The Speed Force is the source of The Fash’s powers but it has largely remained somewhat of an enigma as its properties are constantly being expanded upon. One of Flash’s most important powers from the Speed Force is his Speed Force Aura, but it’s not often mentioned within comics despite it being the reason Flash can absorb kinetic energy and withstand intense friction when running.
The Speed Aura is the only reason Flash can perform abilities that rival even the strongest heroes, without it, The Flash is shown to burst into flames, hurting himself and anyone he tries to help.
The Flash’s Speed Force Aura Lets Him Rival Superman
Without His Speed Aura, Flash’s Super Speed Turns Deadly
It’s been debated whether the Flash is faster than the Man of Steel and the two heroes have raced on several occasions, but it’s been proven that The Flash holds the title of the world’s Fastest Superhero and it’s all due to Flash’s Speed Force Aura. While Flash is known for his incredible speed, his Speed Aura also allows him to fight with immense force, charging up his punches with kinetic force and dealing blows to his enemies at lightning speeds that rival Superman. His aura lets him strike enemies without mortally wounding them or molecularly phasing through them.
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Flash’s Speed Aura acts as a shield against friction for him and the people around him, as it’s the only reason he can move other people at super speed without ripping the skin from their bones. In The Flash #2 by Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato Jr., Wally West is seen expanding his aura to protect him from the high speeds he reaches, allowing him to create a shield for himself and extend his aura to those near him. His aura works not only externally but also internally when using powers like phasing through surfaces.
This Power Makes Flash The Most Versatile Hero on The Justice League
The Speed Force Aura Enhances Flash’s Mind
One of Flash’s coolest abilities is being able to vibrate his molecules so fast, that he attains the ability to phase through solid objects and free himself from most restraints. This ability has immensely evolved over the years to allow The Flash to render himself invisible to the human eye and split himself in two,allowing the scarlet speedster to be in two places simultaneously. Flash's combined strength, speed, and phasing abilities make him one of the most versatile Justice League members, especially when considering his hyper-speed intelligence.
Barry Allen notes he can think at the speed of light, and he can move his mind so fast that The Flash has been known to resist mind control and attacks on his psyche.
On top of super speed and phasing abilities, it’s known that The Flash can hear, talk, read, and think at superhuman speed. In Superman #709 by J. Michael Straczynski and Chris Roberson, Barry Allen notes he can think at the speed of light, and he can move his mind so fast that The Flash has been known to resist mind control and attacks on his psyche. Flash’s accelerated knowledge makes him incredibly intelligent and with how lighting fast his brain synapses fire to keep up with his speedy perception, his Speed Aura is necessary in preventing neurological damage.
The Flash Used His Aura To Make Him a Living Energy Conductor
Flash’s Aura Gives Him the Ultimate Firepower, but Losing It Is Detrimental
Along with the Speed Force Aura, all speedsters connected to the Speed Force can channel and conduct its energy, making them living electrokinetic energy conductors. While the Speed Force Aura prevents the Flash from igniting from friction, he can still use his aura to supercharge himself with kinetic energy using the Speed Force. Wally West was once able to speed his particles up fast enough to heat his hands to incredibly hot temperatures while fighting a powerful alien opponent and remaining undamaged from the heat.
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When the Flash runs at supersonic speeds, his friction causes a trail of lightning and creates a sonic boom every time he takes off, making the Speed Aura a useful and vital ability for all speedsters connected to the Speed Force. While Flash’s aura is an essential power, villains like Reverse-Flash and Onimar Synn have been able to remove it, rendering all Flash’s Speed Force abilities null. With how intertwined Flash’s abilities are to his Speed Aura, and how detrimental it would be should he lose it, it’s evident how momentous this underrated power is to Flash’s hero identity.
The Flash
The Flash is the superhero name given to the DC Comics character who utilizes unparalleled speed tied to a dimensional power known as the "speed force" to overwhelm their opposition. Premiering in 1939, the original Flash arrived as Jay Garrick. Still, it would be superseded by Barry Allen in popularity and featured status, but the Flash is one character that has met many of their alternate selves. The character is typically seen as a part of the Justice League in nearly all incarnations.
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