The Flash

What it’s like trying to watch US Genre shows in the UK

Autumn has begun, and that means only one thing: The Fall TV season has started, and we’re on the cusp of a very special time for nerdy TV shows. That is, unless you’re like me and live in the UK, in which case: The Golden Age will not be Televised… yet. https://gizmodo.com/are-we-at-the-dawn-of-a-golden-age-of-comic-book-tv-sho-1595508642 Gotham. Arrow. Agents…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 24

Why DC doesn’t need to have a Shared Universe

Yesterday we took a look at Variety’s article on the swathe of Superhero shows coming to TV – and how it noted Marvel and DC’s different approaches to linking their Live-action ventures together. Whilst the shared cinematic universe have proved a huge boon to Marvel, I don’t think DC need to go down the same…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 19

Marvel and DC on the need (or lack thereof) for a Shared Universe

After years of superhero films dominating the box office, this Autumn sees the Hero craze dominate TV, with 6 series coming to our screens. In a new in-depth piece for Variety covering the rise of Superheroic TV, both Marvel and DC have made interesting comments for and against tying TV and the big screen together.…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 18

You’re gonna have to wait 7 months if you want this Flash action figure

It’s only a couple more weeks until The Flash lands on The CW – and we’re pretty excited for it. But if you were looking forward to having the TV version of Barry Allen kicking around on your shelf or on your desk… you’ll be waiting a while. A while that’s totally inappropriate for a…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 16

Another Classic Flash TV Show Star Joins The New Series

We knew that TV’s original Barry Allen, played in the 1990 series by John Wesley Shipp, had been cast in the new Flash TV show as Barry Allen’s dad. But now his co-star Amanda Pays joins him, reprising her original character Dr. Tina McGee — another S.T.A.R. Labs scientist helping the Flash understand his powers.…

Television Rob Bricken Sep 16

8 Things From The Flash Comics The TV Show Desperately Needs To Avoid

We couldn’t be more excited about The Flash TV series, debuting on October 7th. But that’s doesn’t mean we’re not a little worried, too. The Flash comics are filled with goofiness, weirdness and a touch of pure stupidity that we hope never make it to the TV show — here’s eight “Flash facts” the show…

Television Rob Bricken Sep 9

Barry Allen Feels Under The Weather (Wizard) In New Flash Trailer

Yeah, I’m not proud of writing “feels under the Weather Wizard,” but I’m too excited about the premiere of The Flash to really care. Every new bit of footage looks great, and you know Barry is going to have to dissipate a tornado by running around it in the opposite direction. That’s classic Flash, my…

Television Rob Bricken Aug 28

Does This Set Photo Mean Yet Another Hero Is In Batman V. Superman?

An intriguing photo from the set of Batman V. Superman surfaces—but what does it mean? See all of the episode descriptions for Doctor Who’s new series. Plus, which Marvel characters might be next in line for their very own movies? Spoilers now! Batman V. Superman We don’t know just yet who Scoot McNairy is playing,…

Television Lauren Davis Aug 20

Why Is A Major Batman Villain Going To Be Arrow‘s New Big Bad?

Ant-Man gets tons of new cast members, including plenty of familiar names. The reasons behind a major Batman villain’s role as Arrow’s new big bad are explained. Plus, the new Vampire Lestat movie might be circling a director and the titles of this season’s Doctor Who episodes have been revealed. Spoilers now! Ant-Man Well, after…

Television Lauren Davis Aug 19

Here’s Why Superhero Movie Romances Suck

Greetings, little letterings. It’s been a tough week here in the post-apocalypse, but looking at the date this column is going back in time to I can see it’s been a tough week for you guys too. Take solace in this: It’ll be years before President Brett Ratner has Joss Whedon executed for being so…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 13

The Flash Trailer Shows Barry Allen’s Powers In Action

Want to see what Barry Allen’s going to look like zipping around town with his new superpowers? This latest trailer shows every single Flash-in-action camera angle available—including what can only be called a Flash Cam POV angle. See what it’s like to be the Flash!

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 7

Get The Ice Puns Ready, The Flash TV Show Has Cast Its Captain Cold

The Flash’s fiercest — and most frigid — foe has joined his TV series. EW reports Prison Break’s Wentworth Miller will don the parka and weird white glasses (metaphorically speaking) of Leonard Snart, a.k.a. the freeze-gun-wielding Captain Cold. But will he have his trademark gun, or will he have actual ice powers granted by the…

io9 Rob Bricken Jul 18

Barry Allen Can’t Run From Despair In Ingmar Bergman’s The Flash Movie

I don’t know who would have the idea to combine beloved DC Comics super-speedster The Flash with the cinematic stylings of acclaimed but morose Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, yet alone decide to act on that idea and film it, but I’m ever so glad they did. Even if The Flash TV series is a bust…

io9 Rob Bricken Jul 7

Watch This New Flash TV Featurette And Just Try Not To Be Excited

We have many months until The Flash debuts on October 7th, but we can feel good about one thing: It looks like showrunner Marc Guggenheim and crew doing the show right, because this new behind-the-scenes featurette makes the series look fantastic. Grant Gustin is charming as hell, it’s clearly going to be action-packed, the suit…

io9 Rob Bricken Jul 5

Lichtenstein’s Aquaman, Norman Rockwell’s Optimus Prime, and Other Fine Art Superheroes

Earlier this week, we showed you Hillary White’s amazingly bizarre mashups of pop culture characters with classic paintings. Now other artists are getting in on the act, taking Wolverine, Black Canary, and a host of other heroes out of their normal comic book element and putting them in pieces of fine art. https://gizmodo.com/batman-and-darth-vader-invade-art-history-in-these-abs-5902089 Comic Book…

io9 Lauren Davis Apr 21

Always call Nathan Fillion when voice actors break down

To celebrate the release of the Justice League: Doom DVD, Nathan Fillion has staged an intervention with the voice of Superman, actor Tim Daly. The results are expectedly awesome. Oh Smallville, if only you were this self-aware! [Via Topless Robot]

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 1

Alex Pardee turns the world’s greatest superheroes into freakish monsters

We’ve long been fans of Alex Pardee’s nightmarish artwork. We’ve seen his children-digesting monster installation, his horrifying dream beasties, and his post-apocalyptic web series about a block-headed alien. Now, behold his freakish reinterpretations of beloved superheroes. https://gizmodo.com/youve-got-mail-from-half-digested-children-5123970 https://gizmodo.com/sucker-punch-artist-alex-pardee-shows-you-what-your-nig-5725755 https://gizmodo.com/first-behind-the-scenes-look-at-melancholy-biopunk-seri-5229930 Personally, I’m mesmerized by Pardee’s take on the Hulk. I imagine we’d get plenty of misdirected…

io9 Lauren Davis Jan 28

Diesel superpowers your crotch with color-changing DC Comics underwear

Maybe you’ve been searching high and low for the perfect pair of boxer briefs to demonstrate your intimate love for Batman, the Flash, or the Green Lantern. But Diesel’s line of DC Comics-themed underwear are to be worn strictly under the pants. It wasn’t enough for Diesel to design a line of high end underwear…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 3

The creative team behind The Flash tells us why you won’t see the Scarlet Speedster topless

io9 recently caught up with Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, the tag-team creative muscle between DC’s relaunched Flash comic book. The guys told us about why classic superheroics are intrinsically all-ages, where Flash’s Rogues are now, and what the future holds for Barry Allen. When you guys had the opportunity to write the Flash, what…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Oct 31

DC Relaunch Snap Judgments, Week 4: Alien Burlesque and Angry Cowboys

It’s the final week of the DC relaunch! What’s in store for you? Reptiloid erotica, a groovy vampire book, and The Flash looking dapper. Let’s tier these suckers — comics will be judged on quality, overall accessibility, and whether or not I fell asleep midway through reading. Upper Tier The biggest surprise of the entire…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 28

What it’s like trying to watch US Genre shows in the UK

Why DC doesn’t need to have a Shared Universe

Marvel and DC on the need (or lack thereof) for a Shared Universe

You’re gonna have to wait 7 months if you want this Flash action figure

Another Classic Flash TV Show Star Joins The New Series

8 Things From The Flash Comics The TV Show Desperately Needs To Avoid

Barry Allen Feels Under The Weather (Wizard) In New Flash Trailer

Does This Set Photo Mean Yet Another Hero Is In Batman V. Superman?

Why Is A Major Batman Villain Going To Be Arrow‘s New Big Bad?

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The Flash Trailer Shows Barry Allen’s Powers In Action

Get The Ice Puns Ready, The Flash TV Show Has Cast Its Captain Cold

Barry Allen Can’t Run From Despair In Ingmar Bergman’s The Flash Movie

Watch This New Flash TV Featurette And Just Try Not To Be Excited

Lichtenstein’s Aquaman, Norman Rockwell’s Optimus Prime, and Other Fine Art Superheroes

Always call Nathan Fillion when voice actors break down

Alex Pardee turns the world’s greatest superheroes into freakish monsters

Diesel superpowers your crotch with color-changing DC Comics underwear

The creative team behind The Flash tells us why you won’t see the Scarlet Speedster topless

DC Relaunch Snap Judgments, Week 4: Alien Burlesque and Angry Cowboys

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The Flash

What it’s like trying to watch US Genre shows in the UK

Why DC doesn’t need to have a Shared Universe

Marvel and DC on the need (or lack thereof) for a Shared Universe

You’re gonna have to wait 7 months if you want this Flash action figure

Another Classic Flash TV Show Star Joins The New Series

​8 Things From The Flash Comics The TV Show Desperately Needs To Avoid

Barry Allen Feels Under The Weather (Wizard) In New Flash Trailer

Does This Set Photo Mean Yet Another Hero Is In Batman V. Superman?

Why Is A Major Batman Villain Going To Be Arrow‘s New Big Bad?

Here’s Why Superhero Movie Romances Suck

The Flash Trailer Shows Barry Allen’s Powers In Action

Get The Ice Puns Ready, The Flash TV Show Has Cast Its Captain Cold

Barry Allen Can’t Run From Despair In Ingmar Bergman’s The Flash Movie

Watch This New Flash TV Featurette And Just Try Not To Be Excited

Lichtenstein’s Aquaman, Norman Rockwell’s Optimus Prime, and Other Fine Art Superheroes

Always call Nathan Fillion when voice actors break down

Alex Pardee turns the world’s greatest superheroes into freakish monsters

Diesel superpowers your crotch with color-changing DC Comics underwear

The creative team behind The Flash tells us why you won’t see the Scarlet Speedster topless

DC Relaunch Snap Judgments, Week 4: Alien Burlesque and Angry Cowboys

Twitter Just Can’t Stop Leaking Movies

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

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Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

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8 Things From The Flash Comics The TV Show Desperately Needs To Avoid