Koete Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 What’s the best way to get over having to come back to work after a long weekend? Well, how about some cool news? I can’t really complain, as I’m sending this while heading south to the Florida Keys. But this news is big enough to interrupt my vacation — and it really should be shared now. Remember how we announced that after the completion of THE FLASH: REBIRTH and BLACKEST NIGHT, writer Geoff Johns would be writing a new ongoing FLASH series? One thing we didn’t mention was the name of his artistic collaborator. Johns will be teaming up with none other than superstar artist Francis Manapul to chronicle the adventures of the Scarlet Speedster next year. The pair knocked it out of the park with their amazing work on ADVENTURE COMICS, so having Johns and Manapul continue their magic partnership with one of the DCU’s most iconic characters was definitely a no-brainer. They finish up their run on ADVENTURE COMICS with January¹s #6 to get ready for FLASH #1, which kicks off the high-octane and mysterious storyline “The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!” Stay tuned to The Source for news on the new creative team taking the reigns on ADVENTURE and a sneak preview of Francis’s art from FLASH. How’s that for a welcome to the working week? The Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Johns is coming back to the Flash, awesome. I like the preview art of Adventure comics I saw, so this could be cool. But how will it work? Will it be Wally or Barry, or both? Does this put to rest the rumours of Blackest Night:Flash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Manapul's style has a very young vibe to it, making me think this new Flash comic will star Wally. Hell, I'd prefer it be Bart, but isn't Kid Flash getting his own book soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yep, Kid Flash is getting his own ongoing written by Sterling Gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Due to how Flash Rebirth is going, I seriously doubt it will be Barry. I am psyched for a Johns return to Flash but I'm not hot on Manapul's art so I'll probably judge on the first issue whether I'll be going for the trade or not. Hint, hint, Mr. Sims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 A Johns-written, Manapul-drawn Flash book? There's no need for a hint; we'll be covering that one for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Manapul's style has a very young vibe to it, making me think this new Flash comic will star Wally. Didn't they just reinstate Barry? Or is he Black Flash now? Ugh; too many changes too quickly. And Manapul does a very cool "retro" style for the older characters, so I think a Barry book would be very very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 It's a long story, but their saying Barry will tie into Blackest night. I think it will just work like Green Lantern right now. One book for Barry and a corps style book for Wally, Jay and the other speedsters of DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Here are a few sketches he drew when they were pitching the new Flash series to DC: I love what he's doing with the lightning / Speed Force in that first image. I know he's not the first to do it, but it looks great nonetheless. (Heh! I just noticed that he incorporated his signature into the speed lines of the first image.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Wow; I really love that. It might be my favorite version of the Flash that I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Yeah, that looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Looks great. I'll probably pick this up in trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Looks great. I'll probably pick this up in trade. Ditto. That looks way better than the Adventure Comics art I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I really love the simplified lightning bolts; I always thought that those were the dumbest part of the costume before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 And the simplified shape is almost a throw-back to the Jay Garrick wings on the helmet. It's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 So, everyone waiting for a trade then? I might pick up the first issue, if it's $2.99, but maybe DC will lumber it with a co-feature of Wally being the other Flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 From Geoff Johns' Twitter: Long Beach: New Flash monthly book is me and Francis Manapul on Barry Allen lead and co-feature is me and Scott Kolins on Wally West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 There goes my interest. I don't care about Barry, and I dislike Scott Kolins' artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 It keeps everyone happy with both Flashes. But I'm not paying £3 to read it monthly, and will probably just get the trade at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The image isn't showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 While I love the style, it looks as though he's falling or unsuccessfully trying to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'll wait for trade on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'll wait for trade on both. Yip. I may flip through the first issue, but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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