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This Just Happened: Kneel Before Grodd

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read THE FLASH #15 and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!)

Earlier this week, we showed you an exclusive preview of THE FLASH #15 and mentioned that Barry Allen would have to go to extreme measures to defeat Grodd while the Gorillas take over the Gem Cities. Well if you picked up the issue when it hit stores this past Wednesday, you know exactly what we were talking about!

In the acclaimed series’ current arc, “Gorilla Warfare,” King Grodd and his gorilla army invade Central City in order to steal the Speed Force from The Flash. But when all of these gorillas are too much for Barry Allen to handle on his own, he finds unlikely allies to help him defend the city: the Rogues!

Leaving the Rogues to defend the city, The Flash battles Grodd, who is not only a giant talking gorilla with advanced technology and super strength – he has now also harnessed the Speed Force’s energy! Has The Flash finally met his match?

On the other side of town, Turbine promises Patty (the love of Barry Allen's life) that he will help her find Barry if she helps him find a certain someone first. Together, they visit Solovar, a time traveling gorilla, who promises to help save the city from Grodd’s reign. Meanwhile, the just released from jail Daniel West searches for his sister, Iris, in the midst of the battle. Little does he know, she’s trapped in the Speed Force.

Just as Grodd is about to end Barry’s life, Solovar and the humans arrive via teleportation, and he sacrifices himself to save the life of the fastest man alive. And as if that’s not enough shock for one day, Patty discovers that Barry is The Flash in that very same moment!

Flash forward to the events of this week’s issue, FLASH #15. Thanks to Turbine and Patty, Grodd has now lost the energy of the Speed Force. But the gorilla king is the least of their worries, as Barry still lies unconscious while the city falls to the power of Grodd’s merciless army.

There is only one thing that can save them all: Speed Mind. When Barry’s body lies paralyzed, his thoughts race forward revealing possible scenarios that all lead to the defeat of the humans and triumph of the gorillas.

In a true act of selflessness, Barry can only think of one solution that can save Central City and perhaps the world: He has to give himself over to Grodd!

Below, take a look at the final page of THE FLASH #15 as Barry Allen awakens and realizes the sacrifice he must make, and place your bets for what that means for the future of The Scarlet Speedster in the comments section below.

THE FLASH #15 is in stores now and comes to you from the creative team of Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato, Marcus To, and Ryan Winn.

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Preview Monday: THE FLASH #15 and ARROW #2

Welcome to our final installment of Preview Monday in 2012! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at THE FLASH #15 and ARROW #2.

“Gorilla Warfare” rages on! In THE FLASH #15, Barry Allen must go to extreme measures to defeat Grodd while the Gorillas take over the Gem Cities. With his body out of commission, The Flash uses the Speed Mind to glimpse the future, and things are not looking good for him and the Rogues! Can Barry think of a way out of this situation? Or are the Gem Cities doomed forever? From the creative team of Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato, Marcus To, and Ryan Winn, THE FLASH #15 races into stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Meanwhile in ARROW #2, check out the first time in print for these digital-first adventures directly tied to the hit CW television show! This week, we uncover Dig’s military past and flashback to Moira Queen who’s in search for answers after the disappearance of her husband and son. Plus, don’t miss Oliver and Dig’s adventures in Moscow! Written by the show’s creators Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg and illustrated by Mike Grell, Eric Nguyen, and Sergio Sandoval, ARROW #2 hits its target in stores this Wednesday! Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Mondays: THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 and THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 and THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6.

Last week, we teased THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 right here on THE SOURCE. The Rogues have reassembled and are ready to take on The Flash in a free for-all brawl with double-crosses galore. But what unlikely alliances will be formed when the Rogues turn on one another? And don’t miss the climatic battle fought in the maze-like and chaotic Mirror World! THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 spans across 48 pages and comes to you from the creative team of Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato, Wes Craig, Diogenes Neves, Scott Kolins, Marcus To, and Marcio Takara. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Meanwhile in THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6, Inspector Suttle circles in closer to the mystery surrounding “The Murder That Should Not Be.” Following the trail of the esoteric symbology that haunts the murder, Suttle finds himself back in Zone-B and in the company of an ornery poet named Salt. But what is Salt’s connection to the murder and what is he hiding? THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6 is written by Dan Abnett and is illustrated by I.N.J. Culbard. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 Spotlight

This month, DC Comics will release its next batch of Annuals. These special oversized issues will not only build off of the events in their respective series, but will also greatly impact the expanding DC Universe. Every day this week on THE SOURCE, we’ll be putting individual spotlights on each of these Annual issues by talking to various writers, artists, and editors to give you special sneak peeks at what’s to come! Next up is THE FLASH ANNUAL #1.

"THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 is the culmination of the past six issues, as we finally get to see the DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Rogues team up against the Flash,” co-writer Brian Buccellato revealed to THE SOURCE. “[Co-writer and artist] Francis Manapul and I are bridging the gap between the old ‘gun-toting’ Rogues that everyone remembers from previous continuity, and the new meta-powered incarnations. In the Annual, we finally reveal HOW the Rogues got their super powers and at what cost."

"We couldn’t be happier with the collection of talent we assembled to work from Francis’ layouts. Broken up into chapters, on art duties we have Marcus To, Diogenes Neves, Marcio Takara, Wes Craig, and FLASH legend Scott Kolins! We just had to offer Scott the Rogues ‘flashback chapter,’ and were delighted that he accepted. His take on ‘The Old Rogues’ is new and fresh, yet pays homage to the gang’s history. It might sound clichéd, but it’s truly everything we hoped for and more."

"While the Annual does answer a lot of questions and give context to Flash and his relationship with the DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Rogues, it also propels the book into the next major story arc,” Buccellato continued. “We got the biggest thrill out of having Flash team up with someone unexpected in his fight versus the Rogues. I don’t want to spoil anything, but his uneasy partnership is with a former Rogue that was recently left out in the cold."

THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 speeds into stores on August 29.

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The Flash, The Flash Annual, brian buccellato, francis manapul, marcus to, diogenes neves, Marcio Takara, Wes Craig, scott kolins

Preview Mondays: BATWING #12, DETECTIVE COMICS #12, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #12 and SWEET TOOTH #36

For this week's installment of Preview Mondays, we're giving you exclusive first looks at BATWING #12, DETECTIVE COMICS #12, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #12 and SWEET TOOTH #36, all in stores this Wednesday.

Click here to see the exclusive preview of BATWING #12, written by Judd Winick and illustrated by Marcus To, Ryan Winn and Le Beau Underwood.

Click here to see the exclusive preview of DETECTIVE COMICS #12, written by Tony S. Daniel and illustrated by Tony S. Daniel and Richard Friend.

Click here to see the exclusive preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #12, written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan.

And click here to see the exclusive preview of SWEET TOOTH #36, written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire.

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Announcing Marcus To and Ray McCarthy’s Guest Arc on THE FLASH

Earlier this week, we told you about THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 coming your way this summer. This morning, we’ve got some more exciting news for fans of the Scarlet Speedster. Joining the acclaimed creative team of THE FLASH for a special guest arc on issues #10 and #11 are BATWING artists Marcus To and Ray McCarthy.

“FLASH #10 spotlights the reimagined Weather Wizard and his twisted family tree, and we’re thrilled to welcome artist Marcus To and inker Ray McCarthy on board to tell the tale,” Editor Matt Idelson told THE SOURCE. “Marcus shares studio space with regular FLASH artist Francis Manapul (we’ve enjoyed hearing his snarky comments in the background of our calls with Francis), so we’re keeping things in the family, as it were... and as you can see from the double-page spread below, Marcus is gonna blow through this book like a hurricane! Issue #10 is going to be a blast, but just wait until July’s scorching issue #11, where — fittingly for the height of summer — you’ll be re-introduced to the very nasty, very crispy Heat Wave!

And while you’re impatiently drumming your fingers on your desk, waiting for these two issues (you are annoying everyone seated nearby, and you should really stop), why not check out the terrific work Marcus and Ray have been doing on BATWING recently?”

Following Marcus and Ray’s 2-issue arc, Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato will return as the regular art team of THE FLASH (beginning with issue #12). Below, take an exclusive first look at Marcus’ artwork for THE FLASH #10, which goes on sale June 27th.

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The Flash, marcus to, ray mccarthy, francis manapul, brian buccellato, matt idelson

Exclusive preview of HUNTRESS #5

In HUNTRESS #5, Helena continues traveling through Italy to seek justice against the treacherous Moretti and his flock of mobsters.

Her next mission? Assault an ancient monastery that’s guarded by the Italian military. But can Helena make it inside and find the culprit she’s looking for before she gets caught?

Don’t miss the penultimate issue of HUNTRESS, written by Paul Levitz and illustrated by Marcus To and Richard Zajac. Look for it in stores tomorrow.

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ARTIST MARCUS TO JOIN BATWING WITH ISSUE #9

Fan-favorite artist Marcus To will be joining writer Judd Winick on BATWING, beginning with issue #9 in May. To is currently illustrating the six-issue HUNTRESS miniseries, which follows the international adventures of the extended Bat-family through Italy. With BATWING, he’ll be bringing his distinctive style to the heroic exploits of David Zavimbe in Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo.

But To’s first issue finds Batwing still in Gotham City – unfamiliar ground for the hero of another continent. Having pursued Massacre to the United States, Batwing is faced with an even greater threat: The Court of Owls. It’s all part of the “Night of the Owls” crossover event coming in May.

In the meantime, check out To's cover to BATWING #9.

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF HUNTRESS #4

In the story so far, the Italian adventures of HUNTRESS have been an exciting mix of glamour and danger. The fourth issue maintains the intrigue as its eponymous heroine settles even further into her private war against Moretti and his mob.

From the creative team of Paul Levitz, Marcus To and John Dell, HUNTRESS #4 is in stores tomorrow.

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Exclusive Preview of HUNTRESS #3

In the first couple issues of HUNTRESS, Helena Bertinelli traveled to Italy and swore to take down a man by the name of Moretti, one of the most powerful mob bosses in Europe.

In HUNTRESS #3, Helena’s mission sends her to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. While there, she is challenged to battle by a man whose identity is only revealed as the Lion of Kufra. But can Helena defeat him and all of the other obstacles in her way before its too late to find Moretti and bring him to justice?

HUNTRESS #3, in stores today, comes from the creative team of Paul Levitz, Marcus To and John Dell.

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