The Flash, the fastest man alive, capable of outrunning a tachyon particle and famous for breaking the laws of physics almost as much as the hearts of his smitten fans, has encountered an unusual problem. Witnesses report that the superhero's speed has been fluctuating wildly recently. Some days, he's sprinting around the world before you have time to blink; others, he's barely leaving a snail's shell intact in a race.
High-speed camera snaps an incredible shot of the Flash, indicating he might be slowing down.
The gravity of the situation really hit home when a recent altercation with Captain Cold resulted in the Flash, famously known for evading bullets, nearly getting bonked on the head by an icicle. The Flash was reported as saying, 'Oh, cold, very very cold!'. While this may seem like a funny quote, the implications for this hero could be dire. Could this be the result of a physical condition, a side effect from his speed, or perhaps a faulty Flash suit? Speculation is rife, but solid answers are few.
An artistic shot of a hourglass, representing the inconsistency of the Flash's speed.
The speed discrepancy of the Flash has become such an issue that last week he was challenged by a moderately fast garden snail, named Turbo, who oozed confidence. 'I've been training all my life, waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect opponent,' said Turbo, 'And to think, I always imagined I'd be sprinting against the wind, not the Flash.'
A humorous representation of the Flash racing a little garden snail.
However, not all hope is lost for our speedy superhero. Dr. Eldon McCoy, a leading expert on the physics of super-speed, has proposed to conduct a detailed investigation into Flash's speed inconsistencies. 'I'm a doctor, not a comic book enthusiast', said Dr. McCoy modestly, 'But let's see what we can do for our friend in the red suit, shall we?' One can only hope that Dr. McCoy’s examination will shed light on Flash’s inconsistent speed before it’s too late…and gives Turbo a taste of what real speed looks like.
Dr. McCoy, a renowned scientist, eager to dive into the mystery surrounding Flash's inconsistent speed.