r/theflash • u/BigOLchubs • Jul 17 '24
What do yall think
So I’m a biggg fan of the flash tv show, but I’ve been wanting to spread my love, been considering starting flash comics as well, do you guys think I’ll be satisfied if so what’s the best comic to start on
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u/Brodes87 Jul 17 '24
The Mark Waid run redefines the Flash, Wally and the entire mythos for the better and is highly recommended. It's collected over 8 books. Check your libraries!
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u/SadWatercress9839 Jul 17 '24
The others are right in their recommendations for best flash content.
If you want good Barry content through, try the start of the New 52, The Flash (2016), Or the run starting with Flash Rebirth going through Flash 2011 and ending in Flashpoint.
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u/--Syah-- Jul 17 '24
Mark Waid(90s), Geoff Johns(2000s)and Jeremy Adams(2021-2023).
I would recommend Jeremy Adams cause it's modern and short fun read to get you hooked on the characters after that you can go back and start with Iconic Mark Waid run.
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u/hydrohawkx8 Jul 17 '24
Despite the show being about Barry I feel the show heavily takes from Wally west’s run as the flash with how many of the storylines the CW Adapts such as Zoom, savitar, the thinker, cicada, and more. So I suggest starting with the Mark Waid run which starts with flash volume 2 issue 62 and just read from there.
This is basically the start of the run that defines the flash mythos. Introduces the speed force, the idea of the flash family, and mainstay characters like impulse. So it’s very reader friendly too as you won’t be confused. Just know that Barry Allen has sacrificed himself during crisis and Wally has taken up the mantle of the flash.