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Flash (Allen)

Flash (Allen)
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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
DC Sep 1956

Showcase #4

Showcase #4
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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
DC Mar 1958

Showcase #13

Showcase #13
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3rd appearance of the Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance and origin Mr. Element, later becomes Dr. Alchemy
DC Sep 1961

Flash #123

Flash #123
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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
DC Oct 1961

Secret Origins Special #1

Secret Origins Special #1
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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)
DC Nov 1961

Superman #149

Superman #149
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"Death of Superman" story written by Jerry Siegel -non-continuity story
1st appearance of The Flash aka Barry Allen in the Superman title
DC Dec 1961

Flash #125

Flash #125
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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
DC Feb 1962

Flash #126

Flash #126
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Introduction of Mirror World
1st appearance of Henry and Nora Allen, parents of the Flash, Barry Allen
DC Jun 1962

Flash #129

Flash #129
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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
DC Nov 1966

Flash #165

Flash #165
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Marriage of Barry Allen and Iris West
The cover artist on this issue, Murphy Anderson spelled his last name on the bible pages
Marvel Dec 1990

Quasar #17

Quasar #17
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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
DC Nov 1997

Speed Force #1

Speed Force #1
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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

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