New Flash writers Robert Venditti and Van Jensen are featured today at Comic Book Resources in an interview about their plans for Wally West, the Rogues and more as their run begins with issue #30 on April 30. While some parts of Wally’s New 52 debut are still secret, we get a sense of the imporance of his relationship with Barry…and how long they plan to keep Wally as a big part of the series. Follow the jump to get the details!
Early Preview is up for Flash #30
The first issue of The Flash by the new creative team won’t hit shelves until the end of the month, but DC has released a preview already (Newsarama). The issue opens five years into the future, with the Flash making a horrifying discovery, before the story jumps back to the present day.
THE FLASH #30
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI and VAN JENSEN
Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
1:25 MAD Variant cover
On sale APRIIL 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
An all-new creative team makes its debut to show the deadly consequences of The Flash’s speed powers. During the traumatic events of FOREVER EVIL, Central City suffered the worst that the Crime Syndicate could dish out. Now The Flash has returned to make things right, but there are limits to what even the Fastest Man Alive can do!
Speed Reading: Flash TV Podcasts & Millar’s M.P.H.
A few quick Flash TV items:
The Flash Podcast has released two new episodes since we last checked in:
- Episode 8 Interviews Jason Spisak, the voice of Wally West on Young Justice.
- Episode 9 Spotlights Caitlin Snow, a.k.a Killer Frost, with guest star Shag of Firestorm Fan.
Flash TV Talk has a new episode on Wally West in Young Justice.
And in other speedster news…
Mark Millar Makes “MPH” His American Superhero Story at CBR, where the Scottish writer talks about his takes on super-speed and America, and artist Duncan Fegredo’s approach to portraying speed in the upcoming miniseries. IN another article, CBR also interviews Fegredo on his art process, and how he got involved in the book. Finally, there’s a six-page preview of the first issue.
This Week: Earth 2 Collections, Digital Crossfire
Flash comics out this week include…
Two Earth 2 collections featuring the New 52 Jay Garrick:
- Earth 2 vol.2 TP: The Tower of Fate
- Earth 2 vol.3 HC: Battle Cry
Digital backissues:
- Flash #185 (Wally West series) is part 2 of Crossfire.
Barry Allen Wins DC Marvel Superhero March Madness!
Thanks to a LOT of support from ardent Flash fans, Barry Allen is the Champion of DC Marvel Superhero March Madness at TMStash.com! The competition started with 64 characters, divided equally between DC and Marvel favorites, and just ended earlier tonight (April 6th). Barry received almost 2/3 of over 15,000 votes cast in the final round! Yes, there were multi-voters on both sides of the aisle on this one, but Flash fans were certainly the most enthusiastic in pushing the Scarlet Speedster over the top! Here’s the link to the official announcement at TMStash:
http://www.tmstash.com/flash-barry-allen-wins-dc-marvel-superhero-march-madness/
The staff at TMStash are already in the early stages of planning for next year’s event, and they send along their thanks to you and to Speedforce.org for allowing the regular updates over here. Thanks to everyone for stopping by and voting!
Funko Pop! Blue Lantern Flash Figurine Announced
Hey Speed Readers,
Yet another awesome Funko Pop! Flash figurine has been announced: Blue Lantern Flash is coming from Funko Pop! available in a standard version and a special metallic variant in the next couple of months.

