TheFlashjust closed out his biggest year in DC history, with Wally West now boasting an all-new superpower that puts his speed to shame. Wally has showcased a host of astounding powers since his debut, but his latest skill is unlike any other. 2024 was an unforgettable year for Flash fans due to the hero’s cosmic overhaul, and 2025 has the potential to be even better for the Scarlet Speedster as he puts his upgrade to use.
The Flashby Simon Spurrier, Ramón Pérez, and Vasco Georgiev pushed Wally West to his furthest limits over the last year,breaking down his familyand threatening to end time itself. Through these perilous obstacles, the Flash managed to endure against all odds, and his high-speed adventures across the DC Universe culminated in him unlocking the shocking power to split in two.
Wally West’s new ability permanently redefines the nature of his speed, coinciding with his promotion to the mainFlash in DC continuityand proving that he’s one of the most powerful heroes out there.
The Flash Unlocked the Ability to Split Into Two Separate Heroes in 2024
Wally West’s Surprising New Superpower Opens Up Endless Possibilities
Wally’s mysteriousduplication powermade itself known inThe Flash#15, when Irey caught him acting as the Flash in two places at once. With help from Inspector Pilgrim, Wally can now divide himself into separate heroes by harnessing the untapped possibilities of the newlyclosed-off DC multiverse. This temporal manipulation is a byproduct of his enhanced connection with the Deep Change, which emanates the Speed Force that fuels him. Through encountering this otherworldly entity, the Flash discovered that theSpeed Force is made of time, and he’s now able to manipulate time himself due to his symbiotic relationship with its source.
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The Flash is able to maintain his split form using acostume designed by Inspector Pilgrimthat can stabilize the alternate timelines he is manifesting into a singular reality.Not only does this ability offer an innovative twist on the Flash’s standard skill-set, but it also offers opportunities for him to be a more effective hero than before.One Flash can vacation with his family in Skartaris, while the otherFlash operates alongside the Justice Leaguein the renovated Watchtower. Wally West’s power-up marks a pivotal change for the Fastest Man Alive, upgrading this DC icon to a level beyond speed alone.
The Flash’s Duplication Power Is One of Many Unique Skills At His Disposal
The Scarlet Speedster’s Vast Array of Superpowers Redefines His Speed
Although he’s generally known for his speed alone, the Flash utilizes a number of powers that expand upon his usual skill-set, with his duplication being the latest. For instance, the Flash can vibrate his molecules rapidly enough toturn invisible, subverting his speed’s traditional purpose to achieve a different superpower altogether. Furthermore, he can amplify his strength by running fast enough to charge up a devastating attack known as theInfinite Mass Punch.The Flash’s powers may all be linked to his speed, but by applying it creatively, he can perform unimaginable feats that even Superman would be impressed by.
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Spurrier’s daring take on the Flash has ascended the hero to unforeseen heights, even before he unlocked the power to perform multiversal mitosis. InTheFlash#2, Wally figured out how toshift between dimensionsby “side-stepping” from one plane to the next. This evolution led to Wally fighting various formidable forces while he transcended realities, from the Stillness to theArc Angles, all of whom tested him like never before. After surviving his toughest battles yet, the Flash is the strongest he’s ever been as he races into 2025. However, the same cannot be said for every Flash.
DC Stripped Away One Flash’s Powers to Upgrade the Other in a HUGE Twist
2024 Turned Out Better for Wally West’s Flash Than Barry Allen’s
As 2024 reaches the finish line and 2025 kicks into high gear, Wally West is speeding into a promising future asDC’s main Flash. His status quo has undergone massive rewrites now that he’s divided into two versions of himself, and there’s no telling what the Flashes will accomplish. With that being said,the introduction of Wally West’s new power comes to the detriment of the former Flash, Barry Allen. In 2024, during theAbsolute Powereventby Mark Waid and Dan Mora, Barry had his powers stripped away and was forced to step down from being the Flash.
As 2024 reaches the finish line and 2025 kicks into high gear, Wally West is speeding into a promising future as DC’s main Flash.
Barry Allen losing his speedis a groundbreaking alteration to the DC Universe.Absolute Power#4 shook the superhero community to its core byswitching their powers, and although Wally benefited immensely from the upheaval, Barry suffered the ultimate consequence. Now that he can no longer tap into his metahuman abilities, Wally West has become the primary Flash. Therefore, his duplication has arrived at the perfect time, as he can now fill in for both himself and Barry without pushing himself too hard. Whatever 2025 holds, theFlashis ready to face it head-on thanks to his power upgrade.
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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.
