The Flashwon’t be the only hero in Central City when the hit series returns for its eighth season next week. New photos have been released from the first episode in the 5-partArmageddonevent, in whichGrant Gustin’s Flash teams up with The Atom/Ray Palmer (played byBrandon Routh).
After first being introduced in the third season ofArrow, The Atom went on to become one of the original members of theLegends of Tomorrow. Palmer was later written out of the series during the show’s fifth season. However, he didrecently return for the show’s 100th episode. Other photos for the episode show Barry Allen (Gustin) with members of Team Flash including Chester Runk (Brandon McKnight), Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker), and Cecile Horton (Danielle Nicolet). Barry’s wife Iris West-Allen (played byCandice Patton) is also featured in the images.
Armageddonwill be the first crossover event in The CW’s Arrowverse since 2019-2020’sCrisis on Infinite Earths. A crossover last season betweenSuperman & LoisandBatwomanwas planned, butlater scrapped due to COVID-19 concerns.When talking about the crossover, showrunnerEric Wallacesaid that it would feature some of the most emotional episodes ofThe Flashever produced.
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“Plus, there are some truly epic moments and huge surprises that await our fans,” said Wallace. “And we’re doing them on a scale that’s bigger and bolder than our traditional FLASH episodes. So yes,ARMAGEDDONis a lot more than just another graphic novel storyline. It’s going to be a true event forFLASHandARROWVERSEfans, old and new.”
The Atom won’t be the superhero from the Arrowverse that The Flash will team up with for the event. Other announced guest stars include Green Arrow/Mia Queen (Kat McNamara), Sentinel/Alex Danvers (Chyler Leigh), Black Lightning/Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), Batwoman/Ryan Wilder (Javica Leslie), and Ryan Choi (Osric Chau). Villains for the crossover include The Reverse-Flash/Eobard Thawne (Tom Cavanagh) and Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough).
Armageddonkicks off inThe Flash’s eighth season premiering on Tuesday, November 16, on The CW. In the meantime, fans can view more images as well as the trailer that The CW released of the crossover below:
