The New 52: Futures End – September Event – Week 4
By Steve Lam
The Flash: Futures End #1
Writer: Van Jensen, Robert Venditti / Artists: Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund / Cover: Brett Booth
Official Synopsis
It’s the final showdown between The Flash and his future self for control of the Speed Force—with Wally West’s life hanging in the balance!
Spoiler-Free Reaction
This story went by as fast as its titular speedster. There’s not much to say, but great writing and, in a way, a great homage to Flashpoint. The art in this issue is spectacular and really shows off the powers of the Flash.
Spoilerific Plot Points
- A future Barry Allen has traveled back in time to warn the present day Barry Allen that the Speed Force is damaged.
- Future Barry Allen and present day Barry Allen fight inside the Speed Force. Present day Barry Allen is killed, but Wally West gains the powers of speed.
- As the future Barry Allen has traveled to the future, he’s greeted by Wally West, who is now the new Flash.
- No current tie-in with Futures End.
If you haven’t yet, check out more Week 4 reviews of The New 52: Futures End September Event:
- Aquaman and the Others: Futures End #1
- Booster Gold: Futures End #1
- Catwoman: Futures End #1
- The Flash: Futures End #1
- Harley Quinn: Futures End #1
- Justice League Dark: Futures End #1
- Red Lanterns: Futures End #1
- Sinestro: Futures End #1
- Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie: Futures End #1
- Superman: Futures End #1