Flash #157

In "Setting the Stage," the Flash faces a dangerous new threat as Abra Kadabra teams up with the Replicant to target Walter, while Jay and Piper quietly begin orchestrating a countermove. As the speedsters converge to protect him, a mysterious device captures them all—only to reveal the shocking truth behind the Reverse Flash’s identity. Written by Brian Augustyn and Mark Waid, with dynamic art by Paul Pelletier and inks by Doug Hazlewood and José Marzán Jr., this 2000 issue delivers high-stakes tension and a pivotal twist, all rendered in vibrant colors by Tom McCraw and sharp lettering by Gaspar Saladino. The cover, by Steve Lightle, captures the moment of suspense with striking precision.