On Sale: The Flash #1

The Flash returns as a regular series today with an all-new first issue! Written by Geoff Johns with art by Francis Manapul, The Flash #1 features the first chapter of Barry Allen's latest case, the tantalizingly-titled "The Dastardly Death of the Rogues." The issue also contains an intriguing preview for Flashpoint, which--in the wake of Blackest Night, with Brightest Day dawning--just might prove to be the next big event for the DC Universe! Visit DC Comics's The Source for a five-page preview of this landmark issue and a chance to win a signed copy.

Written by Geoff Johns; Art, cover and variant cover by Francis Manapul; Variant cover by Tony Harris. A Brightest Day tie-in! Get in on the ground floor of DC's next epic in the making! The Flash races out of Blackest Night and into his own monthly title as the all-new adventures of the Fastest Man Alive start with "Case One: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!" Barry Allen runs back to his life in Central City, but when one of the Rogues turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it's up to the Flash to not only solve this bizarre crime, but protect those that are still targeted by the elusive killer. Plus, don't miss a peek into the future of the Flash universe in this special, extra-sized starting point issue! DC Universe. 40pg. Color. $3.99 US. On Sale April 14, 2010.