The Flash issue #9

On July’s issue of The Flash #9, The Flash escapes the Speed Force and winds up in Gorilla City, a city ruled by advanced Gorillas hidden from the human world. His presence alarms the Gorilla community, because of the lightning symbol he wore. They called him “The Messenger”  because  signaled the end of their times.

  The Gorilla elders then took him into an underground cave that had ancient pictures depicting beginning of their people. One of the elders explained that eons ago when their ancestors were struck by lightening, they received the ability to see the past, present, and future.  However, this “Light” of space and time that once helped their society to move forward, became lost over the generations. After their failed attempt to connect with the light, it went to find others who would be worthy of its power. Eventually in time, it found “The One”: Barry Allen/Flash. The elders reminded him, as “The Light’s” representative, he was chosen protect the world and help keep it moving forward. Then out of nowhere, one of King Grodd’s guard kills the elder, while Grodd himself, corners Flash. Grodd tells him that he will eat his brains to absorb his power in his conquest to take over the world. Paralyzed in fear, he had a flashback of his mother telling him it was okay to be scared, because “there is no courage without fear. Remember Barry, it’s okay to be afraid. So long as you don’t let it stop you.” He then remembered who he was and fought against Grodd. The fight came to an end when Grodd accidently punched through a weak pillar that had the building collapse over him. After the dual, the Gorillas released him home. Upon his return to Central City, there was rally denouncing need of having superheroes…

I would like to point out two things in this issue:

1.       Flash is called the “Messenger.”  It reminded me of Mercury from the Greek mythology, who was a messenger and a swift runner.

2.        The Elder Gorillas said their ancestors were struck by lightning and how it enabled them to see the past, present and future. If you read, The Flash #2, Barry (much after his lightning accident) finds out he has the almost has the ability to see the future.

I have been enjoying these last 9 issues of “The Flash”. In each new story, he learns something about himself and his newfound powers as the “The Flash.” This issue in my opinion said  when you know who you are and you face your fears, you too can be an unstoppable force of nature.

I give issue 9 of The Flash 4/5 reading glasses.