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Cover: Mike Wieringo & José Marzán Jr.

Flash: Terminal Velocity #[nn]

Nov 1995 · DC · 12.95 USD; 17.95 CAD
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This collection brings together the 1995 'Terminal Velocity' storyline from DC's The Flash, originally published in issues #0, #62-65, and #80-81 of the monthly series. The arc follows Wally West as he confronts the limits of his super-speed and the legacy of his mentor, Barry Allen, culminating in a race against death itself. Written by Mark Waid with art by Salvador Larroca and others, it's a defining moment in Wally's tenure as the Scarlet Speedster.

In "Flashing Back," Wally West hurtles through the timestream after surpassing the time barrier, reliving pivotal moments from his past—from a recent battle to the day he was struck by lightning, his earliest memories, and the quiet moment a stranger told him to keep dreaming. Mark Waid's storytelling, brought to life by Mike Wieringo’s dynamic art and José Marzán Jr.’s sharp inks, captures the emotional weight of a hero confronting his own history in a single, unforgettable journey.

Contains 7 stories
Flashing Back
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West, also as Kid Flash]WaveriderTeam Turmoil [RumbleMiasmaCaliberWildside]Linda ParkMax MercuryTeen Titans [AqualadWonder Girl [Donna Troy]Robin [Dick Grayson]]Flash [Barry Allen]Mary WestRudolph West

In "Flashing Back," Wally West hurtles through the timestream after surpassing the time barrier, reliving pivotal moments from his life—ranging from a recent confrontation to the fateful day he was struck by lightning, his earliest memories, and the quiet moment a stranger urged him to keep dreaming. Written by a longtime Flash scribe and illustrated with dynamic precision, this introspective journey through Wally’s past reveals how each memory shaped the hero he became.

Terminal Velocity, Mach One: The Dead Yet Live
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Iris West AllenImpulse [Bart Allen]Justice League America [Hawkman [Katar Hol] (cameo)Wonder Woman [Diana] (cameo)]

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 quickly finds comfort in reuniting with friends and family. With Impulse by his side, he sets out to disrupt Kobra’s plans, only to later share a quiet, revealing moment with Linda, hinting at the strange toll of pushing beyond the speed of sound.

Terminal Velocity, Mach Two: All the Wrong Moves
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkImpulse [Bart Allen]KobraMax MercuryFlash [Jay Garrick]Johnny QuickJesse Quick

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Two: All the Wrong Moves," Wally West grapples with the weight of his growing power and the secrets he's keeping from Linda, all while trying to mentor Bart Allen through the chaos of his own speedster evolution—just as Kobra resurfaces, testing both their limits and their resolve.

Terminal Velocity, Mach Three: The Other Side of Light
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Max MercuryFlash [Jay Garrick]Johnny QuickJesse QuickLinda ParkIris West AllenKobraChillblaineHartley Rathaway [Pied Piper]

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Three: The Other Side of Light," Wally West grapples with the legacy of Max Mercury’s radical theories about the Speed Force, even as Linda Park and Iris West pursue leads on Kobra’s mysterious activities. When the speedsters are suddenly cut off from Keystone City, Wally faces a harrowing choice—one that forces him to confront a hidden truth about the Speed Force and decide who will carry on his mantle.

Terminal Velocity, Mach Four: Hit and Run
23 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Jesse QuickImpulse [Bart Allen]Max MercuryKobraHartley Rathaway [Pied Piper]Iris West AllenLinda Park

In "Terminal Velocity, Mach Four: Hit and Run," Max and Wally guide Jesse and Bart through high-stakes training as Kobra's threat looms over Keystone City. With the speedsters working in tandem, they strike at Kobra's infrastructure, setting the stage for a covert infiltration—where Wally finally shares the true purpose behind their mission.

Terminal Velocity, Redline: Ultimate Rush
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Jesse QuickImpulse [Bart Allen]Max MercuryHartley Rathaway [Pied Piper]Linda ParkKobraIris West Allen
Terminal Velocity, Overdrive: The Quick and the Dead
38 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkIris West AllenImpulse [Bart Allen]Hartley Rathaway [Pied Piper]KobraBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Tim Drake]Steel [John Henry Irons]Flash [Jay Garrick]Jesse QuickHawkman [Katar Hol]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Max MercurySuperman

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 waiting for a hero’s return. When Wally finally emerges from the Speed Force, the fate of the city hinges on his arrival—and his resolve.

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Full credits

writer Mark Waid
colorist Gina Going
letterer Gaspar
cover pencils Mike Wieringo

Reprints

↩ Reprints Flash #0 (1994), Flash #95 (1994), Flash #96 (1994), Flash #97 (1995), Flash #98 (1995), Flash #99 (1995), Flash #100 (1995), Flash #100 (1995)

Reprinted in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #96 (2016), Flash by Mark Waid #4 (2018), DC Heroes & Villains Collection #13 (2022)

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