The Flash: Dead Heat #[nn]
In "Dead Heat, First Lap: Flatfooted," Bart Allen faces a day without his usual super-speed, testing his limits in ways he’s never known. As Jay, Linda, Jenni, and Iris visit Max in the hospital, a sudden attack by Savitar’s ninjas forces Max to tap into the Speed Force and pass his power to Johnny—just before a surge across the Speed Force brings Impulse rushing in to save the day. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life with dynamic art by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher, colors by Tom McCraw, and letters by Chris Eliopoulos, this 2000 issue features a cover by Oscar Jimenez and José Marzán Jr. that captures the intensity of the moment.
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As Bart struggles through a school day without super-speed, Jay, Linda, Jenni, and Iris visit Max in the hospital. After Johnny arrives, Savitar's ninjas attack to try to finish off Max. Max is able to tap into the speed force and transfer his power to Johnny so that he can hold off the ninjas. But a sudden power surge in all the speedsters (when Savitar momentarily loses his grip on the speed force) allows Impulse to arrive in time to save Max.
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