The Flash’s first season was all about introducing Barry Allen to viewers. Next season, producers have promised that we’ll see more heroes and villains that can tap into the Speed Force, the enigmatic power that gives the Flash those fleet feet. The season finale hinted that Jay Garrick would make an appearance next year, but there’s still an entire family of speedsters that could appear on the show. As we pace (much more slowly than Flash) for season two, here’s a dream team of five other super-speedy DC characters that we’d like to see. Be warned that SPOILERS for the first season of The Flash and various DC comics follow.
Wally West
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Wally is a popular DC character and many fans have clamored for his appearance since the series’ premiere. Producers have hinted that Wally would eventually join the show’s cast, so next season would be a perfect opportunity.
Jesse Quick
The daughter of Golden Age superheroes Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle, Jesse Quick was a fellow speedster and ally of Wally West during the 1990s. Jesse gained her super speed powers by reciting a mathematical formula devised by her father, Johnny Quick. She also inherited super-strength from her mother, Liberty Belle. In the comics, Jesse started off as a sidekick to Wally West, before becoming a member of the Teen Titans and Justice Society of America.
In the comics, Jesse was a reluctant superheroine and initially chose careers in academics and business over becoming a full-time superhero. If The Flash’s producers wanted to bring in a female speedster with different motivations, Jesse would be a fantastic choice for next season.
Savitar
In the comics, Savitar clashed with Wally West when he stole the abilities of every speedster but the Flash and transferred them to his own followers. If The Flash is planning on using multiple speedsters, Savitar would be an interesting and unconventional “big bad” for next season.
Max Mercury
Max Mercury is a time-traveling hero and Speed Force guru that aids the Flash and other speedsters to better understand their abilities. Originally a Golden Age superhero, Mark Waid revitalized the character in the 1990s and gave the character his own unique control over the Speed Force. While not as fast as the Flash or other speedsters, Mercury has much finer control over his abilities, allowing him greater coordination while running. Mercury taught several generations of speedsters over the years, including Jay Garrick, Johnny Quick, Wally West and Bart Allen.
Max Mercury would be a perfect addition to next season with Harrison Wells’ fate left unclear. Mercury could assist Barry and other speedsters to better understand the nature of the Speed Force and introduce some of the more complicated theories on what the Speed Force is.
Impulse
Since we’ve already seen time travel on The Flash, Impulse is a definite possibility for next season. Impulse’s introduction would have interesting consequences for both Iris and Barry’s relationship and would give Barry and his allies a handful of super speed related problems.
What other speedsters would you like to see on the show? Leave your suggestions in the comments below.
