Barry allen flash origin story

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Police scientist Barry Allen was struck by lightning in his lab one night and splashed with chemicals from a nearby cabinet. He found he could run at super-speed. Inspired by Jay Garrick , Allen adopted the identity of the Flash, quickly becoming a celebrated hero. Barry Allen grew up in the small farm community of Fallville, Iowa, son of Dr.

Henry Allen. A fan of comic books from a young age, he often worked tales of the original Flash [3] into games with his childhood sweetheart, the future actress Daphne Dean. He turned his methodical attention to detail and his fascination with science into a career as a police scientist, settling in Central City , Missouri.

The Reverse Flash traveled back in time to take pre-emptive revenge on Barry Allen before he ever became a hero. Henry Allen was convicted, and eventually died in prison.

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Barry pursued a career in criminal justice in hopes that he could learn who had really destroyed their family, and why. One night, working late, Barry stood in front of a shelf of chemicals near the window. A lightning bolt struck the window, electrifying Barry and spraying him with charged chemicals. Miraculously, instead of being horribly burned, the scientist found he could move at super-speed.

As he gained mastery over his powers, he discovered that he had complete control over his molecules. In practice this meant not only running fast, but vibrating through solid objects, creating whirlwinds with his hands, carrying out tasks in moments that would take most people hours, days, or longer. Barry used his extraordinary abilities to take his quest for justice outside the lab, protecting the city from a new generation of costumed criminals.

He took the name of his childhood hero, and patrolled the streets as the Flash.