The Flash Vol. 2 #64

This is The Flash Vol. 2 #64, originally published in June 1992. It is the third of the four chapters in "Flash: Year One – Born to Run!," the arc Mark Waid launched after taking over The Flash, and it is subtitled "Reflections of Youth." Told in flashback, the story follows young Wally West as he has just become Kid Flash and is learning from his mentor, the original Flash Barry Allen, how to use super-speed. Wally is gifted and quickly masters most techniques, but delicate feats such as vibrating through solid objects continue to elude him. That summer, a string of bizarre crimes strikes Central City; the perpetrators seem to be mirror duplicates of their victims, and the clues ultimately point to the mirror-powered villain Mirror Master. Eager to prove himself, Wally charges into danger alone and walks straight into a trap; Barry rushes to save him, but it is Kid Flash himself who truly turns the tide. After the brief joy of victory, Wally learns that his limited speed is gradually eroding his body and may kill him at any moment. As the 64th issue of the series, this volume focuses on young Wally's growth and its cost.