Cover: Francis Manapul

The Flash #1

Jan 2013 · DC · 24.99 USD; 29.99 CAD

📊 ~129,260 copies sold its debut month

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In "Think Fast," Barry Allen confronts the mystery of the Speed Force as his past and powers intertwine in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, the rise of Grodd in Gorilla City takes a dark turn, and a quiet moment at Barry’s memorial reveals a surprising connection between David Singh and Hartley Rathaway. Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, with art by Manapul and colors by Buccellato and Ian Herring, this 2013 launch of The Flash delivers a kinetic, emotionally grounded start to a new era — all capped by a striking cover by Manapul.

Contains 8 stories

Untitled Superhero story

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Captain Darryl FryeDavid SinghDr. Darwin EliasIris WestJames ForrestManuelPatty SpivotTony

Think Fast

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Dr. Darwin EliasDr. GuerreroIris WestJames ForrestManuel LagoPatty SpivotMob Rule

Lights Out

20 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Barry Allen]Leonard Snart (villain)Trickster [Axel Walker]Iris WestCaptain Darryl FryeDr. Darwin EliasDr. Guerrero (death)James ForrestManuel LagoPatty SpivotMob Rule (villains)

Mob Rule

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Dr. Darwin EliasIris WestManuel LagoMrs. Lago (flashback)Patty SpivotMob Rule (villains)

Untitled Superhero story

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Dr. Darwin EliasDavid SinghIris WestJames ForrestManuel LagoPatty SpivotFolded Man (villain)Girder (villain)Mob Rule (villains)Tar Pit (villain)

Best Served Cold

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Dr. Darwin EliasIris WestLisa Snart (flashback)Patty SpivotCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart] (villain)

Into the Light

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]David SinghDr. Darwin EliasIris WestLisa SnartNora AllenPatty SpivotTurbine [Roscoe Hynes] (first appearance)Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (villain)Grodd (villain)

The Speed Force

20 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]David SinghHartley RathawayHenry AllenIris WestJames ForrestNora AllenPatty SpivotTurbine [Roscoe Hynes] (origin)King Grodd (villain)

In "The Speed Force," Barry Allen confronts the mysterious source of his powers, uncovering long-buried truths about the Speed Force itself. As tensions rise, the brutal rise of King Grodd in Gorilla City takes a personal toll when he claims the life of Barry’s father, Henry Allen. Amid the fallout, quiet moments of connection emerge—David Singh and Hartley Rathaway share a tender moment at a memorial, while Iris West and Patty Spivot navigate their own paths in the wake of tragedy.