Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #12Over the years, Flash proved to be able to overcome most obstacles thanks to his super speed. But there are demons that even the Fastest Man Alive can't escape—that is, until now. In just one sentence, Wally West's greatest struggle is resolved in a powerful scene that will bring tears to any Flash fan's eyes.
In Flash #12 by Simon Spurrier, Ramón Pérez, and Vasco Georgiev, The Flash Family engages in an epic battle of cosmic proportions, and it's up to Wally to stop the Crown of Tawns before it kills time forever. Each member of the Flash Family shares their speed with Wally until only Wally and Barry are left before fading away. In the seconds they have, Barry shares five words with Wally that change everything: “I'm proud of you, Wally.“
Barry telling Wally that he's proud of him is a heartwarming moment these two have had for a long time and finally allaying Wally West's main fear: he's leaving Barry Allen as the Flash..
Barry Allen told Wally West that he was proud of Him
This Powerful Scene tackles The Flash's deepest insecurities
Wally West has struggled with whether he deserves to continue 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 Flash #6 by Spurrier, Mike Deodato Jr., Trish Mulvihill, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Wally's feelings of inadequacy reach breaking point when, under the influence of Thawnes Crown's mind control, Barry berates him for being a failed Flash .
This unfortunate conversation confirmed Wally's fears, and the Flash eventually retreated to the Gallery and locked up his loved ones. Now, Barry finally has the opportunity to right this wrong, He assured Wally that he wasn't disappointed believes it is.
Wally, who has been plagued with self-doubt during his time as the Flash, is finally put at ease by Barry's words.
Despite Wally's fears, Barry couldn't be prouder of who Wally West is. He even admitted that he wasn't sure how Wally could handle the responsibilities of being the Flash. He is amazed at what Wally is capable of. He watched Wally go from sidekick to hero and make his mark as the Flash. Wally may still think he's stuck in Barry's shadow, but Barry knows the other Flash has long since passed him. It's time for Wally to know how proud Barry is of him.
The Two Flashes Finally Reconcile
Wally West can finally let go of his doubts
After struggling with self-doubt throughout his life as the Flash, Wally's mind is finally put at ease thanks to Barry's words. Wally is finally reunited with his family and realizes that he is not as much of a burden to them as the Arc Angles had led him to believe. With Barry by his side, the two Flashes can work together to stop the Thawnes Crown and save the world. This time there is no small competition or comparison between them. Wally West's greatest weakness is no longer weighing him down, and he's back and better than ever. Flash.
Flash #12 available now from DC Comics.
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