Finally, DC Brings Back Beloved ’90s Justice League Duo That Fans Have Longed For

Warning: Spoilers for Taste of Justice #1

The Justice League has witnessed a multitude of iconic pairings, yet few match the charm of the relationship between Flash and Green Lantern. Over the years, every iteration of Flash has had a unique Green Lantern partner, and the camaraderie between Wally West and Kyle Rayner captured the imagination of fans back in the 1990s. Although their friendship has seen minimal focus in recent times, a new narrative has reignited this beloved duo.

The first installment of Taste of Justice, crafted by Andrew Aydin and Domo Stanton, is now available for free on DC Universe Infinite. This exciting new webcomic series celebrates classic Justice League heroes embarking on delightful culinary adventures. In this particular holiday-themed issue, Flash teams up with Kyle Rayner for a festive Christmas party where he bakes cookies to share with the Justice League—a heartwarming reunion indeed.

Wally West's Flash and Kyle Rayner's Green Lantern reunite to attend a Justice League holiday party

DC’s Best Flash & Green Lantern Team-Up Finally Returns After Decades Apart

Wally West and Kyle Rayner: Long-Awaited Reunion

Kyle Rayner's Green Lantern gives Wally West's Flash a Santa hat and says he can stay at his apartment as Batman teases him

Both Wally West and Kyle Rayner serve as legacy heroes, each bearing the weight of their predecessors’ legacies—this dynamic has both challenged and united them. While Wally enters the Justice League under the looming shadow of Barry Allen, Kyle steps into the role of Green Lantern following the controversial transformation of Hal Jordan into Parallax. Initially, the pressure to uphold their predecessors’ legacies caused friction between the two, yet, through numerous Justice League adventures, they managed to resolve their differences and form a strong bond of friendship.

If you’re interested in exploring the evolution of Kyle Rayner and Wally West’s relationship from rivalry to camaraderie, check out Green Lantern/Flash: Faster Friends, featuring work from Ron Marz, Andy Smith, Ron Lim, and others!

As the standout Flash and Green Lantern from the iconic 1990s Justice League era, Wally and Kyle enjoyed an inseparable partnership—until the return of Barry Allen and Hal Jordan disrupted their dynamic when they reclaimed their respective titles. The situation took a further twist during DC’s New 52 reboot, which obscured Wally’s existence for several years, effectively severing his connection with Kyle. Although Wally has made a grand return as the main Flash, the two had notably not interacted since his reinstatement into continuity in 2016. This long-awaited reunion in Taste of Justice proves their connection remains resilient.

Wally West and Kyle Rayner’s Friendship Takes Center Stage

Justice League’s “Unlimited”Relaunch: A Path to Revive the Flash & Green Lantern Connection

The estrangement between the Flash and Green Lantern over the past decades has often stemmed from the fact that they haven’t been members of the Justice League simultaneously. However, this limitation has been lifted with the Justice League’s recent “unlimited”relaunch, allowing every hero in the DC Universe to be included by default. This revitalization has already facilitated their gathering in Taste of Justice, and soon, readers can anticipate the duo uniting once again on a mission, harkening back to their celebrated exploits of yesteryear.

Taste of Justice #1 is now available from DC Comics.

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