![]() So they lived happily ever happy, had twins, and then Crisis on Infinite Earths happened and Barry died saving the multiverse.įast forward a bit. Turns out Iris was also a native of that time period. But he wasn’t really dead, he was transported to the 30th Century. The long version: Barry supposedly “died” in Flash #350, the end of the run of the original Flash comic. The short version: He’s a time traveler and the grandson of Barry Allen and Iris West. My best guess would be that, because he’s from the future and attached to the speed force, he is immune to the the events of Flashpoint and so his memories have remained intact.Ĭorrina: Well, Bart’s family connections are complicated. ![]() Watching Kid Flash out-think someone like Brainiac is impressive. Kid Flash is quick to figure out what is going on, as well as how to use Brainiac’s own tech to end his villainous reign on the future. The one thing I didn’t understand in these issues was how, exactly, Kid Flash knew that something was wrong with his reality. Former Barry Allen co-worker Patty Spivot, Hot Pursuit, joins him in his fight against the brilliant, psychotic Brainiac. Kid Flash isn’t alone in Crazyville, either. Kid Flash is only a 15 or 16-year-old boy and yet he’s tasked with taking on a villain that even Superman has a hard time kicking to the curb. That’s right! Kid Flash (Bart Allen) must take on one of Superman’s biggest foes, Brainiac–a compelling twist in the Flash universe to say the least. Wally was the first Kid Flash, later it was Bart, who is Barry’s grandson, and Bart later took on the mantle of the Flash himself, briefly.Īnd you thought all the Robins were complicated! I haven’t even talked about Jesse Quick, Johnny Quick or Max Mercury yet.ĭakster: Skipping ahead : on behalf of Kid Flash, I’d like to welcome you to Crazy-Ville, USA. He’s the Flash that everyone knows from the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited cartoons. Further complicating matters is that Barry was later succeeded as the Flash by Wally West. The Golden Age Flash is Jay Garrick and he has been appearing in modern comics since the landmark “Flash of Two Worlds,” in 1961. Barry is actually the Silver Age Flash, a brand new character created as part of DC’s revival in the late 1950s. On another note, as I read Dakster’s comments, I realized I had to add in the civilian identities of most of the characters because there have been three Flashs, several Kid Flashs and even two Impulses. He was motivated by the simple desire to do good, in his career as a police scientist and as an accidental superhero. Barry Allen has been a hero since his first appearance in 1956. Here’s where my cynicism comes into play because I’m tired of heroes always having to have tragedy in their background in order to want to do heroic things. Even knowing that these events will inspire Barry to become a forensic scientist, an act that ultimately leads him to become the Flash, I still cringed, wishing it didn’t have to be this way. ![]() It is horrifying to watch as Reverse Flash deduces that Barry’s mother is the one keeping him grounded and sane, and tragic to see Reverse Flash realize that if he really wants to destroy The Flash, Barry’s mother will unfortunately have to go. ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Kid Flash Lost winds up being an insightful story about what Bart has been up to, unpacking his role in Flashpoint.Īs in a couple of previous articles, Corrina, jaded comic veteran, is joining me (Dakster), joyful new comic reader, to muse on the stories.ĭakster: As Reverse Flash tells his story, we get to see Professor Thawne racing through time, trying to find a way to destroy the man he once admired above all others: The Flash (Barry Allen). Reverse Flash’s single issue is paced nicely and gives us a well-rounded look at the character. The World of Flashpoint – Featuring Reverse Flash gives us the back-story of the villainous Reverse Flash (aka Professor Eobard Thawne/Professor Zoom), as well as some insight into the whereabouts of Kid Flash (the Bart Allen version). Keep an eye on GeekMom for the full review on DC Comics’ latest animated movie featuring the events of Flashpoint – Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox– coming soon!Īnd now, to the last installment, featuring, fittingly, the Flash family, good and evil. I’ve really enjoyed reviewing these titles over the past few weeks and I hope I’ve given you some insight into the Flashpoint event. With this post, I say farewell to the World of Flashpoint. ![]()
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