The Flash #23

   Kudos to the creative team on The Flash as they continue to bring the series back to life.

   Perhaps it's the inspiration of the TV series, which they're (wisely) drawing inspiration from - but there's also a nice Silver Age flavor mixed in there, too.

   That's evident here with a guest star appearance by Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), who teamed up with the Flash many times in the '60s and '70s - and Hal and Barry Allen were best friends, too.

   The story centers around a surprise party and the return of an old friend - but a menace soon breaks up the party and puts the duo to work. 

   I'd give the issue higher marks if not for the slight overdose on the soap opera aspect (a problem for the TV show, too) and a disturbing fantasy sequence.

   But I'm really happy to see Hal and Barry working together again - it's long overdue.

Grade: B+

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