AsThe FlashSeason 9piles up with guest stars, anotherArrowverseveteran joined the list.

Despite that, a new batch of images revealed an unsurprising comeback from original Flash actor John Wesley Shipp.

The pair first played Henry and Nora Allen, Barry Allen’s parents.

Grant Gustin as The Flash, John Wesley Shipp as Jay Garrick

In Season 2, Shipp returned to play Jay Garrick, aka The Flash of Earth 2.

Meanwhile, Harrison portrayed Joan Williams (Garrick’s wife) and the Speed Force.

Shipp also made a surprise appearance as Jay Garrick at the tail-end ofStargirl’s final season.

Henry Allen played by John Wesley Shipp in the Flash

Eric Wallace is directing."

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The FlashSeason 9 is set to premiere on The CW on Wednesday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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