It's been so long since we've visited our favorite speedster, and today he's back!
DC, FLASH, SUPERHEROES, TELEVISION
Barry Allen
Grodd is Coming!
It's something the writers and the producers over at The Flash have been hinting at for some time now. Our first "easter egg" was thrown in our faces right away in the pilot episode when Barry and Wells pass by a destroyed cage with the name plate reading "Grodd." We next get a little history in a flashback during the episode "Plastique" where we see that five years ago Grodd was a test subject for experiments in the development of mental abilities for interrogation with General Wade Eiling (Clancy Brown) overseeing the work. Eiling wants to take Grodd away from Wells, who refuses, telling Grodd he has other plans for him. More recently in the episode "Crazy for You" we got to see Gorilla Grodd in action as two maintenance workers are show underground in the Central City sewer system which has the name Grodd etched into its walls. They are then brutally attacked by a large ape from the shadows.
Reverse Flash On Set
It appears we won't have to wait too long to see Flash's time traveling nemesis, Reverse Flash on the show. Some photos surfaced from the set earlier today showing stunt doubles filming an upcoming episode of The Flash. Theories are floating around the internet as to who might actually be Reverse Flash, ranging from Eddie Thawne to Harrison Wells. What's your theory?
Victor Garber Cast For 'The Flash'
'The Flash' Casts Dominic Purcell as Heat Wave
Looks like we're getting a bigger 'Prison Break' reunion than expected. We found out that Robert Knepper would return to the DC TV Universe on 'The Flash' as Clock King, and that Peter Stormare would take on the role of Count Vertigo on 'Arrow.' We also learned that Wentworth Miller would play the Rogues villain Leonard Snart aka Captain Cold in episode four of 'The Flash.' Now we learn that joining Miller in episode four would be Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory aka Heat Wave.
Kelly Frye Cast As Plastique
Earlier today we had casting news on Arrow, not to be outdone, The Flash has cast the character Plastique for episode five. E! Online is reporting that Kelly Frye has landed the role of Plastique aka Bette Sans Souci. The character herself is described as a bomb disposal expert in Iraq who, following exposure to the energy released by the S.T.A.R. Labs explosion. Bette now has the ability to turn any object she touches into an explosive.
Changes to Our Heroes: The Wally West Effect
A few years ago DC decided to reboot all of their titles. It was a bold move and it did increase sales. It also increased my interest in a lot of books. Along the way they made some big changes, and continue to make changes to this day. They're taking the past and making it new again. Some of us seem to take offense to this. It's a lot like when a movie studio remakes a classic film. The internet is all a flutter with rage and hate when a reboot or remake hits the theaters and besmirches your favorite film's good name. But does it really hurt the classic film?
Superhero Sunday: Flash Comic Giveaway!
**Update** Contest has ENDED! Congrats to our winner and stay tuned for more giveaways!
In the spirit of Superhero Sundays, we will be giving away a digital issue of DC Comics New 52 The Flash Issue #1! We're super excited about the upcoming Flash TV Series starring Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, and wanted to give fans the opportunity to somewhat familiarize themselves with Barry from the comics before the TV Show begins airing.