Bar Torr (New 52)

*"Continuity doesn't really matter! Clarity is overrated! Let the fun begin!"*

## **Summary**

**Bar Torr**, introduced in the New 52 DC Comics series, is a complex character with a layered backstory. Known also by his alias, **Kid Flash**, his story is a tapestry of secrets, redemption, and self-discovery. Initially portrayed as a carefree and impulsive teenager with a penchant for speed and adventure, Bar's true identity and past are shrouded in mystery. He is from a distant future and has a tumultuous history that he struggles to reconcile with his present life. His character arc involves grappling with the consequences of his past actions and striving to find his place in a world far removed from his own time. As Kid Flash, Bar Torr's primary ability is superhuman speed, derived from his connection to the Speed Force, a mysterious and powerful energy field. This grants him incredible velocity, agility, and reflexes, allowing him to move at speeds that defy the laws of physics. In addition to his speed, Bar is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, honed through his tumultuous past. His powers are not just tools for battle but also serve as a symbol of his journey from a fugitive in his own time to a hero in the present. Bar's relationships with other characters, particularly within the Teen Titans, are a significant aspect of his narrative. He forms a close bond with the team's leader, Red Robin, and develops a romantic relationship with Solstice, adding layers of complexity to his character. His interactions with the team are often marked by tension due to his secretive nature and the eventual revelation of his past as a criminal in his own time. These dynamics explore themes of trust, forgiveness, and the challenges of bearing the weight of a troubled past while trying to do good in the present. Bar Torr's storyline in the New 52 is integral to several major plotlines, particularly in the "Teen Titans" series. His past as a revolutionary leader against a tyrannical government in the future is a key element of his story, unraveling his complicated history and the reasons for his time travel to the present. A significant arc involves the confrontation with his past and the impact of his actions on those he cares about in the present. This journey through time and redemption is central to Bar's character development, showcasing his transformation from a reckless youth to a responsible and self-aware hero, deeply committed to his new role as Kid Flash.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Knocks out N.O.W.H.E.R.E. agents by assaulting them.
* Assaults Superboy.
* Knocks out more agents by himself.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Tanks being tackled by Timber Wolf.

Is fine getting jostled by Johnny Quick.

#### Explosive

* Survives being caught in a back-draft explosion from a house on fire, although seemingly knocked out and his suit really messed up.

#### Energy

* Tanks being shocked by a meta with energy tentacles as he tries to free Solstice.
* Tanks getting caught and thrown back in a blast to the ground from Harvest.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Steals the mic from a reporter to take over the live report, then tries to run into a burning house to help pull out the people inside, but instead causes back-draft explosion.
* Blitzes some N.O.W.H.E.R.E. agents as they open his cell, opens some cells, breaks open a hose well, knocks out some agents, wraps up and carries Solstice, and escapes the prison they're stuck in at super-speed.
* Runs literal circles around Superboy, too fast for Superboy to deal with without TK.
* Tears through a N.O.W.H.E.R.E. base as they move in to save Superboy.
* Stops mid-run before running into a light beam from Solstice.
* Gets behind Thunder while Superboy charges at him.
* Creates tornadoes around a bunch of metas during The Culling.
* Grabs Red Robin as Ravager is about to stab him so fast that she never sees him and just thinks he disappeared.
* Pulls Red Robin away from being blasted by Harvest, then helping Bunker block Harvest from attacking Superboy and Wonder Girl.

#### Reactions

* Reads an entire book on quantum theory in a moment.

#### Travel

* Travels from one bridge in New York to the Statue of Liberty, steals the plaque there, grabs a pretzel, and returns to Tim Drake in a moment. Then taking it back before Tim can finish telling him to put the plaque back.
* Travels back and forth from inside and outside The Culling to transport kids out.

### **Misc:**

#### Suit

* His new suit was built by Static to help stabilize him at the quantum level.