Flash (Injustice)

*"All day I've been reminded how I failed to be a hero. How hard it's gonna be to regain people's trust. Guess we're both on that path.*

## **Summary**

In the divergent reality of the Injustice Universe, Earth-49, **Barry Allen**, widely recognized as the **Flash**, faces moral crossroads that challenge his very essence. As one of the most formidable speedsters, Barry's belief in justice and his optimistic worldview are tested when he finds himself initially siding with Superman's Regime. His swift realization of the Regime's authoritarian nature showcases a dichotomy within him — while he desires a world rid of crime, he's taken aback by the extremes Superman and his allies are willing to go. Endowed with the Speed Force, Barry possesses the ability to move at superhuman speeds, tap into lightning-fast reflexes, and even manipulate time on occasions. His unparalleled speed is more than just a physical trait; it often symbolizes his internal struggle between right and wrong, and the speed at which he must make moral decisions in this changed world. Within the confines of the Injustice Universe, Barry's relationships become complex webs of loyalties and betrayals. His early alliance with Superman's Regime puts him at odds with many of his former allies, like Batman and Green Arrow. However, Barry's inherent goodness and introspection lead to moments of doubt about the path he's chosen, making him one of the few within the Regime who questions its methods and motives. Barry's narrative in Earth-49 is one of redemption. His alignment with Superman's authoritarian stance becomes a source of deep personal regret, especially given the cataclysmic events that unfold due to the Regime's actions. As the Injustice story progresses, the weight of his choices pushes Barry to reevaluate his allegiances, leading to his eventual break from the Regime and an earnest attempt to right the wrongs he inadvertently supported. His journey underscores the enduring nature of hope and the possibility of redemption, even in the direst of circumstances.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Grabs possessed Jay Garrick's fist mid-swing as he attacks Wildcat.
* Easily knocks base Harley on her ass, then beating up a bunch of Amazonian soldiers.
* Smacks back Hermes and Eros.
* Takes on Hermes during the Regime vs Olympus battle.
* Stops Superman from attacking Plastic Man.
* Sends Superman flying and knocks back Diana and Cyborg with a vibrating blast.
* Is stronger than King Shark and Girder, and able to send Regime soldiers flying with a tornado, then throwing a broom at King Shark hard enough to kill him.
* Snatches Hawkman's mace away from him.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Takes getting possessed Jay's arm slammed into his leg hard enough to draw blood.
* Tanks a hit from Hermes.
* Takes on Hermes during the Regime vs Olympus battle.
* Takes having Doomsday land on him from orbit, but his leg is broken and he is wiped out.
* Tanks being smacked around by Superman for insubordination, but would've died at one point had it not been for his movements.
* Tanks a hit from King Shark.

#### Temperature

* Breaks free from being flash frozen at the molecular level.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Grabs possessed Jay Garrick's fist mid-swing as he attacks Wildcat.
* Catches up to and chases possessed Jay Garrick as she slaughters people through a city.
* Runs from Central City to Metropolis faster than he can finish a word and searches every inch of the entire city while Batman finishes a sentence, then bringing Batman to where Scarecrow is.
* Is too fast for Captain Cold when the situation was important.
* Outruns an explosion as he saves a civilian.
* The world is effectively frozen in time as Superman and Flash have a conversation about how to deal with the Parademon invasion.
* Catches Catwoman disguised as a Regime soldier who acted like she got thrown by an explosion.
* Picks up and drops off the Regime and Insurgency members and drops them off in the House of Secrets and House of Mysteries as the magic from Mr. Mxyzptlk and Trigon fighting causes reality to collapse.
* Toys with Damian.
* Easily knocks base Harley on her ass, then beating up a bunch of Amazonian soldiers.
* Outspeeds Hermes, Hercules, and Eros.
* As a torrent is going to flood Themyscira, he evacuates the Amazonians and others before they get hit with the wave, time looking frozen as he saves them all.
* Takes on Hermes during the Regime vs Olympus battle.
* Wrangles up some domestic terrorists after a bombing.
* Stops Superman from attacking Plastic Man.
* Captures a bunch of villains with a hose in an instant.
* Pulls Superman out of a fight with Bizarro and Doomsday.
* Grabs Batman and takes him away from Diana and Hal, him gone before Hal can finish a word.
* Can dodge attacks from an angry Superman, then leaving as Superman throws a tantrum.
* Travels from a bar a parking lot building Iris is in in a moment, interrupting an attack on her.
* Outspeeds King Shark, Girder, and Regime soldiers.
* Stops Hawkman from killing Superman by taking away his mace.

#### Reactions

* Learns everything about chess in seemingly less than a second.

### **Misc:**

#### Intelligence

* After learning about chess in a second and a single loss against Superman in their first round, Barry beats Superman in chess every single time in their multiple games they play during a conversation.