Flash by Mark Waid #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis omnibus concludes Mark Waid's legendary run on The Flash, collecting the final chapters of his tenure with Wally West. It includes the complete 'Chain Lightning' saga, the 'Rogue War' storyline, and the transition to Geoff Johns' era, featuring art by Brian Augustyn, Paul Pelletier, and others. The volume covers issues from the late 1990s and early 2000s, solidifying Wally's legacy as the Fastest Man Alive.
In "Territorealis," Wally West returns in a shocking twist that redefines everything, as Walter reveals his true identity to Impulse, Jesse, and Max—only to vanish again, leaving behind a world where Linda’s past holds a dark secret tied to Kadabra. Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn deliver a pulse-pounding chapter of Flash, with Paul Pelletier’s dynamic art and Tom McCraw’s vivid colors bringing the mystery to life, all capped by Steve Lightle’s striking cover.
In "New Kid in Town," the newest Flash navigates the speedster community with cautious curiosity, keeping his identity hidden from most—even as he finally opens up to Jay Garrick. When a mysterious abduction pulls Linda into the timestream, her escape becomes a race against the very fabric of time itself.
In "The Folded Man," Flash faces a foe whose very form defies dimension—able to shift between 2D, 3D, and 4D space with chilling precision. Meanwhile, Linda stumbles into a fractured reality where Walter West is a fugitive, caught in a world that remembers him as a criminal.
In "Dimensionally Challenged," Jo finds herself caught between realities when a mysterious figure known as Walter captures the Folded Man—only to reveal himself as Wally, the Flash’s long-lost brother. As Jesse and Max grapple with the truth, Linda uncovers a haunting past in this world, where her death at Kadabra’s hands shattered Walter’s mind. The story ends with Wally’s sudden return, leaving the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance.
In "Payback Unlimited," Replicant unleashes a calculated scheme for revenge against Walter, targeting Captain Boomerang in a high-stakes game of retribution. Meanwhile, on a parallel world, Walter begins to piece together the truth about Linda and Wally’s origins, while the mystery of Linda’s abduction deepens—leading to a shocking reveal: Abra Kadabra is behind it all.
In "Convergence," Walter finds himself hunted by the relentless Replicant as Wally and Walter battle Abra Kadabra across parallel worlds—only for the sorcerer to seemingly disintegrate Wally and Linda before vanishing. The aftermath sends Walter hurtling into a new reality, setting the stage for his arrival in Flash #150.
In "Setting the Stage," Abra Kadabra manipulates Replicant into targeting Walter, forcing Jay and Piper to act fast as they begin orchestrating a countermove. With the Flash family racing to protect Walter, a sudden trap snaps shut—capturing every speedster in a device wielded by Reverse Flash, whose true identity will soon come into question.
In this gripping chapter of Flash, Wally's clever trap finally turns the tide against Abra Kadabra, undoing the villain's spell that erased Linda from existence. Just as victory seems within reach, the sudden arrival of Superman and Wonder Woman casts a new shadow over the moment—leaving the future uncertain.
In "Whirlwind Ceremony," Wally West faces a bittersweet farewell as Superman and Wonder Woman reveal the truth about Hypertime and the danger Walter poses to reality. As Walter prepares to leave, he shares a quiet moment with Angela before Wally and Linda finally tie the knot in a joyful, heartfelt ceremony.
In "Honeymoon in Vegas," Jay recounts his whirlwind Vegas getaway with Joan, a trip that takes an unexpected turn when the JSA—led by his friends—steps in to stop the Fiddler, Shade, and the Thinker from pulling off a heist at a new casino. With glittering lights and high stakes, the couple’s romantic escape becomes a flashpoint for chaos and heroism.
In "Heartbeat," Flash faces a race against time when the Turtle sets five bombs to detonate at once, each tied to the life of one of his friends. With seconds ticking down, Flash must navigate the chaos to disarm them all—before one life is lost.
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