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[[Team Flash (Earth-Prime)|Team Flash]] {{c|formerly}} |
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|relatives=[[Joe West's Uncle (Earth-Prime)|Unnamed]] {{c|uncle}}<br>[[Francine West (Earth-Prime)|Francine West]] {{c|ex-wife; deceased}}<br>[[Cecile Horton (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Cecile Horton]] {{c|fiancée}}<br>[[Iris West-Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Iris West-Allen]] {{c|daughter}}<br>[[Wally West (Earth-Prime)|Wally West]] {{c|son}}<br>[[Jenna West (Earth-Prime)|Jenna West]] {{c|daughter}}<br>[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] {{c|son-in-law}}<br>[[Nora West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Nora West-Allen]] {{c|granddaughter}}<br>[[Bart West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Bart West-Allen]] {{c|grandson}} |
|relatives=[[Esther (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Esther]] {{c|grandmother; deceased}}<br>[[Ben West (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Ben West]] {{c|father; deceased}}<br>[[Joe West's Uncle (Earth-Prime)|Unnamed]] {{c|uncle}}<br>[[Francine West (Earth-Prime)|Francine West]] {{c|ex-wife; deceased}}<br>[[Cecile Horton (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Cecile Horton]] {{c|fiancée}}<br>[[Iris West-Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Iris West-Allen]] {{c|daughter}}<br>[[Wally West (Earth-Prime)|Wally West]] {{c|son}}<br>[[Jenna West (Earth-Prime)|Jenna West]] {{c|daughter}}<br>[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] {{c|son-in-law}}<br>[[Nora West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Nora West-Allen]] {{c|granddaughter}}<br>[[Bart West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Bart West-Allen]] {{c|grandson}} |
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After the death of [[Nora Allen (Earth-Prime)|Nora Allen]] and the arrest of [[Henry Allen (Earth-Prime)|Henry Allen]], West adopted the orphaned [[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] and raised him as his own. They then developed a strong bond and worked together for the CCPD. Allen later gained powers and became the vigilante known as The Flash, with West being one of the very few people knowing his secret. |
After the death of [[Nora Allen (Earth-Prime)|Nora Allen]] and the arrest of [[Henry Allen (Earth-Prime)|Henry Allen]], West adopted the orphaned [[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] and raised him as his own. They then developed a strong bond and worked together for the CCPD. Allen later gained powers and became the vigilante known as The Flash, with West being one of the very few people knowing his secret. |
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When [[Kristen Kramer (Earth-Prime)|Kristen Kramer]] arrived in Central City, West realized her grudge against [[Metahumans (Earth-Prime)|Metahumans]] and quit the police department following [[Frost (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Frost's]] trial. |
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In 2020, West discovered a mole in the department and started to investigate with [[David Singh (Mirrorverse)|David Singh]], not knowing he was the mole. Later, they fought against [[Millie Rawlins (Earth-Prime)|Sunshine]], who was sent to acquire the [[Prismatic Refractor (Earth-Prime)|prismatic refractor]] during the transfer to [[A.R.G.U.S. (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|A.R.G.U.S.]] As West and Singh got overwhelmed by Sunshine, Allen arrived and West tossed the refractor to him. Eventually, Allen locked Sunshine in his lab with no curtains, taking away her powers and arresting her.<ref name="The Exorcism of Nash Wells">{{Ep|The Exorcism of Nash Wells}}</ref> |
In 2020, West discovered a mole in the department and started to investigate with [[David Singh (Mirrorverse)|David Singh]], not knowing he was the mole. Later, they fought against [[Millie Rawlins (Earth-Prime)|Sunshine]], who was sent to acquire the [[Prismatic Refractor (Earth-Prime)|prismatic refractor]] during the transfer to [[A.R.G.U.S. (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|A.R.G.U.S.]] As West and Singh got overwhelmed by Sunshine, Allen arrived and West tossed the refractor to him. Eventually, Allen locked Sunshine in his lab with no curtains, taking away her powers and arresting her.<ref name="The Exorcism of Nash Wells">{{Ep|The Exorcism of Nash Wells}}</ref> |
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A week later, West was nearly |
A week later, West was nearly assassinated by [[Peter Merkel (Earth-Prime)|Rag Doll]] in his own car but was able to escape from it seconds before its explosion. Singh and the rest of [[Team Flash (Earth-Prime)|Team Flash]] arrives and suggested witness protection. West refused and returned to the [[Central City Police Precinct (Earth-Prime)|precinct]]. As West offers Sunshine an early parole, Rag Doll jumped out of a box and attacked them. West fired at him, but Rag Doll deflected the bullets back at him. Allen arrived and tried to save West, though was unable to do so as the [[Speed Force]]'s death caused him to temporarily lose his speed. West was slightly injured, but survived the bullet wounds. They later returned to [[S.T.A.R. Labs (Earth-Prime)|S.T.A.R. Labs]] and argued about West's safety. West remained at the facility, but was frustrated and went to [[Joseph Carver (Earth-Prime)|Joseph]] [[Carver Residence (Earth-Prime)|Carver]]. Eventually, West tried to threaten Carver with the plan backfiring as the latter deleted the audio and sent Rag Doll to attack [[Cecile Horton (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Cecile Horton]].<ref name="So Long and Goodnight">{{Ep|So Long and Goodnight}}</ref> |
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As West went to rescue Horton, he activated a pressure bomb and attempted to deactivate it according to [[Nash Wells (UE-33)|Nash Wells]]' instructions. Since the instructions did not apply to the altered bomb, West pushed Horton away and took her place. Allen sped Horton away and returned to an already escaped West. West later admitted he should go into witness protection.<ref name="So Long and Goodnight"/> |
As West went to rescue Horton, he activated a pressure bomb and attempted to deactivate it according to [[Nash Wells (UE-33)|Nash Wells]]' instructions. Since the instructions did not apply to the altered bomb, West pushed Horton away and took her place. Allen sped Horton away and returned to an already escaped West. West later admitted he should go into witness protection.<ref name="So Long and Goodnight"/> |
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====Trial of "Killer Frost"==== |
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{{Quote|I admit, under oath, that Frost hasn't always been on the right side of the law. But I can also say that she has put her life on the line countless times to save others. Frost has fought alongside Earth's greatest heroes to save the world, which means that she's saved every person in this room including those who want to lock her up for being who she was. Not for who she is today. And, Your Honor...I don't understand how this court can force Frost to take that cure without sacrificing what it stands for: Justice.|Captain West's statement|The People v. Killer Frost}} |
{{Quote|I admit, under oath, that Frost hasn't always been on the right side of the law. But I can also say that she has put her life on the line countless times to save others. Frost has fought alongside Earth's greatest heroes to save the world, which means that she's saved every person in this room including those who want to lock her up for being who she was. Not for who she is today. And, Your Honor...I don't understand how this court can force Frost to take that cure without sacrificing what it stands for: Justice.|Captain West's statement|The People v. Killer Frost}} |
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When [[Kristen Kramer (Earth-Prime)|Kristen Kramer]] arrived in Central City, West realized her grudge against [[Metahumans (Earth-Prime)|Metahumans]] and quit the police department following [[Frost (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Frost's]] trial. |
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*'''[[Cobalt-97 (Negative Speed Force)|Cobalt-97]]''': In 2000, West came across a blue crystal containing a fragment of the [[Negative Speed Force]]. After coming into contact with the crystal, West became the vessel for the sentient [[Forces of Nature|Force of Nature]] for a brief amount of time.<ref name="A New World, Part 1: Reunions"/> |
*'''[[Cobalt-97 (Negative Speed Force)|Cobalt-97]]''': In 2000, West came across a blue crystal containing a fragment of the [[Negative Speed Force]]. After coming into contact with the crystal, West became the vessel for the sentient [[Forces of Nature|Force of Nature]] for a brief amount of time.<ref name="A New World, Part 1: Reunions"/> |
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|{{Ep|Pilot (The Flash: 2014)}} |
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|{{Ep|Who Is Harrison Wells?}} |
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|{{Ep|Fast Enough}} |
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|{{Ep|The Man Who Saved Central City}} |
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|{{Ep|Flash of Two Worlds}} |
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|{{Ep|Family of Rogues}} |
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|{{Ep|The Fury of Firestorm}} |
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|{{Ep|The Darkness and the Light}} |
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|{{Ep|Enter Zoom}} |
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|{{Ep|Legends of Today}} |
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|{{Ep|Running to Stand Still}} |
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|{{Ep|Potential Energy}} |
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|{{Ep|The Reverse-Flash Returns}} |
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|{{Ep|Fast Lane}} |
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|{{Ep|King Shark}} |
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|{{Ep|Trajectory}} |
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|{{Ep|Flash Back}} |
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|{{Ep|Back to Normal}} |
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|{{Ep|Rupture}} |
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|{{Ep|The Runaway Dinosaur}} |
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|{{Ep|Invincible}} |
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|{{Ep|The Race of His Life}} |
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|{{Ep|Flashpoint}} |
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|{{Ep|Paradox}} |
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|{{Ep|Magenta}} |
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|{{Ep|The New Rogues}} |
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|{{Ep|Monster (The Flash)}} |
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|{{Ep|Shade}} |
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|{{Ep|Killer Frost}} |
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|{{Ep|Invasion! (The Flash)}} |
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|{{Ep|The Present}} |
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|{{Ep|Borrowing Problems from the Future}} |
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|{{Ep|Dead or Alive}} |
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|{{Ep|Untouchable}} |
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|{{Ep|Attack on Gorilla City}} |
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|{{Ep|Attack on Central City}} |
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|{{Ep|The Wrath of Savitar}} |
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|{{Ep|Into the Speed Force}} |
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|{{Ep|Duet}} |
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|{{Ep|Abra Kadabra}} |
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|{{Ep|The Once and Future Flash}} |
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|{{Ep|I Know Who You Are}} |
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|{{Ep|Cause and Effect}} |
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|{{Ep|Infantino Street}} |
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|{{Ep|Finish Line}} |
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|{{Ep|The Flash Reborn}} |
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|{{Ep|Mixed Signals}} |
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|{{Ep|Luck Be a Lady}} |
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|{{Ep|Elongated Journey Into Night}} |
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|{{Ep|Girls Night Out}} |
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|{{Ep|When Harry Met Harry...}} |
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|{{Web|Stretched Scene 2|Name Seen}} |
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|{{Ep|Therefore I Am}} |
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|{{Ep|Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1}} |
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|{{Ep|Don't Run}} |
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|{{Ep|The Trial of The Flash}} |
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|{{Ep|The Elongated Knight Rises}} |
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|{{Ep|Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash}} |
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|{{Ep|True Colors}} |
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|{{Ep|Subject 9|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Enter Flashtime}} |
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|{{Ep|Amazing Grace|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Run, Iris, Run}} |
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|{{Ep|Null and Annoyed}} |
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|{{Ep|Lose Yourself}} |
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|{{Ep|Fury Rogue}} |
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|{{Ep|Therefore She Is}} |
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|{{Ep|Harry and the Harrisons}} |
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|{{Ep|Think Fast}} |
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|{{Ep|We Are The Flash}} |
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|{{Ep|Nora}} |
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|{{Ep|Blocked}} |
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|{{Ep|The Death of Vibe}} |
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|{{Ep|News Flash}} |
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|{{Ep|All Doll'd Up|m}} |
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|{{Ep|The Icicle Cometh|m}} |
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|{{Ep|O Come, All Ye Thankful|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Elseworlds, Part 1|m}} |
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|{{Ep|The Flash & The Furious|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Seeing Red (The Flash)|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Memorabilia|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Cause and XS|Pictured}} |
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|{{Ep|King Shark vs. Gorilla Grodd}} |
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|{{Ep|Failure Is an Orphan}} |
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|{{Ep|Time Bomb (The Flash)}} |
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|{{Ep|Godspeed}} |
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|{{Ep|Snow Pack}} |
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|{{Ep|Gone Rogue}} |
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|{{Ep|The Girl with the Red Lightning}} |
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|{{Ep|Legacy (The Flash)}} |
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|{{Ep|Into the Void}} |
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|{{Ep|A Flash of the Lightning}} |
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|{{Ep|Dead Man Running}} |
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|{{Ep|There Will Be Blood}} |
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|{{Ep|Kiss Kiss Breach Breach}} |
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|{{Ep|License to Elongate}} |
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|{{Ep|The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 1}} |
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|{{Ep|The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 2}} |
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|{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three|m}} |
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|{{Ep|Marathon}} |
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|{{Ep|Love Is a Battlefield}} |
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*West's favorite singers are [[Thelonious Monk (Earth-Prime)|Thelonious Monk]], [[Miles Davis (Earth-Prime)|Miles Davis]], [[Johnny Hartman (Earth-Prime)|Johnny Hartman]] and [[Ella Fitzgerald (Earth-Prime)|Ella Fitzgerald]].<ref name="Armageddon, Part 3">{{Ep|Armageddon, Part 3}}</ref> |
*West's favorite singers are [[Thelonious Monk (Earth-Prime)|Thelonious Monk]], [[Miles Davis (Earth-Prime)|Miles Davis]], [[Johnny Hartman (Earth-Prime)|Johnny Hartman]] and [[Ella Fitzgerald (Earth-Prime)|Ella Fitzgerald]].<ref name="Armageddon, Part 3">{{Ep|Armageddon, Part 3}}</ref> |
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*After his wife left him, West considers himself as a widower instead of a divorced man, which made him keep his wedding ring.<ref name="Family of Rogues">{{Ep|Family of Rogues}}</ref> |
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*As mentioned in {{Ep|Running to Stand Still}}, Joe West has been working in the CCPD with David Singh prior to 2005. |
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**His time in the police department was also mentioned to have at least started before 2000 as a beat cop and was promoted to detective later on. |
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**Additionally, the two busted a drug-related case and celebrated in a steak house where Joe sensed something is wrong with his daughter causing him to leave early to the hospital. |
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==[[:Category:Images of {{{images|Joe West (Earth-Prime)}}}|Gallery]]== |
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Revision as of 02:38, 2 September 2023
“ | If I learned one thing being a cop, it's that you can't just protect the people you think are good. You have to protect everyone. That's what heroes do. I know that. Do you? A hero is not just in the name, Barry, or in a red suit. It's the choices we make that decide who and what we become. |
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— Joe West to Barry Allen[src]
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Joseph "Joe" West is a former police captain of the Central City Police Department. West is also the ex-husband of the late Francine West and the father of Iris, Wally and Jenna West.
After the death of Nora Allen and the arrest of Henry Allen, West adopted the orphaned Barry Allen and raised him as his own. They then developed a strong bond and worked together for the CCPD. Allen later gained powers and became the vigilante known as The Flash, with West being one of the very few people knowing his secret.
Biography
Early Life
Joseph "Joe" West was born on September 9, 1968, in Central City.
At some point, West had a daughter whom he named Iris with Francine West. Unbeknownst to West, they also had a son named Wally, who was hidden from West for decades.
Reunions
Taking Care of Barry Allen
In 2000, West's old friend Henry Allen was wrongfully accused of his wife's murder. Allen was later incarcerated, while his son Barry was placed under West's care.[6]
West and Thawne
After Fred Chyre's death, Eddie Thawne was assigned to replace Chyre as West's partner. Due to his grief for the death of his best friend, West did not enjoy Thawne's company. However, Thawne and Iris began dating, disappointing both West and Allen.[4]
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Meeting His Son
In 2015, West finally met his son Wally, whom he never knew existed. However, Wally kept on getting caught in trouble and West attempted to build a relationship with him. Wally disliked the idea and West switched to giving him some space, which he disliked as he felt abandoned. Eventually, they became close and had a strong father-son relationship.[7]
Reflections and Lies
Fighting Joseph Carver
In 2020, West discovered a mole in the department and started to investigate with David Singh, not knowing he was the mole. Later, they fought against Sunshine, who was sent to acquire the prismatic refractor during the transfer to A.R.G.U.S. As West and Singh got overwhelmed by Sunshine, Allen arrived and West tossed the refractor to him. Eventually, Allen locked Sunshine in his lab with no curtains, taking away her powers and arresting her.[8]
A week later, West was nearly assassinated by Rag Doll in his own car but was able to escape from it seconds before its explosion. Singh and the rest of Team Flash arrives and suggested witness protection. West refused and returned to the precinct. As West offers Sunshine an early parole, Rag Doll jumped out of a box and attacked them. West fired at him, but Rag Doll deflected the bullets back at him. Allen arrived and tried to save West, though was unable to do so as the Speed Force's death caused him to temporarily lose his speed. West was slightly injured, but survived the bullet wounds. They later returned to S.T.A.R. Labs and argued about West's safety. West remained at the facility, but was frustrated and went to Joseph Carver. Eventually, West tried to threaten Carver with the plan backfiring as the latter deleted the audio and sent Rag Doll to attack Cecile Horton.[9]
As West went to rescue Horton, he activated a pressure bomb and attempted to deactivate it according to Nash Wells' instructions. Since the instructions did not apply to the altered bomb, West pushed Horton away and took her place. Allen sped Horton away and returned to an already escaped West. West later admitted he should go into witness protection.[9]
Return
After Eva McCulloch succeeded in her plan, West was allowed to return to Central City and rejoined the team.[10]
Four weeks after his return from witness protection, West and Horton worked together on gathering information regarding Rosa Dillon's connection to Black Hole. He was then informed by Team Flash that Allen does not have enough speed to prevent a plane crash.[11]
Later, West attended the opening of the Hall of Fallen Allies in S.T.A.R. Labs and talked to Allen about grief.[12]
Truth, Liberty, Justice
Time Pocket
Trial of "Killer Frost"
“ | I admit, under oath, that Frost hasn't always been on the right side of the law. But I can also say that she has put her life on the line countless times to save others. Frost has fought alongside Earth's greatest heroes to save the world, which means that she's saved every person in this room including those who want to lock her up for being who she was. Not for who she is today. And, Your Honor...I don't understand how this court can force Frost to take that cure without sacrificing what it stands for: Justice. | ” |
— Captain West's statement[src]
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When Kristen Kramer arrived in Central City, West realized her grudge against Metahumans and quit the police department following Frost's trial.
Unforgiving Storm Ravages
Investigation of Kristen Kramer
Working Together
Ambushed in Midway City
The Godspeed Imperative
Leveled Up
Heroic Choices
New Year, New Trouble
Reminiscing Henry Allen
Something Beyond Death
Survival Instinct
Reckless Actions
Memories in the Snow
Massacre
Apparitions
A Way to Mourn
New Life
Suspicious Rescue
Struggling to Retire
The Final Run
Uncertain About the Future
Choices
A Safe Environment
Leaving Central City
Believe in the Impossible
Alternate Versions
Reverse Flashpoint
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Former Powers
- Connection to the Negative Speed Force: In 2000, West came across a blue crystal containing a fragment of the Negative Speed Force. After coming into contact with the crystal, West became the vessel for the sentient Force of Nature and gained superhuman abilities for a brief amount of time.[13]
- Accelerated Healing Factor/Superhuman Durability: Despite taking lightning bolt strikes from Barry Allen, West did not show any visible injuries.[13]
- Electrokinesis: Reacting with Barry Allen's Speed Force lightning, West's body generated blue lightning bolts to protect the crystal.[13]
- Energy Blasts: West had the ability to create and shoot blue energy blasts from the crystals attached to his hand.[13]
Abilities
- Marksmanship: Trained in the police academy, West has proven to be an expert in firearms.[4]
- Leadership: West was proven to have strong leadership and was promoted to captain.
- Investigation: As a long-time police officer, West became a skilled detective and often use his experiencing to speed up the completion of his cases.[6]
Equipment
Current Equipment
- Cold Gun: West wielded the Cold Gun to temporary stunt Deathstorm.[14]
Former Equipment
- Cobalt-97: In 2000, West came across a blue crystal containing a fragment of the Negative Speed Force. After coming into contact with the crystal, West became the vessel for the sentient Force of Nature for a brief amount of time.[13]
- BOOT:
Appearances
Notes
- West's favorite singers are Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Johnny Hartman and Ella Fitzgerald.[15]
- After his wife left him, West considers himself as a widower instead of a divorced man, which made him keep his wedding ring.[16]
- As mentioned in Running to Stand Still, Joe West has been working in the CCPD with David Singh prior to 2005.
- His time in the police department was also mentioned to have at least started before 2000 as a beat cop and was promoted to detective later on.
- Additionally, the two busted a drug-related case and celebrated in a steak house where Joe sensed something is wrong with his daughter causing him to leave early to the hospital.
Gallery
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West in the Time Pocket
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Officer Joe West
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Negative Joe West
Promotional Images
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"The Future Favors the Fast"
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"Run with Team Flash!"
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"The Final Run"
References
- ↑ Marathon
- ↑ The Curious Case of Bartholomew Allen
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Armageddon, Part 2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Impulsive Excessive Disorder
- ↑ Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Fire Next Time
- ↑ Timeless
- ↑ The Exorcism of Nash Wells
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 So Long and Goodnight
- ↑ Success Is Assured
- ↑ All's Wells That Ends Wells
- ↑ The Speed of Thought
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 A New World, Part 1: Reunions
- ↑ Death Falls
- ↑ Armageddon, Part 3
- ↑ Family of Rogues
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