The Flash Omnibus by Geoff Johns #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of Geoff Johns' Flash Omnibus series collects the writer's later run on the character, featuring story arcs such as 'Rogue War' and 'The Secret of Barry Allen.' It includes issues where Wally West faces threats from the newly empowered Rogues, the return of classic villains like Captain Boomerang and the Top, and the deepening mystery of the Speed Force. The collection also features key appearances by Bart Allen, Jay Garrick, and a host of DC's speedsters, alongside the art of Howard Porter, Alberto Dose, and others.
In "Speeding Bullets," Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins deliver a gripping chapter of The Flash Omnibus that delves into the emotional weight of legacy and loss. As Zoom manipulates time to confront the Flash with painful memories, Wally West grapples with the past while teaming up with the other speedsters to uncover the truth—only to face a revelation that reshapes his understanding of who he is. The story unfolds with haunting precision, anchored by Kolins’ dynamic art and the haunting cover by Scott Kolins.
In "Event Horizon," Wally West faces a terrifying twist when his friend Chunk is shot by a sniper, transforming him into a living black hole. With time running out, Wally must plunge into the collapsing reality of Chunk’s body to retrieve the bullet and stop the growing threat—before the entire city is pulled into the void.
In a tense moment during Grodd’s transport to Iron Heights, the prisoner’s cage is mysteriously unlocked by Magenta, unleashing the gorilla’s fury—only for the Flash to intervene and subdue him. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Pied Piper faces arrest for a crime that ties him to a dark past, as the city grapples with the aftermath of violence and betrayal.
In "Smile for the Camera," a young woman named Stan Goldman finds herself drawn into a surreal encounter with her former teacher, Dr. Tynell, during a seemingly ordinary school photo shoot—until the moment the camera flashes, and something far more sinister begins to unfold.
In "Fallout," the Flash confronts a man who is a walking nuclear reactor, drawn to the graves of his lost family, while Blacksmith escalates her campaign against the Flash’s allies—sending Plunder to eliminate and replace Morillo.
In the prologue to *Crossfire*, a new Trickster strikes at Keystone City’s police station, stealing sensitive files to sell on The Network—the black market where super-villains trade secrets and stolen tech. As the city braces for chaos, Morillo’s hidden motives come to light, and Joan Garrick delivers a startling statement that could change everything.
In "Crossfire, Part One: Run: Program," Wally West finds himself caught between a brutal assault by a rogue faction led by Blacksmith and the enigmatic schemes of the Thinker, as old alliances fracture and new threats emerge. With his speed tested and his trust in others strained, Wally must outrun both enemies and the chaos they unleash.
In "Crossfire, Part Two of Five: Hide and Seek," the Flash races against time to cure himself of the frenzy virus at S.T.A.R. Labs, while the real Morillo intervenes to stop Plunder from killing Chyre. As the Rogues close in on the Flash at the lab, a shocking twist reveals the Thinker has taken control of him—leaving the hero’s fate hanging in the balance.
In "Crossfire, Part 3: The Thinking Man," the Flash faces a mind-bending showdown as Keith Kenyon, a man with a personal vendetta, takes control of the Thinker’s influence. With the Flash recovering and the Rogues' schemes unraveling, Captain Cold, Chyre, and Morillo free Cyborg and the others from the mirror dimension—only to find themselves caught in a new battle. When the Thinker strikes again, Flash must use Cyborg’s help to enter the mind of his enemy, turning the tide in a fight that’s as much about memory and identity as it is about speed.
In "Crossfire, Part 4: Run-Down," the Flash pushes his speed to its limits, using his mind's velocity to dismantle the Thinker’s digital consciousness—but with the battle far from over, Wally must now confront the Rogues head-on. As Girder gains the upper hand, the race against time and physical force becomes a desperate test of will and reflex.
In "Dead or Alive," Flash [Wally West] ventures to the newly established Gorilla City, seeking retribution against Gorilla Grodd—only to be met with unexpected resistance from its enigmatic new ruler, Nnamdi. As tensions rise and old wounds resurface, Wally must navigate a shifting landscape of loyalty and justice, with Detective Fred Chyre and Detective Jared Morillo watching from the shadows.
In "Offbalance," Wally West, still grappling with the weight of his powers, returns to Iron Heights to recapture the Top after his escape—only to find the Flash’s presence has stirred something deeper in the prison’s shadows. At the hospital, as he recovers, Hunter Zolomon watches quietly from the sidelines, his gaze fixed on Peek-a-Boo, whose presence hints at a game far older than the latest breakout.
In "Helpless," Flash faces a haunting choice when Hunter Zolomon infiltrates the Flash Museum and activates the Cosmic Treadmill, threatening to rewrite time itself. Meanwhile, Peek-A-Boo makes one final, desperate attempt to save her father—before the past becomes unchangeable.
In the aftermath of the Cosmic Treadmill’s explosion, Hunter Zolomon lies broken—until he realizes his legs are moving again, stronger than ever. As he grapples with the return of his mobility, memories of his past and the life he once lived begin to surface, unraveling the man behind the mask. With Wally West, Ashley Zolomon, and the echoes of Grodd and the Matter Master lingering in the shadows, Zoom’s journey from victim to villain takes a chilling new turn.
In "Blitz, Part 3: Into the Fast Lane," Wally West faces a chilling test of resolve when Zoom, wielding powers that blur time and memory, forces him to confront painful echoes of the past by threatening Linda Park-West. With Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, and Bart Allen at his side, Wally must navigate a storm of fractured moments and personal loss, all while the line between speed and sacrifice begins to unravel.
In "Blitz, Conclusion: The Final Race," Wally West faces off against Zoom in a battle that stretches across time itself, as visions of past losses haunt him and the speed force becomes both weapon and prison. With help from Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Bart Allen, Jesse Chambers, and even unexpected allies like Hal Jordan and Superman, Wally must confront not just his enemy, but the weight of his own history—before the past erases everything he’s ever been.
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