The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward (TP)

A bolt of lightning. A second chance. And a mind pushed past its limits.

Barry Allen wasn’t born a hero. But when a freak accident fused him with the Speed Force, the forensic scientist became something more—a living streak of light determined to outrun injustice.

But speed alone won’t save him this time. A mysterious new villain, Mob Rule, spreads chaos across Central City—robbing banks, frying the power grid, and outpacing even the Flash. To stop him, Barry must push his abilities further than ever before, training his brain to match his body’s acceleration. But faster thinking comes at a steep cost—one that fractures time, trust, and Barry’s own sense of identity.

A stylish, kinetic reinvention by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, Move Forward reintroduces the Scarlet Speedster for a new era with jaw-dropping art and surprising emotional depth. Collecting The Flash (2011) #1–8, this opening arc helped define the New 52 era and remains one of the most accessible entry points in modern DC storytelling.