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Absolute Flash

Absolute Flash is an ongoing superhero comic book series published by DC Comics and set in the publisher’s Absolute Universe imprint.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Absolute Flash is an ongoing superhero comic book series published by DC Comics and set in the publisher's Absolute Universe imprint. Written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Nick Robles, it follows a reinvented version of The Flash, with publication beginning on March 19, 2025.

Publication history

Absolute Flash began publication in March 2025 as part of DC's Absolute Universe line. It was described as the fourth title in the imprint and the first title of its second wave of releases.

Premise

The series reimagines The Flash in a new continuity. According to DC's collected-edition description, Wally West is on the run and must navigate a dangerous world without the guidance of his former mentor.

Creative team

The series is written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Nick Robles. DC has promoted it as a bold new take on the Scarlet Speedster.

Collected editions

The first collected volume is Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds. DC states that it collects issues #1–6.

Key facts

  • The series is part of DC Comics' Absolute Universe imprint.
  • It launched on March 19, 2025.
  • Jeff Lemire writes the series and Nick Robles provides the artwork.
  • The title is an alternate-universe take on The Flash mythos.
  • The series is ongoing.
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Canadian context

DC Comics is a major publisher in Canada, and Jeff Lemire is a Canadian comics creator, which gives the series relevance to Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Absolute Flash?
Absolute Flash is a DC Comics superhero comic series set in the Absolute Universe and based on the Flash character.
Who created Absolute Flash?
The series is written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Nick Robles.
When did Absolute Flash begin publication?
It began publication on March 19, 2025.
Who is the main character?
The series centers on Wally West in a reworked Absolute Universe continuity.
Is Absolute Flash still ongoing?
Yes. Available sources describe it as an ongoing series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_Flash
    Supports: Series title, publisher, creative team, publication date, and ongoing status.
  2. DC Comics — https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/absolute-flash-2025/absolute-flash-vol-1-of-two-worlds
    Supports: Official description of the premise, creative team, collected volume title, and contents.
  3. Wikipedia — https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%90%D0%B1%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%A4%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%88
    Supports: Publication start date, Absolute Universe context, and characterization as a reimagined Flash comic.
  4. DC Comics — https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/absolute-flash-2025/absolute-flash-vol-1-of-two-worlds
    Supports: Wally West as the focus and collected issues #1–6.