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The Fantastic Four is widely considered to be the most iconic family unit in comics, but the Flash family just might give them a run for their money. The Flash is more similar to the Fantastic Four than one would assume, and over time, DC has used the Flash and his fellow speedsters to fill the same role that the Fantastic Four do in Marvel lore.

The Flash is already known to have the superpowers of the Fantastic Four, and the resemblance extends well past that surface level. Much like the heroes of the Fantastic Four, the Fastest Man Alive never runs alone as he embarks on family-first adventures across time and space. Anyone who loves the Fantastic Four would benefit from giving the Flash's comics a try, since they're far more alike than they are different.

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Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #15The Speed Force may be known in DC lore for giving the Flash his iconic super-speed, but it also grants its speedster users healing properties - and one hero just revealed a healing factor that's a cut above the rest. The Flash's son, Jai West, can now harness the Speed Force in a unique way that makes him effectively immortal.

The Flash #15 by Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev, Matt Herms, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou follows Wally West and his family on a camping trip in Skartaris, a mysterious land teeming with dinosaurs and otherworldly magic. Suddenly, their vacation is interrupted when a lizard woman attacks them. The assailant throws a spear at Jai that impales him in the chest, sending him flying.

This attack would have killed an ordinary person, but Jai's connection to the Speed Force that he inherited from the Flash allows him to heal in a surprising way,...

In the world of superheroes, The Flash is the undisputed Fastest Man Alive. But there is more than one 'scarlet speedster' running around the DC Universe. With multiple allies from the past and future all expanding the Flash Family over the years, who is truly the fastest of the crew?

It's a hard thing to rank every DC speedster's strength with the mystical Speed Force, but by looking at their age, experience, training and power origins, it's possible to create a rough ranking of the speedsters. Read on to discover the fastest heroes in DC's iconic Flash Family.

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Flash's son, Jai West, uncovers a cosmic conspiracy that manipulates reality, proving he's ready for the big leagues like the Justice League. Despite not wanting to be a hero, Jai's brilliant mind makes him on par with heroes like Batman and Mister Terrific, making him a valuable asset. Jai's ability to solve a reality-warping mystery showcases his potential beyond the Teen Titans, with his talents better suited for the Justice League.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #10!He might be Teen Titans material, but Flash's son has proven he's got the chops to go straight to the Justice League. The Flash Family is in chaos right now as speedsters are accused of destabilizing the DC Universe. But in a moment that could shape his future, Jai West discovers the truth behind this cosmic conspiracy.

In The Flash #10 by Simon Spurrier, Ramon Perez, and Vasco Georgiev, Flash's son Jai is...

Flash family reunites in an epic one-page shot after being blamed for chaos in the DC Universe. Jai West, Pied Piper, and Inspector Pilgrim help clear up the speedster situation. Wally West is missing, but the team is back in action and ready to face any cosmic challenges.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #10!Circumstances may have forced them apart, but the Flash Family finally reunites for an amazing, one-page shot. The DC Universe is under threat and speedsters have been blamed for the ensuing chaos. But when things are finally cleared up, the team comes back together with the exception of a surprising hero.

In The Flash #10 by Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev, and Ramon Perez, Jai West, Pied Piper and Inspector Pilgrim try to figure out the speedster situation. Jai comes to the conclusion that Flash and his allies were never putting the Dcu in danger and are being framed by the Arc Angles.

Flash's son, Jai, is developing powers that could lead him down a dark path towards becoming a supervillain. Jai has gained the ability to manipulate space-time, creating fleshy conduits to track down speedsters, hinting at his potential for evil. While there's no clear indication yet, Flash should keep an eye on Jai as his powers continue to grow stronger and potentially menacing.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #9!The Flash had better beware because his son is mastering a power that could be sending him down a dark path. Things are getting worse by the minute for the DC Universe's speedsters and a new power could hint that the Scarlet Speedster's son is on his way to becoming a supervillain.

In The Flash #9 by Simon Spurrier, Ramon Perez, and Vasco Georgiev, the Linear Bureau's Inspector Pilgrim has brought Flash's son Jai to safeguard him from the recent disasters hitting the DC Universe.

Flash's son, Jai, gains new speedster powers and is taught how to control them by Inspector Pilgrim, a science detective. The Flash's world has become increasingly strange and unpredictable, with villains getting stronger and hidden layers of reality being exposed. Inspector Pilgrim may hold the key to understanding and navigating the chaos, and could potentially be a future version of Jai West himself.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #5!There's a new Flash-related character in the DC Universe and he may just finally crack the secret behind the Scarlet Speedster's powers. Now more than ever, Wally West and his family are facing some truly incomprehensible events. But a new science detective might help clear things up for the Fastest Man Alive.

In The Flash #5 by Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato, Jr., Flash's son Jai is experiencing a terrifying new power he has no clue how to deal with. Fortunately, Jai...

Flash's lack of care for Grodd could have dire consequences for his career and the DC Universe. Jai West's interaction with Grodd reveals that communication and compassion could potentially resolve the conflict. If Flash doesn't reach out to his enemies like Grodd, the DC Universe may suffer unnecessarily.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #5!The Flash may be known for his compassion towards his foes, but his lack of care for one villain could be a black mark on his career. Wally West is currently dealing with some strange aberrations in the Speed Force and one huge oversight could be making things a lot worse.

In The Flash #5 by Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato, Jr., the Flash's son Jai West is dealing with a strange new power. He's producing fleshy homunculi that act as conduits and transporting to and from where his father is interrogating Gorilla Grodd.

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Flash's son, Jai, has a unique and disgusting power that separates him from other speedsters - negative feelings take physical form and he can transport to wherever his father is when scared. Recent changes to the Speed Force have affected the Flash Family, including Jai, who has been struggling with distressing aberrations and new powers. Jai's power to generate his own conduits makes him the only Flash Family member capable of instant transportation to anywhere in the world, potentially making him a more powerful hero than his father.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for The Flash #5!The Flash’s son reveals the unique and disturbing power that separates him from the rest of DC’s speedsters. Recent changes to the Speed Force have affected the Flash Family in several ways, and now fans are discovering the struggle Jai West is facing as he debuts the most disgusting power ever used by a speedster.

The Flash's twin children are about to make a new set of friends from across time and space. The Flash writer Jeremy Adams revealed that a time-displaced version of the Super Sons would be joining Jai and Irey West for an upcoming misadventure.

Though Wally West and the rest of the speedsters are currently wrapped up in the throes of the One-Minute War, the battle with the Fraction is coming to a close. With the invasion of alien speedsters hopefully coming to a peaceful ending, things seem like they'll be getting back to normal for the Flash Family if the solicitation for The Flash #797 is anything to go off of.

“It's a super-speed misadventure in babysitting as Kid Flash watches Jai and Irey, the Flash's children! When a sleepover goes awry, Ace has to bring back the twins, Maxine, and a few new Friends from across time and space!” Foc March 26th #theflash 797 #supersons pic.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #794!It looks like Wally West's daughter Irey has finally found her place in the expansive Flash Family. After wondering for months what her speedster name should be, Irey has finally settled on the perfect codename for herself.

In The Flash #794 by Jeremy Adams and Roger Cruz, the Speed Force-powered Fraction is continuing their assault on the Earth, and they've just sent one of their most deadly weapons to reclaim their organic conduits. Irey West stands guard, refusing to let Miss Murder reclaim heroes like Captain Atom or Superman for the Fraction's empire. With no other option, Irey uses her brother Jai West's invulnerably to act as a wrecking ball to send the alien invader running.

Irey brings Jai along and uses their combined powers to help Impulse, Kid Flash, and Max Mercury escape the clutches of several Fraction warriors. Inspired by the words from Jai's comic,...

Warning! Spoilers for The Flash #794 ahead!Wally West's son might not be the fastest member of the Flash Family, but he just found a hilarious role suited to his particular abilities. As the One-Minute War rages on, Jai West has unintentionally become the Scarlet Speedsters' secret weapon.

In The Flash #794 by Jeremy Adams and Roger Cruz, the One-Minute War is intensifying as the Fraction continue their quest to harvest the Earth of its resources. Irey is keeping guard over the people the aliens have attempted to abduct and use as 'organic conduits', but she's confronted by the Fraction's fearsome warrior, Miss Murder. Irey West is forced to use the incapacitated and invulnerable body of her brother in a move Irey likens to a 'wrecking ball'.

Though Jai can't move, his incredibly dense body does serious damage to Miss Murder, sending her running. Irey joins the fray, dragging Jai along...

Warning: Spoilers for The Flash: One-Minute War Special #1In a glimpse at one possible future for the Flash Family, Wally West's son, Jai West, shows off his sleek new costume. The real kicker is just how similar Surge's new look is to Wally's Rebirth-era Flash suit.

Readers can catch Jai's future look in the final installment of The Flash: One-Minute War Special #1 by Jeremy Adams, George Kambadais, Matt Herms, and Rob Leigh. The "Future" chapter of this event one-shot shows off Jai's costume and the full extent of his Speed Force powers.

This short story proves beyond a doubt that Jai will learn to control his strength and Speed Force powers—which earns him a spin on a classic Flash costume. Jai—also known as Surge—wears a deep maroon bodysuit with a partial cowl that lets his hair be free. The lightning accents, which cross his...

In the wake of Skaar's MCU debut during the first season of She-Hulk, longtime comic book fans are ecstatic over the possibility of more superhero children making their live-action debuts. The history of comics is filled with superhero offspring, and they don't always follow in their parent's footsteps when it comes to powers.

From ultra-powerful mutants like Cable to unique speedsters like Jai West, many of the most famous superhero kiddos have their own powers that set them apart from their parents. While almost every offspring has some sort of twist on their parent's abilities, some super children had unique powers that completely surprised readers.

Malcolm Dragon

Blessed with his father's signature green skin and head fin, Malcolm Dragon was the only child of Savage Dragon and Rapture. Though his father's DNA seemed dominant, it was revealed that young Malcolm had the best of both worlds when he inherited his mother's telekinetic electrical powers.

Prisoners of the Ghostland Trailer — Sion Sono‘s Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) movie trailer has been released Rlje Films. The Prisoners of the Ghostland trailer stars Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Nick Cassavetes, Bill Moseley, Tak Sakaguchi, Takato Yonemoto, Canon Nawata, Jai West, Charles Glover, Grace Santos, and Yuzuka Nakaya. Crew Reza Sixo Safai [...]

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Prisoners of the Ghostland Trailer — Sion Sono‘s Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) movie trailer has been released Rlje Films. The Prisoners of the Ghostland trailer stars Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Nick Cassavetes, Bill Moseley, Tak Sakaguchi, Takato Yonemoto, Canon Nawata, Jai West, Charles Glover, Grace Santos, and Yuzuka Nakaya. Crew Reza Sixo Safai [...]

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Gus Van Sant’s latest film “The Sea of Trees” prominently features the Aokigahara forest, popularly known as “The Suicide Forest” because of its reputation as one of the most popular suicide spots in the world. However, Van Sant isn’t the only director with a film that explores the mystery and danger of the Suicide Forest. First there was the supernatural horror film “The Forest,” and now there’s Nadia Litz’s latest film “The People Garden.”

The film follows Sweetpea (Dree Hemingway), a young woman who travels to Japan to break up with her rocker boyfriend Jamie (François Arnaud). But when she arrives, Jamie is nowhere to be found and was last seen shooting a music video at the base of the Aokigahara forest. Sweetpea resolves to find him with the help of local ranger Mak (Jai West), but she soon discovers a mystery far larger than she anticipated.

You can tell just by September’s VOD offerings that we are definitely inching our way closer to another Halloween season, as we have 12 different titles hitting VOD and various digital platforms this month. Things kick off on September 2nd with Danny Perez’s surreal Antibirth from IFC Midnight, and just a few days later, The Neighbor (the latest collaboration between Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton) comes home as well.

Both The Neon Dead and The Shallows hit VOD on September 13th, and two more horror films—The Devil's Dolls and Tell Me How I Die—arrive just a few days later on digital platforms everywhere.

Other notable VOD releases for September include Blood is Blood, Halloween Party, The People Garden, A House is Not A Home, Subterranea, and The House on Pine Street.

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In Nadia Litz's new feature film "The People Garden," the mysterious Sweetpea (Dree Hemingway) travels to Japan to break up with Jamie (Francois Arnaud), her rock star boyfriend who's currently shooting a music video there with '90s sex symbol Signe (Pamela Anderson). When she arrives, the production crew informs her that Jamie has gone missing and was last seen deep in the forrest shooting the video. Sweetpea pledges to solve Jamie's disappearance with the help of cagey ranger Mak (Jai West), but she soon discovers a mystery far larger than she anticipated. Watch the trailer for "The People Garden" above. Read More: Monterey Media Acquires Female-Centric Western 'Big Muddy' "The People Garden" is Nadia Litz's second feature film after 2014's "Hotel Congress." She is best known as an actress, performing in such films like Jeremy Podeswa's "The Five Senses," Nicolas Winding Refn's "Fear X,...

Yesterday it was announced that manga artist Tatsuya Egawa (Golden Boy, Tokyo Daigaku Monogatari) has completed work on his second live-action film as a director and that it will be released this summer. Unlike his last film, 2006’s “Tokyo University Story”, this is not based on one of his manga, but an entirely original story.

Takuya Ishida (The Chasing World) and Sei Ashina (Nanase Futatabi: The Movie) star as two of 10 people gathered together in a room to play a mysterious game. In fact, they’ve each been brought there under a secret contract, and are not allowed to reveal any details about their true identities to each other. The film is said to highlight dark aspects of the human psyche, illustrating people’s potential for lust and violence when trapped somewhere and controlled.

Other cast members include Shunsuke Kubozuka, Ai Maeda, Keisuke Horibe, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Nana Natsume, Jai West,...

***Update*** Due to unforseen printing and production problems the release date has been pushed back But only two weeks to July 28th. Not long now my pets. And look for a giveaway contest next Tuesday!!! - Andrew

Hot on the heels of Sion Sono’s big win down at the New York Asian Film Festival with his latest film Love Exposure it is due time that we announce that Evokative Films is releasing one of his earlier films Hazard on Region 1 DVD next Tuesday.

Hazard tells the story of Shin (Joe Odagiri), a student who, in a fit of soul-crushing boredom, hops on a plane to New York City in search of adventure. More precisely, Shin is seeking “hazard“, his catchphrase for all the danger, excitement and mystery that America has to offer.

Upon arrival, Shin is laughed at, thrown from his cab, robbed and ultimately dumped in the middle of an armed robbery.