In DC Nation (2018) #2, DC Comics ranked its top 10 speedsters in the DC Universe.
At DC Comics, super-speed is both a super power and a form of energy. Kryptonians powered by the yellow sun have the ability to move at tremendous speeds as a super power.
Also, magical beings such as #wonder-woman and Shazam can use magical power to transcend the laws of science and move instants in time and space.
Finally, the true speedsters are the #flash family who use the Speed Force to move outside of time and space and achieve feats such as dimensional travel or creating alternate timelines.
In the DC Universe, super-speed is a form of energy that allows to manipulate space, time and transcend them for various uses. Many of the applications of super-speed in battle are the Infinite Mass Punch, the speedblitz and speed-of-light reflexes.
In Metropolis Battles:Superman vs Black Adam (Hero vs Villain), both combatants were fighting with a base super-strength of punches exploding like nukes. Typically, a 10 megaton nuke can destroy a city. But Superman showed he actually had a Multi-Planetary-Level Super Strength since he threatened to beat Black Adam with a punch capable of splitting the moon in half!
With #superman’s punches against Flash, there are the problems of Flash’s super strength and durability. With his super strength, Flash has building-level strength at base. Additionally, his Speed Force aura increases his durability to Metahuman-Level as he can withstand friction while running at superluminal speeds and high impacts.
In terms of #the-fastest-man-alive, Superman reaches supersonic speeds on Earth while Flash can reach the speed of light.
These reasons explain that Flash can survive Superman’s Infinite Mass Punch. Let’s explain. At base, Superman’s punches are City-Level. Can the Flash survive a nuclear explosion? Certainly, Speed Force aura can absorb and lend kinetic energy, but not force nor thermal stress. Since Superman’s IMP is mainly an increase in kinetic energy due to general relativity, Flash can absorb and survive Superman’s IMP, but cannot survive a City-Level punch from Superman nor can he survive the concussive force of a nuclear weapon.
Importantly, you can visit the Collector’s Museum for our entire collection of heroes and villains. We have power levels for Flash and you can visit Flash, Wally West, JLA Vol 1 #3 in #the-mightiest-punch on Flash Appreciation Day.
Hope this helps.
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