Who Is Wally West? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wally West is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Wallace Rudolph West, with over 3,432 comic issue appearances. Struck by the same lightning bolt that turned his uncle Barry Allen into the Flash, Wallace Rudolph "Wally" West took the name Kid Flash, became Barry's sidekick, and joined the Teen Titans. Eventually, Wally became the Flash to honor his uncle's memory, who died saving the Universe. He also became a member of the Justice League. He married a woman named Linda Park and had two kids, Jai and Iris West II. Currently, Wally is active as the Flash.

Who is Wally West?

This page is for Wally West, the third (and current) Flash. For the original Flash (member of the Justice Society of America ), see Jay Garrick . For the the second Flash, see Barry Allen. For the fourth Flash (currently Impulse), see Bart Allen . Origin Wally West was the nephew of Iris West , fiance of Barry Allen , who was (unknown to her at the time) the Flash of Central City . Wally grew up in a small town called Blue Valley with emotionally distant parents, and dreamed of living in Central City and perhaps one day meeting his hero, The Flash. Wally was only close to one relative, his father's sister, Iris. One summer, Iris offered to let Wally stay in Central City with her.

Key facts

Wally West is of human origin and first appeared in "Challenge of the Weather Wizard! / Meet Kid Flash!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 3,432 recorded issue appearances, Wally West ranks among the most featured characters in comics.