Flash #37 — Ryan North and Gavin Guidry Show Wally West’s New Superpower in Action

Wally West is saving three cities at once, and his new 'Flashes of Insight' let him predict disasters before they happen. Ryan North and Gavin Guidry team up for a high-wire act of preemptive heroics that quickly draws unwanted attention.

There’s a specific kind of magic in seeing a hero who has already mastered their power finally find a way to make it feel brand new. That’s the promise of Flash #37, where Ryan North’s writing and Gavin Guidry’s art converge to put Wally West in a position most speedsters only dream about. It’s not just about running fast anymore; it’s about running smart, and seeing the destination before the race even starts.

Wally is currently juggling the safety of Central, Keystone, and Metropolis, and by all accounts, it’s working too well. His newly developed Flashes of Insight allow him to peer further into the future than ever before, letting him intercept accidents and criminal acts long before they can take root. The opening sequence involves him foiling a coordinated attack on three major bridges simultaneously, a feat that showcases his tactical brilliance and unmatched reflexes.

But as any superhero knows, success often breeds its own set of problems. The folks running this issue aren’t shy about hinting that Wally’s new level of vigilance has made enemies who are far more determined than the usual petty criminals. There’s a sense of looming pressure building in the background, a reminder that stopping disasters before they happen doesn’t make you invisible to the people who want to cause them.

Guidry’s visuals are the perfect match for North’s script, bringing a kinetic energy to the panels that feels both grounded and exhilarating. The way he illustrates Wally’s perception of time — those split-second glimpses of the future — adds a layer of visual storytelling that complements the plot without overwhelming it. It’s a crisp, confident execution that makes you want to turn the page just to see what Wally does next.

This is the kind of issue that highlights why Wally West is often considered the heart of the Flash legacy. He’s not just a speedster; he’s a problem-solver, and seeing him leverage his unique gifts to protect multiple communities at once is genuinely refreshing. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dive back into the Scarlet Speedster’s adventures, this is a wonderful place to start.