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First Look: THE FLASH #3

Check out the gorgeous 5-page preview of the next issue of the highly acclaimed series.

If there's one book that the staff around the Comic Vine offices feel has been particularly exceptional, it has to be The Flash series. Written and illustrated by stellar creative team Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, The Flash has been re-telling the story of Barry Allen, The Flash, who has recently discovered that his brain can physically tap into the speed force.

STORY BY: Francis Manapul and Brian BuccellatoART BY: Francis ManapulCOLORS BY: Brian BuccellatoLETTERS BY: Sal CiprianoCOVER BY: Francis Manapul,
RELEASE DATE: Wed, November 23rd, 2011
If the Fastest Man Alive is going to capture Mob Rule, he must first tap into his new amped-up super brain to save the citizens of Central City from the EMP that has blacked out the city. Witness a spectacular sequence of out-of-control cars, trains and even airplanes that must be stopped from destroying the city!

Not only has the art in this book been absolutely spectacular, but the story has been on point and it's one series we highly recommend. The third issue in this ongoing series is set to hit stores on November 23rd, 2011. Although the issue is still two weeks away from it's release date, DC has given us a little taste of what to expect in the upcoming issue. One thing's for sure, if issue #3 of THE FLASH will be anything, it's that it'll likely be action packed. Don't believe us? Check out the 5-page preview of the upcoming book below and let us know what you think of the current THE FLASH series. Have you been reading? Do you plan on picking up the next issue on November 23rd?

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WanderingHandson Nov. 8, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.

Awesome.. Speeding up the plane... I am really enjoying the new Flash Comic!

BlackArmoron Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.

Can't read it.....but it looks really cool

Golden Codon Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:07 p.m.

FYI the link to the Flash character page to the right of the article links to the GI Joe character and not the DC hero. I was wondering why Barry Allen wears funky black and red armor.

Darthmaton Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:11 p.m.

That is one of the most epic things I've ever seen a super hero do.

Burnstar1230 is online on Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:12 p.m.

Best 3-page spread ever.

Gordo789on Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:21 p.m.

I was wondering how he was going to get out of that one. Can't wait to pick this up.

Jake Furyon Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:24 p.m.
Might have to check out the new series from the looks of this.
DEGRAAFon Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:25 p.m.

As much as i want Wally back the previews for this series have been great. I was actually surprised at my self when i didnt see him vibrating the plane through the bridge before it happened. It just seemed like an obvious thing. I was actually thinking he was going to hyper charge the planes engines with the speed force so it would take off and miss the bridge and the speed of the Flash.

jsphsmthon Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:46 p.m.

Can't wait to read this. Haven't read Flash since the 70s. Enjoying his reboot. Love the work Manapul and Buccellato are doing on this title.

benjoe11on Nov. 8, 2011 at 2:59 p.m.

Thats awesome. So impressive.

sora_thekey moderator on Nov. 8, 2011 at 3:31 p.m.

Woah! I didn't know his powers allowed him to speed up things and people other than himself!

obscurefanon Nov. 8, 2011 at 3:58 p.m.

I have to admit that I haven't been that big of a fan of this series, but holy cow the art has been amazing. Even if I still don't really care about Barry Allen, I want to keep reading this book just for the art alone.

CrimsonTempeston Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:31 p.m.
Yes, yes, and God almighty YES!
Mercy_on Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:32 p.m.

No thanks.

G-Man staff on Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:34 p.m.

You know you guys wanna check it out to see if Doctor Guerrero appears again...

The Impersonatoron Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:38 p.m.

Do you plan on picking up the next issue on November 23rd?

I'll pick it up in a flash. :D

Mercy_on Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:39 p.m.

@G-Man said:

You know you guys wanna check it out to see if Doctor Guerrero appears again...

That's so awesome *__*

@The Impersonator: How punny ;p

mikeclark1982on Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:40 p.m.

is it wrong to say i am passing a lot of the new 52 books because they are always sold out, and waiting for the trades? i swear, i want the flash and many of the other books but they are always sold out! i have fallen in love with captain atom, static shock and batwoman though. those are 3 books to look at! especially batwoman.

The Impersonatoron Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:43 p.m.

@The Dark Huntress: :P

TheRedRobin96on Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:58 p.m.

@G-Man: Seriously G-Man, 2 issues in a row some one looked exactly like you.

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