Description
- Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive. Tapping into the energy field called The Speed Force, he applies a tenacious sense of justice to protect and serve the world as The Flash! The Flash's Rogue's Gallery are back - but they are more powerful than ever and they're each looking to take down the Fastest Man Alive! Who is behind their sudden organization and why are they also after their former leader, Captain Cold? The Flash must think fast if he can outrun and survive their attack!
- Collects The Flash issues #9-12, #0, and Annual #1.
About the Author
Francis Manapul is the artist and co-writer of The Flash, which is part of DC Comics' The New 52. His previous work for DC Comics includes books such as Adventure Comics, Superman/Batman, and The Legion of Super-Heroes. His work has been published in various publications from the likes of Aspen Comics, Editions Delcourt, Top Cow Productions, and Devils Due just to name a few. Manapul was a TV presenter on SyFy's Beast Legends, in which he and a team of scientists and adventurers traveled the globe in search of scientific data to create mythical beasts. Manapul was born in Manila, Philippines and currently calls Toronto, Canada his home.
Reviews
Praise for Manapul's The Flash:
"Showcases the Flash's likability and almost a hint of goofiness ... a lot of potential for greatness."-USA Today
"A visual treat.... Any reader can easily jump on board."-The New York Times
"The Flash will be one of the runaway hits of this reboot-and could eventually become one of the great runs of American superhero comics."-Time Out Chicago
"Flash fans should breathe a sigh of relief that the character is 100% definitely in the right hands."-MTV Geek
Book Information
ISBN 9781401242732
Author Francis Manapul
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint DC Comics
Publisher DC Comics
Weight(grams) 299g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 185mm * 25mm
