What is The Flash backstory?

In the Flash’s origin story, student Jay Garrick is experimenting one night in the lab at Midwestern University when he is overcome by “hard water fumes” and passes out. Reawakening weeks later, he finds that he can move incredibly fast and is even able to pluck a bullet out of the air.

Who was the 1st Flash?

Jason Peter “Jay” Garrick is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first superhero known as the Flash. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. He first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (1940).

What is Flash’s full name?

Barry Allen is the fastest man alive, and the second speedster to be called the Flash. Using his super-speed powers, he taps into the Speed Force and becomes a costumed crime-fighter. He is a founding member of the Justice League.

Who is Barry Allen’s twin?

Malcolm Thawne is the lost twin brother of Barry Allen. He is a Cobalt Blue, one of a number of evil counterparts of the Flash that wields the Blue Flame.