Big Books : Flash #1
This French-language collection kicks off Panini's 'Big Books' series for the Flash, gathering the first story arc of the 2005 series. It follows Barry Allen's return from the dead and his attempt to rebuild his life, facing new threats while reconnecting with old allies. Written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver and others, this volume sets the stage for the modern Flash era.
In "Un nouveau départ," Peek-a-Boo’s desperate act to save her father sets off a chain of events that brings her face-to-face with Flash and Cyborg, while Det. Morillo uncovers a surprising truth about his late partner’s choice of guardian for the child of Weather Wizard—none other than Iris Allen. Written by Geoff Johns and Jérémy Manesse, with dynamic art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood, this 2005 Panini France release features a striking cover by Brian Bolland.
After the funeral of Julie Jackam, one of Cicada’s victims, the Weather Wizard launches a sudden assault, targeting her son with a mission tied to her legacy—though what he truly seeks remains shrouded in storm and silence.
In "Les yeux de son père 2ème partie : le faiseur de pluie," Monsieur Météo seeks out his son Jo, driven by a need to understand the source of his unexpected powers. As storm clouds gather both in the sky and in their fractured relationship, the past begins to shape the storm ahead.
When Wally’s friend Chunk is felled by a sniper’s bullet, his body collapses into a human-sized black hole—unraveling reality around him. With time running out, Wally plunges into the vortex, determined to pull the bullet from Chunk’s chest and restore the world.
In "Lascars," Hunter Zolomon arrives in Keystone City with a singular focus: tracking down the Rogues. As the city’s streets hum with tension, he moves through the shadows, driven by a personal mission that blurs the line between justice and obsession.
In "En cage," the Flash faces a dangerous escape when Magenta disables the magnetic locks on Grodd’s transport cage, unleashing the gorilla villain before he’s finally subdued. Meanwhile, the Pied Piper is taken into custody for the murder of his parents, setting off a chain of events that blurs the line between justice and vengeance.
In "Souriez vous êtes filmés," Jo finds herself caught in a twisted game of surveillance and sabotage when a sudden ambush by Merlyn, Deadshot, and Deadline leaves her exposed to Joker venom—just as the already unstable Captain Boomerang, now fully under the Joker's influence, threatens to go too far. Written by a noted hand and illustrated with sharp, cinematic flair, this 22-page tale from Big Books: Flash #1 plunges Jo into a pulse-pounding moment where control slips and the line between hunter and hunted blurs.
In "Peek-a-Boo," Jo, a young girl desperate to save her father, steals a human kidney meant for another—only to be confronted by Flash and Cyborg. Meanwhile, Detective Morillo uncovers a surprising twist: his late partner had named Iris Allen as the guardian of Weather Wizard’s child.
In "Zéro absolu," Captain Cold tracks down the killer of his sister, Golden Glider, through a cold, relentless pursuit that unfolds alongside flashbacks to his past. As he confronts the shadows of his own history, the story reveals the personal cost behind the ice-powered vigilante’s resolve.
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↩ Reprints Flash #174 (2001), Flash #175 (2001), Flash #176 (2001), Flash #177 (2001), The Flash: Iron Heights #[nn] (2001), Flash #178 (2001), The Flash Secret Files #3 (2001), Flash #179 (2001), Flash #180 (2002), Flash #181 (2002), Flash #182 (2002)
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