According to thawne, these actions transformed him into a living paradox, no longer requiring barry to exist, and allowing him to kill the flash. Hes here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit hero or villain. Flashpoint was a fiveissue miniseries written by geoff johns and featuring art by andy kubert. Martha wayne, the joker, from the flashpoint paradox. Comic book fans will recognize this decision as the one that in the comics, initiated the flashpoint paradox.
Thomas wayne flashpoint timeline dc database fandom. What flashpoint is and why its so important to the dc universe. Played with in a cover for the fifth issue of flashpoint. The flash movie to adapt timebending flashpoint comic book arc. Hey otakus and geeks fans, today im going to do a comparison on the flashpoint paradox animated movie and the flashpoint comic book story arch. I love how geoff johns manages to pull the strings in todays dc world, how he reconciles different story arcs and events into a huge cohesive dc megaarc.
However, after barry allen used a superseding form of speedster. Make way for hot pursuit the latest speedster to come out of the speed force. See more ideas about comic books art, comics and comic art. The flashpoint paradox will be available as a digital download on july 19, 20 and a bluray combo pack on july 30, 20. Flashpoint paradox vs flashpoint graphic novel comparison. The flashpoint comic book event in 2011, which was created by dc movie executive geoff johns and artist andy kubert, gave birth to the new 52, a. The storyline is adapted in the film justice league. The story begins with our hero flashbarry allen justin champers waking up to find out that his life has changed. It is based on the flashpoint comic book that was released in 2011.
Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Its a place where americas last hope is cyborg, who. Consisting of an eponymous core limited series and a number of tiein titles, the storyline premiered in may 2011. The timeline was reset when the reverseflash ran back in time and killed nora allen again, restoring everything pretty much to how it was before, albeit with some minor differences. That is only a good thing as it gives the book a focus and clarity that many other crossovers would benefit from.
Jul 30, 20 in keeping with the increasingly synergistic nature of dcs comic booktvfilm properties, justice league. Sep 06, 2017 the answer, every comic book fan will tell you, is flashpoint. She is the oppressive queen of the amazons who is shown to be a very cruel and tyrannical, whose war with aquaman and atlantis is one of the chief. This adaptation hit most of the main beats from the comic book event. A 20 dc universe animated original movie, based on the 2011 flashpoint comic. Unlike most other crossovers, there are few panels that contain gratuitous guest appearances. In september, 2011, dc comics restarted every comic book in its main. Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. Say what you like about the alternate reality flashpoint universe, but its the rare superhero comic event that actually managed to change everything.
When barry allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Flashpoint is a 2011 comic book crossover story arc published by dc comics. Flashpoint is a thrilling, fast paced, comic book movie. Wonder woman has invaded the united kingdom with 32 million casualties. In the alternate timeline of flashpoint, robber joe chill killed the young bruce wayne rather than his parents. The flashpoint paradox as well as in the third season of the cw network television series. This article is about an alternate version of wonder woman seen in justice league the flashpoint paradox, not the mainstream wonder woman, who is nothing like her flashpoint counterpart. A 20 dc universe animated original movie, based on the 2011 flashpoint comic book written by geoff johns. If thats you, youve likely heard a lot about flashpoint and may be wondering what the big deal is. Purchased this tpb after watching the flashpoint paradox dc animated. It is scripted by jim krieg and directed by jay oliva. But many fans of the flash tv show may not be familiar with the characters comic book legacy, or may have just started reading dc comics with the start of rebirth. Jul 29, 20 on bluray and dvd tomorrow, dcs latest animated movie adapts the 2011 flashpoint comic book story arc which led to the creation of the new 52. Mar, 2012 in fact, flashpoint is perhaps the most restrained crossover ive read in terms of the number of dc characters that make an appearance.
In its end, the series radically changes the status quo for the dc universe, leading into the publishers 2011 relaunch, the new 52. The flashpoint paradox as its title clearly implies serves as a suitable vision of the entire justice league, while still managing to propel the flash to the forefront. In fact, flashpoint is perhaps the most restrained crossover ive read in terms of the number of dc characters that make an appearance. Aug 15, 2017 the 2014 directtodvd animated film justice league. Batman knight of vengeance comic online free and high quality.
The flashpoint paradox is closely based on the comic book storyline, even to the point of setting up a. Entertainment weekly the most interesting comic event of the summercomplex magazine. The flashpoint paradox 20, adapted from the comic book crossover storyline flashpoint. The core miniseries was written by geoff johns and pencilled by andy kubert.
Flashpoint the flash complete story comicstorian youtube. Purchased this tpb after watching the flashpoint paradox dc animated movie, lured by andy kuberts awesome artworks. Not bad at all, a nice what if elseworld with an huge debt to marvels age of apocalypse and in desperate need of some issues more to be fully developed for good, i know there are omnibus collecting tieins, but main storyline was just too much rushed in just 5 issues. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. This softcover collection leads up to flashpoint, the biggest comic book event for summer 2011. The flashpoint paradox, which based on the comic book story. All of the noshows that didnt make the warner bros panel at comiccon. Flashpoint details an altered dc universe in which only barry allen seems to be aware of significan. Apr 25, 2014 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. And just wait until you see whose face is under hot pursuits helmet. An alternate timeline, coined flashpoint by eobard thawne, was created by barry allen when he traveled back in time and saved his mother from him. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic. But really, its just a beautiful film and great opportunity to showcase some of the newest animation tactics, and to give the animators some freedom to be a little more adult in their drawings.
The flashpoint paradox is a directtovideo animated film adaptation of the 2011 comic book crossover flashpoint by geoff johns and andy kubert. Barry allen wakes up to discover he is in an altered timeline in which citizen cold is central citys greatest hero, his mother nora deceased in his own timeline is alive, his father henry allen flashpoint time barry allen wakes up to discover he is in an altered timeline in which citizen. In the comic, batman is the one impaling reverse flash on the sword. Jul 28, 2017 the flashpoint comic book event in 2011, which was created by dc movie executive geoff johns and artist andy kubert, gave birth to the new 52, a revamped universe that changed most of dcs comic. Digital comics shop dc comic shop locator subscriptions. Aug 31, 2011 purchased this tpb after watching the flashpoint paradox dc animated movie, lured by andy kuberts awesome artworks. As a result, thomas wayne wished revenge so took up to mantle of batman, but unlike his son he is far more ruthless in his actions as he is happy to kill any criminal that gets in his. While the comic book features an impressive splash page of barry traveling through time to erase the flashpoint world, there are three different timelines revealed, and his return brings about the new 52 universe, which also erased 10 years of dc history. May 27, 2016 comic book fans will recognize this decision as the one that in the comics, initiated the flashpoint paradox. Flashpoint reading order comic book reading orders. All of the noshows that didnt make the warner bros panel at comic con.
The animated movie follow the story told in the comics and graphic novels almost to a t with a few differences. Flashpoint is an event focusing on barry allen and the rest of the flash familys efforts to fix the fissures in time, made by unknown forces. Aug 18, 2019 while the comic book features an impressive splash page of barry traveling through time to erase the flashpoint world, there are three different timelines revealed, and his return brings about the new 52 universe, which also erased 10 years of dc history. Comicbookjustice league the flashpoint paradox 0 found in 574 articles, excluding discussions. What flashpoint is and why its so important to the dc. Flashpoint paradox, the changes in the flashs version of flashpoint. Geoff johns born january 25, 1973 is an american comic book writer, and a screenwriter and producer of film and tele. The flashpoint paradox a thrilling, fast paced comic book movie.
In keeping with the increasingly synergistic nature of dcs comic booktvfilm properties, justice league. On bluray and dvd tomorrow, dcs latest animated movie adapts the 2011 flashpoint comic book story arc which led to the creation of the new 52. Weve been looking at dc comics omnibus and absolute plans today, which include absolute flashpoint, wonder woman. At the time the comic was released, readers may not have realized the image of superman, batman, wonder woman and grifter together was the. I really loved this comic especially since it about my favorite hero flash nd the comic is. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Id also suggest you watch the animated movie flash point paradox. The flashpoint paradox is a dc animated film that was released in july, 20. The answer, every comic book fan will tell you, is flashpoint. This softcover collection leads up to flashpoint, the biggest comicbook event for summer 2011. Barry wakes up in a timeline that doesnt seem to be the one hes used to. Read flashpoint 2011 comic online free and high quality.
Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. Wonder woman is a character in the flashpoint universe. Flashpoint and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This adaptation hit most of the main beats from the comic book event, but there were a few notable. Dec 09, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Dana delaney reprised her role as lois lane in the animated film justice league. The flashpoint paradox bonus digital comic dvd very good. The world of flashpoint changed the landscape of the dcu and these collectible pieces of flare commemorate those changes. The flashs solo dceu movie may not be titled flashpoint, but that doesnt mean it wont adapt the comic book arc. Since january 1, 2012 this article has brought 7,951 people to the wiki from nonsearch engine links.
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