- For other uses of Kid Flash, see Kid Flash (Disambiguation).
| “ | Do you remember what you were like when we first met? 'Cause I do. You were petulant, stubborn. Every little thing pissed you off. You didn't want a father or a sister or a brother, but look at the man that you are now; the sensitive, intelligent, compassionate man that you have become, and it's not because of some mystical energy source out there. It's because you did the work. Now your responsibility is to continue to do the work to be that man. Do you understand me, son? | ” |
Wallace "Wally" West is the speedster vigilante known as Kid Flash, and a former member of Team Flash and the Legends of Tomorrow.
Biography[edit source]
Early Life[edit source]
Wallace "Wally" West was born to Joe and Francine West, and as the younger brother of Iris West.[1]
Prior to his birth, West was kept hidden from Joe and Iris as Francine left Central City. Thankfully, the family was able to reunite and Joe reconciled with West after decades in 2015.[1][2]
Second Fastest Man Alive[edit source]
Soon afterwards, West gained an organic connection to the Speed Force in an accident, becoming the Kid Flash of Central City. Eventually, he joined the Legends of Tomorrow and used the Totems of Zambesi with the other members to create a giant Beebo to defeat Mallus.[3]
Death of the Speed Force[edit source]
In 2020, West discovered that the Speed Force was not talking to him and returned to Central City to speak with Barry Allen. Later, both of them saw that the Speed Force was ill and West misunderstood what it told him and thought that Allen was the cause. Allen then asked what happened, and he told West that the Spectre's energy was killing the Speed Force. After he forgave Allen, and they teamed up and stopped Turtle II. Before he left, he told his father that something was wrong with his sister,[1] with Team Flash later realizing she was replaced by one of Eva McCulloch's reflections.[4]
Possible Future[edit source]
As of 2049, West taught his nephew Bart West-Allen on how to mediate.[5]
Legends Reunion[edit source]
Magog[edit source]
Powers and Abilities[edit source]
Powers[edit source]
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- Speed Force Connection: While befriending members of Team Flash, West was exposed to Dark Matter and gained an organic connection to the Speed Force, gaining exceptional abilities.[1]
- Astral Projection: West is one of the very few speedsters to be capable of entering the Speed Force without the need of outside assistance.[1]
- Bodily Replication: It is unknown whether West's bodily replications are merely Speed Mirages or Time Remnants, but he possesses an unusual ability to create replications of his body that could simultaneously complete multiple tasks at once.[1]
- Electrokinesis: When West runs, he produces a yellow lightning trail behind him.[1]
- Electrical Constructs: After learning how to connect to his inner self for months, West began unlocking advanced abilities such as creating shapes with his lightning.[1]
- Speed Force Aura: West is protected by an invisible aura of energy from burning due to extreme friction and from gravitational forces.[1]
- Superhuman Agility: West has the ability to balance on unstable objects while running at superhuman speed.[1]
- Superhuman Durability: West is able to withstand extreme forces and attacks with little to no injuries.[1]
- Superhuman Momentum: West can generate and withstand extreme kinetic energy.[1]
- Superhuman Senses: West was shown to be able to hear sounds even after exceeding the speed of sound, which no sounds can be heard normally.[1]
- Superhuman Speed: Like other speedsters, West can run at an exceptional speed such that he could exceed the speed of sound and when intended, the speed of light.[1]
- Accelerated Perception: West is able to perceive actions and words that appeared for a brief moment in time.[1]
- Bodily Vibration: By vibrating at superhuman speed, West is capable of creating visual and audio illusions, such as voice modulation, invisibility and masking their faces.[1]
- Intangibility: Also known as "phasing", West has the ability to walk through solid objects by vibrating at the frequency of air.[1]
- Superhuman Reflexes: West is able to respond to attacks quickly, including speeding bullets and physical contacts.[1]
- Superhuman Stamina: West can run for an extended period of time with no signs of exhaustion.[1]
Abilities[edit source]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: As a vigilante, West gained a variety of experiences combating his opponents.[1]
Weaknesses[edit source]
Former Weaknesses[edit source]
- Imbalance in Energy: When Barry Allen was given a boost from the Spectre, the Speed Force was flooded with "Spectre Energy" and slowly became weaker, causing small "hiccups" in speedsters, including West.[1]
Equipment[edit source]
Current Equipment[edit source]
- Kid Flash Suit: West wears a protective suit when operating as Kid Flash.[1]
Former Equipment[edit source]
- Water Totem: West used a Totem of Zambesi, specifically the Water Totem, to help the Legends defeat Mallus.[3]
Appearances[edit source]
| Appearances | ||
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five" | Mentioned |
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"Death of the Speed Force" | Appears |
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"Liberation" | Pictured |
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"Pay the Piper" | Mentioned |
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"Mother" | Flashback |
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"Timeless" | Mentioned |
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"Good-Bye Vibrations" | Flashback |
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"Heart of the Matter, Part 1" | Mentioned |
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"Too Legit to Quit" | Mentioned |
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"Impulsive Excessive Disorder" | Name Seen |
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"The (Ex) Legends of Tomorrow" | Appears |
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"Booster's Day Out" | As Beebo |
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"Funeral for a Friend" | Pictured |
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"Into the Still Force" | Mentioned |
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"Sidekick Rules" | Appears |
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"Savior Complex" | Appears |
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"The Mask of the Red Death, Part 1" | Mentioned |
Gallery[edit source]
Civilian
Kid Flash
West in 2049
Kid Flash in 2049
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References[edit source]
| Other versions of Wally West | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Original Multiverse
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