Although Marvel Comics seems to have the silver screen on lock with it’s many blockbusters, rival DC Comics has shared similar on the television front. With the shows like Smallville and Arrow being raving successes, and they plan to capture lightening in a bolt (pun intended) with their upcoming series The Flash.

The Flash will follow Detective Barry Allen played by Grant Gustin following the fateful day he was struck by a lightening bolt and bestowed upon him the power of supersonic speed. The show will follow Barry’s transformation from regular joe to superhero, with him learning to control his powers, balance his personal life and of course save the world — because that’s what superheroes do.

It is also worth mentioning that similar to the upcoming Superman Vs. Batman movie, The Flash is rumored to be a segue into the Justice League movie which is currently in pre-production.

If you can’t wait until October when The Flash premieres, hopefully this brand new, full-length trailer for the CW’s next mega series will hold you over.

– Khari Clarke (@KINGCLARKEIII)