Warning: contains spoilers for The Flash #8!
As the DC Universe barrels towards Absolute Power, the Flash suddenly finds himself facing a new limit, one that redefines his powers. Amanda Waller is making moves across the planet, ramping up her war against super-powered individuals. In The Flash #8, she sets her sights on the Scarlet Speedster. The Flash is dangerous to Waller’s master plan, so she turns public policy against him.
The Flash #8 is written by Simon Spurrier and drawn by Ramon Perez and Vasco Georgiev. Wally West is missing, and Barry and the other speedsters are struggling to contain the “dimensional disasters” cropping up around the world. Iris, appearing on a radio show, comes to Barry’s defense. Suddenly, the station is taken over by Amanda Waller and her soldiers.
Taking to the airwaves, Waller declares that all speedsters must stop, or suffer the consequences.
All Barry Allen can do is call out to Wally West, who is stranded in the mysterious garden outside of time he recently discovered.
Absolute Power Promises to Rock the Flash’s World
The Flash Poses a Huge Threat to Amanda Waller’s Sinister Agenda
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Absolute Power is DC’s forthcoming summer crossover event. Over a year in the making, Absolute Power will see Amanda Waller, who has long had testy relations with the superhuman community, unveil her endgame. Teaming with the Brainiac Queen and Failsafe, Waller plans to unleash chaos on Earth’s metahumans. While Waller’s exact reasons for this campaign have yet to be revealed, it will involve an army of Amazos, and the potential reunion of the Justice League. Absolute Power will feature many tie-ins that expand the story further.
While Absolute Power is still a few months away, Waller’s plan is already in full force, and her treatment of the Flash in this issue is proof. The Flash’s powers, which are currently in flux, make him a huge threat to Waller’s agenda. Waller’s new edict, that no speedsters use their powers, will no doubt be broken by the next issue. This will then give Waller the “in” she needs to really escalate the amount of force used on the Flash Family. Waller will walk over anyone who gets in the way of her plan, even the Flash.
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The Flash is no stranger to “outlaw” status. Shortly before his death, Barry Allen was framed for the murder of Iris by the Reverse-Flash. Barry’s name was cleared, and it proved that Flash was willing to work outside the law if need be. Amanda Waller’s anti-metahuman agenda must be stopped, and may take extreme measures. Someone willing to skirt the edges of the law, which Waller will no doubt use to her advantage, is just what the heroes need. The Flash may just be the hero for the job.
The Flash #8 is on sale now from DC Comics!
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