Tag: Flash

In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC’s continuity. In this new timeline, DC Comics relaunched The Flash with issue #1, with writing and art handled by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato. As with all of the titles associated with the DC relaunch, Barry Allen appears to be about five years younger than the previous incarnation of the character. Superheroes at large have appeared only in the past five years, and are viewed with at best, suspicion, and at worst, outright hostility. In this new continuity, Barry’s marriage to Iris West never took place, and he is instead in a relationship with longtime co-worker Patty Spivot. In this new series, the Flash draws deeper into the Speed Force, enhancing his mental abilities while still trying to get a full grasp on his powers, which he doesn’t yet exert total control over.

As revealed in issue #0 of this series, Barry Allen’s father was placed in prison for the murder of his mother. While the evidence seems to indicate his father’s guilt, Barry makes proving his father’s innocence a priority. The murder occurred shortly after Barry returned victorious from a school spelling bee, and Barry placed the trophy he won on his mother’s grave in her memory. Barry is also part of the main cast of the relaunched Justice League series, making his debut in the series’ second issue.

Barry Allen is back on the road in this 12 issue series that proceeds the Flash: Rebirth. Ready to go, and tying into the arc of the Brightest Day, Barry begins his journey by regaining his old position at the Central City Police Department’s crime lab and returning to memory lane by hitting the books to finally uncover his mothers true murderer.

First, Barry Allen has to become the Flash. Then, he has to save the entire Speed Force? Barry faces off against the Turtle and Captain Cold as he attempts to keep the Speed Force from collapsing — but he won’t have to do it alone…

The Fastest Man Alive might be slowing down, but is there another speedster who could come to his aid? An unlikely ally might be Barry’s only chance at saving the Speed Force!

Meet Paradox: a new time-traveling villain with a tragic backstory who poses a big threat–and carries a big grudge against the Flash. He’s determined to destroy the Flash legacy at all costs, and he’s powerful enough to do it! With the Flash about to be erased from time and space, only one ally can help him defeat this seemingly insurmountable foe…Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash? Can Barry Allen really trust his greatest enemy? And does he even have a choice?

The third Flash was Wally West, introduced in The Flash (vol. 1) #110 (Dec. 1959) as Kid Flash. West, Allen’s nephew by marriage, gained the Flash’s powers through an accident identical to Allen’s. Adopting the identity of Kid Flash, he maintained membership in the Teen Titans for years. Following Allen’s death, West adopted the Flash identity in Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 and was given his own series, beginning with The Flash (vol. 2) #1 in 1987. Many issues began with the catchphrase: “My name is Wally West. I’m the fastest man alive.” 

Due to the Infinite Crisis miniseries and the “One Year Later” jump in time in the DC Universe, DC canceled The Flash (vol. 2) in January 2006 at #230. A new series, The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, began on June 21, 2006. The initial story arc of this series, written by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meowith art by Ken Lashley, focused on Bart Allen‘s acceptance of the role of the Flash.