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When it comes to superhero costumes, DC's Flash has one of the most easily recognizable – and 2004's Flash #210 provided insight into one of the most crucial aspects of the character's suit, it's bright red color scheme. The speedster is highly noticeable thanks to his color bright costume and as a result, it serves to bring the hero attention, wanted or otherwise.

2004's Flash #210 was by the creative team of Geoff Johns, Howard Porter, Livesay, Pat Brousseau, James Sinclair, Harvey Richards, and Joey Cavalier.

The issue featured DC's speedster going up against the Penguin, who decided to expand his operation outside of Gotham City. As a result, the hero shares some moments with Nightwing that shine light on the efficacy of the Flash's costume.

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As the Fastest Man Alive, the Flash's connection to the Speed Force gives him plenty of iconic powers, such as making tornadoes from his hands, running through solid objects, and even moving across dimensions, but Wally West's Flash hates one iconic power more than any other.

One of the most impressive things Flash can do is travel either backward or forward in time. Utilizing the cosmic treadmill, Flash can go to any point in time that he wants, which is something Barry Allen did quite a lot. Barry has been to the future and the past, famously creating the Flashpoint universe when he tried to save the life of his mother. But it turns out that Wally West's version of the Flash doesn't share his mentor's enthusiasm for messing with the time stream.

Flash Refuses To Time Travel For A Friend

Wally West's dislike for time travel has...