Story by Joshua Williamson. Art by Rafa Sandoval, Various. Cover by Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona.
In this tale from the early days of Barry Allen's heroic career, can he master his new super-speed powers and be the hero his city needs...or will the powers burn his lift out? His struggles lead him into the far future, where a version of the Flash he will someday become shows him the true path of the hero-and helps him prepare for the emergence of the gang of villains known as the Rogues. Collects The Flash #76-81.