DC Unveils New Justice League Spaceship Powered by The Flash

Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1

The iconic Justice League has made a triumphant return, now based in an upgraded Watchtower that brims with cutting-edge technology. Among these advancements is a revolutionary mode of transportation designed by the Flash, overshadowing even the famed Batmobile. With their latest acquisition, the Justice League now possesses the ultimate spaceship—the JL-657—equipped to navigate the cosmos at unprecedented speeds.

In the premiere issue of Challengers of the Unknown by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Ace Morgan joins forces with Superman for a mission to Mars, opting to pilot the Justice League’s remarkable new craft, the JL-657.

Ace Morgan prepares to fly the Justice League's Speed Force powered ship, the JL-657

The JL-657 boasts a sophisticated “Speed Force-Augmented Turbo Thruster Control,”integrating the Flash’s unique abilities into its design. This state-of-the-art spacecraft can match the velocities of DC’s speedsters, with the Flash’s contributions being crucial to its development.

The JL-657: A Marvel of Speed Force Engineering

The Flash’s Contributions: Speeding Toward New Horizons

Superman warns Ace about the risks of flying the JL-657

The JL-657 embodies a fusion of the Flash’s superhuman speed and advanced engineering, facilitating efficient space exploration. As Ace takes control of the spacecraft, Superman cautions him about the consequences if the ship were to be damaged, hinting at Batman and the Flash’s involvement in its creation. With Batman’s brilliant intellect and resources, along with the Flash’s innovative engineering experience, the JL-657 stands as a testament to their collaboration.

This ship represents the pinnacle of the Flash’s past endeavors to harness the Speed Force for transportation. Previously, in The Flash #10 (2011) by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul, a future iteration of the Flash utilized a Cosmic Motorcycle capable of interdimensional and temporal travel. More recently, during the One Minute War storyline, Wally West engineered a car powered by the Speed Force. Now, he has refined this innovative approach for the Justice League, showcasing a remarkable leap in technological advancement.

Harnessing Every Hero’s Unique Powers

Collaboration: The Foundation of Justice League Innovations

The concept of collaboration extends to all aspects of the Justice League, as demonstrated in DC All In Special #1 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Wes Craig, and Daniel Sampere. Here, the heroes unite to create membership cards—an amalgam of Batman and Ted Kord’s technological expertise, empowered by the Flash’s Speed Force, Green Lantern’s willpower, and the mystic energies contributed by Wonder Woman and her allies. This cooperative spirit ensures every member, from the Flash to lesser-known heroes like Blue Beetle, plays a critical role in the Justice League’s technological evolution.

Challengers of the Unknown #1 is now available from DC Comics.

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