The Flash # 800 2023 NM

 (2023) is an oversized anniversary issue that concludes writer Jeremy Adams's acclaimed tenure on the series and features an anthology of stories by notable past and incoming Flash creators, celebrating the legacy of the Flash family, particularly Wally West. 

Stories and Creative Teams

The issue contains five distinct short stories, each contributing a different perspective on the Scarlet Speedster's world. 

• "Don't Come to Central City"
• About: Outgoing writer Jeremy Adams provides a humorous coda to his run. A group of low-level villains share stories over a poker game about why Central City is the worst place to commit crimes, highlighting the speed and efficiency with which the Flash family foils their plans.
• Creators: Jeremy Adams (writer), Fernando Pasarin & Oclair Albert (artists).
• "The Max in the Mirror"
• About: Mark Waid returns to the character he helped define with a flashback tale set during his Impulse run. The story features Wally West and Max Mercury trapped in a mirror dimension by Mirror Master, with only an impatient Impulse able to rescue them.
• Creators: Mark Waid (writer), Todd Nauck (artist).
• "Flash Family"
• About: Joshua Williamson's story centers on Barry Allen and Iris West on their date night, which involves using the Cosmic Treadmill to visit their future family, the Tornado Twins, emphasizing the importance of family and legacy to the Flash mythos.
• Creators: Joshua Williamson (writer), Carmine Di Giandomenico (artist).
• "Blitz Back"
• About: Geoff Johns revisits Hunter Zolomon (Zoom), showing his origin from Zoom's perspective and teasing his potential return. Zolomon, trapped in the Speed Force, decides he must torment Wally West to make him a "perfect" hero.
• Creators: Geoff Johns (writer), Scott Kolins (artist).
• "Between Love and You"
• About: A prelude to the new Dawn of DC chapter for the character. Writer Simon Spurrier's inaugural story sees Wally West facing a powered-up Mirror Master during a date night with Linda. The story hints at new powers and dark, extra-dimensional threats for Wally's future.
• Creators: Simon Spurrier (writer), Mike Deodato Jr. (artist). 

Key Takeaway

The Flash #800 is both a farewell to the lighthearted and family-focused tone of Jeremy Adams's run and a compelling setup for the more complex, sci-fi/horror direction of the incoming Simon Spurrier era, celebrating the character's rich history while looking to an intriguing future.