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The Flash #2 (2016)

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The Flash #2 (2016)


The Flash #2 (2016) – Lightning Strikes Twice, Part 2

📚 Genre

Superhero • Action • Mystery • Science Fiction

đŸ‘„ Main Characters

  • Barry Allen / The Flash – The Scarlet Speedster of Central City, still struggling to balance his double life.

  • August Heart / Godspeed – A new speedster and Barry’s colleague in the CCPD, training under The Flash.

  • Dr. Meena Dhawan – STAR Labs scientist, aiding speedsters affected by the Speed Force storm.

  • Black Hole – A mysterious organization with dangerous plans involving the Speed Force.

✍️ Writer

Joshua Williamson – Known for his deep psychological takes on heroes and fast-paced storytelling.

🎹 Artist

Carmine Di Giandomenico – Brings kinetic motion and energy to each panel, emphasizing the speed and emotion of characters.

🖌️ Colorist

Ivan Plascencia – His vibrant and electric palette intensifies the speed and chaos of the story.

📑 Editor Details

  • Editor-in-Chief: Bob Harras

  • Associate Editor: Andrew Marino

  • Group Editor: Brian Cunningham

🏱 Publisher and Brand

DC Comics
Imprint: DC Rebirth – A fresh era aiming to restore legacy, emotion, and character-driven storytelling to the DC Universe.

📆 Release Year

2016

🌀 Brief Plot Summary

In Chapter Two of "⚡Lightning Strikes Twice⚡", Barry Allen begins training August Heart, a forensic investigator turned speedster after the recent Speed Force storm. As new speedsters emerge across Central City, Barry must juggle mentoring duties and the pursuit of a secretive threat — the sinister group known as Black Hole. Their experiments on the Speed Force hint at something far more dangerous than Barry anticipated. Meanwhile, August begins to show signs of impatience with Barry’s cautious methods, foreshadowing darker developments.

đŸ§© Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • "Lightning Strikes Twice" is a major kickoff storyline in DC Rebirth's The Flash series, setting the stage for the rise of Godspeed, one of Flash’s most compelling new villains.

  • Introduces the concept of Speed Force storm survivors, expanding the mythos and adding tension to Flash’s role as mentor and hero.

🔍 Fan Theories or Interpretations

  • Many fans speculate that August Heart’s rapid moral descent is foreshadowed in this issue, especially in his eagerness for justice over due process.

  • The Black Hole organization's obsession with the Speed Force is often interpreted as a metaphor for humanity’s unchecked hunger for power — a theme mirrored in August’s development.

  • Some readers have drawn parallels between August and Barry’s early career, with August serving as a darker mirror of what Barry could have become.

📝 Review Summary

The Flash #2 (2016) is a fast-paced and emotionally grounded continuation of the "Lightning Strikes Twice" arc. Joshua Williamson’s writing captures the inner conflict of Barry as both mentor and hero, while Carmine Di Giandomenico’s artwork dazzles with dynamic motion and bold character expressions. The tension between Barry and August adds a layer of depth, and the rising threat of Black Hole ensures stakes remain high. The issue balances action and emotion, setting a strong tone for what’s to come. đŸŒ©️đŸ”„



Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

The Flash #2 (2016)
Language : English