Aquaman Unveils His Nickname for Flash in the DC Extended Universe

As Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom draws near, DC has unveiled Aquaman’s playful moniker for the Flash in the DCEU, contributing to the camaraderie among the superheroes.

In the lead-up to the premiere of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a new wave of DCEU lore emerges, including Aquaman’s endearing nickname for the Flash. Beyond being a mere label, it’s a clever designation that humorously encapsulates one of the Scarlet Speedster’s distinctive abilities.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, written by Tim Seeley, Joey Esposito, Ethan Sacks, Miguel Medonca, Ray-Anthony Height, and Scott Eaton, unveils the moniker Arthur Curry playfully assigns to the Flash.

During a battle, Arthur amusingly dubs the Flash with a nickname that perfectly captures one of the speedster’s abilities. In Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, while facing a group of fanatics armed with a ‘meta bomb’ infused with “Apokoliptian residual energies,” Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Flash team up. In the midst of the action, Aquaman turns to the Flash, jokingly saying, ‘Speed-Reader, who am I punching here?’ This banter reveals Aquaman’s nickname for the speedster within the DCEU, emphasizing Barry’s rapid information processing.

The ‘speed-reader’ moniker cleverly acknowledges the Flash’s incredible speed not only in movement but also in cognitive processing. The humor lies in the playful understatement of the speedster’s swift thinking. The DCEU’s Aquaman, known for his quick wit, adds a touch of humor to this directive, showcasing a delightful moment of camaraderie between the two superheroes. However, when it comes to nickname creation, the Flash seems to take the lead. In the pages of Aquaman and The Flash: Voidsong #3, the Scarlet Speedster coins their joint name as “The Flash…and the Splash.”

This on-the-nose nickname highlights the lighthearted dynamic between the two superheroes. The playful interactions between the strong personalities of DCEU’s Barry and Arthur form a key aspect of their engaging relationship. Despite some critical scrutiny from fans over Aquaman’s cameo in The Flash movie, their shared scenes emphasize the undeniable chemistry between the characters.

Instances like those in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, where simple exchanges like nickname-giving deepen their friendship, underscore the strong bond between Aquaman and the Flash. Regrettably, the conclusion of the DCEU suggests that fans may miss out on witnessing the full growth of their friendship.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 is now available from DC Comics.

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