The Flash
DC · 2010–2011 · 12 issues
About the series
Geoff Johns’ 2010–2011 run on The Flash for DC Comics, a brisk twelve-issue series, reunited the writer with artist Francis Manapul to deliver a vibrant, high-speed take on Barry Allen. Focusing on the Scarlet Speedster’s life as a forensic scientist and hero in Central City, the story balanced cosmic threats with grounded drama involving his wife Iris and police captain David Singh. A notable encounter with Batman (Bruce Wayne) underscored the series’ place in the broader DC universe, while Manapul’s kinetic layouts and Scott Kolins’ gritty backup art gave the book a dynamic visual identity. This series stands out as a key modern Flash story, reaffirming Barry’s legacy just before DC’s New 52 reboot reshaped the character.
