you see that red blur that’s me not to
in the world of comic books getting hit
by a lightning bolt might just turn you
into the fastest man alive
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
explore the comic book origins of Barry
Allen aka the flash my name is Barry
Allen I am the fastest man alive
as with most comic book characters
they’re often reimagining and different
versions to a characters past we have
chosen to primarily follow the storyline
which unfolded in 1956 is showcase
number four which was expanded upon in
1988 Secret Origins number 2 2010’s
flash rebirth number 5 in 2012 flash
number 0 sorry anyways picture galleries
closed several DC characters have been
called the flash but it’s the second
iteration of the Scarlet speedster Barry
Allen who has had the greatest impact
the flash is a mainstay of the DC
Universe and his popularity helped
jumpstart the Silver Age of comics
Barry Allen was far from fast when he
made his first appearance in 1956 a
forensic scientist Barry was a fan of
the original flash whose adventures he
read about in comic books but what are
you doing
you retired you could have died yeah
Joan’s gonna kill me just for putting on
the tin hat one night while working late
a stray bolt of lightning hit his lab
Barry was both struck by the bolt and
drenched in an array of chemicals
miraculously he emerged unscathed but
not unchanged
as he soon discovered the accident had
somehow given him super speed Barry was
able to not only outrun cars but react
with lightning-fast speed as well while
at a diner a waitress next to Barry
drops a plate of food
Barry perceives everything in super slow
motion and he is able to catch every
falling object and put it back on the
tray without the waitress ever realizing
what had happened this newfound power
came as a gone sank the next day meeting
his girlfriend iris West
late as usual Barry was able to save her
from a stray bullet that would have
otherwise spelled her demise that bullet
had been fired by the turtle a thief
also known as the slowest man alive
Barry decided to use his superpowers to
capture the turtle creating a sporty red
outfit with golden accents Barry takes
on the mantle of the flash and goes
after the ever elusive turtle defeating
the crafty villain took a little
ingenuity but Barry was up to the task
and the new flash was born you need my
help
not this time Barry’s fleet-footed
adventures have gone on for decades so
it’s only natural that his origin has
been revised somewhat in 1988 a
retelling emphasized Barry’s innate
slowness when iris was being held
hostage by a dangerous criminal Barry
cursed the fact that he would never be
able to save her that became the moment
when a bolt of lightning entered Barry’s
lap however in this version time Stood
Still and a voice told Barry that he
could gain the speed he desired if he
agreed to let the lightning bolt hit him
Barry agreed then used his awesome speed
to save iris later the story jumped
ahead many years the flash was now
destroying a dangerous weapon that
threatened the existence of the universe
to do so he had to run faster than he
had ever run before so fast that he
turned into pure energy in that state he
traveled backwards through time and so
became the lightning bolt that struck a
younger Barry Allen and gave him his
power what if I’m not a hero what if I’m
just some guy who was struck by
lightning I don’t think that bolt of
lightning struck you Barry
I think it shows you there have also
been more alterations to Barry’s origin
in 2010 it was revealed that Barry’s
mother was murdered when he was a child
and that Barry’s father was convicted of
the crime
Barry though believed in his father’s
innocence his lifelong goal to prove his
father’s innocence led him to becoming a
forensic scientist during the events of
the flash rebirth miniseries Barry
discovered that his nemesis the
reverse-flash actually killed his mother
when the flash was rebooted as part of
the new 52 lineup his origin again
included his father being sent to prison
for his mother’s murder as a child
Barry was taken under the wing of a
police officer Darryl fry who would
eventually become Barry’s boss when
Barry becomes a police investigator was
burying the crime lab boys who put us on
a car make sure you’re live boys are
important but real cops
you know worked as Street facing the
scum of the earth with nothing to back
you up gun badge and a prayer although
there have been other incarnations of
the flash throughout the years such as
Wally West Barry Allen remains the most
iconic version of the character most
comic readers can relate to the desire
for SuperSpeed and for the sense of
freedom that comes with it
sorry I’m late just woke up two minutes
ago today the flash is one of the most
recognizable and important heroes in the
DC Universe and now has his own
television series starring Grant Justin
as Barry Allen are you a fan of Barry
Allen’s the flash yo flash sorry got
sidetracked for more comic book origins
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
I’ll be back in a flash back in a flash
Wow does he say that often too often
you
in the world of comic books getting hit
by a lightning bolt might just turn you
into the fastest man alive
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
explore the comic book origins of Barry
Allen aka the flash my name is Barry
Allen I am the fastest man alive
as with most comic book characters
they’re often reimagining and different
versions to a characters past we have
chosen to primarily follow the storyline
which unfolded in 1956 is showcase
number four which was expanded upon in
1988 Secret Origins number 2 2010’s
flash rebirth number 5 in 2012 flash
number 0 sorry anyways picture galleries
closed several DC characters have been
called the flash but it’s the second
iteration of the Scarlet speedster Barry
Allen who has had the greatest impact
the flash is a mainstay of the DC
Universe and his popularity helped
jumpstart the Silver Age of comics
Barry Allen was far from fast when he
made his first appearance in 1956 a
forensic scientist Barry was a fan of
the original flash whose adventures he
read about in comic books but what are
you doing
you retired you could have died yeah
Joan’s gonna kill me just for putting on
the tin hat one night while working late
a stray bolt of lightning hit his lab
Barry was both struck by the bolt and
drenched in an array of chemicals
miraculously he emerged unscathed but
not unchanged
as he soon discovered the accident had
somehow given him super speed Barry was
able to not only outrun cars but react
with lightning-fast speed as well while
at a diner a waitress next to Barry
drops a plate of food
Barry perceives everything in super slow
motion and he is able to catch every
falling object and put it back on the
tray without the waitress ever realizing
what had happened this newfound power
came as a gone sank the next day meeting
his girlfriend iris West
late as usual Barry was able to save her
from a stray bullet that would have
otherwise spelled her demise that bullet
had been fired by the turtle a thief
also known as the slowest man alive
Barry decided to use his superpowers to
capture the turtle creating a sporty red
outfit with golden accents Barry takes
on the mantle of the flash and goes
after the ever elusive turtle defeating
the crafty villain took a little
ingenuity but Barry was up to the task
and the new flash was born you need my
help
not this time Barry’s fleet-footed
adventures have gone on for decades so
it’s only natural that his origin has
been revised somewhat in 1988 a
retelling emphasized Barry’s innate
slowness when iris was being held
hostage by a dangerous criminal Barry
cursed the fact that he would never be
able to save her that became the moment
when a bolt of lightning entered Barry’s
lap however in this version time Stood
Still and a voice told Barry that he
could gain the speed he desired if he
agreed to let the lightning bolt hit him
Barry agreed then used his awesome speed
to save iris later the story jumped
ahead many years the flash was now
destroying a dangerous weapon that
threatened the existence of the universe
to do so he had to run faster than he
had ever run before so fast that he
turned into pure energy in that state he
traveled backwards through time and so
became the lightning bolt that struck a
younger Barry Allen and gave him his
power what if I’m not a hero what if I’m
just some guy who was struck by
lightning I don’t think that bolt of
lightning struck you Barry
I think it shows you there have also
been more alterations to Barry’s origin
in 2010 it was revealed that Barry’s
mother was murdered when he was a child
and that Barry’s father was convicted of
the crime
Barry though believed in his father’s
innocence his lifelong goal to prove his
father’s innocence led him to becoming a
forensic scientist during the events of
the flash rebirth miniseries Barry
discovered that his nemesis the
reverse-flash actually killed his mother
when the flash was rebooted as part of
the new 52 lineup his origin again
included his father being sent to prison
for his mother’s murder as a child
Barry was taken under the wing of a
police officer Darryl fry who would
eventually become Barry’s boss when
Barry becomes a police investigator was
burying the crime lab boys who put us on
a car make sure you’re live boys are
important but real cops
you know worked as Street facing the
scum of the earth with nothing to back
you up gun badge and a prayer although
there have been other incarnations of
the flash throughout the years such as
Wally West Barry Allen remains the most
iconic version of the character most
comic readers can relate to the desire
for SuperSpeed and for the sense of
freedom that comes with it
sorry I’m late just woke up two minutes
ago today the flash is one of the most
recognizable and important heroes in the
DC Universe and now has his own
television series starring Grant Justin
as Barry Allen are you a fan of Barry
Allen’s the flash yo flash sorry got
sidetracked for more comic book origins
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
I’ll be back in a flash back in a flash
Wow does he say that often too often
you
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