starwayandbroadway's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
pug_reader's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
pratip_vijayakumar's review
3.0
This TBP starts off with Abin-Sur's mini-series which gives us a brief on his existence and how he plays a major role in the grand scheme of things. They also deal with the Blackest night event with this mini-series but not on a grand scale.
I somehow liked the Frankenstein and the Creatures of the unknown. The narrative and the characters kept me hooked. Their story starts from World War 2 and how they end up in the current era. This mini-series was really interesting to read.
On the hindsight, we also get Hal Jordon who in this world is a Piolet as any other previous story arcs. He is as irresponsible as all his other story arcs but one good thing is he does an ultimate sacrifice to prove his worth.
We also get a glimpse of Green Arrow industries where they build a final weapon to end the great war between Atlantians and the Amazonians.
On a whole, this TBP was not great but not bad either.
I somehow liked the Frankenstein and the Creatures of the unknown. The narrative and the characters kept me hooked. Their story starts from World War 2 and how they end up in the current era. This mini-series was really interesting to read.
On the hindsight, we also get Hal Jordon who in this world is a Piolet as any other previous story arcs. He is as irresponsible as all his other story arcs but one good thing is he does an ultimate sacrifice to prove his worth.
We also get a glimpse of Green Arrow industries where they build a final weapon to end the great war between Atlantians and the Amazonians.
On a whole, this TBP was not great but not bad either.
meliemelo's review
3.0
Probably my least favourite of the overall volumes so far, although I did like some of the individual stories.
Abin Sur: I was really happy to learn more about this chararcter; his philosophy and the way it puts him in conflict with the other Lanterns was really super interesting. I do wish the last few panels had been a bit clearer, as it is it's impossible to understand unless you really know the Green Lantern world (which I don't).
Frankenstein and the creatures of the unknown: I was surprised at how much I actually liked this story. It doesn't have much to do with the rest of Flashpoint and I have no clue who these characters are in the "regular" universe, but overall it was a nice read.
Green Arrow Industries Didn't really like that one, I guess it gives some input into the rest of the universe but... meh, I don't know. ()
Hal Jordan: Again, that one was a bit of a bore, to be honest I can't even remember much of what happens. It feels like it was just there to give Hal Jordan something to do, and I'm sure that could have been done and dusted in one issue.
Abin Sur: I was really happy to learn more about this chararcter; his philosophy and the way it puts him in conflict with the other Lanterns was really super interesting. I do wish the last few panels had been a bit clearer, as it is it's impossible to understand unless you really know the Green Lantern world (which I don't).
Frankenstein and the creatures of the unknown: I was surprised at how much I actually liked this story. It doesn't have much to do with the rest of Flashpoint and I have no clue who these characters are in the "regular" universe, but overall it was a nice read.
Green Arrow Industries Didn't really like that one, I guess it gives some input into the rest of the universe but... meh, I don't know. (
Spoiler
And once again a female character is killed/sacrificed. It's getting old, Flashpoint.Hal Jordan: Again, that one was a bit of a bore, to be honest I can't even remember much of what happens. It feels like it was just there to give Hal Jordan something to do, and I'm sure that could have been done and dusted in one issue.
dylanhenning's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pages_and_reels's review
3.0
Hal Jordan - 3.5/5
Suffers from lack of character development. Liked it otherwise.
Abin Sur - 2.5/5
Besides appearing in the first issue of the main Flashpoint story, Abin Sur's subplot is confined strictly to this mini series. Even his supposedly large role in the final battle does not even merit a single panel in the main series.
Frankenstein & the Crusaders of the Unknown - 3/5
Unnecessary, but somewhat entertaining tie-in.
Green Arrow Industries - 2/5
Second worst tie-in, after Canterbury Cricket. Ollie deserved more.
Average Rating - 2.75, rounded off to 3 stars.
Suffers from lack of character development. Liked it otherwise.
Abin Sur - 2.5/5
Besides appearing in the first issue of the main Flashpoint story, Abin Sur's subplot is confined strictly to this mini series. Even his supposedly large role in the final battle does not even merit a single panel in the main series.
Frankenstein & the Crusaders of the Unknown - 3/5
Unnecessary, but somewhat entertaining tie-in.
Green Arrow Industries - 2/5
Second worst tie-in, after Canterbury Cricket. Ollie deserved more.
Average Rating - 2.75, rounded off to 3 stars.
majincloud's review
5.0
5 stars for the Hal Jordan part. Every word he spoke was in Nathan Fillian's voice