Flash #35 — Gavin Guidry and Ryan North Make Central City Perfect for a Day

Wally West is trying something radical with his Flashes of Insight: helping people before the accident happens. With Gavin Guidry’s art and Ryan North’s writing, Flash #35 sees Wally use the Speed Force to create a day with zero disasters. It’s a beautiful, high-stakes experiment in prevention, and it’s working better than anyone expected.

Wally West has always been defined by his connection to the Speed Force, but there’s a different kind of magic happening in this issue. Ryan North and Gavin Guidry have teamed up to explore what happens when the Scarlet Speedster stops running *from* problems and starts running *toward* prevention. It’s a shift in philosophy as much as it is a shift in velocity, turning Wally into something of a guardian angel for Central City.

Gavin Guidry’s cover and interior work capture this new energy perfectly. There’s a sense of purpose in his line work that mirrors Wally’s new mission. When Wally consults with Mr. Terrific to scale up this method, the art reflects the weight of that ambition. You can feel the kinetic energy, but also the quiet focus required to keep the world spinning smoothly.

The result is a day like no other. For the first time, not a single accident occurs in Central City. No bank robberies by the Rogues, no structural failures, no minor mishaps. It’s a utopian experiment that proves Wally’s ability to help is greater than we thought, but also raises the stakes for what happens when the world goes perfectly right. It’s a beautiful, hopeful issue that feels like a gift to readers.

If you’ve ever wanted to see Wally West operate at the peak of his potential, this is the place to find it. The way he balances the Speed Force with genuine human empathy is compelling. Keep an eye on the variant covers, too—Guidry’s artwork is gaining a cult following, and these tend to move quickly. It’s a great time to be a Flash fan.