Flash by Mark Waid #4

In "Flashing Back," Wally West hurtles through the timestream after surpassing the time barrier, reliving pivotal moments from his life—from a recent clash with a foe, the fateful day lightning struck him, fragments of his childhood, to the quiet, defining moment a stranger told him to keep dreaming. Mark Waid crafts a poignant journey through memory, where every flash of the past reveals a piece of who Wally has become.

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach One: The Dead Yet Live," Wally West emerges from the timestream to confront a vision of the future that leaves him shaken—but soon finds solace in reuniting with loved ones. As he settles back into life with Linda and joins Impulse on a mission, the lingering effects of pushing beyond the speed of sound reveal something unexpected.

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Two: All the Wrong Moves," Wally West grapples with the weight of his legacy as he mentors Bart Allen, navigating the chaos of Bart’s raw speed and the growing shadows of a future Wally can’t fully share. As old enemies resurface and the line between right and wrong blurs, Wally must confront the cost of knowing what’s to come—while trying to keep his team from falling apart.

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Three: The Other Side of Light," Wally West grapples with the deeper mysteries of the Speed Force as he uncovers long-buried truths about Max Mercury’s theories, while Linda Park and Iris West pursue leads on Kobra’s growing threat. With the speedsters suddenly trapped beyond Keystone City’s borders, Wally faces a harrowing choice—revealing a dangerous secret about the Speed Force and naming a successor to carry on the legacy.

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Four: Hit and Run," Max and Wally push Jesse and Bart to their limits during training, but when Kobra's scheme threatens Keystone City, the speedsters must act. As they dismantle part of his power source, Jesse and Wally slip into the city, where Wally finally reveals the true purpose behind their mission.

In "Terminal Velocity: Overdrive: The Quick and the Dead," Linda takes command as Keystone City's defenders face Kobra's relentless assault, holding the line while the fate of the city hangs in the balance. When Wally finally returns from the Speed Force, the outcome of the battle—and the cost of victory—will be decided in a flash.