Peppered with questions over the past few months about the status of Wally West in DC's New 52, The Flash collaborators Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato have professed a fondness for the character, and even teased that he would crop up at some point.

But in a just-posted interview with Comic Book Resources, the co-writers revealed they've submitted a Wally proposal to DC. The problem is, the publisher doesn't seem to be in a rush to reintroduce the former Kid Flash turned Fastest Man Alive.

"The pitch is on Dan [DiDio's] desk," a laughing Manapul tells CBR. "Let's see if he finds it! That's really all there is to say!"

However, when contacted by CBR, a DC representative said there are no plans for Wally West at this time.

Buccellato addressed the Wally Question on his blog in August, shortly before the relaunch: "We often get asked that very fair question, and we wish we had an answer that would satisfy. But the simple truth is we don’t. Our book is about Barry. We are focusing on Barry. And there is nothing we can say to put Wally fans at peace. Sorry, guys. I really am. And we are not bothered when we are asked about Wally. It’s okay to ask us … I’m glad there are people out that that feel so strongly about The Flash. Unfortunately, there is no new information to impart. I can’t tell you why there is no Wally."

He did offer some speculation, though, centering on Wally's origin being dependent on Barry Allen, and Warner Bros.' interest in a Flash movie featuring the latter version.

Check out the CBR interview with Manapul and Buccellato for details of their plans for The Flash.