Flash (Allen)
Creation & Design
Barry Allen was created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino, debuting in 1956 as a modernized version of the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick.Early Years
Barry Allen, a forensic scientist, gains super-speed abilities after being struck by lightning and doused in chemicals. He becomes the Flash, protecting Central City from various villains.Character Development
Over the years, Barry Allen has evolved from a simple superhero into a complex character dealing with themes of legacy, sacrifice, and the consequences of time travel.Cultural Reception
Barry Allen has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history.Character Details
Real Name:
Barry Allen
Aliases:
The Flash, Scarlet Speedster
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Flash Family, Central City Police Department
Abilities:
Super speed, Time travel, Phasing, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Speed Force, Flash suit
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Showcase #4
DC
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1956
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the second Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of Iris West, the wife of Barry Allen
This issue is credited for ushering in the Silver Age of comics
1st appearance and origin of the second Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of Iris West, the wife of Barry Allen
This issue is credited for ushering in the Silver Age of comics
Showcase #8
DC
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1957
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Flash, Barry Allen
Showcase #13
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance and origin Mr. Element, later becomes Dr. Alchemy
3rd appearance of the Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance and origin Mr. Element, later becomes Dr. Alchemy
Flash #105
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Mirror Master
Barry Allen appears for the first time in the Flash title
1st appearance and origin of Mirror Master
Barry Allen appears for the first time in the Flash title
Brave and the Bold, The #28
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman
1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror
1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman
1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror
Flash #120
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
First team-up of Kid Flash and Flash
Flash #123
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Golden Age Flash in the Silver Age
Key issue of the Mutliverse concept
2nd appearance of The Shade
First mention of Earth-2, home of the Golden Age superheroes
1st appearance of the Golden Age Flash in the Silver Age
Key issue of the Mutliverse concept
2nd appearance of The Shade
First mention of Earth-2, home of the Golden Age superheroes
Secret Origins Special #1
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Superman #149
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
"Death of Superman" story written by Jerry Siegel -non-continuity story
1st appearance of The Flash aka Barry Allen in the Superman title
"Death of Superman" story written by Jerry Siegel -non-continuity story
1st appearance of The Flash aka Barry Allen in the Superman title
Flash #125
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Debut of the Cosmic Treadmill, a device invented by Barry Allen that allowed time travel
1st team appearance of the Ornitho-Men, a race of creatures with avian bodies and human heads
Debut of the Cosmic Treadmill, a device invented by Barry Allen that allowed time travel
1st team appearance of the Ornitho-Men, a race of creatures with avian bodies and human heads
Flash #126
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Introduction of Mirror World
1st appearance of Henry and Nora Allen, parents of the Flash, Barry Allen
Introduction of Mirror World
1st appearance of Henry and Nora Allen, parents of the Flash, Barry Allen
Flash #129
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
First team-up of the Golden Flash, Jay Garrick and the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott in the Silver Age
1st team appearance of the Justice Society of America in the Silver Age
First team-up of the Golden Flash, Jay Garrick and the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott in the Silver Age
1st team appearance of the Justice Society of America in the Silver Age
Green Lantern #13
DC
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1962
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Vol. 2
First meeting of Flash, Barry Allen and Green Lantern, Hal Jordan
Flash Annual #1
DC
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1963
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Vol. 1
Collected reprints of early key issues
Flash #165
DC
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1966
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Vol. 1
Marriage of Barry Allen and Iris West
The cover artist on this issue, Murphy Anderson spelled his last name on the bible pages
Marriage of Barry Allen and Iris West
The cover artist on this issue, Murphy Anderson spelled his last name on the bible pages
Flash #167
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
Origin of the Flash, Barry Allen retold
Superman #199
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
First Superman versus the Flash race, resulted in a tie
Adventure Comics #373
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Tornado Twins, descendants of Barry Allen
Flash #200
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Anniversary of The Flash issue #200
Flash #215
DC
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1972
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Vol. 1
Crossover story featuring the Golden Age Flash and the Silver Age Flash
Crossover story featuring the Golden Age Flash and the Silver Age Flash
Flash #267
DC
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1978
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Vol. 1
Origin of Flash's costume
Flash #275
DC
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1979
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Vol. 1
Death of Iris Allen
Flash #323
DC
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1983
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Vol. 1
Battle of Flash vs Professor Zoom
Crisis on Infinite Earths #8
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 8
Death of Flash, Barry Allen
Quasar #17
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of 'Buried Alien,' appears once more in a Marvel comic as Fast Forward in Quasar #58
The Runner challenges all of Earth's speedsters to a race that is won by a stranger who bursts through a dimensional rift, crowning him 'the fastest man alive'
The stranger has amnesia but vaguely remembers his name sounds something like 'Buried Alien' - Barry Allen, The Flash
1st appearance of 'Buried Alien,' appears once more in a Marvel comic as Fast Forward in Quasar #58
The Runner challenges all of Earth's speedsters to a race that is won by a stranger who bursts through a dimensional rift, crowning him 'the fastest man alive'
The stranger has amnesia but vaguely remembers his name sounds something like 'Buried Alien' - Barry Allen, The Flash
Speed Force #1
DC
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1997
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cobalt Blue, the lost twin brother of Barry Allen who has the power to siphon the Speed Force
1st appearance of Max Mercury as Whip Whirlwind, a persona used in the late 1800s
1st appearance of Cobalt Blue, the lost twin brother of Barry Allen who has the power to siphon the Speed Force
1st appearance of Max Mercury as Whip Whirlwind, a persona used in the late 1800s
Variant cover art by Ivan Reis, celebrating DC's 75th anniversary
Cover inspired by Superman #199 (1967)
Variant cover art by Ivan Reis, celebrating DC's 75th anniversary
Cover inspired by Superman #199 (1967)
Variant cover art by Darwyn Cooke
DC 75th Anniversary cover
Flash #0
DC
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2012
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of Danny West, becomes Reverse-Flash
Origin of Barry Allen
1st appearance of Danny West, becomes Reverse-Flash
Origin of Barry Allen
Scooby-Doo Team-Up #15
DC
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2016
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Vol. 1
Team-Up featuring the Flash
Flash #70
DC
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2019
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Vol. 5
Begins The Flash: Year One
1st appearance of a war-scarred Barry Allen from the future
Begins The Flash: Year One
1st appearance of a war-scarred Barry Allen from the future
Variant cover art by David Talaski
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