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The Flash (2016)
Series · 16
books · 2016-2023

Books in series

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The Flash, Vol. 1

Lightning Strikes Twice

2017

As Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash, learns more about the source that fuels his incredible powers, this same Speed Force that flows through him is unleashed all over Central City, striking cops, criminals and ordinary civilians alike, it’s up to the Flash to train this new wave of speedsters to use their amazing abilities wisely! But while some may become his partners in crime-fighting—forming a true “Speed Force”—others will use their godlike powers for a more sinister purpose. And the Flash is about to learn that there’s some evil even he can’t outrun… Meanwhile, the Scarlet Speedster is also discovering secrets about his past beyond anything he’d ever dreamed—how he created a Flashpoint that changed history and helped create a new world, watched over by forces unknown. The race is on as writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) and artist Carmine di Giandomenico (All New X-Factor) present The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice—the starting line of a bold new era for the Scarlet Speedster, bursting from the blockbuster DC Universe Rebirth event! Collects: The Flash: Rebirth #1 and The Flash #1-8. A great new jumping-on point is here in The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice, a part of the critically acclaimed, best-selling, all-new line of volume one graphic novels, DC Universe Rebirth!
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The Flash, Vol. 2

Speed of Darkness

2017

A part of DC Rebirth! A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts—but just where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads. From up-and-coming writer Joshua Williamson (Illuminati, Red Skull) and illustrator Carmine Di Giandomenico comes THE FLASH VOL. 2! Collects issues #9-13. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present, and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.
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The Flash, Vol. 3

Rogues Reloaded

2017

ZLOČIN(Y) STOLETÍ! Captain Cold. Mirror Master. Golden Glider. Weather Wizard. Heat Wave. To je pět nejhledanějších trestanců Central City. Jsou to Flashovi největší nepřátelé. Jsou to Ranaři... a náhle zmizeli z veřejného dění. Až je to podezřelé. Jakmile začne Flash jejich zmizení prověřovat, zapadne na místo poslední část jejich plánu. Je to smrtící hra na kočku a myš, která prožene nejrychlejšícho člověka světa po celé planetě... a nakonec skončí až příliš blízko domovu. Je běžec v rudém trikotu dost rychlý, aby pětici ďábelských zločinců zarazil? A pokud ano, dokážou s Wallym Westem alias Kid Flashem ustát odhalení tajemství kolem Wallyho otce a posledního člověka, který ho viděl živého? Protože tím není nikdo jiný než veterán Ranařů a jeden z branců Sebevražedného oddílu, Captain Boomerang.
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Batman/The Flash

The Button

2017

The road to DOOMSDAY CLOCK begins here, with the invasion of the Watchmen into the DC Universe! BATMAN/THE FLASH: THE BUTTON DELUXE EDITION is the prelude to this epic story. During the unforgettable events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, Batman found a mystery he can even begin to solve a strange bloodstained smiley-face button embedded in the Batcave wall. All analysis suggests the button is not of this universe...so where did it come from? And who left it here? These are questions only the Flash can help answer. When the button is stolen by Reverse-Flash, Batman and Flash follow his trail to a parallel world, a twisted alternate timeline that should exist. Someone is sending the heroes on a bizarre trip through reality, showing them glimpses of fallen loved ones and forgotten friends but who? Wally West warned the Flash of an unseen force influencing our world distorting histories, pulling the strings, watching all—and the strange yellow button could be the key to finding it. Featuring the all-star creative team of writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King alongside top-tier artists Jason Fabok and Howard Porter. COLLECTING: BATMAN #21-22 and THE FLASH #21-22.
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The Flash, Vol. 4

Running Scared

2017

The Fastest Man Alive continues his monumental run in DC Universe Rebirth with THE FLASH VOL. 4! Barry Allen is at a crossroads. He’s lied to the woman he loves about his life as the Flash, and a rift is growing between him and his heroic young partner. Now, his greatest enemy has threatened to strike down everyone close to him! It’s time to make a tough choice that will launch the Flash into his most incredible mission yet: a siege on the 25th century stronghold of Eobard Thawne! Rising-star writer Joshua Williamson (ILLUMINATI, RED SKULL) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive with THE FLASH VOL. 4! Collects issues #23-27.
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The Flash, Vol. 5

Negative

2016

The Fastest Man Alive continues his monumental run in DC Universe Rebirth with THE FLASH VOL. 5! Rising-star writer Joshua Williamson (ILLUMINATI, RED SKULL) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive with THE FLASH VOL. 5! Dark clouds gather around Barry and his new family. Can The Flash act fast enough to save everyone he has ever loved? Collects THE FLASH #28-32
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The Flash, Vol. 6

Cold Day in Hell

2016

The Fastest Man Alive continues his monumental run in DC Universe Rebirth with THE FLASH VOL. 6: COLD DAY IN HELL! When one of the Flash’s Rogues is murdered inside Iron Heights prison, Barry Allen throws himself deep into the case, still reeling from the turmoil of his personal life! But when the clues begin to reveal an even greater conspiracy at work, the Flash soon discovers Iron Heights’ deadliest secret… Star writer Joshua Williamson (JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive with THE FLASH VOL. 6: COLD DAY IN HELL! Collects THE FLASH #34-38.
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The Flash, Vol. 7

Perfect Storm

2018

Gorilla Grodd is dying from a disease that only the Speed Force can cure. Allied with Black Hole, Multiplex, Negative Flash and Raijin, Master of Lightning, Grodd comes to Central City to drain the energy from all of the speedsters! In the back of Barry's mind, Grodd is gnawing at his memories and scratching at scars, inflicting psychic wounds that may have lasting effects. All the Fastest Man Alive can think about is saving the city and freeing Iris West, who is finally beginning to trust Barry again. When Barry loses his speed, it falls to both Wally Wests and the Flash of China to tackle Grodd and free the city's citizenry. When that proves futile, Barry is willing to cross lines he has never crossed before to regain his speed, and turns to Godspeed for help. This pivotal chapter in the speed saga will leave all of the speedsters fundamentally changed, and relationships will never be the same again. Can they survive the fallout from Grodd's desperate gambit? Writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) continues his smash-hit run on The Flash with art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Carlos D'anda, Dan Panosian and Christian Duce. Collects The Flash #39-45.
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The Flash, Vol. 8

Flash War

2018

The Fastest Man Alive continues his monumental run in The Flash Vol. 8: Flash War! One of the biggest Flash adventures starts here, with a special story starring the classic Wally West, who's conflicted over whether to let Iris West know he is alive—and he'll need the help of the Flash to figure out what to do! But when Magenta, Wally's old love, needs his help, the Flash returns home to Keystone City, where he is confronted with violent memories of an unknown world. It's a major turning point for the Flash family! Join Wally West, Barry Allen and other DC Universe characters as they join together for the ultimate race against time. Writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive with The Flash Vol. 8: Flash War! Collects The Flash #46-51 and a story from Annual #1.
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The Flash, Vol. 9

Reckoning of the Forces

2019

As the dust settles in the wake of "Flash War," the Flash and his family of speedsters try to pick up the pieces of what's left. But bad blood can run deep. This is the one race the Flash Family can't win in The Flash Vol. 9! On your mark, get set and go for "Grips of Strength"! Barry Allen races to the House of Heroes at the center of the Multiverse to meet with the Flashes of 52 worlds for info on the new forces he's recently encountered. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Trickster's turning informant against Warden Wolfe, but that brings about a sneak attack that Barry and the time-lost Commander Cold must team up to stop—if they can quit butting heads long enough to do so. Writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive with The Flash Vol. 9! Collects The Flash #52-57.
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The Flash, Vol. 11

The Greatest Trick of All

2020

The Trickster welcomes the Scarlet Speedster back home with an impossible choice either save the people of Central City or stop the villain who caused it all from escaping to wreak havoc another day. What will Barry choose? Barry arrives back home from his Force Quest to discover something in his city is off. The people of Central City are all acting strangely, even the people closest to him. There's something tricky afoot, but what or who is behind this madness? Can Barry save his city as it plunges into chaos, or is he for once...not fast enough? Collects The Flash #66-69 and The Flash Annual #2
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The Flash

Year One

2019

THE SCARLET SPEEDSTER'S ORIGIN STARTS HERE! Barry Allen is stuck in place. As a forensic scientist for the Central City police, it's his job to catch criminals after they've committed their crimes. It's like he's lost the race before he even leaves the starting line. Then one-night lightning strikes—and everything changes. Electrocuted and doused in chemicals, Barry emerges from a coma with the force of incredible speed humming in his very atoms. He's faster than bullets, faster than sound, faster than anyone can imagine. And he'd better be. Because even as Barry learns how to harness his incredible new powers, a new breed of criminal is stalking Central City. Some can slow him to a standstill. Others can freeze him in place. Still others run so hot and so fast he can't see them coming. The race is on for one of the DC Universe's most iconic superheroes to become the legend he is destined to be. Collects The Flash #70-75
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The Flash (2016-) Vol. 15

Finish Line

2021

THE FLASH CROSSES A PERSONAL FINISH LINE… Superstar writer Joshua Williamson’s 101-issue run on The Flash comes to a close, as Barry Allen faces the Reverse-Flash and the high-speed hero’s greatest rogues! Forming a Legion of Zoom—including Captain Cold, the Turtle, Gorilla Grodd, and the Trickster—the Reverse-Flash sets out to not only beat Barry Allen, but also assume his life! Can the Fastest Man Alive keep up with the attacks around Central City when everyone and everything he loves is in danger? With his greatest enemy calling on Barry’s children from the future, the Tornado Twins, the Flash Family steps up to help the hero as he faces his biggest battle ever. With stunning art by Christian Duce, Rafa Sandoval, Scott Kolins, and Howard Porter, this seven-issue story ( The Flash #756-762) leaves readers breathless!
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The Flash (2016-) Vol. 16

Wally West Returns

2022

Wally West is back! The fan-favorite character has returned to the role of the Fastest Man Alive and is leaping through time on a quest to return him to glory! Wally West is ready to call it quits. After a tumultuous and traumatic few years from DC Universe: Rebirth to Heroes in Crisis to Dark Nights: Death Metal, the former Kid Flash is ready to walk, not run, away from the super-hero life—but Barry Allen needs his former partner now more than ever. What happen next, though, is unexpected—a journey through time that sees Wally leaping from the bodies of fellow speedsters, on a mission from World War II to the far future to restore his former glory! This is the Flash story fans have been waiting for—with Wally back in the title role for the first time in 15 years! Along with the Wally West story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by artists including Brandon Peterson, this collection includes adventures written by Kevin Shinick and illustrated by artists including Clayton Henry, pitting Barry Allen against the Trickster and Dr. Alchemy! This volume collects The Flash #763-771 and The Flash 2021 Annual #1.
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The Flash, Vol. 17

Eclipsed

2022

Wally West is back! The fan-favorite character has returned to the role of the Fastest Man Alive and is leaping through time on a quest to return him to glory! Leaving past mistakes behind and racing into the future, Wally West returns as Central City’s Scarlet Speedster! Now reunited with his wife, Linda, and their two children, the former Kid Flash begins a new chapter in his life. But Wally quickly remembers that saving lives and fighting super-villains may make him a hero, but they don’t pay the bills. Luckily, an old friend may have just the right job for this blue-collar champion. The Flash Vol. 17: Eclipse collects The Flash #772-779.
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The Flash, Vol. 19

One-Minute War

2023

A lot can happen in a minute…so what happens when an entire armada of conquering speedster aliens shows up on Earth’s doorstep? The most intense battle the Earth has ever waged-in the span of 60 seconds! And when the Flash Family find themselves on the edge of defeat, it will take some surprising allies to give the speedsters one last chance to change the outcome of the war once and for all! Plus, gain additional insights into invading aliens the Fraction in the One-Minute War Special…don’t blink or you’ll miss all the action! Collects The Flash #790-796 and The One-Minute War Special #1.

Authors

Andy Lanning
Andy Lanning
Author · 57 books
Andy Lanning is a British comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett.
Ron Marz
Author · 41 books

Marz is well known for his work on Silver Surfer and Green Lantern, as well as the Marvel vs DC crossover and Batman/Aliens. He also worked on the CrossGen Comics series Scion, Mystic, Sojourn, and The Path. At Dark Horse Comics he created Samurai: Heaven and Earth and various Star Wars comics. He has also done work for Devil’s Due Publishing’s Aftermath line, namely Blade of Kumori. In 1995, he had a brief run on XO-Manowar, for Valiant Comics. Marz’s more recent works includes a number of Top Cow books including Witchblade and a Cyberforce relaunch. For DC Comics, he has written Ion, a 12 part comic book miniseries that followed the Kyle Rayner character after the One Year Later event, and Tales of the Sinistro Corps Presents: Parallax and Tales of the Sinestro Corps Presents: Ion, two one-shot tie-ins to the Green Lantern crossover, The Sinestro Corps War. His current creator owned projects include “Dragon Prince” (Top Cow) and “Samurai : Heaven and Earth” (Dark Horse). Photo by Luigi Novi.

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