The Flash: Dead Heat #[nn]

In "Dead Heat, First Lap: Flatfooted," Wally West faces a wave of ninjas unleashed by Savitar, a dangerous new disciple of the Speed Force intent on draining the powers of every speedster. With Jay Garrick and Jesse Quick losing their abilities, Wally must hold the line—while the rest of the Flash family, including Iris, Linda, and Johnny Quick, brace for the chaos ahead.

In "Dead Heat! Second Lap: A Swiftly Tilting Planet," Wally West and the Flash legacy race against time as they converge on Alabama to rescue Impulse and XS from a relentless ninja assault. With Jay Garrick, Jesse Quick, and Linda Park at his side, Wally uncovers a shocking truth in Max Mercury’s hidden files—revealing the dark origins of Savitar—just as Max himself arrives, battered and broken. The team must now prepare for a desperate showdown with a foe whose past is more twisted than anyone imagined.

In "Dead Heat, Second Lap: Disaffected Youth," Impulse [Bart Allen] faces the rare challenge of a school day without his usual speed, while Jay Garrick, Linda Park, XS [Jenni Ognats], and Iris West Allen rush to Max Mercury’s side after he’s injured. When Johnny Quick arrives, a sudden assault by Savitar’s ninjas tests their resolve—until Max channels the Speed Force and passes his power to Johnny, just as a mysterious surge across all speedsters gives Bart the chance to arrive in time and turn the tide.

In "Dead Heat, Fourth Lap: Cut to the Quick," Wally West and Jesse Quick plunge into Savitar’s citadel, facing the twisted speedster and his ally Christina Alexandrova in a desperate bid to reclaim control of the Speed Force. As the battle rages, the arrival of Max Mercury, Jay Garrick, Johnny Quick, and Bart Allen brings a surge of speed and hope—but the real test is just beginning.

In "Dead Heat, Final Lap: Godspeed," Wally West faces off against Savitar in a high-stakes race through the Speed Force, using his bond with loved ones—like Linda Park and Jesse Quick—as a shield against Savitar’s rage. With Jay Garrick, Max Mercury, Impulse, XS, and John Fox watching from the edge, Wally pushes the limits of speed and sacrifice, leading Savitar into a final, uncertain pull into the Speed Force.