Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #15TheFlash’ssuper-speed is impressive on its own, but he just unlocked a power upgrade that pushes his strength to terrifying heights. Wally West’s newfound rage boost makes him a speedster version of a Red Lantern, and the DC Universe faces a threat unlike any other now that the Flash has been unleashed.
The preview forThe Flash#15 by Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev, Matt Herms, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou opens with Wally West’s Flash patrolling the Earth to find answers about a mysterious surge of rage among civilians. As he investigates the telepathic disturbance,his daughter Ireypesters him from the Justice League Watchtower until he finally snaps.
The Flash destroys his surroundings at superhuman speed in a rage-fueled outburst, turning one of the Justice League’s most prominent heroes into an unrivaled destructive forceon par with a Red Lantern- and to make matters worse, the Fastest Man Alive shows no sign of slowing down.
The Flash’s Rage Upgrades His Power to a Destructive Level
Wally West Loses Control of His Powers as Anger Overtakes Him
The telepathic signal that theJustice League has tasked the Flashwith investigating appears to be awakening some anger, causing them to attack each other. Wally is affected similarly, as his frustration with Irey reaches a boiling point. Once he’s succumbed to the psychic interference,the Flash starts rampaging through the city and smashing everything in sight. The velocity with which he launches himself at objects increases his impact as he channels his speed into astounding strength. TheFlash’s powers evolving beyond speedalone makes him a major threat to the DC Universe, especially when he’s emotionally unstable.
The Flash’s temper occasionally gets the better of him. InThe Flash#5 by Spurrier and Mike Deodato Jr.,Wally’s anger awakens his destructive potentialupon believing that his son has been killed by the Stillness. Blinded by fury, Wally surges with energy and declares that the Stillness will die. Thankfully, he manages to calm down after Jai reveals that he’s alive, thoughhis son is shaken by the display of power that he claims"would’ve shattered the world.“When the Flash loses control of his rage, there’s no limit to the damage he can cause.
The Flash Has the Potential to Be DC’s Most Dangerous Hero
Only Wally West’s Daughter Can Put an End to His Rampage
Wally West’s pent-up anger fuels his transformation into an unstoppable force who moves at super-speed and strikes with super-strength, and in seconds he’s already demolished an entire street of vehicles. Red Tornado and Martian Manhunter prepare to extract him from the field to minimize the harm he inflicts, but before they can, Irey leaps into action in order to deal with him herself. Since she has inherited her father’s speed asthe superhero Thunderheart, Irey may be the only one capable of stabilizing theFlash’s unruly emotions before the enraged speedster wreaks havoc across the DC Universe.
The Flash#15is available November 27th, 2024 from DC Comics.
The Flash
The Flash is the superhero name given to the DC Comics character who utilizes unparalleled speed tied to a dimensional power known as the “speed force” to overwhelm their opposition. Premiering in 1939, the original Flash arrived as Jay Garrick. Still, it would be superseded by Barry Allen in popularity and featured status, but the Flash is one character that has met many of their alternate selves. The character is typically seen as a part of the Justice League in nearly all incarnations.
