The Flash + Flashpoint & Secret Invasion Comics

Published: June 21, 2023, 7 a.m.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Central City! In the Previously On (1:11), they provide context for The Flash, in theaters now, discussing the troubled development and Ezra Miller\u2019s legal troubles. In the Airlock (19:14) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Flash, discussing the CGI, the cameos, and what worked and what didn\u2019t for them as well where they think the DCU goes next. Then, in a double dose of the Omnibus (58:40) Rosie and Jason first explore Flashpoint, the influential comics basis for The Flash film. Then in a second Omnibus, Jason and Rosie explore Secret Invasion, priming listeners on what to expect from the newly released series in the MCU. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:33:14) a relevant multiverse query.\n\nNote: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.\n\nTune in every Wednesday & Friday and don\u2019t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!\n\nNerd Out Submission Instructions!\nSend a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your \u2018Nerd Out?\u2019 (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What\u2019s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you\u2019re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.\n\nFollow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk\nFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletter\nJoin the X-Ray Vision Discord\nFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia\n\nThe Listener\u2019s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!\nConsider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.\n\nFlashpoint (2011)\n\nThe New 52 (2011)\n\nSecret Invasion (2008-09)\n\nSecret Invasion (2022-23)