That's why the New 52 resulted in heroes de-aging and losing many of the critical relationships that once defined them (Superman and Lois Lane's marriage, Green Arrow and Black Canary's romance, etc.). (DC Comics)It's Doctor Manhattan who used his seemingly limitless power over reality to manipulate the DC timeline and literally remove a decade of time. Instead, Manhattan used that moment as a way of gaining a foothold into the DCU.Īrt by Gary Frank. ![]() It turns out that Barry Allen wasn't responsible for creating the New 52 when he reversed Flashpoint. That force appears to be none other than Doctor Manhattan. The Watchmen and DC Universes Are CollidingDC Universe Rebirth #1 dropped a number of bombshells, but none bigger than the revelation that the very fabric of the DC Universe has been altered by an outside force. This will actually mark the first appearance by Eobard Thawne since Thomas Wayne killed him in the original Flashpoint. (DC Comics)It also appears that Flashpoint itself will be returning during the course of "The Button." Both Reverse-Flash and the Thomas Wayne Batman are featured prominently in DC's preview art, suggesting that Bruce and Barry will have to travel back to where it all started. And it certainly set the stage for their shared investigation now.īatman #22 cover by Jason Fabok. Bruce has always respected Barry as a scientist, but it could be argued that moment is when they became true friends. Flash brought the Dark Knight a gift from the Flashpoint timeline - a letter written by Thomas Wayne. (DC Comics)While Flashpoint eliminated a great deal of existing DC continuity, it did strengthen the bond between Batman and Flash. Flashpoint became the catalyst for DC's streamlined New 52 continuity.Īrt by Andy Kubert. ![]() In the end, Barry undid that mistake and restored his reality, though not without some significant changes. Barry eventually learned that he himself caused Flashpoint when he traveled back in time to prevent his mother's death. A de-powered Barry Allen found himself teaming up with Thomas Wayne (who in that reality became Batman after the death of his son) in order to restore the normal timeline. Flashpoint featured an alternate reality where Atlantis and Themyscira were at war and many familiar heroes like Superman and Green Lantern were dead or MIA. Why are the DC and Watchmen universes colliding? How does all of this tie into the events of Flashpoint? We've put together a helpful guide breaking down everything we know about the mystery fueling "The Button." It Started With FlashpointEverything happening in DC's current Rebirth status quo has its origins in 2011's Flashpoint mini-series.
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