Perhaps.......... Wally will somehow get his own book?
Well I'm glad I'm not the only person who saw this and thought "Wally is about to get jobbed to Barry".
Actually, in spite of what I said a few minutes ago, a closer inspection shows that while that IS Wally's Kid Flash suit, it's NOT (any of) his Flash suit(s). It's N52-Barry's suit with the lines everywhere and chinstrap.
Well, he doesn't. That's outright explicit in the text, both in Titans and his Nightwing guest app. No-one remembers him (even "just" his N52verse life) outside Barry and the Titans (...and Deathstroke for some reason...) since Kadabra's spell wasn't actually undone. He just sits in Titans Tower except when they're doing stuff, while everyone else commutes from having a life in Bludhaven/etc.
Last edited by SanityOrMadness; 10-06-2017 at 02:17 PM.
Well firstly, nice to see we at least see eye to eye on politics. (Although I'm probably much further to the left than you.)
Second, never said I wasn't going to read this. Unless I say otherwise, even if I set my expectations low, I may still read something. I don't normally read the Flash book, nor will I ever on a regular basis so long as it's Barry's solo, but, so i may properly critique this, I will likely jump on for this storyline. And as for going in expecting to hate things damaging the experience? I don't think that's true, as if something turns out to actually be good, you get a really nice surprise.
Williamson's been open in interviews about how he thinks Wally is better at Barry in some regards, so I imagine that will be on display here.
I think that's partially the point of this story.
I think we're likely going to see a tie of some sorts or them both "winning" in different ways.
Would be interesting if Bart Allen shows up at some point in this event
Sounds a bit jarring but I'm open to seeing what happens and looking forward to Wally's place in the mythos being addressed. I'm glad to see him front and center here.
I just really hope it isn't all to set up Barry. I don't like the idea of them competing so directly. Hope there's more to it.
I think it's either that or Wally "wins" the best Flash title in death. I already dread the potential fallout even if I do trust Williamson about as much as any writer with this story.
But I am curious about what the core conflict for Flash War will be. I don't think a rift between Wally and Barry would be very believable unless one went bonkers. Also, will Iris finally find out she has another nephew running around?
Last edited by Rend20; 10-06-2017 at 03:03 PM.
I don't think this is going to be as bad for Wally as people think. He's not going to get his status as THE Flash reinstated, and the problems of "what the hell are we going to do with him now?" will likely persist, but I don't expect anything malicious. Certain fans will no doubt interpret it that way, not matter what happens though.
The shitstorm that will erupt from this, whether it's warranted or not, will be hilarious to witness for a little bit before it becomes tedious.
That's great to hear. And I agree that if one is open to being surprised going into it expecting to hate it isn't such a bad thing. At least you're going to read it and are open to being wrong. That's admirable.
As for being farther to the left, I don't think it's really possible to be farther to the left than I am.
Back on topic, I'm just glad to see that the original Wally West is getting some attention in the main Flash title. He's been profoundly missing so far.