Mark Waid Has Seen THE FLASH Pilot, Says It's "Really, Really Good"

Mark Waid Has Seen THE FLASH Pilot, Says It's "Really, Really Good"

Following on from an interview a few days ago, comic book writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come, Superman: Birthright) has shared his thoughts on the CW's first episode of The Flash. Check out what he had to say after the jump.

By staypuffed - May 24, 2014 11:05 PM EST
Filed Under: The Flash

Several days ago, acclaimed comic book writer Mark Waid spoke in an interview about the CW's upcoming The Flash pilot, voicing his concern over the murder of Barry Allen's mother, but showing his enthusiasm for the tone and visuals. Over on his Twitter, he revealed that he has seen the pilot, and enjoyed it quite a lot! Here's what he had to say: 

 

 


 
After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only "meta-human" who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion -- and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won't be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become... The Flash.
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Amputech
Amputech - 5/25/2014, 12:31 AM
They seem to be taking this show seriously. Should be good.
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 5/25/2014, 12:57 AM
Hell Yeah! Those are the kind of things you want to hear with a new show.

I guess we can expect more people to watch the pilot soon. I hope The Flash pilot gets a lot of great buzz like this.
Pedrito
Pedrito - 5/25/2014, 12:57 AM
Good to hear!
I trust Waid's judgement.
thebearjew
thebearjew - 5/25/2014, 1:40 AM
his. mother being killed hasnt always been part of his orogin??
thebearjew
thebearjew - 5/25/2014, 1:40 AM
*origin
thebearjew
thebearjew - 5/25/2014, 1:42 AM
ya jollem i agree
it would be really wierd for superheroes to smile while punching bad guys
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 5/25/2014, 2:10 AM
Braniac.... There source is TMZ..... A site that is even worse than cosmicbookmovie
TucksFrom2015
TucksFrom2015 - 5/25/2014, 2:10 AM
^ some of the worst casting speculation I've ever read
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 5/25/2014, 2:13 AM

@Insomnia

I know.....but could be fun as an article. ;)
SonGoku
SonGoku - 5/25/2014, 2:16 AM
@bluedude

Not always. His mother's death first became a thing in Flash: Rebirth.
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 5/25/2014, 2:17 AM
Tucks... While i don't think that TMZ is a trustworthy source at all, would you really be suprised after all this suprisecast Warner has announced recently for this movie if Callan was the Joker?
TucksFrom2015
TucksFrom2015 - 5/25/2014, 2:18 AM
oh god now a video is playing with that annoying TMZ voice, they can't be serious. Callan Mulvey is one of Luthor's henchman... or Brainiac. he's probably some guy in a neck brace filing a lawsuit against against Superman for peripheral damages.. like The Incredibles.
QuestiontheAnswer
QuestiontheAnswer - 5/25/2014, 2:36 AM
Flash is now his own father though. Damn continuity errors. Anyway I trust Waid, one of the better writers out there.
McGee
McGee - 5/25/2014, 3:00 AM
Bearjew
Bearjew - 5/25/2014, 3:13 AM
Hasn't everyone who watched the five minute "trailer" seen the pilot?
MrReese
MrReese - 5/25/2014, 4:12 AM
Bring it on!
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 5/25/2014, 4:47 AM
Waid writes Daredevil currently. I wonder if he got confused watching The Flash pilot since his costume is burgandy in color like the movie DD costume?

I hope this show is good as far as writing/acting/directing/action...because the costume color is wrong!
Bright Red people..not that hard to do,Flash has ZERO need for darker suit. Makes no sense.
Klone
Klone - 5/25/2014, 5:06 AM
"Remember, this heretic hated MoS. Let's never let him forget like the savage retards that we are"
Pasto
Pasto - 5/25/2014, 6:28 AM
I was sold from the 5 minutes trailer with all the goods, him liking it is just the icing on top.
codydriscollsrightarm
codydriscollsrightarm - 5/25/2014, 6:39 AM
While I like some of his comics, Waid is a moron. His opinion means nothing to me.

"He enjoys his job", "His mom shouldn't have been killed" waah waah. He sounds like a whiny nerd.

The pilot is getting positive feedback on twitter. I'm so excited about this show.

"Arrow" is the best Comic Book TV Show ever, I'm pretty sure "The Flash" is gonna deliver also.
codydriscollsrightarm
codydriscollsrightarm - 5/25/2014, 6:50 AM
@soforizo

Good for you Mark, but I smell a cheap shot at another property somewhere in there. *Sigh*

Like I said, he's an idiot.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 5/25/2014, 7:38 AM
This show Can put cb tv shows on a whole new level

It's gonna be gooood
Klone
Klone - 5/25/2014, 7:40 AM
@sofo

I hate DC zealots more than Marvel ones.
EpitomeofAwesome
EpitomeofAwesome - 5/25/2014, 7:43 AM
Cool! Can’t wait to see it
Masterpace
Masterpace - 5/25/2014, 7:45 AM
I hope that the visuals will be on par with those from the trailer throughout the entire series...I hope they didn't spend all their VFX money on pilot to "make" people watch it. ;D
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/25/2014, 7:49 AM
the flash looks good but its definitely gonna feature some dodgy writing & annoying characters,you can tell that from the five minute trailer.
GL
GL - 5/25/2014, 7:55 AM
I want this apart of the DCCU so bad :-(
dnno1
dnno1 - 5/25/2014, 7:56 AM
Brian Lowry over at Variety gave it a B+ (see http://variety.com/2014/tv/columns/cw-upfront-scorecard-the-flash-just-might-catch-lightning-in-a-bottle-1201181069/). His one concern was whether the special effects used in the pilot would transfer over to the regular series. Might be a good question for Berlanti and Kriesberg.
DVonShakari
DVonShakari - 5/25/2014, 8:00 AM
the pilot is good? How about a movie???
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 5/25/2014, 8:10 AM
Pretty excited for this show.
Steelers4190
Steelers4190 - 5/25/2014, 8:17 AM
what DVon said..............much rather see a big budget movie than this lol
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