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The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus
The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol. 2
Experience Wally West inheriting the mantle of the Fastest Man Alive in this volume chronicling Mark Waid's critically acclaimed run!
Picking up where The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol. 1 leaves off Wally West has the same super-speed powers as his uncle Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash!
Follow Wally's journey toward becoming a true hero begins. Collecting some of the most iconic tales from Mark Waid's time writing The Flash!
Picking up where The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol. 1 leaves off Wally West has the same super-speed powers as his uncle Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash!
Follow Wally's journey toward becoming a true hero begins. Collecting some of the most iconic tales from Mark Waid's time writing The Flash!
1216 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1995
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Mark Waid
3,249 books1,301 followersMark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.
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November 9, 2025
Finished the second Flash omnibus from Mark Waid⚡️
This was not as spectacular as the first, but still very highly enjoyable! The Flash is a character i get to know, and love more and more as i progress on the work of DC's fastest.
This was not as spectacular as the first, but still very highly enjoyable! The Flash is a character i get to know, and love more and more as i progress on the work of DC's fastest.
April 11, 2025
This has been a slog.
I was looking forward to continue with this volume and had to wait 2 years for it to be released, only to feel disappointed. Surprising, considering that I've loved the Aquaman by Peter David Omnibus, that collects stories from the same period in the mid 90's and is catered to the same audience.
Why is that? It's a combination of many things for me. The lack of an overarching story. We get a glimpse of the Speed Force and what it means, supporting characters jump in and out of the book, but the status quo is barely touched upon in here. It feels inconsequential.
The speedsters and the speed itself. At some point Flash has an ensemble of 5-6 other speedsters, who barely have any character, while all have the exact same power. To run fast. I think the concept of running fast can be translated well into comic book form, but it requires a very creative approach. This book rarely nails it, in my opinion. Flash is either running and punching, or running and vibrating through things to make them explode. It doesn't convey the power such high speeds have in a satisfying way. But there is an arc in here, where he transfers his speed to others, which was much more interesting.
The villains don't work. The Flash has an established rogues gallery, but it is not utilised effectively. There is a good Mirror Master story, yes. Also the brief conflict with the Piper was good. But a lot of villains are new and really bland, just being evil, without proper motivation.
The tone. It is standard superhero action and feels like a lot of other books. That is perfectly ok, but less so if the book doesn't stand out from the masses.
This book definitely has some strengths though: First and foremost Flash's girlfriend Linda. She is fantastic, stands on her own two feet and is not a damsel in distress. She can be selfish, give Flash a hard time and doesn't hesitate to sacrifice herself, if necessary. Their relationship overall feels genuine and leaps above relationships in other comics during the 90's.
Also, there are some standalone stories in here and I really loved that Legends of Dead Earth Flash Annual.
The artwork jumps between really great and really dated. Same for the lettering: There huge panels with great artwork and not at lot of text in here and then there's text pages filled with boxes.
All in all this is a step down from Volume 1 for me and the book pales compared to other books coming out at the same time from DC. Aquaman and Starman, to name two examples. Still enjoyable, but operating below what it should have been.
I was looking forward to continue with this volume and had to wait 2 years for it to be released, only to feel disappointed. Surprising, considering that I've loved the Aquaman by Peter David Omnibus, that collects stories from the same period in the mid 90's and is catered to the same audience.
Why is that? It's a combination of many things for me. The lack of an overarching story. We get a glimpse of the Speed Force and what it means, supporting characters jump in and out of the book, but the status quo is barely touched upon in here. It feels inconsequential.
The speedsters and the speed itself. At some point Flash has an ensemble of 5-6 other speedsters, who barely have any character, while all have the exact same power. To run fast. I think the concept of running fast can be translated well into comic book form, but it requires a very creative approach. This book rarely nails it, in my opinion. Flash is either running and punching, or running and vibrating through things to make them explode. It doesn't convey the power such high speeds have in a satisfying way. But there is an arc in here, where he transfers his speed to others, which was much more interesting.
The villains don't work. The Flash has an established rogues gallery, but it is not utilised effectively. There is a good Mirror Master story, yes. Also the brief conflict with the Piper was good. But a lot of villains are new and really bland, just being evil, without proper motivation.
The tone. It is standard superhero action and feels like a lot of other books. That is perfectly ok, but less so if the book doesn't stand out from the masses.
This book definitely has some strengths though: First and foremost Flash's girlfriend Linda. She is fantastic, stands on her own two feet and is not a damsel in distress. She can be selfish, give Flash a hard time and doesn't hesitate to sacrifice herself, if necessary. Their relationship overall feels genuine and leaps above relationships in other comics during the 90's.
Also, there are some standalone stories in here and I really loved that Legends of Dead Earth Flash Annual.
The artwork jumps between really great and really dated. Same for the lettering: There huge panels with great artwork and not at lot of text in here and then there's text pages filled with boxes.
All in all this is a step down from Volume 1 for me and the book pales compared to other books coming out at the same time from DC. Aquaman and Starman, to name two examples. Still enjoyable, but operating below what it should have been.
September 21, 2025
Second omnibus for the Flash by Mark Waid. I liked it, but I have to say the stories are a little bit dated and sometimes uneventful. Still, this is a good comic written by a veteran of the genre, without any trace of 90s grit and darkness, but with enough drama and action to still be interesting.
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