![]() He now has a direct line to the Speed Force and his powers are enhanced dramatically. The Flash #100 - During the story 'Terminal Velocity' Wally was running at the speed of light and entered the Speed Force however, he survived.This is, I believe, the first ever mention of the Speed Force, the source of power for speedsters in the DCU. The Flash #91 - During a conversation with Max Mercury the concept of a Speed Force is brought up.From this point on Wally can move faster than the speed of sound, but is still below light speed. He fights with Professor Zoom (who had been impersonating Barry) and overcomes this fear. The Flash #79 - Wally admits that Max Mercury was right about his theory.The Flash #78 - Fellow speedster, Max Mercury, theorizes that Wally's reduced speed is psychological not physical, and lies in the fact that Wally is afraid of replacing Barry Allen as the Fastest Man Alive.This meant that Wally could use his powers again but he was limited to moving at the speed of sound this was also confirmed in Tales of the Teen Titans #79 after Wally had begun his career as Flash III. He was struck during the battle and the hit wound up putting that disease he had into total remission. Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 - During Crisis on Infinite Earths Wally helped fight the Anti Monitor.This is also covered in Tales of the Teen Titans #49 and is linked to why he stopped moving at incredible speeds like he had near the beginning of his Kid Flash days. His body began rejecting his powers and to use them would cause him extreme pain. The Flash #64 - At some point after obtaining his powers his physiology is altered.Wally then discovers that he has super speed like his hero and becomes Kid Flash. The two talk for a bit before Wally is struck by lightning, replicating the same situation that gave Barry Allen (Flash II) his powers. The Flash #110 - During a visit to Central City with his Aunt Iris he meets his idol, The Flash.Here is a quick guide on how he's changed over the years. I've seen many instances in which individuals think he was always the Flash we see today, capable of moving at light-speed(+) but the truth is he's actually gone through some up's & down's in regards to his speed and capabilities. Wally West is likely the most popular version of the Scarlet Speedster and as such is frequently used on the battle forums. When Flash II sacrificed himself during ' Crisis on Infinite Earths' Wally was distraught but knew the world needed hope, so he took up the mantel and became The Flash. During this visit Wally was given super powers in the same manner as his hero and became his side-kick, Kid Flash! Wally quickly became a hero and joined the Teen Titans while also working alongside his mentor, Flash II, Barry Allen. Bio: Wally West was one of the biggest Flash fans in the world and was able to meet his idol all thanks to his aunt Iris.Teams: Teen Titans, Justice League (various incarnations).Respect Wallace Rudolph West General Information
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