Is CW Flash faster than a train?

The Crimson Blur vs. The Crimson Pain: Why The Flash Leaves A-Train in the Dust

The question of speed in the superhero realm is a constant source of debate. Who’s faster? Who’s really faster? And while the likes of Superman and Quicksilver often dominate the conversation, a certain crimson-suited speedster from The Boys universe frequently finds himself mistakenly included: A-Train.

However, a true comparison between A-Train and The Flash is less of a competition and more of a cosmic joke. While A-Train might be the fastest man alive within the confines of The Boys’ darkly cynical world, he’s practically standing still next to the Scarlet Speedster from the DC universe.

A-Train’s biggest weakness, ironically, isn’t his Compound V addiction or his crumbling moral compass. It’s his hubris. He’s content to coast on his natural (well, Compound V-enhanced) ability, believing himself to be the pinnacle of speed. This complacency blinds him to the sheer magnitude of the speed gap that separates him from genuine speedsters.

Even Homelander, a character known for his near-godlike powers and considerable speed, would struggle to keep up with a serious Flash. Homelander relies on raw power and brute force, while The Flash understands the very science of speed, manipulating the Speed Force to achieve velocities that defy comprehension.

This is where A-Train falls apart. He’s limited by the physical constraints of his body and the somewhat haphazard application of Compound V. He’s fast, sure, capable of bursts of incredible speed, enough to outrun a car (and tragically, sometimes crush unsuspecting bystanders). But his speed is fundamentally earthly.

The Flash, on the other hand, exists on another plane entirely. He taps into the Speed Force, a fundamental energy source that allows him to break the barriers of conventional physics. He can run across water, travel through time, and even vibrate through solid objects. Comparing him to A-Train is like comparing a bicycle to a spaceship. The Flash isn’t just faster; he operates on a different principle altogether.

Ultimately, A-Train’s limitations are self-imposed. His reliance on Compound V and his unwillingness to push beyond his perceived limits seal his fate in the speedster hierarchy. He may be the fastest man on Earth… in his Earth. But in the grand scheme of the superhero multiverse, he’s just a blur in the dust left behind by The Flash. The next time someone brings up the comparison, remember: The Flash isn’t just faster than a train; he’s faster than the speed of thought itself, a concept A-Train, tragically, will likely never grasp.