Even though Flash War ended last month, the after-effects of the confrontation between speedsters continue to reverberate throughout the DC Universe.
DC Comics' advance solicitation information for November 2018 hint that the next story arc for The Flash will try to understand the true nature of the Speed Force after the events of the cataclysmic summer storyline that left Barry Allen as the last Flash standing and beaten by Reverse-Flash Hunter Zolomon. The full solicit info and cover for November's The Flash #58 is below:
THE FLASH #58
- written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA
- variant cover by HOWARD PORTER
- “FORCE QUEST” part one! Following “Flash War,” Barry Allen remains the Flash, but he’s no longer the Fastest Man Alive! With Hunter Zolomon on the run, and new forces such as the Strength, Sage and Still Forces unleashed on the Multiverse, Barry must leave Central City behind and travel the world to learn the secret history of the Speed Force.
- ON SALE 11.14.18
- $3.99 US | 32 PAGES
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The earth-shattering revelation that multiple Forces in addition to Speed has rocked the DCU since their existence became known during Flash War. Scott Snyder's Justice League ongoing series has picked up several of the plot threads from The Flash storyline with the newly founded Legion of Doom utilizing the new Forces against the DC superteam. After the events of the inaugural Justice League story arc, the cover and solicits for November's Flash issues confirm Barry will follow the Legion's Gorilla Grodd back to his home to learn more about the Speed Force:
THE FLASH #59
- written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA
- variant cover by HOWARD PORTER
- “FORCE QUEST” part two! Next stop: Gorilla City! The Flash’s next destination on his new training mission is the stomping grounds of his longtime foe Gorilla Grodd. But instead of a primate paradise, he finds the kingdom in ruins! Flash must use his CSI skills to uncover who destroyed Gorilla City, but the discovery of a brand-new villain means Barry isn’t the only person researching the true origins of the Speed Force.
- ON SALE 11.28.18
- $3.99 US | 32 PAGES
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The Flash #58 & #59 are written by Joshua Williamson with art by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona. Issue #58 is scheduled to be released on November 14 with Issue #59 scheduled for release on November 28.