Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #12Over the years, the Flash has proven that he can overcome most obstacles thanks to his super-speed. But even the Fastest Man Alive has demons he can't outrun - that is, until now. In just one sentence, Wally West's biggest struggle has been resolved in a powerful scene that will bring a tear to the eye of any Flash fan.

In The Flash #12 by Simon Spurrier, Ramón Pérez, and Vasco Georgiev, the Flash Family is engaged in an epic battle of cosmic proportions, and it's up to Wally to stop the Crown of Thawnes before it kills time for good. Every member of the Flash Family shares their speed with Wally before fading away, until only Wally and Barry remain. In the seconds they have, Barry shares five words with Wally that change everything between them: "I'm proud of you, Wally."

Barry telling Wally he's proud of him is a heartwarming moment that's been a long time coming for these two, and it finally eases Wally West's ultimate fear: that he's letting Barry Allen down as the Flash.

Barry Allen Tells Wally West He's Proud of Him

This Touching Scene Resolves the Flash's Deepest Insecurity

Wally West has wrestled with whether he's worthy of carrying on the Flash legacy since he first took on the mantle after Barry's death in 1985's Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. In The Flash #6 by Spurrier, Mike Deodato Jr., Trish Mulvihill, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Wally's feelings of inadequacy reached a breaking point when Barry, under the influence of the Crown of Thawnes' mind control, berated him for being a failed Flash.

This ill-fated conversation confirmed Wally's fears, and it resulted in the Flash retreating to the Gallery and shutting out his loved ones. Now, Barry has finally found the opportunity to right that wrong, assuring Wally that he isn't the disappointment he believes himself to be.

After grappling with self-doubt throughout his time as the Flash, Wally's mind is at last put at ease thanks to Barry's words.

Despite Wally's fears, Barry couldn't be more proud of who Wally West has become. He's even itted that he isn't sure how Wally is able to keep up with still stuck in Barry's shadow, but Barry knows that the other Flash has long since sured him. It's about time Wally knew how proud Barry is of him.

The Two Flashes Have Reconciled at Last

Wally West Can Finally Let Go of His Doubts

After grappling with self-doubt throughout his time as the Flash, Wally's mind is at last put at ease thanks to Barry's words. Wally has finally reunited with his family and realized that he isn't a burden to them like the Arc Angles led him to believe. With Barry by his side, the two Flashes can work together to put a stop to the Crown of Thawnes and save the world. This time, there's no petty competition or comparison between them. Wally West's biggest weakness is no longer weighing him down, and he's back and better than ever as the Flash.

The Flash #12 is available now from DC Comics.