Over ten years have passed since the earth-shattering, timeline-changing event known as FLASHPOINT hit comic book stands.

Flashpoint Beyond #0 features covers by Eduardo Risso, Max Dunbar, and Todd Nauck and Flashpoint Beyond #1 features covers by Mitch Gerads, Xermanico, Gary Frank, and Todd Nauck.įor more on this news, read the official press release below. I’m beyond excited that DC fans will get to go back to the Flashpoint Universe and experience a grounded mystery that will evoke serious philosophical questions while tugging at your heartstrings.”Ĭheck out previews to Flashpoint Beyond #0 and Flashpoint Beyond #1 below. “Talking story and character has been eye-opening, and the lessons will undoubtedly color everything I do from now on. “It’s been a privilege, and incredible learning experience, to work with these talented writers, artists, inkers, letterers, colorists and editors for this series,” said Adams. I can’t wait for people to see these pages!” “The fact that I’ve gotten to be a small part of that return is just about the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me and getting to be associated with Geoff, Jeremy, Eduardo, Xermánico and a team that’s put their whole hearts into this, has made it no less than surreal. “This is something that, as a fan, I’ve been waiting for a long time - a return to the world of Flashpoint,” said Sheridan. (FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck) And as dark as it can get in this upside down world of FLASHPOINT, it’s fun.” And even though this is an event, it’s focused on character over concept – it’s the story of Thomas Wayne Batman, a Barry Allen that could’ve been, the crimes of Bruce Wayne – it’s a murder mystery, a secret mission and a look into the past, present and future of the continuum of DC. “This is for fans of big DC events and the great history of DC when it comes to comic books. “Everyone working on these books is giving it their all to deliver something that is worth the readers’ time in this competitive landscape of entertainment,” said Johns. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his son’s world and put everything back together again. On the eve of Aquaman’s sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. In FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1 Batman’s hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings him to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. The mini-series will come out every two weeks, starting with Flashpoint Beyond #1 on April 19. Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast!įollowing the #0 issue, Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan join Johns on the six-issue series with Flashpoint Beyond #1 with art by Xermánico.

Flashpoint by Geoff Johns