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7. Flash #22 - scarletspeed7
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Originality: 6.75
Aesthetic: 6
Story: 7
Personal: 6.75
Average: 6.625

This cover tells a strong story through a relatively simple image involving only three colors (excluding things like the title of the comic of course). The background boldly consists of a large area of the Flash’s trademark red with yellow lightning bolt against it, with the lightning striking the Flash’s suit. But you may have noticed the Flash’s suit is empty, running on its own. On the ground, we see an unsettling shadow of the Flash in black, distorted and monster-like. This dark version of the Flash is constantly keeping up with the suit, and it seems the Flash is unable to outrun the darkness. Or perhaps he is already trapped in the darkness, having been transformed into something else, which would explain the empty suit. Either way, the cover tells us a story that the Flash is dealing with a crisis involving his identity.

It's a very original image in its simplicity, relying on so few colors and details. And despite that simplicity, it warrants a decent Aesthetic score for its excellent presentation and juxtaposition of colors to emphasize the Flash suit and the dark shadow. It makes for one of the most memorable and intriguing comic covers I've seen in awhile.