WARNING: CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR ABSOLUTE POWER: TASK FORCE VII #5!
Amanda Waller Flash-inspired, power-styling Amazo has returned to the Absolute power storyline, now zeroing in on Barry Allen – the last remaining Flash in the DCU with his speedster powers intact. As Speed relentlessly chases Barry, the Amazo reveals his formidable ultimate form, powered by an underrated Speed Force ability.
Barry Allen deserves the title of DC’s best Flash for his ability to hold his own against a villain that no other speedster can.
in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 by Alex Paknadel and Pete Woods Velocity relentlessly pursues Barry Allen across the globe, aiming to drain his speedster powers and imprison him in Waller’s secret prison for heroes and villains. Despite the speed draining the rest of the Flash family’s powers and being significantly faster, Barry manages to stay ahead.
To avoid capture, Barry hides in a storage unit under the Flash Museum, which contains various magical artifacts. however, Speed is fast to overcome this barrier by tapping the super strength of Jai WestThe relentless pursuit remains.
Speed: Amanda Waller’s Flash-inspired Amazo Lord’s Jay West’s super strength
Jai’s super strength gives speed his ultimate form
Wally’s son Jay is one of the most unique speedsters in the DC Universe, with his Speed Force powers manifesting in distinctive ways compared to his twin sister and other speedsters. Among the unique abilities is Jai’s super strength, which he accesses through the kinetic hyper-stimulation of his muscle molecules. With Jay drained of his powers, Velocity now harnesses this speedster-specific strength to break through the barrier separating him from Barry and continue his pursuit of one of DC’s most iconic Flashes.
What is particularly striking about Velocity tapping into this power is that it also changes its outer appearance, revealing what could be considered its final form. In essence, speed undergoes a transformation similar to “Sound out,” With his form expanding significantly and taking on the appearance of massive, bulging muscles, as if he were made of flesh and bone rather than metal and screws. Physical adjustment to reflect the use of power seems to be a common trait among the Amazons, vi Both Deep Charge and Jadestone have been transferred into more powerful forms when accessing specific abilities.
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Barry’s encounter with speed is notable not only because the Amazo Hulks out, but also because it highlights Barry’s exceptional skill. Despite Velocity draining the rest of the Flash family’s powers and being much faster with access to abilities Barry doesn’t possess, Barry still manages to outwit him. At one point, Barry even temporarily traps Speed in the Speed Force. This display of talent, skill and ingenuity demonstrates that while Barry Allen may not be the fastest speedster, he still deserves the title of DC’s best Flash For his ability to hold his own against a villain no other speedster can.
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 is now available from DC Comics!
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