DC has posted a 6-page preview and both the standard and alternate covers for next week’s Flash: Rebirth #2 to The Source.
Edit: Does anyone else remember the Wonder Woman Plus Jesse Quick one-shot? In it, Savitar’s former acolyte, Christina, sought revenge against him by trying to “rob him of his victory” and pull him out of the speed force against his will.
Flash: Rebirth artist Ethan Van Sciver has been answering questions over at the Green Lantern Corps Message Board, where he left this response to confusion about the length of Flash: Rebirth:
It was always going to be 5, but we’re probably going to add a 6th issue.
This actually would better explain the artist’s remarks that the series might not be done by September, but that it would be “a good thing.”
Thanks to SpeedsterSite for the link!
Update: Speedster Site has collected the Flash Q&A posts in one place.
DC’s solicitations for July comics are up at CBR and elsewhere. In July, the Flash will show up in not only Flash: Rebirth, but Wednesday Comics, Blackest Night, Titans, JSA, The Last Days of Animal Man and more. There’s also Showcase Presents: The Flash Vol. 3 coming in August.
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver
Barry Allen left a legacy that thrived after his death. Now his return threatens it all. What secrets does Barry hold inside him about the fate of the Flash Family? What destiny awaits Wally and his twins? What murderous force targets Bart Allen? And what does it truly mean to be a speedster?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver).
On sale July 22 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Read on for Wednesday Comics, Blackest Night, Titans, Justice Society of America and more after the cut. Continue reading
Newsarama has a preview of DC’s July solicitations, including Flash: Rebirth #4:
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver
Barry Allen left a legacy that thrived after his death. Now his return threatens it all. What secrets does Barry hold inside him about the fate of the Flash Family? What destiny awaits Wally and his twins? What murderous force targets Bart Allen? And what does it truly mean to be a speedster?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale July 22 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
My take: This sums up every concern held by fans of Wally West, Bart Allen, or the legacy aspect of the character. “Guess what! We might be throwing away what you like most about the Flash! Buy this issue and find out!”
Update: See the full list of Flash appearances in July.
It looks like the Flash will be more heavily involved in this summer’s epic gigantic crossover event Blackest Night than previously suspected. We knew that Barry Allen would co-star in Blackest Night #0, this year’s Free Comic Book Day (May 2) entry. We learned recently that there will be a 3-issue Blackest Night: The Flash miniseries during the second half of the event. Now IGN has the solicitations for the first month of Blackest Night comics, and it looks like he’ll be guest-starring in the Green Lantern issues that comprise the event as well.
Green Lantern #44 (July 22)
“Blackest Night” continues! As Hal Jordan and Barry Allen investigate a bizarre crime in Gotham City, they come face to face with one of their oldest allies – J’onn J’onzz, the Martian Manhunter! But their old friend is not there for reunions; he’s come for much more. Meanwhile, Sinestro seeks to rebuild his army and take his revenge on the being who would usurp it – Mongul!
Superpouvoir (it’s in French) has the full credits for DC’s upcoming weekly series, Wednesday Comics. This is the 12-week experiment to recapture the feel of the old-style Sunday comic section of the newspaper. Each issue will feature 16 comic strips, each strip a broadsheet-sized page. (Basically the size of a comic book unfolded and turned sideways.) To give you an idea of the format, you can look at the sample pages DC has posted at The Source.
The Flash feature will be co-written by Karl Kerschl and Brenden Fletcher, with art by Kerschl. Karl Kerschl is no stranger to the scarlet speedster, having done art for Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #3 (featuring Bart Allen as the Flash — see image at left) and Teen Titans: Year One (featuring Wally West as Kid Flash). Kerschl’s art on both series was well-received. Personally, I thought Kerschl’s work was a perfect fit for Bart Allen, and I’m looking forward to seeing him draw the Flash again.