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word of advice : contains spoilers forThe Flash#8 !
One of theFlash’smost important allies just got a cool , Superman - themed code name that may seem derogative at first , but really speaks bulk to their character . InThe Flash#8 , Iris West , Barry Allen ’s recollective - time devotee , comes to his – and the entire Flash Family ’s defence on a radio receiver show . There , Iris ’ nickname is revealed , and it is a hilarious shoutout to a Superman fend for character .
The Flash#8 is written by Simon Spurrier and drawn by Ramon Perez and Vasco Georgiev . Earth is experience weird , clock time - base phenomena , and Amanda Waller is trying to trap the blame on the Flash . Iris , appearing on a pro - hero radio show , defends her lover and his ally . The server introduces Iris , and she cuts in , jokingly call herself “ corn whiskey - belt Lois Lane . ”
Iris reveals she extremely respects Lois Lane , but still can not baulk have another jab .
eventually , Waller ’s military force rage the studio , and she sarcastically also calls Iris “ edible corn - bang Lois Lane . ”
Iris West’s Nickname May Seem Derogatory on the Surface
Iris West is In the Same League as Lois Lane
Iris leans into the nickname “ edible corn - belted ammunition Lois Lane , ” and it is one that she has earn . Aworld - course of instruction diarist just like Lois Lane , Iris West is also one of the Flash Family ’s staunchest ally . Although she lacks Barry and her nephew Wally ’s crack - hurrying , Iris has been a rock for the Flash Family . Iris ’ love for Barry is pure , and has survived several persistence reboots . Iris was described as Barry ’s “ lightning retinal rod , ” and it is an liable name .
Iris West first appeared alongside Barry Allen inShowcase#4 .
On the surface , Iris ’ sobriquet may seem derogatory . “ Corn belted ammunition ” is slang for the American Midwest . Central City , rest home to Iris , Barry , Wally and the rest of the Flash Family , is settle in the Midwest – hence the nickname . People from the Midwest are often stereotyped as being uneducated and backwards . foretell Iris a “ clavus - swath Lois Lane ” can then be seen as an vilification , as if she is somehow second to Lois in reputability . This is far from the truth , as Iris has won award for her news media as well . Iris require respect wherever she goes .
Superman and the Flash are two of the fast character in DC Comics chronicle , but there is one whole reason Superman can never outrace Flash .
Ignoring Her Haters, Iris West Embraces Her Nickname
Iris West and Lois Lane Are the Rocks For Flash and Superman
Iris West is one of the good reporters in the DC Universe . She is well - cognisant of her worth , and has apparently adopt the “ maize - belt Lois Lane ” nickname . It may have been given to Iris by a beggarly - gamey person , but she made the name her own . Far from being an affront , Iris ’ nickname speak volumes . Iris has stood by the Flash through thick and thin , just as Lois has been a constant presence in Superman ’s biography . They are theFlashandSupermangrounded , more down - to - earthly concern counterpart , and Iris ’ novel byname recognizes this .
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The Flash#8 ( 2024 )
