Wally has joined up with the Rogues, but that doesn’t mean he (or they) are safe. In fact, some pretty wild things happen from the very start of this issue. All road are leading back to Fort Fox, but again that doesn’t mean anyone is safe. What secrets will be revealed this issue? Where will Wally be by issue’s end? Wanna know more? Follow us after the jump!
SOME SPOILERS AHEAD!
From last issue, you already know that one of the Rogues is a mole for Dr. Thawne. What you may not know is that another Rogue with a propensity for high temperatures is also working for Thawne, and he makes a blazing entrance here!
Wally and Grodd get away and head for Fort Fox, but that’s exactly what Thawne wants them to do. As they get there, Wally starts to see remnants of his earlier visit with Barry Allen. Only, it’s not the same. Go back to issue #1 and compare Barry’s answer to what’s going on at the lab to what “Barry” says now. It’s a bit disturbing…but that’s what it’s meant to be.
Wally does make it back to the lab, but the biggest danger yet is waiting for him there. Will he be pulled out of reality? Will he enter this weird version of the Speed Force? Who could be waiting for him there? We’ll see more next issue.
NOTES:
- We once again see Heat Wave and Weather Wizard, though they aren’t on the same team. In this issue, Weather Wizard shows up in the nick of time for the other Rogues. I’m beginning to think I like this version of Weather Wizard better than the one in the main DC Universe.
- The ABSOLUTE Universe continues to be mind-bending, but that’s been the best part of this continuity. Jeff Lemire is making the very best out of every opportunity here.
- The artwork is still amazing – showing just how different the ABSOLUTE universe is compared to the main DCU continuity. It’s dreamlike in some panels and high-impact action in others, and I’m a fan of this fantastic artwork, thanks to Nick Robles (pencils/inks), Adirano Lucas (colors) and Tom Napolitano (letters).
SUMMARY:
This is another 9/10 for me – of course, that’s just my opinion. What do YOU think? Leave your comments below!