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DC Comics launching ‘Flashpoint Beyond’ event on April 5th with Geoff Johns

Thomas Wayne is after the Clockwork Killer in ‘Flashpoint Beyond’ #0 kicking off a six-issue event series.

Press Release

A new era for DC Comics is arriving in April and it goes by the name Flashpoint Beyond. Kicking off with Flashpoint Beyond #0 April 5th, the first issue is written by Geoff Johns with art by Eduardo Risso. It’s a murder mystery tackling the past, present, and future of the continuum of DC.

The 48-page opening issue focuses on Thomas Wayne after sacrificing everything to help Flash put the universe back together in order to save Bruce Wayne’s life. Unfortunately for him, the world he thought was no more is here again and he must prowl the streets of Gotham searching for answers to how the world exists, but soon he finds himself hunting the Clockwork Killer.

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Following the #0 issue, Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan join Johns on the six-issue series with Flashpoint Beyond #1 with art by Xermánico. The mini-series will come out every two weeks, starting with Flashpoint Beyond #1 on April 19.

What’s Flashpoint Beyond #1 about?

In FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1 Batman’s hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings him to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquaman’s sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his son’s world and put everything back together again.

“Everyone working on these books is giving it their all to deliver something that is worth the readers’ time in this competitive landscape of entertainment,” said Johns. “This is for fans of big DC events and the great history of DC when it comes to comic books. And even though this is an event, it’s focused on character over concept – it’s the story of Thomas Wayne Batman, a Barry Allen that could’ve been, the crimes of Bruce Wayne – it’s a murder mystery, a secret mission and a look into the past, present and future of the continuum of DC. And as dark as it can get in this upside down world of FLASHPOINT, it’s fun.”

'Flashpoint Beyond'

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)
Courtesy DC Comics

“This is something that, as a fan, I’ve been waiting for a long time — a return to the world of Flashpoint,” said Sheridan. “The fact that I’ve gotten to be a small part of that return is just about the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me and getting to be associated with Geoff, Jeremy, Eduardo, Xermánico and a team that’s put their whole hearts into this, has made it no less than surreal. I can’t wait for people to see these pages!”

“It’s been a privilege, and incredible learning experience, to work with these talented writers, artists, inkers, letterers, colorists and editors for this series,” said Adams. “Talking story and character has been eye-opening, and the lessons will undoubtedly color everything I do from now on. I’m beyond excited that DC fans will get to go back to the Flashpoint Universe and experience a grounded mystery that will evoke serious philosophical questions while tugging at your heartstrings.”

Check out previews to Flashpoint Beyond #0 and Flashpoint Beyond #1 below. Flashpoint Beyond #0 features covers by Eduardo Risso, Max Dunbar, and Todd Nauck and Flashpoint Beyond #1 features covers by Mitch Gerads, Xermanico, Gary Frank, and Todd Nauck.

'Flashpoint Beyond' #0

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(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)

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(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)

Courtesy DC Comics

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)

Courtesy DC Comics

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)

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'Flashpoint Beyond' #1

Courtesy DC Comics

'Flashpoint Beyond' #1

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'Flashpoint Beyond' #1

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'Flashpoint Beyond' #1

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'Flashpoint Beyond' #1

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For more on this news, read the official press release below.

Over ten years have passed since the earth-shattering, timeline-changing event known as FLASHPOINT hit comic book stands. On April 5, legendary writer Geoff Johns will come back to the alternative world he created in the six issue mini-series FLASHPOINT BEYOND.

Kicking off the event is the 48-page FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 featuring artwork by Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS). After sacrificing everything to help The Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne’s life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a world he thought was no more. Forced to don the cowl once again, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham City searching for answers to how this world still exists, but what he starts to uncover will send him hurtling around the globe. The hunt for the Clockwork Killer starts here!

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 In-Progress Artwork by Eduardo Risso)

“Everyone working on these books is giving it their all to deliver something that is worth the readers’ time in this competitive landscape of entertainment,” said Johns. “This is for fans of big DC events and the great history of DC when it comes to comic books. And even though this is an event, it’s focused on character over concept – it’s the story of Thomas Wayne Batman, a Barry Allen that could’ve been, the crimes of Bruce Wayne – it’s a murder mystery, a secret mission and a look into the past, present and future of the continuum of DC. And as dark as it can get in this upside down world of FLASHPOINT, it’s fun.”

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 in-progress 1:50 Variant Cover by Todd Nauck)

Starting with issue #1, Johns will share writing duties with Jeremy Adams (THE FLASH) and Tim Sheridan (SHAZAM) and artwork from XERMÁNICO (INFINITE FRONTIER) with a new issue coming out every two weeks.

In FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1 Batman’s hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings him to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquaman’s sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his son’s world and put everything back together again.

“This is something that, as a fan, I’ve been waiting for a long time — a return to the world of Flashpoint,” said Sheridan. “The fact that I’ve gotten to be a small part of that return is just about the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me and getting to be associated with Geoff, Jeremy, Eduardo, Xermánico and a team that’s put their whole hearts into this, has made it no less than surreal. I can’t wait for people to see these pages!”

(FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1 in-progress artwork by Xermánico)

“It’s been a privilege, and incredible learning experience, to work with these talented writers, artists, inkers, letterers, colorists and editors for this series,” said Adams. “Talking story and character has been eye-opening, and the lessons will undoubtedly color everything I do from now on. I’m beyond excited that DC fans will get to go back to the Flashpoint Universe and experience a grounded mystery that will evoke serious philosophical questions while tugging at your heartstrings.”

 FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by EDUARDO RISSO

Cover by DEXTER SOY

Variant cover by EDUARDO RISSO

1:25 variant cover by MAX DUNBAR

1:50 variant cover by TODD NAUCK

$5.99 US | 48 pages

ON SALE 4/5/22

FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, JEREMY ADAMS, and TIM SHERIDAN

Art by XERMÁNICO

Cover by MITCH GERADS

Variant cover by XERMÁNICO

1:25 variant cover by GARY FRANK

1:50 variant cover by TODD NAUCK

$4.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US

ON SALE 4/19/22

FLASHPOINT BEYOND #0 will be available at local comic book stores and digital retailers on April 5, 2022. A new issue in the mini-series will come out every two weeks, starting with FLASHPOINT BEYOND #1 on April 19.

Fans can read all of the issues of the original FLASHPOINT, including the comics that led to the timeline changing event (THE FLASH #8-#12), as part of their paid DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscription. The first issue of FLASHPOINT is available to read for FREE for all registered users.

For the latest information on FLASHPOINT BEYOND visit the DC website at www.dccomics.com and follow @DCComics and @thedcnation on social media. The DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service is your one-stop spot for a host of classic and memorable stories; for more information and to subscribe, check out the website at www.dcuniverseinfinite.com.

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