What should I read before Flashpoint?

What should I read before Flashpoint beyond?

Regarding accessibility, the original Flashpoint series is a must-read to prepare for this miniseries, and the prelude issue, by Johns and Eduardo Risso, similarly should be read before diving into this first issue.

Is Flash Rebirth before Flashpoint?

While the previous Johns events spiraled out of his work on Green Lantern (including the immensely popular Blackest Night), Flashpoint is the first (and, well, last) event to follow Johns work on Flash: Rebirth and the return of Barry Allen to the DC Universe.

In which order should I read Flash comics?

Is Flashpoint before or after New 52?

While Flashpoint works as a standalone story, it's probably best known as the miniseries that jump started what became known as The New 52.

Reading Orders - DC's Flashpoint

Is Flashpoint Canon DC?

Flashpoint is a 2011 comic book crossover story arc published by DC Comics.

What did Barry change in Flashpoint?

Barry was happy that this new reality had its own Flash so he didn't have to be a vigilante speedster, but that changed when he realized that the alternate Flash was Iris' brother, Wally. He also saw that they didn't have the same resources and aid that he had trying to protect the city.

Where do I start the Flash Barry Allen comics?

DC Comics relaunched The Flash with issue #1 in September 2011, with writing and art handled by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato as part of DC's company-wide title relaunch, The New 52. It's the perfect starting point for new readers as you don't need any backstory.

Who came first Wally West or Barry Allen?

Barry Allen had been around for a little while before Wally burst onto the scene—about three years to be exact. Wally debuted in 1959 after Barry's 1956 debut. The Silver Age Flash team didn't waste much time. Wally's first appearance was also his origin story and it wasn't exactly complicated.

Does Flash remember Flashpoint?

Does Barry Allen (The Flash) remember the events that took place during Flashpoint? At the end of Flashpoint, when he delivers Thomas's letter to Bruce, he obviously remembers the alternate timeline.

How did Barry create Flashpoint?

Zoom reveals to Barry that the Flashpoint timeline was actually created by Barry himself, after he travelled back in time to stop him from killing his mother. Barry pulled the entire Speed Force into himself to stop Zoom, which altered the timeline.

Who are the 3 Flashes?

In Superman & Batman: Generations 2, three different Flashes appear: Wally West as Kid Flash in 1964, Wally's cousin Carrie as Kid Flash in 1986, and Jay West, the son of Wally and his wife Magda as the fifth Flash in 2008. Barry Allen makes a cameo appearance out of costume in 1964.

Should you read doomsday clock before death metal?

It's called Dark Nights: Death Metal, and it involves the villainous Batman Who Laughs using the powers of Doctor Manhattan to become a godlike figure. If one is wanting to read Dark Nights: Death Metal after Doomsday Clock, they should read the first story: Dark Nights: Metal.

How strong is Flashpoint Batman?

Flashpoint Batman is an incredible damage-dealing monster introduced in the 2.14 update, with crits that can deal up to 500% damage (at maxed crit Augment), compared to only up to 250% damage from other characters with augments, or 150% normally.

Who is the Joker in Flashpoint?

Martha Wayne also known as the Joker, was a supervillain in the Flashpoint timeline and an alternate incarnation of the original Joker. She often operated with an MO relating to comedy-related crimes.

Who first Flash character?

Gartner's superhero, "The Flash" first appeared Flash Comics #1 in 1940. In this story the man in the costume (he wore no mask) was named Jay Garrick. He rose in popularity and appeared in three comic book titles.

Was Jay Garrick the first Flash?

Jason "Jay" Peter Garrick is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first superhero known as the Flash. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. He first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (1940).

How many flashes are there?

It's generally accepted that there have been four Flashes in the DC Universe, but throughout the characters history, there have been 12 people who have held the title of "The Flash" in some form or another.

How do I start reading Wally West?

How many Flash new 52 volumes are there?

DC released a total of 111 ongoing titles during The New 52. To expand The New 52 universe, DC has also released 34 one-shots, 32 miniseries and four maxiseries, with one ongoing series planned. One ongoing series was planned but did not release before Rebirth took effect in June 2016.

What is the first Flash comic book?

the Flash, American comic strip superhero created for DC Comics by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. The character first appeared in Flash Comics no. 1 (January 1940).

Is Flashpoint the original timeline?

So in Reverse Flash's original timeline Barry's mum never died, just like in the Flashpoint timeline. So the Flashpoint timeline would be closer to the Reverse Flash's original timeline, but with Wally add the Flash instead of Barry...

Does John Diggle have a son or a daughter?

As a result of Barry Allen's alteration of history, creating and then trying to revert the Flashpoint timeline, Sara was erased from existence; in the post-Flashpoint timeline, John and Lyla instead have a son, John Diggle, Jr..