The wait is over: Wally West will return to comics in The Flash Annual #3.

The Flash Annual #3 cover by artists Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

West has been absent ever since DC Comics rebooted their universe in September 2011 and created the New 52. Despite the fact that Barry Allen -- who has been starring in the current Flash series -- is the original, West has been popular for his inclusion in the Justice League cartoon, his status as a founding member of the Teen Titans, and his lighter personality in general.What brought about his return? The new creative team might have something to do with it. As of issue #30, writers Robert Venditti and Van Jensen will be taking over The Flash and then one week later comes the debut of West in the annual. You might recognize the power couple of Venditti and Jensen from Green Lantern Corps, which they also co-wrote. The series will be drawn by artist Brett Booth.Are you excited for West's return? Sound off in the comments.Via USA Today

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