Impulse #46

Against a swirling burst of rainbow energy, Impulse charges forward with unmistakable attitude while a red-suited speedster — clearly evoking Barry Allen — and a figure in white and blue (Max Mercury, per the cover's pointed "Out of the way, Max Mercury!" declaration) round out a dynamic trio in full motion. Craig Rousseau's pencils and Wayne Faucher's inks give the scene a kinetic, almost psychedelic charge that suits a title always running at full tilt. Tied into the "Chain Lightning" crossover event, this March 1999 issue — written by William Messner-Loebs with art by Rousseau and inks by Barbara Kaalberg — promises a Bart Allen story with some very fast, very famous company.