This week the Flash appears in Final Crisis (yes, it’s on the schedule!), Justice League of America, The Titans, and a new volume of Justice Society of America: Thy Kingdom Come.

Final Crisis #5

Humanity enslaved! Time shattered and bleeding! Anti-Life triumphant! Can Earth’s demoralized, beaten heroes rally their scattered forces for the ultimate super-battle against the nightmare armies of Apokolips when the forces of good meet the forces of evil on the bridge to Blüdhaven? As Darkseid’s presence causes reality itself to sicken and the lights to go out across the universe, as even the Guardians fall, the true power of the evil gods finally reveals itself, and a major character returns for a shocking conclusion.

Does the secret of humankind’s salvation lie in a mysterious cave painting and a bolt of lightning? Or has the Last Day come for us all?

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and covers by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino.

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This week the Flash appears in Justice Society of America and (probably) in Trinity

Update: At least in my area, In the US, comics are coming out Thursday this week instead of Wednesday.

Justice Society of America #21

The penultimate chapter of the epic “One World, Under Gog” explodes here as the Justice Society of America goes to war with one another. Torn between Gog’s desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it’s old guard vs. the new as the line that was drawn is crossed. But Gog does not like war…

December 3–4, 2008 Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill

Added: The Flash appears front and center on the Alex Ross cover…

Probable Appearances

The Flash (Wally West, and lately Barry Allen) has been appearing frequently in Trinity.

This week, the Flash stands a good chance of appearing in Trinity and Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: The Kingdom.

Trinity #26

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza; Art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway; Covers by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang

The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – and will they ever return? Don’t miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time!

Notes: Wally West has been appearing frequently in this series, and last week Barry Allen made a surprise appearance.

Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: The Kingdom

Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Fernando Pasarin; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant Cover by Dale Eaglesham and Nathan Massengill

Gog rewards those he deems fit. Starman has regained his sanity, Sandman his sleep, Dr. Mid-Nite his sight, Damage his pride and Citizen Steel…? What “wish” will the indestructible hero be granted? And more importantly, what drawbacks do these wishes come with? Plus, Starman’s true mission is revealed!

Notes: Wow, a title that almost rivals Countdown: Presents: the Search for Ray Palmer: Something Else! Anyway, with Jay Garrick as a member of the JSA, chances are pretty good that he’ll be in this issue.

This week the Flash appears in The Flash #246 as well as the last volume of Countdown to Final Crisis, Tangent: Superman’s Reign and more.

The Flash #246

Written by Alan Burnett; Art by Carlo Barberi and Drew Geraci; Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

As Queen Bee circles in closer for the kill, everything The Flash holds dear starts slipping away from him. His powers, his wife – what’s next to go?

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The Flash appears in the latest issue of The Titans and in the collected edition of JLA/Avengers.

Titans #7

Written by Judd Winick; Art and Cover by Howard Porter

Match, the imperfect clone of Conner Kent, shows up at the Tower looking for a fight. But the Titans’ old teammate Jericho is still trapped inside him! To subdue Match and save Jericho, the Titans must find a way to force the two apart, and their solution has unexpected consequences for them all!

Notes: CBR has a preview of Titans #7 online.

JLA/Avengers (trade paperback)

Written by Kurt Busiek; Art and Cover by George Pérez

The once-in-a-lifetime crossover that brought two super-teams together and rocked the comics world is at last available in trade paperback! Own the entire 4-issue co-publishing event between DC and Marvel and written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Marvels) with stunning art by George Pérez (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds, Avengers). This collection also features introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz.

Notes: All three (at the time) Flashes — Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, and Wally West — appear at various points in this story.

Possible Appearances

Wally West has been appearing off and on in Trinity. Either Jay Garrick or the Kingdom Come Flash could make an appearance in Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: Superman.

Sorry it’s late — with following election results last night, I totally lost track of the fact that I hadn’t written this up. This week we have:

Justice Society of America #20

Written by Geoff Johns and Alex Ross; Pencil art and variant cover by Dale Eaglesham; Cover by Alex Ross

It’s the Justice Society of America vs. the Justice Society Infinity of Earth-2 with the fate of Power Girl at the center of it all! Meanwhile, Starman struggles with his returned sanity as he embarks on his true mission in our time period – one that will have vital consequences for the Crisis of the 31st century!

New Teen Titans Archives vol.4 (hardcover)

Written by Marv Wolfman; Art and Cover by George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal

The 1980s adventures continue in this final Archive edition, collecting NEW TEEN TITANS #21-27 and NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1! Don’t miss the Titans’ struggle against the hordes of Brother Blood, Starfire’s confrontation with her evil sister and more!

Teen Titans: Year One (trade paperback)

Written by Amy Wolfram; Art by Karl Kerschl and Serge LaPointe; Cover by Karl Kerschl

The early days of the Teen Titans are chronicled in this title collecting the 6-issue miniseries!

Sorry about the lack of covers — I’m in a rush.