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In addition to dealing with the threat posed by [[Flash's Rogues' Gallery|his impressive Rogues' Gallery]], the Flash also devoted his time and energies to public service and charitable activities. One significant charity event was the Flash's celebrated race with [[Superman]], a challenge intended to determine which of the two heroes was truly worthy of the title, "Fastest Man Alive"<ref name="stas204" />
In addition to dealing with the threat posed by [[Flash's Rogues' Gallery|his impressive Rogues' Gallery]], the Flash also devoted his time and energies to public service and charitable activities. One significant charity event was the Flash's celebrated race with [[Superman]], a challenge intended to determine which of the two heroes was truly worthy of the title, "Fastest Man Alive"<ref name="stas204" />
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Along with [[John Stewart|Green Lantern]], [[Hawkgirl]], and [[Wonder Woman]], Flash was one of the heroes summoned to aid Superman, [[Batman]], and [[J'onn J'onzz]] in defeating the [[Imperium invasion]]. In the aftermath of that conflict, Superman suggested that the seven heroes band together to form the [[Justice League]]. Flash, appropriately enough, was the first to agree to Superman's proposal.<ref name="
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Along with [[John Stewart|Green Lantern]], [[Hawkgirl]], and [[Wonder Woman]], Flash was one of the heroes summoned to aid Superman, [[Batman]], and [[J'onn J'onzz]] in defeating the [[Imperium invasion]]. In the aftermath of that conflict, Superman suggested that the seven heroes band together to form the [[Justice League]]. Flash, appropriately enough, was the first to agree to Superman's proposal.<ref name="
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Flash served with distinction through the early phase of the Justice League's existence, although his sometimes brash and impulsive nature tended to clash with his teammates' personalities. At one point, Flash went so far as to sign a lucrative deal endorsing [[Lightspeed Energy Bars]] — a move whose motives of personal gain met with a certain disapproval from the other Leaguers.<ref name=
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Flash served with distinction through the early phase of the Justice League's existence, although his sometimes brash and impulsive nature tended to clash with his teammates' personalities. At one point, Flash went so far as to sign a lucrative deal endorsing [[Lightspeed Energy Bars]] — a move whose motives of personal gain met with a certain disapproval from the other Leaguers.<ref name=
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During the [[Thanagarian invasion]], before finding out their real intentions along with the rest of the league, Flash didn't take kindly too Hawkgirl's [[Hro Talak|fiancé]]. Later, when the Thanagarians began hunting the League after their escape, Flash was reluctant to reveal his real name to the group, but Batman was already aware of it. He paired off with John Stewart when the League split up to make their way to [[Wayne Manor]], in [[Gotham City]]. When Hawkgirl later appeared to the rest of the League in the [[Batcave]], Flash shared the group's hostility towards their former ally.<ref name="
Starcrossed
">{{jl}}
, "[[Starcrossed]]"
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During the [[Thanagarian invasion]], before finding out their real intentions along with the rest of the league, Flash didn't take kindly too Hawkgirl's [[Hro Talak|fiancé]]. Later, when the Thanagarians began hunting the League after their escape, Flash was reluctant to reveal his real name to the group, but Batman was already aware of it. He paired off with John Stewart when the League split up to make their way to [[Wayne Manor]], in [[Gotham City]]. When Hawkgirl later appeared to the rest of the League in the [[Batcave]], Flash shared the group's hostility towards their former ally.<ref name="
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Flash assisted J'onn and Batman in retaking the [[Watchtower I|Watchtower]], but was ejected in an escape pod after Batman announced that he was going to direct the Watchtower into the Hyperspace Bypass generator. Despite his earlier bitterness, Flash was Hawkgirl's strongest advocate in the debate to keep her in the League in the wake of the invasion. He was also the only one to offer her any sort of goodbye, other than Joh Stewart.<ref name="
Starcrossed
" />
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Flash assisted J'onn and Batman in retaking the [[Watchtower I|Watchtower]], but was ejected in an escape pod after Batman announced that he was going to direct the Watchtower into the Hyperspace Bypass generator. Despite his earlier bitterness, Flash was Hawkgirl's strongest advocate in the debate to keep her in the League in the wake of the invasion. He was also the only one to offer her any sort of goodbye, other than Joh Stewart.<ref name="
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After the Justice League expanded, Flash devoted more of his time to protecting Central City, instead of participating in League activities on a full-time basis. Nonetheless, he still sat alongside his fellow founding members in providing oversight to the new, larger Justice League, and was involved in many of their operations. For example, he assisted [[Big Barda]] and [[Mr. Miracle]] in freeing the latter's mentor, [[Oberon]], while preventing a takeover of [[Apokolips]] that would have eventually led the planet to become a threat to Earth once again.<ref name="The Ties that Bind">{{ep ref|jlu|115}}</ref>
After the Justice League expanded, Flash devoted more of his time to protecting Central City, instead of participating in League activities on a full-time basis. Nonetheless, he still sat alongside his fellow founding members in providing oversight to the new, larger Justice League, and was involved in many of their operations. For example, he assisted [[Big Barda]] and [[Mr. Miracle]] in freeing the latter's mentor, [[Oberon]], while preventing a takeover of [[Apokolips]] that would have eventually led the planet to become a threat to Earth once again.<ref name="The Ties that Bind">{{ep ref|jlu|115}}</ref>
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As a young hero, Wally West was given to immaturity and impetuousness. Flash would frequently meet even the gravest threats with a flippant remark, often showing a certain underestimation of the true danger of the situation. He was somewhat given to flirtatious behavior around members of the opposite sex that annoyed teammates, particularly [[Hawkgirl]], but if truly taken with a woman as he was with [[Fire]], he could be bashful, awkward and even shy.<ref name="jlu201" />
As a young hero, Wally West was given to immaturity and impetuousness. Flash would frequently meet even the gravest threats with a flippant remark, often showing a certain underestimation of the true danger of the situation. He was somewhat given to flirtatious behavior around members of the opposite sex that annoyed teammates, particularly [[Hawkgirl]], but if truly taken with a woman as he was with [[Fire]], he could be bashful, awkward and even shy.<ref name="jlu201" />
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Wally's heroism and bravery were beyond question, of course, and he brought a laid-back, down-to-earth quality to the Justice League. He was in many ways the League's most idealistic member, and his friendliness and compassion were the "glue" that held the disparate team of heroes together. These qualities were best illustrated by events in the alternate universe of the Justice Lords, in which Flash's murder transformed the League from heroes to tyrants.<ref name="
A Better World
">{{jl}}
, "[[A Better World]]"
</ref> His down-to-earth personality also included being thankful for things in his civilian life, such as having a rent-controlled apartment with a laundry room conveniently located on the same floor.<ref name="jlu205" />
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Wally's heroism and bravery were beyond question, of course, and he brought a laid-back, down-to-earth quality to the Justice League. He was in many ways the League's most idealistic member, and his friendliness and compassion were the "glue" that held the disparate team of heroes together. These qualities were best illustrated by events in the alternate universe of the Justice Lords, in which Flash's murder transformed the League from heroes to tyrants.<ref name="
jl211
">{{
ep ref|
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|211
}}</ref> His down-to-earth personality also included being thankful for things in his civilian life, such as having a rent-controlled apartment with a laundry room conveniently located on the same floor.<ref name="jlu205" />
These qualities also laid at the heart of Flash's great popularity in Central City. Flash was on a first-name basis with many of the city's residents, and it is evident that he genuinely cares for the people he protects.<ref name="jlu205" />
These qualities also laid at the heart of Flash's great popularity in Central City. Flash was on a first-name basis with many of the city's residents, and it is evident that he genuinely cares for the people he protects.<ref name="jlu205" />
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Flash found many other applications for his super-speed. One was the ability to generate whirlwinds by rotating his arms at an incredible rate or by running in circles. These whirlwinds could be used to buffet opponents, or perhaps to cushion the impact of falling people or objects. Flash could even use such a whirlwind to briefly propel himself through the air.<ref name="jlu201" />
Flash found many other applications for his super-speed. One was the ability to generate whirlwinds by rotating his arms at an incredible rate or by running in circles. These whirlwinds could be used to buffet opponents, or perhaps to cushion the impact of falling people or objects. Flash could even use such a whirlwind to briefly propel himself through the air.<ref name="jlu201" />
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Flash also had the ability to vibrate his molecules at tremendous speed, allowing him to pass unharmed through solid objects, such as through solid ice.<ref name="stas204" /> The unstable resonance created by these vibrations would frequently cause objects to shatter or explode, such as when he defeated the [[Flash (Android Replica)|Android Replica Flash]].<ref name="jlu125" /> Because of that destructive capability, Flash used this ability only sparingly. Flash is also able to manipulate his heart rate, fooling Justice Lord Batman into thinking his heart stopped beating.<ref name="
A Better World
" />
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Flash also had the ability to vibrate his molecules at tremendous speed, allowing him to pass unharmed through solid objects, such as through solid ice.<ref name="stas204" /> The unstable resonance created by these vibrations would frequently cause objects to shatter or explode, such as when he defeated the [[Flash (Android Replica)|Android Replica Flash]].<ref name="jlu125" /> Because of that destructive capability, Flash used this ability only sparingly. Flash is also able to manipulate his heart rate, fooling Justice Lord Batman into thinking his heart stopped beating.<ref name="
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Because of the sheer speed and momentum his body generated, Flash could produce results similar to that of a metahuman who possessed enhanced strength. Since his body was naturally protected from most of the effects of his speed, the ultra-fast punches and movements of Wally's limbs could produce devastating impacts that could stun or injure otherwise stronger or more powerful beings such as Superman or Brainiac. He could also throw objects at extremely high speeds, as he was able to hold off the likes of Justice Lord Superman simply by throwing rocks.<ref name="
A Better World
" /> There are, in fact, many other instances that show the devastating impact of a projectile thrown by the Flash.
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Because of the sheer speed and momentum his body generated, Flash could produce results similar to that of a metahuman who possessed enhanced strength. Since his body was naturally protected from most of the effects of his speed, the ultra-fast punches and movements of Wally's limbs could produce devastating impacts that could stun or injure otherwise stronger or more powerful beings such as Superman or Brainiac. He could also throw objects at extremely high speeds, as he was able to hold off the likes of Justice Lord Superman simply by throwing rocks.<ref name="
jl212
" /> There are, in fact, many other instances that show the devastating impact of a projectile thrown by the Flash.
The true potential of Flash's power can be seen when his body was taken over by Luthor who then proceeded to systematically take down [[Elongated Man]], [[Ice]], [[Wildcat]], [[Stargirl]], [[Starman]], [[Booster Gold]] and even [[Captain Atom]] all apparently almost instantly and with minimum effort. Luthor also alluded to a particularly disturbing ability of the Flash: by vibrating his fingers against a person's head, he could literally destroy their brain using the powerful vibrations.<ref name="jlu208" />
The true potential of Flash's power can be seen when his body was taken over by Luthor who then proceeded to systematically take down [[Elongated Man]], [[Ice]], [[Wildcat]], [[Stargirl]], [[Starman]], [[Booster Gold]] and even [[Captain Atom]] all apparently almost instantly and with minimum effort. Luthor also alluded to a particularly disturbing ability of the Flash: by vibrating his fingers against a person's head, he could literally destroy their brain using the powerful vibrations.<ref name="jlu208" />