Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #12Over the years, the Flash Has proven that he can overcome most obstacles thanks to his super-speed. But even the fastest man alive has demons he can’t escape—that is, until now. In just one sentence, Wally West’s biggest struggle is resolved in a powerful scene that will bring a tear to the eye of any Flash fan.
in The bottle #12 by Simon Spurrier, Ramón Pérez and Vasco Georgiev The Flash family is engaged in an epic battle of cosmic proportions, and it’s up to Wally to keep the crown from Thawne before it kills time for good. Each member of the Flash family shares their speed with Wally before fading away, until only Wally and Barry remain. In the seconds they have, Barry shares five words with Wally that change everything between them: “I’m proud of you, Wally.“
Barry telling Wally he’s proud of him is a heartfelt moment that’s been a long time coming for the two, and It finally eases Wally West’s ultimate fear: that he will let Barry Allen down as the Flash.
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Barry Allen tells Wally West he’s proud of him
This moving scene resolves the Flash’s deepest insecurities
Wally West has struggled with whether he is worthy of carrying on the Flash legacy since he first took up the mantle after Barry’s death in 1985. Crisis on Infinite Earths By Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. in The bottle #6 by Spurrier, Mike Deodato Jr., Trish Mulvihill, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Wally’s feelings of inadequacy reach a breaking point when Barry, under the influence of Toone’s crown of mind control, blames him for being a failed Flash .
The unfortunate conversation confirmed Wally’s fears, and it caused the bottle to retreat into the gallery and shut out his loved ones. Now, Barry has finally found the opportunity to right this wrong, Assuring Wally that he is not the disappointment He believes himself to be.
After grappling with self-doubt during his time as the Flash, Wally’s mind is finally eased thanks to Barry’s words.
Despite Wally’s fears, Barry couldn’t be more proud of what Wally West has become. He even admitted that he wasn’t sure how Wally would be able to keep up with the responsibilities of being the Flash, and that He is impressed by what Wally is capable of. He watched Wally grow from a sidekick to a hero in his own right and make his mark as the Flash. Wally may think he’s still stuck in Barry’s shadow, but Barry knows that the other Flash has long been on him. It’s about time Wally knew how proud Barry was of him.
The two flashes have been approved
Wally West can finally let go of his doubts
After grappling with self-doubt during his time as the Flash, Wally’s mind is finally set thanks to Barry’s words. Wally is finally reunited with his family and realizes that he is not a burden to them as the Arc Angles lead him to believe. With Barry by his side, the two Flashes can work together to keep the Crown of Tunes and save the world. This time, there is no small competition or comparison between them. Wally West’s biggest weakness is no longer weighing him down, and he’s back and better than ever Flash.
The bottle #12 is available now from DC Comics.
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