Absolute Flash #13
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| Writer | Jeff Lemire |
| Artist | Haining |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Wally tries to pick up the pieces of his life after the battle at Fort Fox. Adrift and unsure what to do, the young speedster looks for a way forward.
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Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Mar 18, 2026Absolute 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
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10
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Mar 18, 2026We’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
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9.7
SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Mar 27, 2026This is a strong opening chapter to a new two-part arc, setting the stage for Wally to confront not only Mirror Master, but the personal demons he can no longer outrun. Read Full Review
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9.1
Comic Watch - Jamison Nilsson
Mar 19, 2026Absolute 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
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8.4
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Mar 18, 2026The 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
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8.0
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Mar 18, 2026Absolute 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
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8.0
AIPT - George Loftus
Mar 18, 2026There’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
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7.5
Comic Book Clique - Jack Richardson
Mar 26, 2026Absolute Flash #13 tells the story of Wally West and his newfound friend Linda in a more stripped-back story that sets aside its superhero storytelling to find out who the characters we love are, yet also makes time to please those who are here for The Flash with a long-awaited return of a major villain at the end. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Wonderful. Lemire continues to nail this run.
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8.5
Definitely what the series needed.
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