Max Crandall

Max Crandall is Max Mercury, a veteran speedster in the DC Universe who serves as a mentor figure within the Flash family, guiding younger heroes like Impulse (Bart Allen) with his deep experience tapping into the Speed Force.

Max Crandall made his DC Comics debut in 1989's Young All-Stars #27, a creation of the Thomas writing team and Dave Simons that planted roots reaching all the way to the present day — an impressive 36-year span for any character. His most frequent stomping grounds are the Flash and Impulse family of titles, which tells you everything about the lightning-charged corner of the DC Universe he calls home, sharing pages with speedster royalty like Wally West, Bart Allen, and Max Mercury. With 42 catalog appearances, two of them collector-recognized key issues, Max Crandall is a Copper Age gem worth tracking down for any fan who loves the rich, interconnected lore of DC's fastest mythology.