Several speedsters have held The Flash mantle in the DC universe, but there can only ever be one Fastest Man Alive. Every fan is sure to have their favorite, but that honor belongs to Wally West, not only due to the impressive superhero feats under his belt, but because of how Wally has proven time and time again that he's the best version of The Flash in history.

Chronologically, Wally West is the Kid Flash, the Flash's sidekick. He later stepped up to become The Flash after Barry's death. Over the years, Wally has evolved from a reckless kid to an assured family man and a hero in his own right, making the Flash mantle his own.

Wally West Is The Speed Force's Chosen One

Barry Allen Walked, So Wally West Could Run (Beyond Time)

The clearest indicator of Wally being the best Flash is the sheer number of feats he's accomplished as the Scarlet Speedster. In of velocity, even Barry Allen has conceded Wally is the fastest Flash, and while Barry discovered/unlocked it, Wally West's connection to the Speed Force is stronger than any other speedster, essentially being its "Chosen One".

Wally's astounding abilities have enabled him to travel between planes of existence, beat Superman in a race, and even control reality from the Mobius Chair. He even outran DC's embodiment of death itself in The Flash (1987) #141 by Mark Millar, Pop Mhan, Josh Hood, and Christopher Ivy, powered by nothing but the Speed Force and his love for Linda Park-West.

Wally's home life also factors into him being the best Flash. His wife, Linda, is the lightning rod that enables him to reach new heights without losing himself to the Speed Force. He also has two children, Jai and Irey, and a new baby, Wade. When he isn't running around as the Flash, Wally West is just an average blue-collar worker, doing what he can to his family and make ends meet. His struggle to balance his two worlds, as seen in The Flash (2023) by Si Spurrier, makes him more relatable than other Flashes, and therefore more compelling.

Wally West Upholds The Flash Legacy For All Time

Wally's Entire Existence Symbolizes DC's Legacy of Superheroes

What makes Wally West truly special is how much he struggles, despite how perfect he may seem. As Barry’s former sidekick who was suddenly given the responsibility of carrying on his legacy, Wally constantly wrestles with whether he can live up to the Flash name. Although he stumbles at times, he never stops trying to do right by Barry, and that drive fuels him to go above and beyond.

Wally's reverence for what it means to be The Flash makes him not only a worthy successor, but the best Flash to ever don the iconic red suit.