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Absolute Flash (2025-) #1-6
Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds
Without the mentor, without the family, without the Speed Force, he’s still the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! Superstar creators Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles are taking the Flash into the Absolute Universe with a top-to-bottom reinvention, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike!
An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades!
Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed – and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor.
The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), and illustrated by Nick Robles.
Collects Absolute Flash issues #1-6.
An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades!
Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed – and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor.
The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), and illustrated by Nick Robles.
Collects Absolute Flash issues #1-6.
144 pages, Paperback
First published December 23, 2025
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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
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October 28, 2025
A bit wobbly on takeoff, but hits its stride by the end.
This one started off (for me) as one of the weakest Absolute offerings, but I stuck with it and ended up quite a bit more invested in the storyline by the end of issue #6. I've already reviewed each issue individually, so I left the links for those below if any of you are reading them that way.
The skinny gist of this one is that something happened to the teenage Wally while he was with Barry Allen in his lab.
What lab, you ask?
The government's off-the-book-project-lab that Wally's dad works for, as well.
Now Barry is dead, Wally is on the run with out-of-control speedster powers, and Elenore Thawne (the project's commander) has sent a group of Rogues after him.
One of the project's test subjects, a telepathic monkey called Grodd, defects and takes off with Wally after the first encounter.
We eventually meet the Absolute versions of Ralph Dibney and Linda Park at a homeless shelter for teens, as well.
As always, the Rogues are one of the most interesting things about Flash, and the last issue gives us a better look at this universe's version of them. I'm looking forward to learning more.
Recommended for Flash Fans.
issue #1 3 stars
issue #2 2 stars
issue #3 4 stars
issue #4 4 stars
issue #5 4 stars
issue #6 4 stars
This one started off (for me) as one of the weakest Absolute offerings, but I stuck with it and ended up quite a bit more invested in the storyline by the end of issue #6. I've already reviewed each issue individually, so I left the links for those below if any of you are reading them that way.
The skinny gist of this one is that something happened to the teenage Wally while he was with Barry Allen in his lab.
What lab, you ask?
The government's off-the-book-project-lab that Wally's dad works for, as well.
Now Barry is dead, Wally is on the run with out-of-control speedster powers, and Elenore Thawne (the project's commander) has sent a group of Rogues after him.
One of the project's test subjects, a telepathic monkey called Grodd, defects and takes off with Wally after the first encounter.
We eventually meet the Absolute versions of Ralph Dibney and Linda Park at a homeless shelter for teens, as well.
As always, the Rogues are one of the most interesting things about Flash, and the last issue gives us a better look at this universe's version of them. I'm looking forward to learning more.
Recommended for Flash Fans.
issue #1 3 stars
issue #2 2 stars
issue #3 4 stars
issue #4 4 stars
issue #5 4 stars
issue #6 4 stars
September 26, 2025
ABSOLUTE PEAK
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December 2, 2025Wally West was my first love. I like to remember it that way.
I hate hate hate how often art changes for comics, why does Kaplan's Wally look like nonbinary lesbian 😭
I hate hate hate how often art changes for comics, why does Kaplan's Wally look like nonbinary lesbian 😭
September 5, 2025
I really don't know much about The Flash, besides clips from the CW show I watched a while back, but I think (Like everything in the Absolute Universe) this is a great new take on his lore. I'm especially intrigued by what exactly the Speed Force is going to be here, alongside the deeper mystery of what work Garrick and Thawne were doing to originally summon it.
I also really adore friendly Grodd and hope he doesn't turn bad, I really like how they've depicted all of Flash's rogues here as sympathetic people who should be saved rather than beaten.
I also really adore friendly Grodd and hope he doesn't turn bad, I really like how they've depicted all of Flash's rogues here as sympathetic people who should be saved rather than beaten.
October 18, 2025
Wally and Grodd forever!
So next up on the Absolute line, I chose to read the Flash book. Jeff Lemire is definitely an interesting pick to write it, as I remember he did the Teen Titans Earth One book which I had mixed opinions on. And is this a radical reivention of the Flash? In some ways ya. It feels like what an Ultimate (as in Marvel) Flash book would be like. I have never read much Flash aside from some key stories like Flashpoint and most of my experience with the character was actually watching the CW series and Justice League Unlimited as a kid.
Here we have Wally West as our main Flash, though we do still see Barry Allen as he plays an important part of the story. Wally's mom has recently passed away which is something I can relate too, and he keeps moving with his military dad, until he gets his powers. We get to see some fun iterations of the Rogues and even Grodd who is very different to the main universe version. The unlikely friendship that forms between Grodd and Wally was probably my favorite part, which is why its the tagline for this review.
The art is pretty good and fits the Flash well. I also really do like Wally's Flash costume. The story was okay as we see Barry running from the goverment and his dad trying to get him back. The final issue which tells the back story for the Rogues was probably the most interesting for me since it reframes many of the characters in different lights, so there not all one dimensional good guys and bad guys. Interested in reading the next volume.
So next up on the Absolute line, I chose to read the Flash book. Jeff Lemire is definitely an interesting pick to write it, as I remember he did the Teen Titans Earth One book which I had mixed opinions on. And is this a radical reivention of the Flash? In some ways ya. It feels like what an Ultimate (as in Marvel) Flash book would be like. I have never read much Flash aside from some key stories like Flashpoint and most of my experience with the character was actually watching the CW series and Justice League Unlimited as a kid.
Here we have Wally West as our main Flash, though we do still see Barry Allen as he plays an important part of the story. Wally's mom has recently passed away which is something I can relate too, and he keeps moving with his military dad, until he gets his powers. We get to see some fun iterations of the Rogues and even Grodd who is very different to the main universe version. The unlikely friendship that forms between Grodd and Wally was probably my favorite part, which is why its the tagline for this review.
The art is pretty good and fits the Flash well. I also really do like Wally's Flash costume. The story was okay as we see Barry running from the goverment and his dad trying to get him back. The final issue which tells the back story for the Rogues was probably the most interesting for me since it reframes many of the characters in different lights, so there not all one dimensional good guys and bad guys. Interested in reading the next volume.
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December 18, 20253.5*
An introduction to the characters and the situation that takes its time but remains interesting enough to capture the reader's attention, with a particularly striking tragic twist at the outset.
Overall, Lemire skilfully uses his bag of tricks to drive the story forward with a host of intriguing questions and characters who are still developing but who hold their own.
Very good, as long as it doesn't take three volumes to answer them, at the risk of losing the audience. Well, myself at least.
Two different artists on the artwork. On the one hand, Nick Robles, who does a great job, particularly with the poses and effects of speed, and on the other, A.L. Kaplan, who is dramatically weak.
An introduction to the characters and the situation that takes its time but remains interesting enough to capture the reader's attention, with a particularly striking tragic twist at the outset.
Overall, Lemire skilfully uses his bag of tricks to drive the story forward with a host of intriguing questions and characters who are still developing but who hold their own.
Very good, as long as it doesn't take three volumes to answer them, at the risk of losing the audience. Well, myself at least.
Two different artists on the artwork. On the one hand, Nick Robles, who does a great job, particularly with the poses and effects of speed, and on the other, A.L. Kaplan, who is dramatically weak.
August 22, 2025
didn't hit as much as WW, I know everyone loves Wally's flash but it just doesn't work so much for me when he doesn't start as a sidekick idk, but still pretty good, i like the twist on the rogues and interested to know what's the connection with blue trinity (thank you picking up the pieces)
September 5, 2025
Flash viviendo el origen de Hulk, con los Rogues como Hulkbusters. A ratos genial, otras no tanto, veremos un volumen más como sigue.
September 17, 2025
pretty good! i was a massive Flash fan in middle school when the CW show started airing but I never really read any of the major Flash books and haven't engaged with those characters much since then. not fully sold on this run just yet but I did enjoy this interpretation quite a bit! could see me loving this run all the way through or dropping it after the next volume, we'll see!
September 7, 2025
Absolute Flash Vol 1 is a weird ride. The first half is suuuper slow, and I gotta admit, I was a bit lost at times. Like, wait, who’s who again? And why is this happening? But if you stick with it, Jeff Lemire’s quality shines through and it starts to click.
The world building is amazing. Lemire makes Central City feel alive in a way most comics only dream of. The characters are actually interesting too, once you get past the confusing start, and the art is beautiful, capturing both the crazy action and the quiet, emotional stuff.
Four stars because the start is rough and I almost gave up a couple times, but damn, the payoff is worth it. If you can get past the slow build, this is a really solid read that shows why Lemire’s one of the best out there.
The world building is amazing. Lemire makes Central City feel alive in a way most comics only dream of. The characters are actually interesting too, once you get past the confusing start, and the art is beautiful, capturing both the crazy action and the quiet, emotional stuff.
Four stars because the start is rough and I almost gave up a couple times, but damn, the payoff is worth it. If you can get past the slow build, this is a really solid read that shows why Lemire’s one of the best out there.
November 30, 2025
3,5/5
Pas mon favoris des absolute mais bonne lecture
Le dessin est parfois inégal mais les doubles pages sont top ça fait plaisir
Pas mon favoris des absolute mais bonne lecture
Le dessin est parfois inégal mais les doubles pages sont top ça fait plaisir
August 24, 2025
Rating note: Rating this 3-stars when comparing to the other DC Absolute series currently out there (Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman). On its own, Absolute Flash is fine (maybe a 4).
I should start by noting that Absolute Flash is a Wally West story, and not a Barry Allen one. For some of you, this should be enough of a deciding factor on whether to proceed.
Some of Lemire's interesting takes in this series thus far is that Wally has a serious case of OCD ( specifcally obsessive throughts) that seem to elicit his connection to the speed force. Oh...and also the rogues are the good guys in this story.
There is also a cool scene where Wally is torn across realities, which is very reminiscent of Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen
Unfortunately, plot wise, there is not much else to go on, but I trust Jeff Lemire to eventually make this series feel fresh and weird enough, but I am not seeing it in this 1st volume.
I should start by noting that Absolute Flash is a Wally West story, and not a Barry Allen one. For some of you, this should be enough of a deciding factor on whether to proceed.
Some of Lemire's interesting takes in this series thus far is that Wally has a serious case of OCD ( specifcally obsessive throughts) that seem to elicit his connection to the speed force. Oh...and also the rogues are the good guys in this story.
There is also a cool scene where Wally is torn across realities, which is very reminiscent of Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen
Unfortunately, plot wise, there is not much else to go on, but I trust Jeff Lemire to eventually make this series feel fresh and weird enough, but I am not seeing it in this 1st volume.
November 18, 2025
Наступною Абсолютною серією від DC яку я вирішив прочитати став Флеш від сценариста Джефа Леміра.
Воллі Вест звичайний підліток, який змушений жити у військовій частині через роботу свого батька, з тим же батьком у нього дуже натягнуті стосунки після смерті матері. Єдиний з ким йому вдається хоча б трішки подружитися це місцевий вчений Баррі Аллен. Одного дня Воллі приходить до Аллена під час експерименту, який йде не за планом в результаті якого вчений гине, а хлопчина отримує здібності та стає втікачем за яким відправляють спецпідрозділ, яким в Абсолютному всесвіті є Негідники.
Якщо чесно, то перша арка мене не сильно зачепила, так вона читається досить швидко і легко, і у неї є достатньо цікавих та інтригуючих моментів, як, напри��лад що за експерименти проводили на цій базі Тоун, що відбулося в пустелі Могаве у 1944 між Ґаріком та Тоуном, а також, особисто мені здається, що Баррі попри свою смерть стане місцевим аналогом Чорного Флеша. Головним гайлайтом є малюнок Ніка Роблеса, який малює перші три номери та шостий. Говорячи про шостий то от він мені й сподобався найбільше, у ньому нам розповідають про те як батько Воллі рекрутує Негідників і це було досить цікаво читати, навіть батько нашого героя тут розкривається з трохи іншого боку.
Перша арка Абсолютного Флеша вийшла окейною, не скажу, що історія Воллі мене сильно зачепила, але от Роуги зацікавили, сподіваюся у другому сюжеті ситуація покращиться.
Воллі Вест звичайний підліток, який змушений жити у військовій частині через роботу свого батька, з тим же батьком у нього дуже натягнуті стосунки після смерті матері. Єдиний з ким йому вдається хоча б трішки подружитися це місцевий вчений Баррі Аллен. Одного дня Воллі приходить до Аллена під час експерименту, який йде не за планом в результаті якого вчений гине, а хлопчина отримує здібності та стає втікачем за яким відправляють спецпідрозділ, яким в Абсолютному всесвіті є Негідники.
Якщо чесно, то перша арка мене не сильно зачепила, так вона читається досить швидко і легко, і у неї є достатньо цікавих та інтригуючих моментів, як, напри��лад що за експерименти проводили на цій базі Тоун, що відбулося в пустелі Могаве у 1944 між Ґаріком та Тоуном, а також, особисто мені здається, що Баррі попри свою смерть стане місцевим аналогом Чорного Флеша. Головним гайлайтом є малюнок Ніка Роблеса, який малює перші три номери та шостий. Говорячи про шостий то от він мені й сподобався найбільше, у ньому нам розповідають про те як батько Воллі рекрутує Негідників і це було досить цікаво читати, навіть батько нашого героя тут розкривається з трохи іншого боку.
Перша арка Абсолютного Флеша вийшла окейною, не скажу, що історія Воллі мене сильно зачепила, але от Роуги зацікавили, сподіваюся у другому сюжеті ситуація покращиться.
August 21, 2025
The Absolute comics are all about stripping away something key from these characters that we know well and watching them evolve into the heroes we love anyway. For this run, we’re following Wally West become The Flash without Barry’s mentorship, Iris’ love and homely safe space away from his father, or fellow teen superhero community. Essentially, Wally’s support system is gone.
However, despite that, the comic still follows very familiar beats for a teen superhero story. The two other Absolute comics I’ve read – Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter – have felt refreshingly new and different. Absolute Flash doesn’t :/
Wally gets a new support system and meets his love-interest Linda fairly quickly, making the initial loss of Barry have less impact. This is supposed to show how Wally fares alone. But he’s only alone for like 2 issues.
Wally’s friendship with Grodd is super cute and endearing. Definitely my favorite aspect of this run so far 💚
I love the art! The more technologic, glitchy way the speed lines are drawn is something I’ve never seen before and I think it works well to make this project more distinct from Wally’s main universe adventures. There are multiple, thinner lines at the point Wally started to run and a single, thicker line at the most recent spot Wally was, so following along due to these varying weights is easy and pleasing to the eye.
We’re introduced to what appears to be new Flash powers. Yes, Wally has his well-known superspeed and time travel abilities. But he also appears to be able to let out a large electrical shock and absorb others’ powers (at least, from the ones who got their powers from the same military facility as Wally). The former is less defined, probably because Wally doesn’t know how to control it yet.
However, despite that, the comic still follows very familiar beats for a teen superhero story. The two other Absolute comics I’ve read – Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter – have felt refreshingly new and different. Absolute Flash doesn’t :/
Wally gets a new support system and meets his love-interest Linda fairly quickly, making the initial loss of Barry have less impact. This is supposed to show how Wally fares alone. But he’s only alone for like 2 issues.
Wally’s friendship with Grodd is super cute and endearing. Definitely my favorite aspect of this run so far 💚
I love the art! The more technologic, glitchy way the speed lines are drawn is something I’ve never seen before and I think it works well to make this project more distinct from Wally’s main universe adventures. There are multiple, thinner lines at the point Wally started to run and a single, thicker line at the most recent spot Wally was, so following along due to these varying weights is easy and pleasing to the eye.
We’re introduced to what appears to be new Flash powers. Yes, Wally has his well-known superspeed and time travel abilities. But he also appears to be able to let out a large electrical shock and absorb others’ powers (at least, from the ones who got their powers from the same military facility as Wally). The former is less defined, probably because Wally doesn’t know how to control it yet.
September 16, 2025
This was quite fun and actually reads pretty fast and that was a fun experience considering the title!
We see this version of Wally and how he gets his powers and its so very different from the main universe and we see the relation with Barry which is like just in the first issue and the mysterious thing with his death and Wally getting the powers and him on the move with the military unit hunting him and they have deployed the Rogues led by Captain cold to hunt him!
It feels like a lot happening but I guess it will slow down with future issues but atm we see him escape and fight multiple battles with them, get an animal companion in Grodd whose so cute here but definitely an evil twist coming with him I think and then meeting Linda as he makes his escapes and in that shelter house which is run by RALPH DIBNY?! OMG! I loved that one and how he is reimagined as.. Lemire really pulling from deep!
But then we see the last issue where he is fighting Heatwave and get more focus of Wally as a hero as he is fighting this villain and what happened to him and a little backstory of the Rogues and that they were former military who did something dishonorable?! I love this take on the rogues and like the person whose behind the experimentation.. the name itself will give a hint and this is just a reimagined take so would be fun to see more of her origin and like motives!
Overall it was a fun volume and very fast paced as it should be, some people will definitely have the problems with the pacing and all but knowing Lemire it will definitely get exciting with future volumes and issues as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the villains and what Thawnes motives are and whatever happened to Barry and also a secret someone that I loved being mentioned!!
We see this version of Wally and how he gets his powers and its so very different from the main universe and we see the relation with Barry which is like just in the first issue and the mysterious thing with his death and Wally getting the powers and him on the move with the military unit hunting him and they have deployed the Rogues led by Captain cold to hunt him!
It feels like a lot happening but I guess it will slow down with future issues but atm we see him escape and fight multiple battles with them, get an animal companion in Grodd whose so cute here but definitely an evil twist coming with him I think and then meeting Linda as he makes his escapes and in that shelter house which is run by RALPH DIBNY?! OMG! I loved that one and how he is reimagined as.. Lemire really pulling from deep!
But then we see the last issue where he is fighting Heatwave and get more focus of Wally as a hero as he is fighting this villain and what happened to him and a little backstory of the Rogues and that they were former military who did something dishonorable?! I love this take on the rogues and like the person whose behind the experimentation.. the name itself will give a hint and this is just a reimagined take so would be fun to see more of her origin and like motives!
Overall it was a fun volume and very fast paced as it should be, some people will definitely have the problems with the pacing and all but knowing Lemire it will definitely get exciting with future volumes and issues as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the villains and what Thawnes motives are and whatever happened to Barry and also a secret someone that I loved being mentioned!!
November 8, 2025
A shaky sprint at first but it manages to steady its footing as the story builds momentum.
The book delivers an intriguing alternate take on the Flash's world. As of now, it’s unclear what’s really happening with Barry and Jay, while Wally’s powers are behaving in some unexpected, strange ways.
The art is decent, though not my favorite among the Absolute line. It gets the job done but doesn’t quite capture the visual spark I've seen from other titles in the Absolute line like Wonder Woman, Batman, or Martian Manhunter.
So far, this is not among the top Lemire books I've read.... Story-wise, the pacing is a bit slower than I’d like, though it feels like the next volume may dive into some much-needed backstory. I'm hoping things pick up from here.
The book delivers an intriguing alternate take on the Flash's world. As of now, it’s unclear what’s really happening with Barry and Jay, while Wally’s powers are behaving in some unexpected, strange ways.
The art is decent, though not my favorite among the Absolute line. It gets the job done but doesn’t quite capture the visual spark I've seen from other titles in the Absolute line like Wonder Woman, Batman, or Martian Manhunter.
So far, this is not among the top Lemire books I've read.... Story-wise, the pacing is a bit slower than I’d like, though it feels like the next volume may dive into some much-needed backstory. I'm hoping things pick up from here.
November 4, 2025
tbh I'm a total noob to flash (and most of the DC side of comics) but the absolute series has gotten me trying to dip my toes into it and I've found myself really looking forward to the new DC stuff at the comic shop.
ANYWAYS
Starts off kinda slow, it took me a while to actually read through the issues I got because it wasn't really grabbing me. I enjoyed it but not enough that I was reading every one the second they came out. It's a good set up and I really do wanna keep reading. I'm kinda dissapointed I'm behind on my pulls at my comic shop so it'll be a while till I get to the next arc.
ANYWAYS
Starts off kinda slow, it took me a while to actually read through the issues I got because it wasn't really grabbing me. I enjoyed it but not enough that I was reading every one the second they came out. It's a good set up and I really do wanna keep reading. I'm kinda dissapointed I'm behind on my pulls at my comic shop so it'll be a while till I get to the next arc.
December 24, 2025
Pretty mid, easily the worst Absolute book so far. Still pretty okay though. I see the vision. I love the Grodd pairing, the Rogues are cleverly reimagined, the anxiety parallels are great. But as for the rest, there's no hook here for me. Wally is alright, half the art is good. the other half is super mid, and the pacing is just all over the place.
I'll probably keep reading it though. Despite my complaints, the stage is set for something interesting, and sometimes Lemire takes off a little late.
I'll probably keep reading it though. Despite my complaints, the stage is set for something interesting, and sometimes Lemire takes off a little late.
September 17, 2025
This entry in the Absolute universe is a bit hit or miss. The changes to the traditional Flash story are interesting. New power set, new source of powers, new take on the Rogues and Grodd. The art is fairly good too, except for the fill-in artist. The actual story though is bland and weirdly paced. It felt like Lemire was more focused on fitting in every single Flash character he could than in telling a compelling origin story.
September 24, 2025
i really like this take on wally and the art is undoubtably gorgeous, however, the writing is a bit jugged and more so than can be excused by it being a flash comic, made worse by the extreme shortness of the singular issues. it probably works better as a full volume in that regard. and it does seem to be coming together slowly, so if they keep on this road, hopefully the next volume/series of issues will be better. am enjoying this quite a bit though.
October 19, 2025
A very solid book but the story isn't really groundbreaking. The most interesting points are the narrative choice of the three first issues and the way they represent Wally's confusion and the art style. Even with the artist changes (my favourite is Robles by far) the way the speed force is depicted is crazy good and I love Wally's design.
August 24, 2025
Pretty solid Absolute version of the flash with a nice mystery and a lot of characters from the flash history taking part in the story. Doesn’t fully reveal some aspects of the mystery going on but is a good start to the character run in the absolute universe.
August 28, 2025
It seems silly to say, but it even reads fast. The only issues with it are that they are introducing so much so quickly and altering and reassigning so much backstory that the reader is thinking about the changes and not the story itself.
August 30, 2025
Pretty solid. I like how much this is connecting to the other storylines in the Absolute universe. Wally West being an anxiety-riddled teen is also really cool. I see the next volume/next couple issues being much much much better.
September 9, 2025
Meh. Everything that's interesting about this take on the Flash myths is tempered by Le mire's repeatedly having to write like it's Andrew Gold's 70's hit LONELY BOY. We get it. You had a crap childhood. Can we escape into fun comic book adventures instead?!
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September 27, 2025Love the mystery and fast pacing of this "origin" story. Really fascinating way to show this Flash's power with the Dr Manhattan-esque ability to perceive various points in time. Can't wait to see where this one leads
October 11, 2025
Growing up with Wally West as my Flash, it was super fun to see Wally take up the mantle as the primary Flash in the Absolute Universe. Great fresh take on the characters, the Rogues, and Wally’s new sidekick.
November 8, 2025
Extremely decompressed. By the end I felt like very little had happened. Wally West becomes the Flash with out of control powers and the Rogues are a secret government team sent after him. Still invested in this. Just was surprised that it was the worst of the Absolute titles so far.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Has some interesting seeds planted that could provide interesting stories down the the road, but feels a bit too blah for now. I will keep giving it a chamce but hope it takes more interesting directions soon.
August 18, 2025
DNF’d halfway through issue 5. This and Absolute GL miss the mark for me. Superman is middling and the rest have been.
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