The Flash #2
In "Lightning Strikes Twice, Part Two: Thunderstuck!", Barry Allen takes on a new protégé as August Heart, newly empowered by a lightning strike, begins his training in the Speed Force. When Iris is taken by the Black Hole during her investigation into a S.T.A.R. Labs heist, Barry’s attempt to save her ends in defeat—until August dons a costume and steps into the fray. As a storm rages over Central City, lightning strikes again, unleashing a wave of speed powers across the city. Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico, with colors by Ivan Plascencia and letters by Steve Wands, the cover by Karl Kerschl captures the electric tension of a city on the edge.
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Having been struck by lightning, August Heart has gained the powers of the Speed Force. Barry begins to train August how to use his new powers. Iris investigates why the Black Hole was trying to steal from S.T.A.R. Labs, which leads to her being kidnapped by the Black Hole. When the Flash tries to rescue her and is struck down by a new weapon, August puts on a costume to come to the rescue. In the aftermath, a new lightning storm hits Central City, with lighting striking many citizens giving them all super speed.
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