In this week's The Flash #30, Wally West made his somewhat controversial debut in the New 52 universe. But if you want an in-depth exploration of who Wally is, how his origin has changed, and how he'll fit into the Flash mythology going forward, look no further than The Flash Annual #3. There, co-writers Van Jensen and Robert Venditti pick up where issue #30 left off, with a tale that links Wally with Barry Allen.

Flash Writers Address Controversial New 52 Wally West

We have an exclusive preview of the issue, courtesy of DC. The Flash Annual #3 will be released on Wednesday, April 30 with a cover price of $4.99.

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