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Today, we're unwrapping Flash #16, hitting stores on Thursday, December 26th, just in time for some post-Christmas speedster action! EARTHQUAKE AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH! As the family continues their time in Skartaris, something is causing some serious seismic shakes–but is the cause of the quake something sinister? Also, Jai discovers how his abilities have[...]

Today, we examine Flash #15, speeding into stores on November 27th Observe the synopsis: As the Flash moves between his new role on the Watchtower and the family vacation, he comes across an old foe in a surprising place! Also, Irey West has a hunch her father is sneaking off during the trip, and she's going[...]

The Fastest Man Alive is racing on in with a brand new DC Multiverse figure as The Flash is returning back to the events of 1995 Developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Sega Genesis, Justice League Task Force was a hit fighting game based on DC Comics' Justice League characters Darkseid has[...]

Now, let's discuss Flash #14, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 23rd Behold, the synopsis: Wally, Linda, and the kids come together in the wake of the losses suffered to heal as a family and figure out their new abilities While this family trip has a unique destination–Skartaris, in the center of the Earth–Wally's begun an evolution[...]

Today, we turn our superior cybernetic attention to Flash #13, racing into comic shops on September 25th Observe the synopsis: BARRY ALLEN RACES FOR HIS LIFE! Barry Allen has been to the ends of the Multiverse and back Now, he runs into a danger unlike any he's ever encountered, as the fate of not only the[...]

Today, we're previewing Flash #12, hitting stores faster than you can say "resistance is futile" on Wednesday, August 28th Behold, the synopsis of your obsolete flesh-based heroes' latest struggle: The Arc Angles have gathered their forces and are ready to bring forth the new age they seek But the Flash Family is gathered for a final[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Flash #11, speeding into stores on July 24th Prepare your organic brains for this synopsis: As Barry, Max, Mr Terrific, and Pilgrim head into the Speed Force to uncover what's really causing all the chaos around the world, Wally returns home but is under the same mind control that[...]

Si Spurrier stays on The Flash with DC All-In, but current artist Ramon Perez is replaced with Vasco Georgiev for a new storyline starting in The Flash #14 In which it seems that Wally West may be evolving into a new form, and suggesting that the family have suffered a major loss in previous issues…[...]

Well, folks, it's time for another thrilling adventure in the life of Wally West, aka The Flash, in Flash #10, hitting stores faster than you can say "Speed Force shenanigans" on Tuesday, June 25th Let's take a look at the synopsis, shall we? As the Arc Angles bring the Crown of Thawnes into The Gallery, Wally[...]

When Inspector Pilgrim popped up in Flash as a down-to-earth celestial guide for Wally West's children, there were some comparisons to be made John Constantine to Swamp Thing or Tim Hunter was one, as was Doctor Who, especially with a time traveller with such a name But did anyone have their money on River Song?[...]

And Wally West, the Flash is on the run… isn't he always? Which makes this moment in today's Flash #9 with Nightwing a little fraught, given that the Flash hasn't been exactly standing still. As Nightwing has Amanda Waller on one side and Zur-En-Arrh's Batman on the other With Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 going to[...]

Set into the Speed Force once again as the Flash is racing into action with a brand new figure This version comes to life from Zack Snyder's Justice League, the ultimate cut of the Justice League film that should have taken the franchise to new heights However, the studio could not capture that Marvel Studios[...]

This week's flavorful disaster comes in the form of Flash #9, hitting stores on Tuesday, May 28th Who would've thought a speedster could have so many issues? That pun was totally intentional. Here's the rundown: As the Speed Force glitching causes more chaos around the world, another Rogue is gifted with a mysterious powerset upgrade, while Linda[...]

The Flash by William Messner-Loebs and Greg LaRocque Omnibus Vol 1 originally had a scheduled date for the 18th of June, but is now the 6th of August And Absolute Superman by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank has a new on-sale date of the 18th of June when it was meant to come out on the[...]

The Flash is back, as McFarlane Toys has a brand new collectible for the Scarlet Speedster Releasing alongside their recently revealed 1:6 scale Superman statue, Barry Allen is also racing on in with a new 1:6 statue Inspired by the artwork of Jim Lee from DC Comics, The Flash is suited up in his more[...]

Sometimes, the annuals aren't that connected to what's going on, but the Flash Annual out this week is even more connected to what's going on, not only in the Flash titles but also in the wider DC Universe, including the upcoming events of Absolute Power, and Amanda Waller's shenanigans She has already taken over TerrificTech,[...]

This time, it's the Flash 2024 Annual #1, set to speed into stores this Tuesday, April 30th Brace yourselves as we witness the ultimate test of superhero multitasking Let's look at what DC Comics is throwing our way this time: With Wally West M.I.A., Central City needs help dealing with all the bizarre new threats that[...]

But as well as Green Arrow, this Tuesday will see The Flash and their family as targets for her Bureau Of Sovereignty, the Axis Of Evil she is co-ordinating, and her plans to get rid of all the superheroes and supervillains on the planet Her presence in this title had not been announced… but it[...]

This Tuesday, April 23rd, marks the grand arrival of Flash #8 at your local comic book shack Ready for a plot thicker than the mystery stew at the Ace Diner? Here's what's cooking in the DC kitchen: The Stillness's prayers have been answered, and with the help of someone very familiar to Wally West, the next[...]

But while addressing one continuity problem, have they caused another? The final issue of Wesley Dodds: The Sandman two weeks ago, saw the Justice Society Of America, Hawkman, Hourman, Doctor Fate, The Spectre, Jay Allen Flash and Alan Scott Green Lantern turn up to recruit him in the middle of the ruined hills on a[...]

Today's Flash #7 by Simon Spurrier and Ramon Perez takes a break from Mike Deodato's dazzling grid panels innovations that have been an iconic visual aspect of this series But the writing is as timey-wimey as ever with Max Mercury, Bart Allen and Inspector Pilgrim at the heart of all time and space. Flash #7 Rather than[...]

Well, get ready to synchronize your watches, folks, because Flash #7 is racing to comic book stores this Tuesday, March 26th And what's the Flash family up to this time? Let me lay it out for you in a neat, time-stamped package. Jai West is going to try to rescue Max Mercury from the horrific remains[...]

Tomorrow sees The Flash #6 and Jay Garrick The Flash #5 both published by DC Comics Two Flashes for the price of two But they bring some other Flashes along for the ride Because it's been all go with the Flash comic books of late Jay Garrick has had his very origin rewritten, and made[...]

It appears that DC's golden boy on the track, Jay Garrick, is lacing up his boots for another round in Jay Garrick: The Flash #5, set to dash onto shelves this Tuesday If you're like me and suspect the word 'final' in a comic book synopsis is just a playful tease, akin to a villain[...]

Well folks, strap in and prepare for a jolting stop with Flash #6, slated to hit stands on Tuesday, February 27th—assuming it doesn't run a few laps around the Earth and drop in yesterday For those of you who (somehow) missed the "shocking ending" of the last issue, you're in luck, because Wally West is[...]

Originally introduced as the nephew of Barry Allen, the original Flash, Wally West gained his super-speed powers through a freak accident involving a lightning bolt and chemicals in Flash #110 This was very similar to how Barry's origin story unfolded, but it gave DC Comics fans Kid Flash in a world of sidekicks Wally took[...]

New powers for old, new powers for old! Bleeding Cool already compared the new Flash series by Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato to both Immortal Hulk and Saga Of The Swamp Thing in terms of trying to redefine a character In the new issue out tomorrow, it is time to pass that lesson on, as[...]

Let's hit the ground running with the latest chapter in Flashy family dysfunction: Flash #5 This time, it's like an episode of 'Speedster Family Feud' with extra cosmic horror sprinkled on top Scheduled to zip into your local comic shop faster than you can say "daddy issues" on Tuesday, January 23rd, it looks like everyone's[...]

While Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Birds Of Prey and Harley Quinn come within the Bat symbol, Nightwing gets his own, separate from Batman and from Titans. Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Suicide Squad, Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo have their own, while the DC Power oneshot gets a Black History Month logo all to itself[...]

Jay Garrick, The Flash, first appeared in Flash Comics #1 in 1940, created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert Jay Garrick gained his speed-enhancing abilities by inhaling hard water vapour during a lab experiment which granted him superhuman speed and agility, allowing him to become the Flash and fight crime But in tomorrow's[...]