More Flash Delays — Rebirth #6 Now Due January 27

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Well, the streak had to end sometime, and DC has rescheduled two upcoming Flash issues.

Before you freak out, Blackest Night: The Flash is still starting next week!

Flash: Rebirth #6 (thumb)However, DC has pushed Flash: Rebirth #6 from December 23 to January 27, 2010. That’s 10 weeks from the November 18 release of issue #5, comparable to the gaps between #3 and #4 (11 weeks) and between #4 and #5 (12 weeks). Flash: Rebirth #1–3 shipped on time, with 5 weeks between each issue.

January 27 came in fourth in the reader poll I ran a few weeks ago, with 14% of the vote. February came in first with 20%, and December 23 and “April or Later” tied for second. (I only listed specific dates for December and January.)

Meanwhile, Blackest Night: The Flash #2 has been given an extra week, and should ship January 20.

For now, Blackest Night: The Flash #3 is holding to its original date of February 17, so it should wrap in plenty of time for the Secret Files book in March and the new ongoing series in April.

Edit: Here’s my previous breakdown of the schedule, including the delays and the gaps. It’s current through the final release date of #5. At this point I’m going to wait until I have #6 in my hands before I update it.

New poll: Which will end first, Flash: Rebirth or Blackest Night: The Flash?

Geoff Johns Talks Flash’s Future

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Geoff Johns posted on Comic Bloc this morning about plans for the Flash through 2010. He recommends that Flash fans read Blackest Night #5, says he’s seen Blackest Night: Flash #1 and goes on to reveal:

  • March sees the release of Flash Secret Files 2010.
  • April features “not one, but two new Flash titles. There have been a few minor top secret alterations that will be revealed soon, I think, about the books.”

Presumably that means The Flash and Kid Flash will both debut in April. The top secret alterations may include a backup feature in Kid Flash, or perhaps an artist change. (I suppose it could mean two Flash books in April and then Kid Flash in May, but that seems unlikely for now.)

He talks a little about the new series:

The first arc of THE FLASH is called THE DASTARDLY DEATH OF THE ROGUES and should be self-explanatory…kind of. 🙂 Other arcs will include MURDER IN GORILLA CITY, THE RETURN OF ### ######## and a brand new Rogue with a power unlike anyone in comics, but perfect for the Flash.

Johns also addresses the delays with Flash: Rebirth, saying it’s “as frustrating for [him] as anyone” and adding that “after much debate, we didn’t want to hand the series over to another artist or spilt up the book.”

There’s a lot more, particularly about Blackest Night: The Flash. He notes that “the ending [of the first issue?] might be my favorite line Captain Cold has ever uttered.”

This Week (Nov 25): Flash vs. Rogues, Blackest Night, JSA

There’s a whole bunch of Flash-related comics coming out this week!

The Flash Vs. the Rogues TP

Flash vs. the RoguesWritten by John Broome
Art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and others
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver

These seminal tales from the 1960s, torn from the pages of SHOWCASE #8, THE FLASH #105, 106, 110, 113, 117, 122, 140 and 155, introduced the Scarlet Speedster’s Rogues Gallery, including Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Gorilla Grodd, the Weather Wizard, Captain Boomerang and Heat Wave — all prominently featured in FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES’ REVENGE.

144 pg, FC, $14.99 US. Pre-order from Amazon

Justice League: Cry for Justice #5

JLA Cry for Justice 5Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli

Supergirl and Shazam join the team as Prometheus is finally captured! His evil machinations are revealed, but even so, the League may be unable to stop the villain’s disturbing plans as he cuts down one of the members! Don’t miss this shocking new issue that’ll have everybody talking.

5 of 7 · 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Justice Society of America #33

JSA 33Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Jesus Merino

The traitor stands revealed, and his part in the destruction of the Justice Society of America is complete. While the team’s headquarters lies in ruin, the same fate has befallen the team itself! Hold on to your seats, because the JSA as we’ve known it is torn asunder!

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Blackest Night #5

Blackest Night 5Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert

The moment you’ve hungered for finally arrives! Who controls death in the DC Universe? NEKRON – Lord of the Undead! The dark being behind the undead Black Lanterns makes his presence and purpose known, and our heroes discover they’re not only fighting for their lives, but their after-lives as well. Don’t miss this game-changing issue from superstar writer Geoff Johns and stellar artist Ivan Reis!

This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis).

5 of 8 · 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Teen Titans #77

Teen Titans 77Written by J.T. Krul
Co-feature written by Sean McKeever
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Co-feature art by Yildiray Cinar & Jlio Ferreira
Cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson

It’s a return of the teenage dead in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue! There’s certainly no shortage of dead Teen Titans, so when the Black Lanterns come a-calling, old teammates return with a vengeance! It’s a Titan’s worst nightmare come true!

40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Crisis on Two Earths – Josh Keaton Voices the Flash

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Newsarama has the trailer for DC’s upcoming direct-to-DVD/Blu-Ray animated film, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, and IESB has details on the release.

Comics Continuum reports that Josh Keaton will voice the Flash in the cartoon, and adds that Keaton is the voice of Peter Parker on The Spectacular Spider-Man.

The movie is currently scheduled to arrive in stores on February 23, 2010.

Quick Thoughts: Weekly Twitter for 2009-11-22 (Flash: Rebirth #5 Week)

Flash: Rebirth

  • Now that we know for sure Flash: Rebirth will arrive Wednesday, people are searching for Flash: Rebirth #6. (Still Dec. 23.) (Monday)
  • The more I think about it, I’m not sure Wally’s new costume will appear tomorrow. In the middle of a battle? Doesn’t seem like a priority. (Tuesday)
  • That said, both the classic Kid Flash costume and first appearance of the Speed Force costume were roughly instantaneous, so who knows?
  • Sometimes, living in the westernmost timezone in the continental US is annoying. My local comic store isn’t even open yet. (Wednesday)
  • Could be worse. I could be in Alaska or Hawaii. (Not that I’d mind *being* in Hawaii.) Or some other country that has to wait for imports.
  • OK. Comic store opens at 11, and I’m taking lunch early. I should probably grab a snack for mid-afternoon.
  • Yes, Flash: Rebirth #5 is really out! Also bought: Farscape, Dr. Horrible.
  • Another week ends without new delays. Flash: Rebirth #6 is still listed for Dec. 23 on DC’s website. (Friday)

Movies and TV

  • Listening to Dark City soundtrack while scanning a roll of old photos. Just picked up a photo of the sign for Shell Beach.
  • New Global Frequency adaptation? Could be cool. The nifty phones (outpaced by the iPhone) were never the point anyway.
  • The real question is, can they still get Michelle Forbes to play Miranda Zero?
  • Watching Red Sonja. Why is there Kryptonite in this movie?
  • Hey look, it’s not-Conan! But I think they filmed a scene for Conan the Destroyer in the same spot.

Also, check out the Star Wars Band Names meme from Saturday.

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