In the Comics, does The Flash ever learn how to run fast enough to go back in time, or is that just a superman thing?
spoilered - WARNING although the question itself isn't likely to crop up, there's a critically major plotline wrapped in it, so do not read it all if you really don't want to know too much. Also - I can't work out how to nest spoilers, so spoilers #2 and #3 refer to the first one in case you don't want it all revealed). Sorry!
He does go back in time on very few occasions in the comics. Can't for the life of me recall how, but I'm sure you can find the answer online.
However - remember Barry's mom being killed by a yellow flash of lightning? That's a travel back in time thing by someone. (see spoiler #2 for who and #3 for more on Barry's mom)
There's a probable clue to Flash visiting the future in the prog where he was on the treadmill testing his powers. In the comics he has a 'cosmic treadmill' he uses to concentrate his power and get to the future - he fights the above-named person a few times. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_treadmill for the details of the treadmill.
Spoiler #2
Professor Zoom the evil future Reverse-Flash
Spoiler #3
Iris Allen is from Professor Zoom's future in the comics. Not sure how they fit that in here, as in the comics she was his wife. Looks like they are transferring that storyline to Barry's mom, as in the comics Iris is killed by the Professor.
Question: I have just watched the first couple of episodes of Flash, but I'm very far behind on Arrow, I only started watching this when they started showing Season 1 on Sunday evenings on Sky 2 a couple of months or so ago. I know that there are crossover episodes in Season 2 of Arrow - I've just been watching Arrow S1 when it airs on Sundays up until now, but it is probably time to get myself more up to date quickly - should I hold off watching more of The Flash, and at what point in Season 2 of Arrow does it start to tie in ?
Question: I have just watched the first couple of episodes of Flash, but I'm very far behind on Arrow, I only started watching this when they started showing Season 1 on Sunday evenings on Sky 2 a couple of months or so ago. I know that there are crossover episodes in Season 2 of Arrow - I've just been watching Arrow S1 when it airs on Sundays up until now, but it is probably time to get myself more up to date quickly - should I hold off watching more of The Flash, and at what point in Season 2 of Arrow does it start to tie in ?
Barry Allen is introduced about halfway through season 2 of Arrow.
Question: I have just watched the first couple of episodes of Flash, but I'm very far behind on Arrow, I only started watching this when they started showing Season 1 on Sunday evenings on Sky 2 a couple of months or so ago. I know that there are crossover episodes in Season 2 of Arrow - I've just been watching Arrow S1 when it airs on Sundays up until now, but it is probably time to get myself more up to date quickly - should I hold off watching more of The Flash, and at what point in Season 2 of Arrow does it start to tie in ?
I don't think we'll know until it happens. I've only watched season 1 of Arrow and there hasn't been any significant crossover yet in The Flash, only a brief cameo.
Question: I have just watched the first couple of episodes of Flash, but I'm very far behind on Arrow, I only started watching this when they started showing Season 1 on Sunday evenings on Sky 2 a couple of months or so ago. I know that there are crossover episodes in Season 2 of Arrow - I've just been watching Arrow S1 when it airs on Sundays up until now, but it is probably time to get myself more up to date quickly - should I hold off watching more of The Flash, and at what point in Season 2 of Arrow does it start to tie in ?
I watched the first two episodes of The Flash and then went back and watched Arrow seasons one and two. I'm up to date with both now and to be honest the crossover in season two isn't hugely significant, especially as you've already seen The Flash.
Episodes eight of both Arrow and The Flash this season are crossovers that tie in, that could be where you want to be up to date with both.
I watched the first two episodes of The Flash and then went back and watched Arrow seasons one and two. I'm up to date with both now and to be honest the crossover in season two isn't hugely significant, especially as you've already seen The Flash.
Episodes eight of both Arrow and The Flash this season are crossovers that tie in, that could be where you want to be up to date with both.
OK thanks I've got my Tivo recording Arrow S3 and The Flash at the moment, think I'll leave them both on there and go and finish off S1 and watch S2 of Arrow elsewhere first, if I'm going to watch the Flash at UK pace, which I probably well as it's easier, it gives me a few weeks to catch up
I enjoyed tonight's episode but I've got the feeling that it won't be the last we see of Plastique
I liked the hint at the end towards Grood which will be interesting to see how they portray him
Im still wondering how Sky are planning to show the rest of the episodes before Christmas as if they carry on with one a week then they will show the mid season finale on the 23rd December but then the Arrow mid season finale would be shown on Christmas Day which doesn't make sense!
So maybe Sky will decside to show the cross over double episode in a seperate double bill on a different night so they will have finished Arrow and The Flash before Christmas!
I tend to watch the Flash right after Gotham and I'm finding this so much better. It looks great, the stories are more interesting and the characters are much more likeable.
Monster of the week shows can often be very repetitive, but even they're more fun in this than usual.
Honestly, I've found my interest dwindle in the last few episodes. There's nothing really keeping me hooked or engaged, and I found myself doing other things which I usually focus on the episode.
I'm still watching, but it's not engaging me much. The thing with the blog seems very Lois Lane. It's generally less adult than Arrow.
It's still adult, just a different flavour. Both series have the respective tone of their comics. Supergirl may be more complicated due to the erratic nature and tone of her own comics (and the varying Supergirls). Though I'm guessing we'll get a "Buffy, but knows what she is and wants" type character.
How does the flash transport people at high speed, wouldn't they be killed by the g-force?
In the comics Barry and Wally both have the 'speed force aura'. This is like a personal protective shield that protects them from the effects of high speed. It also includes protecting anyone they are carrying.
It looks as if the same applies on the tv.
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However - remember Barry's mom being killed by a yellow flash of lightning? That's a travel back in time thing by someone. (see spoiler #2 for who and #3 for more on Barry's mom)
There's a probable clue to Flash visiting the future in the prog where he was on the treadmill testing his powers. In the comics he has a 'cosmic treadmill' he uses to concentrate his power and get to the future - he fights the above-named person a few times. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_treadmill for the details of the treadmill.
Barry Allen is introduced about halfway through season 2 of Arrow.
I don't think we'll know until it happens. I've only watched season 1 of Arrow and there hasn't been any significant crossover yet in The Flash, only a brief cameo.
I watched the first two episodes of The Flash and then went back and watched Arrow seasons one and two. I'm up to date with both now and to be honest the crossover in season two isn't hugely significant, especially as you've already seen The Flash.
Episodes eight of both Arrow and The Flash this season are crossovers that tie in, that could be where you want to be up to date with both.
OK thanks
I liked the hint at the end towards Grood which will be interesting to see how they portray him
Im still wondering how Sky are planning to show the rest of the episodes before Christmas as if they carry on with one a week then they will show the mid season finale on the 23rd December but then the Arrow mid season finale would be shown on Christmas Day which doesn't make sense!
So maybe Sky will decside to show the cross over double episode in a seperate double bill on a different night so they will have finished Arrow and The Flash before Christmas!
Or maybe I'm wrong!
Monster of the week shows can often be very repetitive, but even they're more fun in this than usual.
quite boring at mo(ive seen 3 episodes)
Although I'm sure things will begin picking up!
It's still adult, just a different flavour. Both series have the respective tone of their comics. Supergirl may be more complicated due to the erratic nature and tone of her own comics (and the varying Supergirls). Though I'm guessing we'll get a "Buffy, but knows what she is and wants" type character.
In the comics Barry and Wally both have the 'speed force aura'. This is like a personal protective shield that protects them from the effects of high speed. It also includes protecting anyone they are carrying.
It looks as if the same applies on the tv.