Superman and Flash have stood as iconic and indispensable members of the Justice League for generations. While the DC universe has typically placed a heavier burden on Superman’s shoulders, the advent of a new era in DC Comics signals a significant change. It now appears that this weight of responsibility is gradually transferring from Superman to Flash, positioning Wally West to take up the mantle as DC’s paramount hero.
In an interview with Comicsbeat, Si Spurrier – writer of DC’s new The Flash ongoing series, which is part of the Dawn of DC initiative – confirmed the shift of responsibility between the two heroes.
Spurrier kept the details of the upcoming storylines close to his chest, but said that Flash’s upcoming adventures were going to “crack open avenues that are on an order of magnitude bigger than the biggest thing that matters on the planet Earth.”
The Flash Surpasses Superman As DC’s Most Important Hero
With Superman’s heroics currently centering around Metropolis, Flash’s contrasting global, and cosmic, adventures solidify his ascent to the Justice League’s MVP position. While the Man of Steel has traditionally anchored pivotal DC events like Infinite Crisis and Crisis on Infinite Earths, the prospect of a Justice League member outside the renowned trio of Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman stepping to the forefront of DC’s roster is both refreshing and promising. Adding to the excitement, Spurrier – along with the creative team behind The Flash, including Mike Deodato Jr., Trish Mulvihill, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou – pledged to deliver a darker, horror-infused Flash, further intensifying the stakes in this new era.
The Flash Will Play A Major Role In The Beast World Crisis
In his interview, Spurrier also divulged that The Flash’s narrative trajectory is poised to intersect with the impending Beast World crisis. This crisis, projected to be DC’s most catastrophic event to date, introduces a chilling twist, as heroes and villains alike undergo a startling transformation, morphing into savage half-beast creatures. The fusion of this crisis with Flash’s own impending cataclysmic events places Wally West in an exceptionally unique position. It underscores the profound gravity of the imminent challenges Flash and his allies will confront within the pages of the ongoing series, making it an electrifying and unpredictable narrative journey for fans to behold.
The significance of this shift cannot be understated. For decades, Superman has been the linchpin of DC’s storylines, his presence and actions often dictating the fate of the universe. With DC Comics’ new era, it appears Flash is poised to take center stage, as the focal point of the DC Universe’s most critical events. This shift in focus has the potential to reshape the narrative landscape of DC Comics, ushering in a thrilling era. While what exact role Wally will play in the upcoming events remains open to speculation, one thing is for certain: Flash will be facing unprecedented responsibilities, with much depending on him rising to the challenge.
The Flash #2 will be available on October 24, 2023 from DC Comics.
