The Flash Rebirth Deluxe Edition #3

In "Negative Part One," Barry Allen grapples with the unsettling consequences of his exposure to the negative speed force, finding his powers now carry dangerous, unpredictable side effects as he takes on the high-speed menace of the Road Reapers. With Director Singh assigning him and Kristen Kramer to team up with Detectives Burns and Morrow, Barry must navigate a growing mystery surrounding the disappearance of evidence from the CCPD crime lab—while confronting a past that refuses to stay buried.

In the wake of his altered speed powers, The Flash pushes through physical and mental strain as he confronts Shrapnel in a brutal clash that leaves him battered. Meanwhile, Barry and Kristen Kramer dig deeper into the mysterious disappearance of evidence from the CCPD crime lab, uncovering a trail that leads into the shadows of Gotham’s forgotten rogues—each face glimpsed on a monitor, a reminder that some enemies are not just dangerous, but personal.

In "Blood Work Part One," Barry Allen struggles with the unsettling side effects of the negative speed force, straining his relationships even as he investigates a theft of blood samples from the CCPD crime lab. When the Flash confronts the thief, he faces a chilling new enemy—Bloodwork—whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. The case pulls in Kristen Kramer, Detective Burns, and Detective Morrow as the investigation deepens, while echoes of a past tragedy involving James Forrest and Kim Kramer hint at a darker connection.

In "Welcome to Iron Heights," Barry Allen and Wally West confront Black Spider and his gang during a high-speed jewelry heist, testing their teamwork and Barry’s control over his volatile speed force. As they transition to a new assignment at the notoriously strict Iron Heights prison, they’re thrust into a world where Warden Gregory Wolfe enforces order with an iron grip—and where a new, unseen criminal mastermind is beginning to rise. With familiar faces like Godspeed, Heat Wave, and Captain Cold among the inmates, and Copperhead probing the shadows for answers, the line between justice and chaos blurs behind the prison’s steel walls.

In "Bats Out of Hell Part One," The Flash and Steel embark on a desperate mission into the Dark Multiverse to rescue Batman, while the rest of the Justice League scrambles to find Nth Metal to stand against the Dark Knights. Trapped and scattered, the heroes face terrifying versions of themselves—The Flash confronts the Red Death in a Central City where Iris and Wally are aged and enslaved, while Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman battle their own monstrous counterparts.

In "Black Hole Rising Part One," Barry Allen confronts the shocking return of Dr. Meena Dhawan, who claims she escaped the Speed Force to save him from the destructive energy consuming his body. But as their reunion unfolds, Meena’s true intentions remain hidden, and the presence of the Black Hole looms ever closer—threatening to unravel everything Barry thought he knew.

In "Black Hole Rising Part Two," Dr. Meena Dhawan—now the Negative Flash—unleashes her corrupted Speed Force powers against Barry Allen and Wally West, her origins tied to a desperate rescue from the Speed Force by the Black Hole. Meanwhile, Kristen Kramer, investigating the new crime boss from behind bars at Iron Heights, stumbles upon a revelation that shakes her grasp on the truth, as the prison’s walls hide more than just inmates.

In "A Cold Day in Hell" Part One, Barry Allen is pulled into Iron Heights to investigate the murder of Turbine, where the Trickster’s bold claim of guilt only deepens the mystery. As Barry grapples with the case, Godspeed’s unsettling presence offers uneasy insight, while Kid Flash races to stop a bank heist—just as a new, shadowy figure rises in Central City, drawing Copperhead into a dangerous alliance.

In "A Cold Day in Hell" Part Two, Barry Allen and Kristen Kramer press forward with their investigation into Turbine’s death, stumbling into a web of deception as Captain Cold and the Rogues quietly consolidate power from behind bars at Iron Heights. With Godspeed eager to prove himself and the Rogues’ influence spreading through the prison’s underground network, Barry finds himself drawn into a trap that tests his resolve — and the loyalty of those he trusts.

In the climactic "A Cold Day in Hell" finale, Barry Allen faces off against a fractured Rogues' alliance as Godspeed's betrayal throws the plan into chaos. With Wally West in danger and the truth behind Turbine’s death coming to light, Barry races to stop Leonard Snart’s deadly scheme—while grappling with the fallout and trying to mend things with Iris.

After defeating Rainbow Raider at Central City Airport, Barry Allen turns his attention to the holiday season’s quiet heroes: the stranded travelers and the lonely heart who needs a little hope. As snow falls over the city, he helps a young woman named Zoey and her family reconnect, then shares a quiet moment with Wally West, who’s finding his way through the holidays in his own way.