Flash handled Spider-Man’s most controversial storyline better 10 years ago

In 2007 Spider Man made a deal with Mephisto in One more day by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada, a controversial moment that destroyed his marriage to Mary Jane Watson. In 1997, a decade earlier, flash made his own pact with the devil at the cost of his relationship. Flash not only tackled this infamous Spider-Man storyline first, but made it better.

In The Flash #129 by Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn, Paul Ryan, John Nyberg, Tom McCraw and Gaspar Saladino, Wally West faces the ultimate dilemma when all of his villains are resurrected to wreak havoc in Keystone City. To stop them, Flash travels to Hell to make a deal with Neron, a demon who seeks souls in exchange for mortals. Instead of accepting his soul, Neron demands something that he considers even more valuable: Wally’s love for Linda Park.

Spider-Man’s encounter with the devil led to the final dissolution of his marriage, but ten years earlier Flash overcame the same conflict without giving up his relationship forever.

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The Flash made a pact with the devil before Spider-Man

Only Flash’s deal did not end in tragedy

After Flash sells his love for Linda to Neron, he resigns himself to an empty life without her. This decision is the somber note on which Spider-Man’s version of this story ends, but Flash’s version has a twist. It soon becomes clear that Linda went behind Wally’s back and made the same deal he did with Neron. They both gave Neron their love for each other, and that love is so great and all-consuming that in the end it is too much for the demon. In an attempt to free himself, Neron appears before them and begs Flash to take it back.

This shocking turn of events distinguishes Flash’s story from Spider-Man’s. Wally’s feelings for Linda have overwhelmed Neronwhich gives the Fastest Man Alive the upper hand to negotiate a new deal so Neron can leave Keystone City in peace. Unable to bear the burden any longer, Neron returns their love to Wally and Linda and they can be together again. A decade before Spider-Man sacrificed his marriage to save Aunt May, Flash sacrificed his relationship to save his home – but only Flash managed to defy the odds and reunite with the woman he loves.

Flash’s love is stronger than the devil himself

Spider-Man can’t understand this

Flash’s confrontation with the devil went much better than Spider-Man’s, which still has repercussions today. Peter Parker and Mary Jane have separated for the foreseeable future, while The relationship between Wally and Linda is stronger than everThey are currently married and have three children. Although their marriage has its ups and downs, they always find their way back to each other. Their love can overcome everything, as their confrontation with Neron proves. Unlike Spider ManThe flashHis marriage has what it takes to stand the test of time, and not even the devil can take it away from him.

The Flash #129 is now available from DC Comics.

The Flash

Flash is the superhero name of the DC Comics character who uses unprecedented speed combined with a dimensional power called the “Speed ​​Force” to overpower his opponents. The original Flash appeared in 1939 as Jay Garrick. While he was surpassed in popularity and status by Barry Allen, Flash is a character who has experienced many of his alternate selves. The character is typically seen as part of the Justice League in almost all incarnations.

Created by

Gardner Fox, Harry Lampert, Carmine Infantino

First appearance

Flash Comics

Alias

Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, Bart Allen, Avery Ho

alliance

Justice Society of America, Justice League, Teen Titans

Race

Human

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Spider Man

Spider-Man is the name of several people who use a spider name in Marvel Comics. The various Spider-Man heroes usually get their powers from the bite of a radioactive spider. They possess super strength, agility, and intelligence, and use webs to swing and entangle their enemies. The most famous of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes in the world.

First appearance

Amazing imagination

Alias

Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner

alliance

Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web Warriors

Race

Human

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