Flash vs. Quicksilver Isn't as Simple as Everyone Assumes
When comparing comic book speedsters, many fans have always assumed that DC’s Flash should have Marvel’s Quicksilver easily beat. But this contest has been studied in a previous crossover between the two publishing giants, and perhaps the outcome is not so simple.
For context: the specific Flash being discussed here is Wally West, who is by far the fastest Fastest Man Alive. It’s been shown that Wally can lap himself in a race by shifting out of the timestream and running ahead of his own past body. The questionable physics only highlight how awesome Flash's power really is at maximum output. Quicksilver is comparatively slower in just about every metric. His feats fall firmly within the hypersonic spectrum, which is nothing to sneeze at, but almost laughably inconsequential when Flash is faster than light on a bad day. However, reviewing how Pietro has faced off against the Scarlet Speedster before yields surprising results on second consideration.
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JLA/Avengers by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez brought DC and Marvel's most prominent superhero teams face to face in a gladiator match with cosmic stakes. Once they determine that they're experiencing a dimensional incursion, the Justice League send Flash out with a device meant to help him bridge a gap from their realm to that of the Avengers. But upon arrival, Flash immediately discovers that his trump card has been nullified. Not many beings can outrun the Speed Force, but the Speed Force doesn't exist in the Marvel Universe, leaving Wally completely vulnerable and making him a hindrance in battle. As such, the League have to leave him behind. But the Avengers have a speedster of their own whose powers don't
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