Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Marvel's Spider-Man Secret Lair promotional image

    Get a Look At the Secret Lair x Marvel’s Spider-Man Superdrop

    09/08/2025
    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions gameplay still

    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is All About Adventure (with Friends)

    09/08/2025
    Chord in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Now Is The Perfect Time To Jump Back In ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’

    09/05/2025
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » DC Comics » REVIEW: ‘Speed Force’ Issue #1

REVIEW: ‘Speed Force’ Issue #1

William TuckerBy William Tucker11/14/20234 Mins ReadUpdated:03/16/2024
Speed Force #1
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Speed Force #1 is published by DC Comics, written by Jarrett Williams, art by Daniele Di Nicuolo, Colors by Andrew Dalhouse, and letters by Simon Bowland. With the Flash busy with his own problems, other speedsters must fend for themselves.

This opening issue highlights just how youthful the book is going to be. With a lineup consisting of Wallace West, AKA Kid Flash, and Avery Ho, the Flash of China, the comic has a lively and exuberant pace. It takes little time to send them into action and towards a mystery. The exposition surrounding the wider Flash story is dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

What Flash is dealing with is not important within the context of this comic, so all we need to know is that he is not around. Therefore, if newcomers to both series want to catch up on Wally’s situation, they can, but it is unnecessary. Once it’s clear that they are alone, the focus on Wally and Avery instantly adds tension, as young heroes going off alone never ends well. The heroes spend almost all of Speed Force #1 running, which is actually the opposite of what’s happening in The Flash. This drags the pace along, forcing the book to stay fast. The last part of the issue has a surprising problem, with an unexpected villain that actually matches the fun that can be had in this series.

The lead characters are enjoyable and exciting. Both Avery and Wallace are interesting choices as they are often maligned within the Flash Family comics, and it is a pairing that has not been explored yet. They have great chemistry powered by friendship, but it is yet to be seen how that relationship will work in crime fighting. Both are as cocky and confident as each other, with very little want to ask for help.

It is evident early on that there will be guest stars aplenty, with Superboy gaming with the speedsters from the first page. How that will affect the story, or if other heroes will be brought into this series, is yet to be seen, but it opens the door for them to enter in the first place. The dialogue on the first page had me concerned initially, with an overexaggerated emphasis on words aimed at teenagers without actually making much sense. However, it seems like a tactic to raise the energy quickly, as the conversations calm down and the flow of the dialogue improves as the issue goes on. 

The art is fantastic. Immediately, the expressions draw attention. The facial features are huge and help to create noise and enthusiasm within the book. This also leads to some specific and superb emotions being captured. The costumes for both Avery and Wallace have similarities as well as their own unique attributes. They are both built for speed, but those small affectations make sure that uniforms are individual. The pieces of action and the speed at which the duo travel are illustrated beautifully. The fight scenes take place at high velocity, and that momentum looks terrific within the panels. Bodies contort and transform as they connect.

The colors are also sensational. The bright and vibrant shades that cover almost all of the characters convey the overall happiness of the comic. Avery and Wallace are a great pairing, partly due to the fact that their costumes don’t clash at all. The yellow and red of Kid Flash works brilliantly next to the purple and blue of Avery. The lettering is dynamic and efficient, easy to read at all times.

Speed Force #1 is a non-stop burst of energy. From the opening page, the comic uses the young heroes to drive the comic forward, never looking back. It’s a comic that is delightfully fun to read, positive, and always engaging. Where The Flash is incredibly dark and solemn at present, Speed Force has a much more positive approach. Neither is wrong, but it provides readers with alternate tones to tales involving speedsters, which is never a bad thing. It’s got the cartoonish art style and the eruptions of pace to make it accessible and enjoyable for audiences of all ages.

Speed Force #1 is available where comics are sold.

Speed Force #1
4.5

TL;DR

Speed Force #1 is a non-stop burst of energy. From the opening page, the comic uses the young heroes to drive the comic forward, never looking back. It’s a comic that is delightfully fun to read, positive, and always engaging.

  • Read Now on ComiXology with Our Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Zipp’s Cafe’ Serves The Best Of The Simple Things (PC)
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Green Lantern’ Issue #5
William Tucker

William is a screenwriter with a love of comics and movies. Once referred to Wuthering Heights as "the one with the Rabbits."

Related Posts

Absolute Batman Issue 12 cover

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Batman’ Issue 12

09/10/2025
Red Hood Issue 1 cover

REVIEW: ‘Red Hood’ Issue 1

09/10/2025
Cover of Absolute Green Lantern Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Green Lantern’ Issue 6

09/03/2025
Cover of Absolute Superman Issue 11 that features an image of Brainiac

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 11

09/03/2025
Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 11

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ Issue 11

08/27/2025
Justice League Unlimited Issue 10

REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 10

08/27/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
The Long Walk (2025) film review promotional image
9.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘The Long Walk’ Is The Most Heartfelt And Heartbreaking Stephen King Adaptation

By Kate Sánchez09/11/2025Updated:09/11/2025

The Long Walk is a brutal watch. Equally heartfelt and heartbreaking, it’s one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

EA Sports FC Icons Match promotional image from Nexon News

2025 Icons Match Returns With Football Legends Bridging The Pitch And Video Games

By Kate Sánchez09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

NEXON has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to the pitch.

Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen - But Why Tho (2) Features

Everything To Know About Satoru Gojo

By Kate Sánchez09/07/2023Updated:02/16/2025

Satoru Gojo is the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — now, heading into Cour 2, here is everything you need to know about the character.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here