the Flash is getting a brand-new costume to coincide with the discovery of his cosmic potential. The Flash's redesign is a shocking departure from his classic look, and it's a clear indication that the Fastest Man Alive's powers are about to change forever.

The Flash #16 – written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Vasco Georgiev – continues DC's thrilling current run for the Speedster, which has taken a number of twists and turns over the past year, and things are about to get weirder than ever in the next storyline.

THE FLASH #16 (2024)
The Flash #16, Flash stretches his leg in front of a massive creature, his new costume sparking with lightning.

Release Date:

December 25th, 2024

Writer:

Simon Spurrier

Artist:

Vasco Georgiev

Cover Artist:

Mike Del Mundo

Variant Covers:

Dike Ruan, Mattia De Iulis, and Chrissie Zullo

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As part of their December 2024 solicitations, DC Comics just revealed information about Along with the synopsis, a series of jaw-dropping cover artwork showcases the Flash wearing his stunning new costume for DC's All In era.

The Flash's New "All-In" Costume Is Connected Yo His Reality-Bending Powers

The Flash #16 – Variant Cover By Mattia De Iulis

The Flash runs towards the viewer in his new costume, while another Flash in his old costume runs behind him

The detailed look at the Flash's redesign released as part of DC's December solicitations gives readers a feel for the peculiar vibe the character will have moving forward. In Mattia De Iluis' variant cover for Flash #16, the character surges with lighting, which suggests that he is charging up some serious power from the Speed Force; overall, this suits the high-concept tone of Spurrier's story thus far. Further, the Flash's otherworldly new costume hints at a transformation for Wally West that could redefine his powers on a cosmic scale.

Flash soaring through a quantum landscape, as the fabric of the DC Universe is revealed to him.
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Flash has always had a strange relationship with the Speed Force, but when journeying into the heart of the force, he gains an unsettling perspective.

While this redesign for the Flash is a fresh take, it bears an uncanny resemblance to another previous costume. In The Flash 2024 Annual – also by Simon Spurrier, with art by Tom Derenick, Scott Koblish – cosmic upheaval for the Flash could be the key to understanding what his redesign means for him and his abilities.

The Flash Speeds Up DC's Cosmic Hierarchy With His Newest Design

The Flash #16 – Variant Cover by Dike Ruan

Si Spurrier's take on the Fastest Man Alive is no stranger to reinventing Flash lore through a cosmic lens. Wally West has ventured to the Source Wall and back, and through his adventures he's unlocked the Speed Force's true nature, with his super-speed originating from a living being that exists outside of reality, and the Flash has ed the cosmic side of the DC Universe as a result. With his newfound connection to DC's cosmic hierarchy, the Flash is being primed for a lore-changing power-up of epic proportions.

Wally's powers have already expanded far beyond speed alone, and there's no telling what else he's capable of. Whatever the future of the Flash brings, it's sure to be out of this world.

The mind-bending nature of the Flash has been dialed up to the next level with this trippy redesign, and it's not a simple outfit change. In DC's October 2024 solicitations, the synopsis for The Flash #14 alludes to Wally undergoing an "evolution into a new form". Much like in The Flash 2024 Annual, this redesign could signal a permanent transformation as Wally West unlocks hidden reserves of power. Wally's powers have already expanded far beyond speed alone, and there's no telling what else he's capable of. Whatever the future of the Flash brings, it's sure to be out of this world.

The Flash #16 will be available December 25, 2024 from DC Comics.

Barry Allen as The Flash Running in Comic Art
The Flash
Created By
Gardner Fox, Harry Lampert, Carmine Infantino
First Appearance
Flash Comics
Alias
Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, Bart Allen, Avery Ho
Franchise
D.C.
Race
Human
Alliance
Justice Society of America, Justice League, Teen Titans

The Flash is the superhero name given to the DC Comics character who utilizes unparalleled speed tied to a dimensional power known as the "speed force" to overwhelm their opposition. Premiering in 1939, the original Flash arrived as Jay Garrick. Still, it would be superseded by Barry Allen in popularity and featured status, but the Flash is one character that has met many of their alternate selves. The character is typically seen as a part of the Justice League in nearly all incarnations.