Warning: Spoilers for Absolute Power #2
Summary
TheJustice Leaguehas a new member, and it’s one of theTitans.The fan-favorite DC character, Wally West, has finally made the decision to leave the Titans behind and join the Justice League in a moment that’s been a long time coming.
InAbsolute Power #2by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, theJustice League is left powerlessafter Amanda Waller’s forces drain their abilities. As they receive new gear to accommodate for their lack of powers, a surprising new member is included in their ranks: the Flash, specifically Wally West, whose identity is confirmed when Superman’s calls out his name as opposed to Barry Allen’s.
Barry’s Flash is a mainstay in the Justice League, but Wally West is typically a member of the Titans, even standing alongside them at the start of this issue. Now, it looks like the Fastest Man Alive has moved on from his Titans roots to join DC’s premier superhero team.Wally West has officially graduated from the Titans to the Justice League, and it’s about time he did.
The Justice League Officially Debut New Costumes, Including “Surprise Upgrades” to Their Abilities
The Justice League’s ABSOLUTE POWER costumes have finally arrived, and their debut reveals surprise upgrades that are exceptionally badass.
The Flash Gets a New Look for His Justice League Era
And a Cool New Bike
With the Flash’s inclusion in the Justice League comes a new costume, courtesy of Superman and Batman. They designed tactical gear for the Justice League so they can fight without their powers. Wally wears a sleek biker-inspired suit, which comes with a Flash-themed motorcycle that acts as a stand-in for his super-speed. It’s a cool new look to kick offa new era for the Flashas he fights Waller’s forces alongside the Justice League. With an epic costume and a motorized upgrade, it’s clear that this Titan has made his way back to the big leagues.
The last time Wally West was an official member of the Justice League in the main DC Universe was in 2009’sJustice League of America#31 by Dwayne McDuffie and Shane Davis.
Wally West got his start in the Teen Titans as Kid Flash, and since then he has alternated between the Titans and the Justice League. In recent years, however, he has exclusively been a Titan. Flashtook a leave from the TitansinTitans #10by Tom Taylor and Lucas Meyer, and it seems that he may have left that team for good. Now that the Flash is back in the League, this marksWally’s first time joining the Justice League in over a decade. This moment is a huge milestone for the Scarlet Speedster, and it’s only the beginning.
The Flash Is Back in the Justice League - Hopefully for Good This Time
Wally West Is No Longer a Titan
The Flash’s reinstatement in the Justice League isn’t just a one-time deal. Wally is also featured inthe roster of the upcomingJustice League Unlimitedseriesby Mark Waid and Dan Mora, which means he is here to stay. From Teen Titan to Titan to Justice Leaguer, Wally West’s Flash has come a long way since his days as Kid Flash. Graduating from theTitansto theJustice Leaguefeels like a natural progression for his character, and with his new costume and gear, the Flash will surely prove to be an invaluable asset to DC’s most iconic team.
ABSOLUTE POWER #2 (2024)
Teen Titansis a superhero animated TV series based on the DC Comics team of the same name. Airing from 2003 to 2006, the show follows five young heroes—Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy—as they battle villains while navigating adolescence. The series was widely praised for its blend of action, humor, and character development, and it spawned a popular spin-off,Teen Titans Go!.
