Flash (Earth-1)

## Actor(s)

### Portrayed by

Grant Gustin

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**Barry Allen** is an alternate version of the **Flash** from Earth-1. He met his prime universe counterpart at some point in the Speed Force.

## Biography

### Early life

Very little is known about Barry's early life. At some point he gained access to the Speed Force and, wearing a special suit to protect his body and identity, became the well-known hero the Flash in his world.

### Meeting Barry Allen of the prime universe

Barry appeared in the Speed Force, in what appeared to be a memory of S.T.A.R. Labs, accidentally coming across the prime universe's version of himself in the process. Confused, prime-universe Barry asked Barry where he was and what was happening, to which Barry said he did not know. The prime version, in a moment of false realization, then asked Barry if his suit was cosplay and if he wanted a selfie, to which Barry politely said no, exclaiming that he was also the Flash. Prime Barry was confused by this name that Barry had given himself but quickly took a liking to it.

Barry said that the situation was complicated, and the two Barrys complimented each other's suits, but then they both quickly stood back awkwardly and shook hands, both saying "I'm Barry Allen" in unison, which freaked the two of them out. Barry said that their encounter should be impossible now, to which Prime Barry asked what he meant. Barry was taken aback by Prime Barry's ignorance, but before he could explain the situation any further, Prime Barry faded away while saying that he had told Victor this was possible, likely referring to the multiverse. Lost and confused, Barry considered what this could possibly mean.

## Differences from the prime universe

This version of Barry had already taken the Flash moniker before the prime universe's, and had a greater understanding of both the Speed Force and the broader multiverse. His lightning is also a different color, being a vibrant yellow rather than the prime universe's blue.

## Personality

It isn't easy to properly gauge Barry's persona, seeing as he's only been seen under stress thus far, but he seems very knowledgeable, as he seems to understand the multiverse fairly well. Barry is also friendly, greeting his counterpart and introducing himself to him, as well as complimenting him, all while distressed.

## Powers and abilities

### Powers

* **Superhuman speed**: Barry can move at exceptional speeds, which causes him to crackle with the lightning of the Speed Force. Unlike the prime universe's Flash, this Barry's lightning is yellow instead of blue, likely due to the different vibrational frequencies of their separate universes.
* **Interdimensional travel**: Barry's speed allows him to travel across the dimensional barrier into the Speed Force.

## Equipment

* **Flash suit**: Barry wears a special suit to hide his identity and protect himself as he runs.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Barry Allen/Flash - friendly acquaintance and multiversal counterpart

## Behind the scenes

* This is the fourth live-action portrayal of Barry Allen, following Rod Haase, John Wesley Shipp, and Kenny Johnston.

## References

1. ↑ These universe names come from the Arrowverse, and so are not necessarily names that will appear in the DCEU. They're used as placeholders for differentiation.
Wolfman, Marv, Guggenheim, Marc (writers) & Winter, Glen (director) (January 14, 2020). "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four". *Arrow*. Season 8. Episode 8. The CW.

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