by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief

The Absolute Universe is about to expand again as DC goes ALL IN for the launch of Absolute Flash #1!

Official Synopsis:
JEFF LEMIRE AND NICK ROBLES SPEED INTO THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Without the mentor… without the family… without the Speed Force, what’s left is the Absolute Scarlet Speedster!

Creative Team:
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Art and Cover: Nick Robles
Colors: Adriano Lucas
Letters: Tom Napolitano

For those of you who are just joining us, DC has added a new chapter to the multiverse called the “Absolute Universe.” These stories aren’t beholden to the history and lore of the main DC Universe. By stripping these heroes and their world down to the studs, they are providing readers with a unique character study to better understand what makes these stories so compelling. In the case of Absolute Flash, it’s another thrill ride from the very first page.

Absolute Flash focuses on the journey of teenager Wally West. In this non-linear tale, readers get to see Wally’s struggle to fit in as his father has moved their family around due to his work with the military. Just when it seems that our hero has found a friend in Dr. Barry Allen, Colonel West steps in and demands that he stay far away from the lab. After a catastrophic event, Wally finds himself on the run and being chased down by the Rogues, led by Captain Cold. How did Wally get his powers, and what does it have to do with the fate of Barry Allen? Find out more next month in the next chapter of Absolute Flash!

I absolutely loved everything about this book (pun intended). The non-linear storytelling works extremely well for this particular story, and having Wally as the titular Flash for this universe adds a new layer of fun. I was pleasantly surprised by this take on the Rogues as well, and I’m excited to see how they are intertwined with Wally’s destiny in this universe. The stylistic choices of the creative team help to further differentiate this book from its DC Universe counterpart, offering a fresh and visually engaging aesthetic for the Flash’s world. I dare you to read this book and not want to see what comes next.

Rating:
ComicsOnline gives Absolute Flash #1 – 5 out of 5 Absolute wins for DC.

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