While Wally was introduced as Iris' (Candice Patton) long-lost brother on the show, in the DC Comics, Wally was actually Iris' nephew, who eventually became Kid Flash. So yeah, this photo is a big deal. HUGE.
"Just like when we met Grant [Gustin] for the first time, we instantly knew Keiynan embodied all the heart and courage of a hero," executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said in a statement after Lonsdale was cast in the pivotal role. "We are so excited to be bringing this much-beloved character onto the show."
In the season two finale, a devastated Barry (Gustin) made the rash decision to travel back in time and stop his mother's murder, completely changing the timeline as we know it, setting up season three to head in the direction of Flashpoint, the comic written by DC boss Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. Gustin later confirmed that the show would be tackling Flashpoint's storyline, revealing on Twitter that the season three's premiere title would be "Flashpoint."
So where does Kid Flash's suit rank in our gallery of the greatest superhero costumes on TV? Click through our updated ranking below to find out...
The Flash returns Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. on the CW.
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