The Book of Flash (Wally West) (Flash Family)

[MrNobody]

Cool, if it works, it works. The only suggestion I had in mind was Champion, so the Flash Fam could more easily slot into a bigger JL build, but I get not wanting a repeat class here.

[IAmBatman]

I mean, for those who wrongfully disparage and despise Wally (I), another Champion version would be nice, for sure. Barry (II) being a Champion allows for a lot of fun build flexibility.

[Arch-vile]

Wally (I) fulfills all my Champion Wally needs personally.

[tcglkn]

I agree that Leader as a class stands out as a little strange to me, but I've never read much with Wally so most of my exposure to the character is from the TV show.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by tcglkn

I agree that Leader as a class stands out as a little strange to me, but I've never read much with Wally so most of my exposure to the character is from the TV show.

Wally isn't a character on the TV show. Or at least this guy isn't the same character. The TV show Wally is the same as the comics Wallace. This Wally was a character in the comics before either version of Wallace existed and had a large run (Post-Crisis to Pre-Flashpoint) where he was *the* Flash in the DCU and often led other speedsters (Impulse, Max Mercury, Jay, Johnny Quick, Jesse Quick) in his comic.

[Lord Pyre]

I assumed he meant the Justice League Cartoon.

[MrNobody]

I guess my general read on the Leader class is that it's really for the "call the shots" guys. Cyclops, Star-Lord (comics version), Optimus, and I could see Cap being one if he wasn't a Soldier. Guys that really seem like they could have a little playbook in their back pocket at any time.

Wally has always felt more like Hal Jordan or Superman to me, where he "leads" by virtue of being the main character and pushing everyone forward, not by having specific leadership qualities. Not sure if that read is accurate, but that's why it stands out to me.

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by MrNobody

Wally has always felt more like Hal Jordan or Superman to me, where he "leads" by virtue of being the main character and pushing everyone forward, not by having specific leadership qualities. Not sure if that read is accurate, but that's why it stands out to me.

So Officer it is.

[IAmBatman]

I think he does a little of the more active leadership in his solo book with the Flash Family (and I think that's what this design represents) but I agree he's not iconic as a leader like those other guys Nobody mentioned.

[Arch-vile]

Like Bats said, I think Leader fits well here, but I'm always happy to bow to the majority if people prefer differently. Do people like Champion better? I don't think it'd be a cost driver as in JL builds, I want more Champions rather than half Speedsters half Champions.

[tcglkn]

I personally see Leader as "leader of a Superhero team" as a class and just don't have the experience with Wally to see him that way, if it tracks it tracks. Others were just expressing concerns about it so I figured laying out where I was might help. I'm not against the class.

[IAmBatman]

I think that type of build would be strongest with something like Wonder Woman, both Champion Flashes (maxing Wonder Woman's markers), and then like Jay.