Secret of Barry Allen

Wally West, a.k.a. the Flash, is just settling into the anonymity of his new secret identity when he discovers a letter from his predecessor, Barry Allen, that reveals a dark decision that haunted his life. Plus, Wally, with some support from Nightwing, tangles with Gorilla Grodd.

Grade 9 Up–In this 10-volume collection, Wally West is once more the fastest man alive. After his wife was attacked, he was granted a secret identity. No one, including West, remembered who the Flash was. Now his memory has returned, and he must learn to accept his very public role as a superhero, as well as the past actions of the previous Flash, his mentor Barry Allen. Illustrated with lively, bright colors and dramatic, splashy pages, this entertaining blend of tortured soul-searching and flippant superhero banter should please the many fans of the Justice League. Readers new to the Flashs recent adventures may catch up with an extensive Character Bios section as well as a brief blurb covering What Has Gone Before.–Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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