Absolute Flash #13

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• 10

  Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth

  Mar 18, 2026

  Absolute Flash #13 takes us into the next chapter for Wally, changing up the pace ever so slightly and teasing the next challenge in his life. Read Full Review

• 10

  Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

  Mar 18, 2026

  We’ve been hinted that Mirror Master will be playing a key role in the Absolute Universe, with the main universe’s version seemingly interacting with the one from this universe. And in this issue, we get our first glimpse of him – and in only a few pages, Lemire manages to make his power one of the scariest things in the book so far. Phenomenal stuff. Read Full Review

• 9.1

  Comic Watch - Jamison Nilsson

  Mar 19, 2026

  Absolute Flash #13 sets up the relationship of Wally West and Linda Park. The issue reads like an episode out of a slice of life anime, both in Jeff Lemire’s writing and in the new art style from Haining. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  Mar 18, 2026

  The aftermath of Thawne’s attack haunts Wally West as his new stat quo begins. Lemire’s writing unveils the troubles harboring inside the scarlet speedster.. Haining and Lucas mix up the changing looks with strong art. Jump on board now as the action will be coming fast at the comic shops! Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez

  Mar 18, 2026

  Absolute Flash #13 earns its slot in a tight pull list by delivering a sharply observed, emotionally grounded breather that smartly repositions Wally and Linda before shoving them into a visually arresting horror scenario, even if the “part one” structure leaves the conflict only half‑lit. On the plus side, you get authentic character work, clean pacing through the conversational beats, and art that turns mirrors and empty hallways into kinetic shadows and unnerving compositions, all of which make the issue feel substantive despite its relatively quiet surface. On the minus side, the abrupt cliffhanger and limited payoff for the Mirror Master hook mean readers looking for a complete arc or big, bombastic set pieces this month may feel shortchanged and pushed toward buying the next chapter for real resolution.  Read Full Review

• 8.0

  AIPT - George Loftus

  Mar 18, 2026

  There’s an energy in this book that feels youthful and optimistic, almost like a rebuke of the Absolute Universe. While the at times almost saccharine veneer comes crashing down in the final pages with a spooky villain reveal, Absolute Flash #13 continues the wonderful Flash tradition of being the only Absolute book that gives me hope their world isn’t screwed, and that there might just be a happy ending after all. Read Full Review