#The Flash Movie Is Getting A Comic Book Prequel Co-Starring Ben Affleck’s Batman

There’s a lot to unpack in that blurb. Of course, the biggest thing is the involvement of Batman. As we learned from the DC FanDome teaser, “The Flash” will deal with multiple Batmen, most notably Michael Keaton. Based on the artwork and their past relationship in the movies, not to mention the fact that the comic miniseries is a prequel set before any multiverse-meddling, we can assume that this Dark Knight is the one portrayed by Ben Affleck. Here’s the main cover art for the first issue of “The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive,” by Max Fiumara:

The second notable thing to point out is that Barry Allen will be facing off with Girder. Tony Woodward’s indestructible steel alter ego is a particularly notable member of Flash’s rogues’ gallery, and Greg Finley appeared as Girder in a number of episodes of The CW’s TV show “The Flash,” starring Grant Gustin. With the new movie being inspired by “Flashpoint,” could we see the Arrowverse’s Girder crossover into the DCEU? After all, Gustin’s Flash did come face to face with Miller’s Flash in “Crisis on Infinite Earths” event. Could Girder be the next character from the Arrowverse to encounter Ezra Miller? Realistically, the answer is probably no, but you never know.

The first issue of “The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive” hits comic book shops on April 26, 2022 and the three-issue trade paperback collection is scheduled for some time in October. That’s perfect timing since “The Flash” starring Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdu, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Rudy Mancuso premieres exclusively in theaters on November 4, 2022.