The Flash Vol. 1 Move Forward (The New 52) [Paperback]

Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive. Tapping into the energy field called The Speed Force, he applies a tenacious sense of justice to protect an serve the world as The Flash!

The Flash knows he can't be everywhere at once, but he has seemingly met his match when he faces DC Comic' hottest new Super Villain, Mob Rule, who really can be everywhere at once!

As Mob Rule wages a campaign of crime across Central City, including an electromagnetic blast that plunges the city into darkness, The Flash learns the the only way he can capture Mob Rule and save Central City is to learn how to make his brain function even faster than before—but as much as it helps him, it also comes with a steep price.

Written and gorgeously illustrated by the creative tag team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward is the perfect vision of the Scarlet Speedster brought to life. This stunning graphic novel is one of the fastest and easiest entry points in all of DC Comics’ vast library. This volume collects issues 1-8.

Showcases the Flash's likability and almost a hint of goofiness ... a lot of potential for greatness. —USA Today

A visual treat.... Any reader can easily jump on board. —The New York Times

The Flashwill be one of the runaway hits of this reboot--and could eventually become one of the great runs of American superhero comics. —Time Out Chicago

Flash fans should breathe a sigh of relief that the character is 100% definitely in the right hands. —MTV Geek

An accessible, charming superhero tale. —io9

Francis Manapul is the artist and co-writer ofThe Flash, which is part of DC Comics—The New 52. His previous work for DC Comics includes books such asAdventure Comics, Superman/Batman, l£Ï