Flash #149

Jun 1999 · DC · 1.99 USD; 3.25 CAD

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“Chain Lightning, Chapter Five: Whirlpool”

In "Chain Lightning, Chapter Five: Whirlpool," Wally West and Barry Allen race against time to stop Cobalt Blue’s escalating threat, but the villain’s desperation leads to a devastating final act that alters the fate of the multiverse. Written by Brian Augustyn and Mark Waid, with dynamic art by Paul Pelletier and inks by Vince Russell, this pivotal Flash issue unfolds with emotional weight and high-stakes urgency. The cover by Steve Lightle captures the intensity of the moment in bold, striking detail.

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writer Brian Augustyn · writer Mark Waid · artist Paul Pelletier · inker Vince Russell · colorist Tom McCraw · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Steve Lightle

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writer Brian Augustyn

writer Mark Waid

artist Paul Pelletier

inker Vince Russell

colorist Tom McCraw

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

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Wally and Barry almost stop Cobalt Blue's plan, but Cobalt refuses to accept defeat and as a last ditch effort kills Barry. This results in the Anti-Monitor winning during the "Crisis on Infinite Earths."

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