The Flash: Rebirth # 1 - Special Edition Variant 2018 VF/NM

The Flash: Rebirth #1 (2016) is a 40-page one-shot published by DC Comics on June 8, 2016. Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico, this issue serves as the essential launchpad for the DC Rebirth line, directly setting up the ongoing monthly series.

Detailed Plot Synopsis

• The Emotional Aftermath: Barry Allen is deeply shaken following the events of DC Universe Rebirth #1, where he successfully pulled the original, adult Wally West out of the Speed Force void. Barry's memories are returning, but they clash with the timeline he knows.
• The Batcave Investigation: Barry visits Batman in Gotham City. Together, they analyze a mysterious blood-stained smiley-face button found embedded in the Batcave wall, confirming that a powerful, unseen cosmic entity has stolen a decade of time and memories from the universe.
• A Familiar Tragedy: Back in Central City, Barry investigates a gruesome crime scene at a warehouse. He encounters a local worker named August Heart, whose brother was murdered years prior—a tragedy that mirrors Barry's own childhood.
• A Prophetic Vision: As Barry sprints across the city to clear his head, he suffers a violent, overwhelming psychic backlash from the Speed Force. He experiences a terrifying, lightning-infused premonition of a new speedster killer, subtly introducing his future arch-nemesis, Godspeed.