The Future Flash is coming…but he has a few stops to make along the way. He’s already killed the Future Grodd…what more does he have planned before meeting himself in the present? That’s where we pick up in THE FLASH #31!
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This volume of TEEN TITANS ends where it began, in the ultimate battle with Harvest! The Titans find that Harvest’s plan is even more convoluted (and diabolical) than they had even dreamed. Can they defeat this threat…can they even survive? That’s where we join the Teen Titans for one more adventure in their current incarnation, in TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #3!
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This Annual gives us an intro to a very much alive Wally West…and it throws in another very familiar name as well…as Venditti and Jensen set the stage for the “Future Flash” arc with a shocking turn for Barry Allen. Something is very wrong with the future Barry…
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After the jump we will have a major SPOILER to discuss regarding Wally West in FLASH #30 – do not go forward unless you’ve read the latest issue (or unless you don’t mind being spoiled)…
SPOILER AHEAD – YOU’VE BEEN WARNED
After the events of FOREVER EVIL, Central City is a mess…in just about every way you can measure. The reconstruction work has begun, and everyone is dealing with the consequences of the vicious attack on the Gem Cities by the Crime Syndicate. Barry is feeling a particular level of guilt…after all, he IS the Fastest Man Alive. The themes of devastation, recovery, regret, and lost time run strongly through this excellent debut from the new FLASH team of Robert Venditti, Van Jensen, Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund. Oh, and did I mention….Wally?
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This issue of EARTH 2 has a theme of resurrection – in more ways that one. A hero returns, another learns his way, and the “resurrected hope” may have the key to any chance our Wonders have of survival!
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The returning hero is revealed in the first pages…Alan Scott is once again saved (or this time, resurrected) by the green flame. His teammates are unaware of this so far, as events elsewhere are ready to unfold quickly. Young Jimmy Olsen of Earth 2 (only 13 years old on this Earth) is starting to figure out some of the meanings of Doctor Fates ramblings…including the identity of the person identied as the “resurrected hope”…and no, it isn’t Alan Scott. As the Kryptonian starts to gain power, the group is attacked – and that sets up the twist at the end that may finally turn this battle around…but for that we’ll have to wait until next issue.
Tom Taylor is an excellent storyteller, and this issue is no exception. There are a number of events going on simultaneously, but it doesn’t look forced – everything is blending well into the main plot. The art as always is outstanding – I love Nicola Scott’s pencils, Trevor Scott’s inks and Pete Pantazis’ color work. Jay Garrick fans will need to wait just a bit longer to see him in this story…but fans of these Wonders should be happy with another great issue of EARTH 2.