoknives
    @indigoknives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Recently finished Waid's run on the character, really liked it but I wish there was an omnibus release for it. Excited to read Johns' run next year!

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a day one buy haha, hopefully it gets solicited this year! Let me know what you think of Johns' run! :) Thanks for watching, and subscribing, Stephen! :)

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've become really interested in The⚡️Flash since just recently finding out about Flashpoint and whatnot...🤘🏼💯✔️

  • @flare8089
    @flare8089 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got into the flash with the LEGO DC stuff admittedly (it's very fun). But for actual comics, I started with one of the silver age collections I picked up at my local comics shop. The second one I think? And it explains anything you really need to know but might not as you read it.

  • @chazkhaira4690
    @chazkhaira4690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Chaz, and for the support! :) Hopefully videos will be out more frequently in 2022! :)

  • @derekgreen7319
    @derekgreen7319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of great stuff here. But i have to mention the william Messner-Loebs run. It's about 40 issues pre waid. It's incredibly underrated.

  • @domsmithreviews
    @domsmithreviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Marcus, huge help!

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Dominic! Glad you liked it :)

  • @stephentheshywarrior2759
    @stephentheshywarrior2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flash( both Barry and Wally) is great from what little I've read and from the series. If this doesn't include Geoff Johns we'll riot😉 But knowing you he'll be there with Mr Mark Fucking Waid.😎
    Edit excellent video. Hope you had a good Christmas.

  • @CadesComics
    @CadesComics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always bud, can't wait to see what next year holds for your channel :)

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you mate, and for the support this year, it's been a weird one haha! But we'll link up sometime soon :)

    • @CadesComics
      @CadesComics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaddoggComics sounds like a great idea

  • @dankzilla981
    @dankzilla981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am shocked you didn’t say alan Moore in a video for once lol 😂
    My first time reading flash was in JLA year one. I also recommend justice riders

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love a good 5 year Alan Moore run on Flash haha! But Year One is such an underrated jumping on point :P Thanks for watching mate! :)

  • @CaptainMaakasu
    @CaptainMaakasu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great recommendations!
    I started my Flash reading journey with Rebirth and then jumped on the New 52 run when it began (single issues). Don't know if I could have started it better, maybe by reading the Brightest Day Flash before the New 52.. I'll have to pick that up at some point, especially since I love both Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul ^^'

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's been a good decade for the Flash, and you read some of the best parts :) Thanks for watching the video mate! :)

  • @JustJerryPodcast
    @JustJerryPodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started with flashpoint omnibus. Looking to continue with flash and green lantern omnibusesss after flashpoint but not sure which ones they are...and great content!!

  • @BenjiDWJ
    @BenjiDWJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An awesome video as per usual, Marcus. 😁👍👍
    I’m still crossing my fingers for the eventual release of a few Mark Waid Flash Omnibuses. 🙂🤞🤞⚡️
    Cheers to you, my man! 🥃🥃

  • @GefilteFish.
    @GefilteFish. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video. Keep up the great work

  • @thearcher7995
    @thearcher7995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🙏 Flash is great

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! :) Thanks for watching the video mate! :)

  • @mladenkulic446
    @mladenkulic446 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first start with Barry Allen The Flash is the run by Joshua Williamson.

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh nice, are you picking up the omnibus of it this month? :) it's one of my most anticipated

    • @mladenkulic446
      @mladenkulic446 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MaddoggComics I don't think I will since I live in Serbia and shipping to my location is very expensive. Plus I mostly read comics digitally.

  • @ginofrancejr555
    @ginofrancejr555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark F'N Waid is the definitive FLASH WRITER

  • @loltothebanknojoke
    @loltothebanknojoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FINALLY, I EVEN dm'd on inst for This. I hope Mark Fuckin Waid IN THIS!!

  • @kennyclips658
    @kennyclips658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just read flash rebirth, and wondering, is there a place to continue from there, and is it worth reading? Does flash rebirth launch a run?

  • @zoncus078
    @zoncus078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I started getting into comic a few years ago and Williamson flash run turn me into a flash fan

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's definitely a great run, and it's been a good decade for the Flash overall :) Thanks for watching! :)

  • @charlieolsson4542
    @charlieolsson4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woof woof! Sorry for a comment unrelated to Flash, but Loebs or Snyders Batman omnibus for a complete beginner? Thanks! 🙂

    • @MYTHNL90
      @MYTHNL90 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The correct answer is yes.
      I think they’re both good starters

    • @charlieolsson4542
      @charlieolsson4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MYTHNL90 If you had to pick one? 😉

    • @stephentheshywarrior2759
      @stephentheshywarrior2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlieolsson4542 the epicness of Batman scott snyder. Probably my favourite run.👍

    • @MYTHNL90
      @MYTHNL90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charlieolsson4542 then I’m gonna say Loeb/Sale since Stephen named Snyder 😜 and that’s only one omni instead of 2 volumes. You really can’t go wrong with either though

    • @charlieolsson4542
      @charlieolsson4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MYTHNL90 haha, fair played. Maybe Marcus will get to have the final say in this!

  • @KM-jb3vg
    @KM-jb3vg ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait I think I have the first graphic novel of the flash new 52 but I cant for the life of me remeber where it is. Hmm now what's the betting I'll search high and low for it not find it and then as soon as I concede and buy it again I'll find the one i have

  • @shane12346
    @shane12346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Posted this on a old video for beginners but I'll put it here so u can see it Hey man I actually just got 4 comics 1:Marvel Team up spiderman and Ghost rider 2:Codename wolverine top secret 30th anniversary 3:The return of the sinister six the Amazing spider-man 4:The dark Phoenix saga X-Men any thought about them

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I only just got round to checking comments, so I wasn't ignoring the one on the older video :) I enjoyed Dark Phoenix, but it is a bit dated in the way it's written. I did a Where To Start on X-Men that may help :) Thanks for watching, Shane!

  • @vincentthekeeper2163
    @vincentthekeeper2163 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started on Flash 1. Wally, right after Crisis on Infinite Earth's... I'm on like Issue #55 to 58. 80s- Early 90s Flash has been a slog. Like I said, I'm on Issue 55; still with his mother, constantly, still with Chunk, still dealing with the lottery nonsense. Always about to inherit money and become rich, Won the Lottery, Icicles Estate, I don't understand it. I'm not giving up on it. I refuse, sunk cost fallacy all the way. I'm almost done with the horrible mediocre Messner-Loebs run. Waids run starts issue #61 or 62 I think.

  • @MarcusT23
    @MarcusT23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Shame The Flash doesn't edit your videos, you'd probably get them out quicker and not always have 2 weeks between uploads 😉

  • @marcocruz7430
    @marcocruz7430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woof woof

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOOF WOOF, Marco! Thanks for watching! :)

  • @ConorB1
    @ConorB1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is 🐳⏱ dead Marcus? Tell me it ain’t true 🥺

    • @MaddoggComics
      @MaddoggComics  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not dead, just going through a bit of a hiatus whilst I figure out how to feasibly do it :) My free time drastically reduced a few months ago :/ but, it shall be back! :P