Barry Allen

*For more information on "The Flash", see his respective wiki.*

 -Barry Allen

* Civilian
* The Flash

Bartholomew Henry "Barry" Allen (born March 14, 1989) is a scientist in the Criminal and Forensic Science Division of the Central City Police Department. Although he was raised by Joe West, Barry is the son of the late Henry and Nora Allen. He is the husband of Iris West-Allen, and the brother-in-law of Wally West, as well as the father of his future children Bart Allen and Nora West-Allen.

Barry's mother was murdered when he was 11 years old on March 18, 2000 and his father was accused of the crime. Barry was taken in by Joe and he dedicated his life to proving his father's innocence. When the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator exploded, a large thundercloud formed over Central City. While working in his lab, Barry was struck by lightning, and proceeded to fall into a coma for nine months. When he awoke, he quickly discovered he had developed superhuman speed and other abilities that stemmed from that power. As others like Barry started to use their power for harm, Barry used his to protect Central City and he began acting as a meta-human superhero. Initially called the "Red Streak," "The Streak," "The Blur," and even the "Scarlet Speedster," Barry started calling himself "The Flash," a name coined by his friend Cisco Ramon.

For a couple years after that, Barry spent his time fighting crime from a police standpoint, taking down several meta-humans, freeing his father from jail, and even facing down his nemesis "Reverse Flash," the one responsible for the murder of his mother. However, in a previous attempt to save his mom, Barry created a anomaly known as "Flashpoint," which created an alternate timeline where his parents were alive, creating several paradoxes and nearly destroying the world of Earth - Prime.

After returning everything to normal, Barry and the rest of Team Flash encounter a meta-human with incredible control over the element of water. Brandon Zimmer, known as Floodgate, is a powerful hydro telekinetic. After Zimmer attacks a bank, Argo Harper arrives in Central City to investigate the hero known as The Flash and this new meta-human threat. Barry and Argo meet by accident at Central City Jitters, a cafe, after Argo stops a robbery from occuring. Interested in Argo's use of Elemental powers, Barry invites him to S.T.A.R. Labs, where Argo and Team Flash join forces to stop Zimmer. After being enraged at his life falling apart around him, Zimmer decides to unleash his fury on Central City and sink it underwater, claiming it shall be the new Atlantis. Team Flash, with the help of Argo, take down Zimmer. It is after this that Argo recruits Barry to the Avengers. Barry accepts the invite and becomes a Founding Member.

About 4 months later, Barry is called to the Avengers Mansion to help Argo and the team fight the Titan, Kronos. For more, see *The Rise of Kronos.*

## Personality

*For more information on Barry's personality, see his respective wiki.*

Barry is often described as being intelligent, without his superhuman speed of thought as well. His strong suits are forensics and science, so the prospect of meta-humans was a fascinating one to him. Although he is the fastest man alive, he is usually late when using regular modes of transportation. He has also been known to be a comic geek, along with his buddy Cisco. Although he doesn't appear to be at first, Barry is socially awkward, leading him to get nervous and go off on tangents.

Like his fellow Avengers and other heroes around him, Barry is among those with a strong standpoint on justice, which is enhanced by seeing his father locked away for a crime he didn't commit. This also means he has good morals. He often doesn't like lying about his powers and other identity to those he cares about. Barry is also good at keeping secrets about his friends, including his longtime friendship with Oliver Queen, also known as The Green Arrow. Possibly one of the most important points of Barry's personality is his stubbornness. One he has made up his mind on a matter, it is nearly impossible to talk him out of it, even if it's his own wife, Joe West, or even his fellow Founders.

## Powers and abilities

*For more information on Barry's abilities, see his respective wiki.*

### Powers

* **Speed Force connection/Meta-human physiology**
	+ **Speed Force awareness**
		- **Accelerated healing factor**
			* **Superhuman Immunity**
			* **Superhuman Longevity**

* **Astral projection**
* **Electrokinesis**
* **Superhuman mental process**
* **Superhuman speed**
* **Superhuman stamina**
* **Superhuman strength**

## Equipment

* **The Flash suit:** Barry wears a protective suit as he fights crime and other meta-humans. The outfit it was designed by Cisco Ramon. The suit is made out of a reinforced tri-polymer and is heat and abrasive resistant. It was re-purposed to help protect Barry from the vigor's of his speed and even certain environmental components. It was also upgraded with various features including sensors to track Barry's vitals, location, power output, speed level, and to stay in contact with S.T.A.R. Labs.
* **Flash ring:** Given to him by his future daughter, Nora West-Allen, Barry now utilizes a ring to store and summon his Flash suit. The ring is the same coloring as Barry's suit, and it also bears a lightning bolt, the symbol of The Flash.
* **Gideon:** Barry made a portable version of Gideon, the same AI used by the Legends of Tomorrow on the Waverider, out of leftover parts from the damaged plinth in the Time Vault. Barry was able to salvage enough parts to help rebuild Gideon and connect to her through an ear piece.

## Appearances in Harper Studios

* *The Rise of Kronos*

Seasons
* Season 1
	+ Episode 2 - *Lightning Rod*
	+ Episode 15 - *We Are Legends* (mentioned)
	+ Episode 20 - *Battle of the Labyrinth*
* Season 2
	+ Episode 1 - *Now Let Mankind Beware...*
	+ Episode 2 - *You Are Nothing to Doom*
	+ Episode 11 - *The Wings of the Phoenix* (mentioned)
	+ Episode 14 - *The Shadow of St. Nicholas*
	+ Episode 20 - *The Shadow of Doom Part 1*
	+ Episode 21 - *The Shadow of Doom Part 2*
	+ Episode 22 - *The Shadow of Doom Part 3*