In this tale from the early days of Barry Allen’s heroic career, can he master his new super-speed powers and be the hero his city needs…or will the powers burn his lift out? His struggles lead him into the far future, where a version of the Flash he will someday become shows him the true path of the hero-and helps him prepare for the emergence of the gang of villains known as the Rogues. Collects The Flash #76-81.