The Flash (comic book) Flash (comics) The Flash is a name of a fictional comic book superhero from the DC Comics universe.
Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940).[1] The Flash first appeared in the Golden Age Flash Comics #1 (Jan. 1940), from All-American Publications, one of three companies that would eventually merge to form DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, this Flash was Jay Garrick, a college student who gained his speed through the inhalation of hard water vapors. When re-introduced in the 1960s Garrick's origin was modified slightly, gaining his powers through exposure to heavy water.
Flash index. The Unofficial Flash Biography. "Everything that's ever mattered to me... everything that's ever been important... ...the lives of everyone on Earth and throughout our universe... ...in the present, and in the future... ... that's what I'm fighting for now!
" - Barry Allen There are few names in the history of superheroes and mystery men that gathers such recognition and prestige as that of the Flash. List of Flash enemies. Introduced in the Golden Age[edit] Fiddler[edit] The Fiddler (Isaac Bowin) first appeared in All-Flash #32 (December 1947/January 1948).He developed the ability to use his violin to play sounds that could either hypnotize others, shatter objects, or create barriers which would use to perform crimes.[1] The Fiddler's history was changed somewhat during the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Pre-Crisis explored him as a man that started out as a thief who was arrested in India and sent to jail. While in prison, he met a fakir, charming a snake in his cell, who taught him the "mystic art" of Indian music. Top 10 flash villains. ‘The Flash has arguably the best villains in comics’ The Top 10 Stories of The Flash. One of the greatest aspects of a Flash comic is that it can really twist your mind.
I'm serious; in the span of a couple issues, these writers, especially Geoff Johns who's been in the driver's seat for a good while, can take something simple like super-speed and make it work in a resounding manner you never thought you'd be able to comprehend. And that's why it's now time to focus on The Speed Force. Yes, it's been brought up in the other great stories of The Flash, and if you're a real fan of the Speedster, you've known about this elite force of energy for some time. But now, for real, it's time to get into The Speed Force. Because before Flash vol. 2 issue #96, we didn't really have a good concept of what it was. Well, now you're going to find out. The Speed Force, it turns out, is an energy that draws the super fast to a point where they might never come back. Terminal Velocity is an excellent set of comics. Geoff Johns’ Run on The Flash – The Dastardly Death of the Rogues & The Road to Flashpoint (Review) « the m0vie blog.
This January, I’m going to take a look at some of DC’s biggest “events.” I’ll be starting with the most recent one, Flashpoint, following a week full of Flash stories. It’s hard not to look at Geoff Johns’ return to The Flash and wonder what might have been. After all, his original run solidified Johns as a talent to watch in the superhero field, fed into his iconic Green Lantern run and paved the way to his ascent up the DC food chain. And it’s quite clear that DC were putting a lot of energy into pushing The Flash as the next “breakout franchise”, clearly hoping that Johns could find an angle on the character and mythos that would push the book up the sales charts to match the Batman and Green Lantern franchises.
That obviously didn’t happen, but it feels like a shame because it very nearly could have happened, had things gone a little differently. The Greatest Flash (Barry Allen) Stories Ever Told! By Brian Cronin| November 23, 2011 @ 11:57 PM |28 Comments| Every day in November we will reveal the greatest stories ever told starring a particular character or written/drawn by a particular creator (and throughout the month, you’ll get daily chances to vote for NEXT week’s lists).
These lists are voted on by YOU, the reader! Here is the list of characters/creators featured so far (along with the rules on how to vote). Today’s list is the Greatest Flash (Barry Allen) Stories Ever Told! Enjoy! The Greatest Wally West Stories Ever Told! By Brian Cronin| May 21, 2010 @ 11:55 PM |33 Comments| Every day in May we will reveal the greatest stories ever told starring a particular character or written/drawn by a particular creator (and throughout the month, you’ll get daily chances to vote for NEXT week’s lists).
These lists are voted on by YOU, the reader! Here is the list of characters/creators featured so far (along with the rules on how to vote). The Flash. Search: flash Costume Express. Superhero Origins: The Flash. Superhero Origins: The Flash Superhero Origins: The Flash He’s the fastest man alive!
Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we will explore the comic book origins of Jay Garrick, otherwise known as The Flash. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline that unfolded in 1940’s Flash Comics #1, and was expanded upon in 1961’s The Flash # 123: “Flash of Two Worlds.” A superhero whose mantle has been passed down to several different heroes over the years, we have decided to focus on the origins of the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. Nevertheless, he was a brilliant lab student double-majoring in chemistry and physics, who experimented on Hard Water in an attempt to separate its elements. One night, while working in the lab, he accidentally leaned against his chemical flask, causing the Hard Water to crash to the floor.
Jay soon escaped the hospital to meet up with Joan Williams. The Flash Video Game. The Flash T-Shirts. The Flash Museum Online. Mattel Retro Action The Flash: Mego Museum ReMego Galleries. Re-Mego: Mattel Retro Action The Flash With wave three of the Retro-Action Heroes, Mattel chose to right a wrong made by Mego over 35 years ago and finally release an 8" figure of Barry Allen AKA The Flash to the delight of Gen X kids everywhere!.
We have a forum for Mattel Retro Action where you can be kept up to date and get your questions answered by some of the very people who worked on these toys. Kid Flash: WGSH Gallery: Mego Museum. The Flash Wiki. Speed Force: a Flash fan blog tracking DC Comics' fastest man alive! Flash: Those Who Ride The Lightning. The Flash (TV series) The Flash (TV Series 1990–1991. The Flash. Speed Force. A physical representation of the Speed Force.
Panel from Impulse #66. Artwork by Ethan Van Sciver. Flash. Origin Jay Garrick The first Flash is Jay Garrick, a hero of the Gold Age who gained his super-speed from prolonged exposure to radioactive "hard water" as a student in college.
Known for his astonishingly slow speed on the football field, Garrick was working in an on-campus research lab to separate the components of "hard water" when he bumped into the table. As the chemicals crashed to the floor, Garrick scurried to try to clean the mess but the fumes were so powerful that he fell unconscious in the process. Upon discovering his body, Garrick's professor rushed him to the hospital where he spent weeks between life and death. The Flash - The Flash Wiki. The Flash is a character produced by DC Comics. Often called "The Fastest Man Alive", the mantle of the Flash has been worn by six individuals, all with the power of extraordinary speed stemming from a mysterious realm called the Speed Force.
Flashes Jay Garrick The Golden Age Flash. Jay Garrick wanted to be a football star, but was deemed a "leadfoot" by his teammates. Flash (Jay Garrick) First appearance in Flash Comics #1 (Jan 1940). The character of Jay Garrick was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. The character first appeared in the first issue of the anthology series Flash Comics in 1940, published by All-American Publications.
He was soon featured in All-Star Comics as part of the Justice Society of America. In 1941, he got his own solo book, All-Flash. After World War II, superheroes declined in popularity. In 1956, DC Comics reinvented the Flash character, giving him a new costume, name, and background. In 1985, DC Comics merged all of its fictional characters into a single shared universe. The new Jay Garrick, from the cover of Earth 2 #2. In 2011, DC Comics again rebooted their fictional characters. His first case involves battling the Faultless Four, a group of blackmailers (Sieur Satan, Serge Orloff, Duriel and Smythe) who plotted to steal an Atomic Bombarder and sell it.
Jay Garrick. This article is about the JSA member Jay Garrick aka "The Flash". For the article about the Justice League member known as "Flash" or "Impulse", see Bart Allen. Jason "Jay" Garrick is a member of the Justice Society of America known as The Flash. Physical Appearance Edit Jay Garrick was shown as a well built, tall and handsome middle aged man with red hair partially graying, sky-blue eyes and an unshaved beard. As The Flash, he used to wear a metal hat with golden wings on it similar to that of the Greek God Hermes.
The Flash (Barry Allen) - The Flash Wiki. History Origin Barry Allen and his twin brother were born on March 19, two weeks late, to Henry and Nora Allen in the small midwestern town of Fallville, Iowa. The brother was pronounced stillborn by Dr. Gilmore. However, in actuality, he had been born healthy, but given to another family, the Thawne's, whose child had died during birth.
Early Years While a senior, Barry helped the authorities apprehend a bank robber, and he was offered a job as a police scientist for the Central City Police Department Scientific Detection Bureau. Flash (Barry Allen) Real Name Status. The Flash. Flash. The Flash was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert in his original incarnation.
He first appeared in Flash Comics #1. (1940) The modern version was created by Robert Kanigher, John Broome and Carmine Infantino, first appearing in Showcase #4. (1956) Flash (Barry Allen) As presented in Justice League of America #9, when the Earth is infiltrated by alien warriors sent to conquer the planet, some of the world's greatest heroes join forces—Allen is one of them. While the superheroes individually defeat most of the invaders, they fall prey to a single alien and only by working together are they able to defeat the warrior. Flash (Wally West) Left. Wally West. On May 6, 2011, IGN ranked Wally West #8 on their list of the "Top 100 Super Heroes of All Time", stating that "Wally West is one of the DCU’s greatest heroes, even if he doesn’t rank as the original Scarlet Speedster".[2] History[edit]
Bart Allen. "If I say I'm gonna be somewhere, I'll be there like a Flash! " – Bart Allen, Run. Iris West Allen. Fictional character biography[edit] One Year Later[edit] Flash Villains by Era. [Skip navigation] Follow: Facebook · Twitter · Google+ · Tumblr Villains by Era [Jump to menu] Flash villains.
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