{"product_id":"the-flash-1-2016-nm-copy-1","title":"The Flash # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Flash #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016) marks the start of a major new era for the character as part of the DC Universe Rebirth initiative. It is highly notable for featuring the first full appearance of August Heart, who later becomes the speedster villain Godspeed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, titled \"Deus Ex Machina!\" and part of the \"Lightning Strikes Twice\" arc, focuses on Barry Allen's struggle to balance his dual life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOverwhelmed Hero: Barry is exhausted as he attempts to save every person in Central City as both a forensic scientist and a superhero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Black Hole: Flash intervenes in a shootout at S.T.A.R. Labs involving a new rogue group called the Black Hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Speedster: During the conflict, Barry’s friend and colleague, Detective August Heart, is struck by a bolt of lightning and gains Speed Force powers, seemingly taking down the attackers faster than Flash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRebirth Mystery: The issue also touches on the return of the original Wally West, who warns Barry that an unknown force is watching them and has altered the timeline. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue launched the longest-running Flash stint by a single writer in the Rebirth era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Joshua Williamson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Carmine Di Giandomenico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Karl Kerschl (Standard Cover A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVariant Cover Artist: Dave Johnson (Variant Cover B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47963656814692,"sku":"BA28","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_12_13_17_486.jpg?v=1772216072","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-flash-1-2016-nm-copy-1","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}