Another day,another speedsteradded toThe Flashuniverse. WithGrant Gustin’s Barry Allen kickstarting theFlashpointstory arc in the CW series, viewers will see both Kid Flash and The Rival in an alternate reality stemming from Barry’s trip through time. A new clip has arrived to preview tonight’s season 2 premiere, and it shows the new villain of Central City facing off against this world’s speedster.
The Rival is essentially the equivalent of Reverse Flash but for Jay Garrick in the comics. Here, he’s the main antagonist for Kid Flash, a.k.a. Wally West, played byKeiynan Lonsdale. Barry is seen in civilian attire chasing the two battling speedsters through Central City, and he catches The Rival monologuing before hurling lightning bolts at cops. Barry has his first interaction with Kid Flash when Wally sprints to push him out of harm’s way. you’re able to take a look at the clip right below
Season 3 will debutFlashpoint, which follows the consequences of Barry traveling back to save his mother’s life. What ensues is an alternate timeline where Mrs. Allen (Michelle Harrison) never died and Barry never became The Flash. Instead, Wally is Central City’s resident speedster. The problem is that the more time this reality is allowed to exist, the more Barry forgets of his heroic life until there’s nothing left.
Also appearing in season 3 areTom Feltonas CSI Julian Dorn,Ashley Rickardsas the villain The Top,Grey Damonas Mirror Master,Todd Lasanceas The Rival,Joey Kingas the metahuman Magenta,Susan Waltersas Caitlin’s mother, andMatt Letscherreturning as Reverse-Flash.
Later on there will be a four-way crossover event involvingArrow,Supergirl, andLegends of Tomorrowthat sees The CW’s DC heroes teaming up againstThe Dominators, an alien race who love experimenting on meta-humans.
