The Flash Season 5: 10 Easter Eggs & References You Might Have Missed In 'Nora'
5. Crisis On Infinite Earths
That infamous newspaper article from 2024 resurfaced in the premiere. The article, written by Iris West-Allen, has become synonymous with the show as it points to a future in which The Flash goes missing after vanishing in a "Crisis". This is, and always has been, a reference to the iconic comic book storyline Crisis On Infinite Earths.
While its always been a presence on the show, it suddenly got a lot more real when Nora unveiled another article from 25 years after the events of this "Crisis", revealing that Barry is still missing. This is also a rather subtle nod to the comics as Barry Allen would eventually return 23 years after perishing in the crisis.
This renewed interest in the "Crisis" suggests that the show is finally going to tackle this storyline head on, and if that's true, we could see it take place in the coming years. In fact, judging by a few of those names mentioned in the article, Crisis On Infinite Earths could headline a future Arrowverse crossover....