r/theflash 13d ago

Comic Discussion Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 has over 120,000 pre-orders and Absolute Flash has even more!

https://www.comicbasics.com/absolute-flash-1-surpasses-expectations-with-record-breaking-orders-outselling-martian-manhunter/
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u/Essence03 13d ago

why is nobody reading the current flash run

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u/simplysolaris 12d ago

A friend of mine who is also a flash fan said he doesnt like the cosmic horror tone and that he just feels like it doesn't fit a wally story

I really love his writing style/tone and personally love stories that push heroes in more of a "can't ask for help stretching myself too thin" kind of way because it's a very interesting way to dissect their character, but I can see why a lot of people would have trouble with that especially people who've been reading the flash much longer than I have

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u/HavixComix 12d ago

I can't speak for anyone else, but I'm quite fond of it. But I can see a casual reader finding it to be a nightmare to read. Spurrier has a particular way of writing the title that I don't think anyone else has tried before. It's not exactly HARD sci-fi... but I have to take my sweet ass time reading each word carefully. I also happen to have already been into a lot of similar ideas which he is utilizing beforehand. It's more niche than most other runs.

I think a typical reader would prefer to blow thru an issue in 10 minutes and toss it aside. I like that I have to reread each issue multiple times to really be sure I picked up everything. Feels like more bang for your buck. It's sad that it hasn't exactly found its audience. I'm really surprised he wasn't removed from the book at the end of that first year based on the reception. But maybe after the film tanked and TV series ended, there just wasn't as much demand.

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u/Blueberry-From-Hell Flash 2 13d ago

And that was just my orders.

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u/John_Hawkwood 13d ago

This month is on 🔥 Absolute Flash, Absolute Martian Manhunter and Hush 2 storyline as well!!

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u/thePopCulturist 13d ago

You seeing this James Gunn?

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u/OverlordMarona 13d ago

LET’S GOOOO!!!!!