Flashpointdelivered one of the darkest and most brutal versions of theDC Universeever put to page, reimagining heroes like theFlashandBatmanin grim, unthinkable ways. It served as a powerful ‘what-if’ worst-case scenario. But now, DC is proving that things can get even worse with the announcement of their next timeline-shattering event:Impulsepoint.
The Flash#26 by Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell, with art by Vasco Georgiev, will seeWally West’s Flash and Bart Allen’s Impulse take center stage during the Flash-centric chapter inDC’s upcoming K.O. event.
As Scott Snyder, one of the architects behind the event, describes it,“DC K.O. [will be] a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid.”Amid this chaos,Bart Allen will propose a catastrophic reality reset dubbedImpulsepoint.
DC Teases a Reality-Shattering Race That Could OutdoFlashpoint
DC fans will likely recognize that the nameImpulsepointisa direct play onFlashpoint, the ground-breaking DC event where Barry Allen traveled back in time to save his mother, unintentionally creatingan alternate timeline where the world was plunged into chaosand familiar heroes like Batman were drastically changed.
This time, it looks like DC is gearing up to revisit that story’s core concept. However,rather than Barry Allen causing the timeline disruption, it will be Bart Allenushering inImpulsepoint. DC teases that this decision“is a terrible move that could wipe out everything unless the Flash can catch up with him as they race through time!”
The stakes are high, and the timing couldn’t be more explosive as the wider DC K.O. event throws the multiverse into complete disorder. For those eager to dive into this speedster-centric crisis, they’ll find it inThe Flash#26, which is set to release on July 29, 2025.The issue will also feature a main cover by Dan Mora, along with variant covers by Vasco Georgiev and Mark Spears.
What to Expect fromImpulsepoint:Chaos, Humor, and Bart Allen’s Unstoppable Energy
How The Flash’s Most Endearing Speedster Will Balance High Stakes with His Signature Charm
Beyond the high stakes of this issue, fans will no doubt be wondering what to expect from the upcomingImpulsepointstory arc. One thing is almost certain:the story will be as chaotic as it is hilarious, thanks to Bart being at the center of it all.
While Bart has somewhat matured over the years, he still retains his energetic, over-active puppy vibe that makes him both endearing and prone to getting into trouble. Fans will undoubtedly hope that Bart keeps his trouble-prone personality, as it has the potential to makeFlash’sFlashpointlook mild in comparison to the shenanigans Bart could get into.
