Aquaman Reveals His Nickname for Flash in The DCEU

As the premiere of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom approaches, it brings forth a wave of fresh DCEU lore, among which is Aquaman’s nickname for the Flash. This isn’t just a mere label; it’s a witty designation that perfectly encapsulates one of the Scarlet Speedster’s notable abilities, blending humor with spot-on accuracy.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 – penned by Tim Seeley, Joey Esposito, Ethan Sacks, Miguel Medonca, Ray-Anthony Height, and Scott Eaton – reveals the nickname Arthur Curry gave Flash.

In the midst of battle, Arthur humorously christens the Flash with a nickname, one that fittingly captures one of the speedster’s abilities with unarguable accuracy.

Flash & Aquaman Become ‘Speed-Reader’ And ‘The Splash’

In Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Flash combat a fanatical group seeking to eradicate heroes using a ‘meta bomb’ infused with “Apokoliptian residual energies,” capable of reprogramming DNA, potentially stripping heroes of their powers, leaving them vulnerable, and Earth’s population undefended. While fighting off the adversaries, Aquaman swiftly summons the attention of Flash, humorously quipping, “Speed-Reader, who am I punching here?” This playful banter unveils Aquaman’s moniker for the speedster within the DCEU. The designation arises from Arthur’s desire for Barry to swiftly access and decode the mercenaries’ files, discerning their identities and motives.

The ‘speed-reader’ remark is a witty nod to the staggering velocity with which Flash not just moves, but also processes information. The humor comes from a comical understatement of the speedster’s rapid cognition. The DCEU Aquaman, known for his quick wit, infuses this command with his trademark humor, marking a delightful moment of camaraderie between the two superheroes. However, when it comes to the art of nickname-giving, the Flash seems to have the upper hand between the duo. In the pages of Aquaman and The Flash: Voidsong #3, the Scarlet Speedster coins their joint name as “The Flash…and the Splash.”

DC Needs More Aquaman And Flash Team-Ups

The hilariously on-the-nose nickname underscores the light-hearted dynamic between the two superheroes. The dynamic interplay between the strong personalities of DCEU’s Barry and Arthur forms a cornerstone of their engaging relationship. Despite Aquaman’s cameo in The Flash movie being met with some critical scrutiny from fans, their shared scenes accentuate the undeniable chemistry between the two characters.

A bond further accentuated by instances like those in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, where simple exchanges like nickname-giving deepens their friendship. Sadly, the end of the DCEU will seemingly prevent fans from seeing the full growth of Aquaman and Flash’s friendship.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 is now available from DC Comics.