Barry Allen awakens in a world that is not his own. He's no longer a speedster. He beloved Iris West is in the arms of someone else. And his mother is still alive!
But this is just the tip of the iceberg. In this world, all of Europe has been sunk by Aquaman's Atlantean forces, the UK is under the control of The Amazons of Themyscira, and there's no such thing as Superman or the Justice League.
One thing this earth does have is a Batman. But this version is more ruthless, cunning, and willing to use a gun. If Vic Stone- Cyborg can win him over to his cause, it will rally a global force of metahumans who could end the Amazon/Atlantis conflict and ensure global tranquility. But that's IF Batman agrees to lead this army of ragtag heroes.
Geoff Johns does a masterful job in this opening chapter of Flashpoint. It truly is a DC Universe unlike any other that I've ever seen. As of right now, I’ve got about 100 questions. But to be fair, there’s about 100 Flashpoint related issues to dive into. So for right now, I’m going to try to shut up, sit back, and enjoy the ride. With deft artwork by Andy Kubert and colors by Sandra Hope, I think I can manage that.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
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