The history of the superman vs flash races cavalcade of awesome. As it turned out, some messed up time robots were wreaking havoc on the timeline, and. Jay garrick, the golden age flash, and superman attempted to stop wally from burning himself out. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The newest race between superman and the flash consists of ten laps around the world, and once more its for charity. There are so many debated in the comic world, like who will win if the flash and superman race. Superhero battles within the same universes between different characters is generally a waste of time because the winner of said battle depends entirely on the plot. According to joshua williamson, the flash would leave superman in the dust any time they engage in a foot race. The flash vs superman race mid credits scene reddit. In the tv episode it was a tie, after some time had pass with comics, flash was the fastest man alive. In the story, the race is part of a united nations charity fundraiser. Prior to barrys return, the series depicted the adventures of wally west. What makes flash s powers more interesting is all the little speed force things superman just cant do, like sliding his molecules into a different vibrational pattern to slip.
Superman and the flash race for a charity event, but get sidetracked stopping the weather wizard. The flash is undefeated against superman with 3 wins, no losses and 2 ties. Faster than a speeding bullet part 2 written by jim shooter, penciled by curt swan and inked by george klein. In the story, the race is part of a united nations. Its just sad seeing one of the most iconic moments in comic book history between these 2 characters made in such a. There are many passionate debates that comic book fans have been engaged in for decades, with one of the oldest quandaries being who would win in a race, superman or the flash. Dec 04, 2014 superman vs the hulk this is an independent, nonprofit, artistic expression created purely for fun and is in no way connection to, or endorsed by warner brothers or dc comics. While that other postcredits scene is more important and crucial to the growing dc cinematic universe, superman vs. If superman is fights like in most comics, where he is too noble and doesnt fight to kill or try his hardest, then maybe flash has a chance.
The best stories are the original race by jim shooter and the modern homage to it by dan jurgens. Its just sad seeing one of the most iconic moments in comic book history between these 2 characters made in such a hurry. Superman platinum age comics 18971937 for sale ebay. The race was a close one all the way through until superman and the flash stumbled upon the fact that gangsters had set up illegal wagers on the race. If you dont like the topic then stay the hell out of it because,quite frankly, i see only one dipshit in this thread. This second wally superman race came about due to abra kadabra. The history of the superman vs flash races i mentioned before that i had been digging through my comic book collection to find cool artwork and vintage ads to scan and put on my flickr blog if you arent checking my flickr blog, i can only assume you hate things that are awesome. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Theyve raced in the comic books, theyve raced on tv in both live action and animation, and. Flash and superman race in a chase to the end of the galaxy and back. I think that superman catching up to the flash despite the flash having an advantage over him doesnt show them at equal speeds, but instead shows superman as faster. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Superman race ended in a draw, theyre quite insistent on a rematch. I have written an answer for a similar question in the past, so my below answer is just a copypaste from my answer here. Although flash takes an early lead, superman keeps going and closes the gap. In the postcredit scene, which sets a base for the next justice league film, a newlyescaped lex luthor invites deathstroke to join the legion of doom, thus setting up a potential. All of superman and flashs races, it doesnt have the flash rebirth one, but that was not a race. Who is the true fastest man alive the flash or superman. November 1967 and the next issue saw ross andru become the new artist of the series as well as featuring the second race between the flash and superman. May 01, 2005 admittedly, the very concept of superman racing the flash is childishly corny. These are fun stories from the silver age to the present. In justice league s midcredits scene, the film pays homage to dc comics history by having the flash ezra miller and superman henry cavill agree to a friendly race. Nicknamed the scarlet speedster, all incarnations of the flash possess super speed, which includes the. Discovering gangsters had placed illegal wagers on their race, the two heroes decided to end their competition in a tie to foil the gangsters. Who are the top dc comic book characters of all time.
He has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. Sixpage fortress of solitude feature, art by neal adams. The friendly rivalry between the pair has transcended comics and appeared in. In justice leagues 2017 movie, postcredit scene displays this competition.
His main power is superspeed, although it comes from a different source than that of kryptonians. However the stories here are still fun to read, especially if you grew up reading any silver age comics at all. Most of these flashes have, at some point or another, had a superspeed race with. Michael straczynski teamed up with chris roberson, eddy barrows and allan goldman for a comic where superman finally beat flash in a race. He appeared to curse wally with a spell, causing him to age. Great stories here, they are what comics should be about. Who would win in a fight between superman and the flash.
There have been several versions of the flash, including jay garrick, barry allen, wally west, and bart allen. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. The answer is a resounding hell no, and to prove it lets take a look at the comic book history of superman racing barry allen. Superman s race with the flash, which is faster, the scarlet speedster o. Like many of their future races, the pair go up against each other for charity. So, the answer to the question, who is faster, flash or superman, in the silver age, flash is faster than superman. The latest issue of the flash has finally answered a question that has sparked endless debate among comic book trivia fans for years. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Aug 23, 2019 watch superman race oliver around the smallville farm in the flash deleted scene this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Promising to double all charitable donations raised by the racebut only if superman manages to winlex. The flash is a superhero, one of supermans colleagues in the justice league. Not wanting that to happen, the two supermarathoners decided to end the race with a tie. But if comic book history holds true, the man of steel was left redfaced from losing to the flash the true fastest man alive.
While bart manages to outrun clark during the episode, by the end they decide to. They competed twice for good causes and, in both instances, the races ended in a tie. But superman has also raced other flashes in more recent years. Cover pencils by carmine infantino, inks by murphy anderson. Is not and and never will be a guarantee of grade by a grading company. The flash is a superhero, one of superman s colleagues in the justice league. Nelson bridwell, art by ross andru and mike esposito. After the battle with zoom, flash and superman race each other around the world to find out who truly deserves the title of. The flash s speed varies depending on the writer, but he is much faster than the speed of light.
Superman and the flash had three races between 1967 and 1970. What makes flash s powers more interesting is all the little speed force things superman just cant do, like sliding his molecules into a different vibrational pattern to slip through a solid object, or the ability to steal or lend speed to another moving object, not the fact that hes so much faster that superman can be a statue to him. The flash is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero of the same name. Most of these flashes have, at some point or another, had a. The race was a close one all the way through until superman and the. Have been an overstreet price guide advisor paypal merchant since 2000 cgc member we hope you like our offered items. Today, we look at how superman and the flash finally raced against each other. Nov 18, 2017 if justice league proves successful enough at the box office to warrant a sequel, or if the flash s flashpoint movie hits movie theaters first, fans hope to hear the answer of who won the race in the midcredits scene. Superman in the superman episode, speed demons 1997. Pre52, just for kicks, flash steals supermans speed and walks the rest while superman is a statue. Jun 27, 2018 the latest issue of the flash has finally answered a question that has sparked endless debate among comic book trivia fans for years.
The entire world is watching, with the flash taking the lead at first but then superman slowly. Aug 26, 2018 there are many passionate debates that comic book fans have been engaged in for decades, with one of the oldest quandaries being who would win in a race, superman or the flash. This twoparter by denny oneil, dick dillin and joe giella came out during the brief period that worlds finest had become a superman teamup book just like how brave and the bold was a batman teamup book. The flash or simply flash is the name of several superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Today were taking a look at the history of every race between flash and superman. In most cases, comic book readers debate over which hero would win in a fistfight. This time, the two heroes are commanded to run to the end of the milky way galaxy and back. Below is a short history of superman and the flashs biggest races. The sort of things that typically occur when comic book fans grow up to become comic book writers, which wasnt really a thing until the mid1960s. Or course, it wouldnt be any fun if criminals didnt. While in the 25th century, flash revives and is disorientated from his collision with professor zoom. Mount victory, oh, usa us, offer ends 4 days from now.
The midcredits scene shows a race between superman henry cavill and the flash ezra miller and thats an attempt to recreate an iconic moment from the comics. Even though, no final answer who will be the winner between the flash vs superman. Flash, probably being one, if not the fastest characters in the comic book world, would probably just beat superman in a race. The flash writer confirms the speedster is faster than. Admittedly, the very concept of superman racing the flash is childishly corny. Save superman vs the flash comic to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Flash vs superman race, may 14, while going through my comics i came across my collection of flash vs superman races. The latest issue of the flash confirms once and for all who is faster the dc. It didnt matter who won, the worlds black markets would benefit. The history of the superman vs flash races cavalcade of.
Just who would win in a race superman or the flash. The flash is my favorite super hero and throughout. One of the largest fights between comic book fans and in particular, superman and flash fans. Since 2010, the series focuses on barry allen, the second flash, who was the original focus from 1959 to 1985.
Flash and superman have been racing for decades to see who is the fastest of the two superheroes. Barry allen is the first technically second flash and this is the first organized race between the two of them. Nov 29, 2017 for what its worth, i do think flash should only be a little faster, none of this flash keeps pace with superman while running backwards and then just takes off crap. With the entire world watching, both men give it their all. A brief history of why the flash is faster than superman nerdist. The flash is arguably the one that celebrates comic book history more. Here are some bonus comic covers that also feature superman, the flash and racing.
The cover to this comic, as illustrated by carmine infantino and murphy anderson, is one of the most iconic of all time a quick history of superman racing. While theres interference from criminal american and. Barry allen, the flash, was immensely fast from the beginning, able to break the laws of physics from the instant he gained his powers. A brief history of why the flash is faster than superman. For the rebirth comic book, see the flash dc rebirth. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Flash has raced superman several times in comic history dating back to 1967 2009, i explain these races and how the flash is faster than superman and supergirl.
Superman would then speed off and travel through the time barrier seeking to stop iylar even if it meant preventing the human race from ever existing. The greatest race of all time the limited 1976 ed, volume 5, no. Ku portfolio artwork of superman vs flash stay safe and healthy. A new justice league photo offers fans a behindthescenes look at the race between ezra millers the flash and henry cavills superman. The third race featured the pair working together to.