The Flash (2016) The Flash (2016) The Flash is an American superhero comic book written by Joshua Williamson and published twice-monthly by DC Comics. The title follows the adventure of Barry Allen as the superhero the Flash in Central City. The title is part of DC's Rebirth relaunch, following the end of the New 52 initiative established following the "Flashpoint" storyline in 2011, and started publication in August 2016. While investigating a crime scene, Barry Allen has visions of Wally West, Eobard Thawne and an individual in white clothes. While running through Central City, Barry encounters Wally, who had been absorbed into the
Ego the Living Planet seeks a similar entity to itself, the Stranger has arranged for Alter-Ego to hate Ego, intending to learn through their battle if freedom or captivity breeds a stronger will. Alter-Ego is wounded and loses mass when Ego is forced to attack it in self-defense, but Thor intervenes before Ego can strike a killing blow. The remaining fragments of Alter-Ego become a moon of Ego, and the two begin to travel together as a family. When Ego is infested by large insect-like creatures he hires Rocket Raccoon to eradicate them. Galactus, changed into the Life-Bringer by the Ultimates, encounters Ego after