DC Solicitation Reveals Wally West Will Lose His Powers in Flash #40
DC's December 2026 solicit for Flash #40 confirms Wally West will lose his powers and turn to his family as a makeshift superteam.
DC's solicitation information for Flash #40 confirms that Wally West's Flash will officially lose his powers, according to Screen Rant. The issue is scheduled for release on December 23, 2026.
With his speed gone, West will turn to his family—his children Jai and Irey and his wife Linda Park-West—who will form a makeshift superteam to fill the gap.
The issue is written by Ryan North with art by Gavin Guidry.
In recent comics, Flash developed a 'Flash Forward' power that let him experience prophetic visions of upcoming events. Before that, DC introduced a 'Sidestep' ability that allowed Wally West to access different planes of reality. In his latest adventure, Flash failed to prevent a terrorist attack on three bridges despite arresting three unconnected perpetrators, and Green Arrow has argued that Flash's surveillance of three cities violates civilians' civil rights.
Flash #39 will see the hero go up against a Justice League subteam that includes Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Jon Kent's Superman.
Quick answers
When does Flash #40 release?
Flash #40 is scheduled for release on December 23, 2026.
Who is the creative team on Flash #40?
The issue is written by Ryan North with art by Gavin Guidry.
What happens to Wally West in Flash #40?
DC's solicitation confirms he will officially lose his powers and turn to his family as a makeshift superteam.