In Legends #4 (02/87), the Flash encounters Captain Boomerang, one of Barry's old foes (from Australia). Boomerang, as well as the general public, isn't aware of his secret identity just yet- though he acknowledges it is Kid Flash who's wearing his enemy's colors:
Captain Boomerang: "Well, fancy meeting you ‘ere... Kid Flash! (...) I ‘eard you was tryin' to fill the old boy's boots, but frankly mate, you just ain't man enough!"
By the end of Legends #6 (04/87), Wally refuses Dr. Fate's invitation for joining up with the all-new Justice League, saying "I'm still trying to sort out all the mess my life has become- but I'll be there if you really need me!"
...And cut to Wally's own series, Flash #1-2 (06 & 7/87, written by Mike Baron), where alas!, his identity is still a secret. Not a very well-guarded or important one, but still a secret. For instance... when he's called by a Hospital to help them with the transportation of a heart for a transplant, he is surprised they found him at home (the Hospital was given his home number by the Titans).
Also, by the time he's returning home from his task he foils up some terrorists' attempt at hijacking an airplane and has to reveal his ID to the airport Police... and when he's treating his wounded hand with a doctor at the Hospital, his girlfriend is actually startled that Wally told him his secret. And so on.
To tell the truth, Wally tells about a zillion people his identity as the Flash in those first couple of issues: he simply doesn't care it's a secret- of course, to honor the memory of the late Barry Allen.
But even so, it is still a secret, only a not well-guarded one at all. When Wally wins the lottery by #2, he is given the money by the state's governor on TV- and it's never mentioned he's the Flash!!
In Flash #3 (8/87), Wally meets Tina McGee, a beautiful scientist, and while flirting with her he's asked:
Tina: "Why do you wear a mask?" Flash: "(...)Tradition, respect for Barry... but I don't lead a double life."
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