Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1
THE Justice League is back as the DC Universe's premier team, and they're residing in a renovated Watchtower filled with advanced technology. Among these updates is a new mode of transportation, courtesy of FlashThis puts the Batmobile to shame. The Justice League now has access to the ultimate spaceship, and the surprising addition of the Flash makes it the fastest ship in DC history.
In Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Ace Morgan is recruited by the Justice League to embark on a mission to Mars alongside Superman. To travel through space, Ace decides to pilot the Justice League's newest ship: the JL-657.
The JL-657 is described as a “Turbo boost control increased by speed force”meaning it's a ship that has been enhanced with the Flash's Speed ​​Force – the source of his power. This super-powered rocket can move at the speed of DC's fastest speedsters, and the Justice League has the Flash to thank for its new ride.
The Justice League's ship “JL-657” uses the speed force to achieve super speed
The Flash's powers give the Justice League the fastest vehicle ever
Justice League's incredible new rocket combines the Flash's powers with technology for more efficient space travel. As Ace prepares to pilot JL-657, Superman informs him that Batman and Flash would not be happy if it broke down, revealing that they were both involved in its creation. Batman has the resources and intellect to build vehicles, hence his vast supply of Batmobiles and planes, and Wally West also has an engineering background. Of course, the main contribution is made by Flash, who successfully modified the ship to be fueled by the Speed ​​​​Force after years of attempting this feat on a smaller scale.
The JL-657 is the latest – and most impressive – in a long line of vehicles that the Flash has imbued with the Speed ​​​​Force. In 2011 The Flash #10 by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul, a future variant of the Flash rides a Cosmic Motorcycle that can travel through dimensions and time thanks to its supernatural power source. More recently, during the One minute war event, Wally gives a car its own Speed ​​​​Force engine. Now, the Flash has perfected the design of the Justice League's new ship, and he's not the only hero harnessing his powers to provide the team with equipment.
The Justice League integrates each hero's powers into their inventions
From membership cards to spaceships, the Justice League is all about collaboration
In DC everything special #1 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Wes Craig and Daniel Sampere, this collaborative approach to technology is introduced with the creation of Justice League membership cards. The hardware for these boards was initially designed by DC's smartest humans, including Batman and Ted Kord. They are then put in charge of the Flash's Speed ​​Force, Green Lantern's willpower, and various alien resources. Lastly, members of Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark channel magic into cards. By involving everyone, the Justice League ensures that all heroes – from the Flash for the oppressed like the Blue Beetle – are key players in the development of technology.
Challengers of the Unknown #1 is now available from DC Comics.