Good Vibrations: The Flash (Barry Allen) Appreciation Thread 2022

[Frontier]

Francis Manapul is the only artist who makes those damn lines on his suit look any good.

Agreed.

The chinstrap has grown on me though.

[SecretWarrior]

[Frontier]

Flash is seen as more instrumental to the JL than Aquaman .

[signalman112]

60's house ad.

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[Frontier]

60's house ad.

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That's peak Flash right there .

[signalman112]

From the 1978 DC Calendar, February.

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[Digifiend]

60's house ad.

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An Original-Flash Classic... so that issue reprinted a Jay Garrick story as a backup?

[Frontier]

From the 1978 DC Calendar, February.

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Barry and Wally versus ice villains .

[James Cameron]

I am trying to collect as many pre-Crisis Barry stories as I can. Particularly the 70s through the 80s up to the end of his run. I've been tracking down single issues but I'm bummed that there aren't a lot of trades or hardcovers of this stuff. I think it is an absolutely epic series, there are some hokey parts but it is wildly expressive and imaginative and gets really dark at certain points. I wish I had been exposed to it when I was younger. Anyway, if anyone has some tips for getting this complete series would love to know

[Bunch of Coconuts]

I've been unable to keep up with comics for a while due to various personal issues (mostly just been keeping up as best as I can by visiting these forums), but...is Barry appearing anywhere currently or sometime soon?

[sifighter]

I've been unable to keep up with comics for a while due to various personal issues (mostly just been keeping up as best as I can by visiting these forums), but...is Barry appearing anywhere currently or sometime soon?

A team up miniseries with him and Aquaman, and Dark Crisis (mostly Flash tie-in where Wally and family go to save Barry).

[James Cameron]

While looking back at old Barry stories I've been considering what would be good material for a media adaptation that isn't inspired by Flashpoint/Dead mom stuff.

I'm particularly enjoying this Flash story in #235-#237 where Thawne infects Iris with a disease that will trigger Barry's speed to destroy the world if he comes into contact with her. Dr Fate, Green Lantern, and Jay Garrick are all a part of it. Haven't finished yet but that's one example of a good solo story that interacts with the wider DC mythology but isn't heavily reliant on it and doesn't produce any serious ramifications for the greater canon.

[Frontier]

I'm reading the "Death of Iris West" arc myself...

[James Cameron]

I'm reading the "Death of Iris West" arc myself...

Haven't gotten there yet but I'm aware it was a big one and Iris' death was treated as permanent.

[John Venus]

I think 'Flash of Two Worlds' is ideal for an adaptation as well. Just up the stakes.