Absolute Flash, Vol. 2: Still Point

Absolute Flash (2025)

by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles (Artist), Travis Moore (Artist)

In a desperate bid to save his father and himself, Wally West must wage the ultimate war of speed, which will define the fate of the universe—and his soul!

After a disastrous military experiment left him disjointed from time and struggling to understand his strange new abilities, teenager Wally West has been on the run, without a home or safe harbor, pursued by the metahuman mercenaries known as The Rogues. But neither Wally nor the Rogues know the true intent behind the world-shattering work that was being done by Barry Allen back at Fort Fox, nor do they know the identity of its mastermind…and when those secrets are revealed, all of their lives will change forever!

Collects Absolute Flash #7-12.

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes, Graphic Novels

160 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication June 23, 2026

About the author

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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.

Reviews

[scarlet♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

picked up the pace finally and im actually in love with this storyline

[Renato · Rating 4 out of 5]

To Recap a few things about the Absolute Flash universe (thus far):
⚡It takes place on Fort Fox, a military based that is working on something called Project Olympus
⚡This is mainly a Wally West story, whos father is a General overseeing Olympus
⚡Barry Allen is a scientist on this base, working under Eleanor Thawne (granddaugther of you-know-who)
⚡All of the Flash Rogues are agents on this base who have been provided technology (or augmentation) to provide them with their powers.
⚡There are plenty of other traditional Flash elements here, but those are meant to be surprises.

This new volume finds its footing and picks up the pace. We are no longer subject to the random flash backs, flash forwards, bad dreams that that repeatidly wasted panels in Volume 1.

The new stuff outside of the traditional lore is pretty darn interesting - cannot wait see where they go with this 'Still Point' thing.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book delivers another strong chapter in Jeff Lemire’s bold new take on Wally West. The “war of speed” concept stays exciting, mixing high-stakes action with some genuine emotional weight as Wally fights to save his father while unraveling the conspiracy behind his powers.

The art team (especially Nick Robles and Travis Moore) continues to crush it — the panels are dynamic, the lightning effects pop, and the character work feels alive.

It’s a fast, fun, and surprisingly heartfelt read, though the story still occasionally feels like it’s holding back a few bigger revelations for later volumes. Solid superhero storytelling that respects Wally’s legacy while pushing it forward. Highly recommended for Flash fans.

[D M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another volume, comics re-read, flashed through this one too. Same issues as the first, but Flash finds some footing finally. Without spoilers since this isn’t out yet, the writing gets better but the pacing and story doesn’t really advance besides the outside lore. It’s not bad, it’s average when you look at Abs MM, WW and Batman (Superman, I’m coming back to you). Read it and if it’s not your cup of tea, drop.

[Freddie🏳️‍⚧️🐀 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love this comic but the pace is kinda tedious for waiting a month between issues. I'd enjoy it more if I read it in volume form. However the wait maybe makes the reward better, I think it's finally picking up and I'm excited for more. I'm definetly hooked.

[Keegan Schueler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good second volume wrapping up some aspects of the main plot. I just think this story needs something fresh and what’s to come will offer that. Still a great read on its own and is a good flash story.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how this went down, especially the treatment of the Rogues. I'm curious where we go next. These first 12 issues were more or less one big story. I do think Robles relies on too many effects in panels at times and it makes it difficult to tell what is happening, especially towards the end.

[Andres Pasten · Rating 3 out of 5]

entretiene pero algo caótica, creo que puso muchos personajes para el arranque

[Valuxiea · Rating 2 out of 5]

I dunno if Jeff still has it.

[Josh Lemongrab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in Single Issues

[A J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very decompressed in style but improves in this arc.

[Litter Bug]

This was fine to good but not particularly exciting!

[Ruhul Arif Amit · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is getting better. Looking forward to new releases.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story got to big to quickly, pulling in every iteration of Flash in under six issues and dispatching most of them. Hopefully with the distractions gone, a good solo Flash story can be told.