Next up on our Required Reading series, it's DC Comics' transformative 2011 event, Flashpoint, by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. When Barry Allen wakes up in a dark reality, he has to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, how he'll get things back to normal. We break down the big, historical significance of the series, as well as what it all means for Warner Bros.'s upcoming The Flash movie.

Episode Rundown:

Flashpoint

Written by Geoff Johns

Pencils by Andy Kubert

Inks by Sandra Hope and Jesse Delperdan

Colors by Alex Sinclair

Letters by Nick J. Napolitano

Background

Plot Overview

Review of the Book

Discussion Questions

• Does this work as a standalone story?
• Would you make the same choices as Barry?
• Is Flashpoint the Trolley Problem?
• What is the lasting impact of Flashpoint?
• Is Flashpoint actually required reading?

Movie Speculation and Info

Wrap-up

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