The Flash (2016) The Flash (2016) The Flash is an American superhero comic book written by Joshua Williamson and published twice-monthly by DC Comics. The title follows the adventure of Barry Allen as the superhero the Flash in Central City. The title is part of DC's Rebirth relaunch, following the end of the New 52 initiative established following the "Flashpoint" storyline in 2011, and started publication in August 2016. While investigating a crime scene, Barry Allen has visions of Wally West, Eobard Thawne and an individual in white clothes. While running through Central City, Barry encounters Wally, who had been absorbed into the
Barry Allen (Arrowverse) his mother by a supernatural yellow blur and the false imprisonment of his father for the crime. Barry is struck by lightning created by the explosion of the particle accelerator sending Barry to a nine-month coma. After waking up he finds himself in S.T.A.R. Labs and develops metahuman powers; the power of speed. Throughout the series, he is constantly training himself to control and enhance his powers. He uses his powers along with his team to fight criminals and other metahumans who have misused their powers. Barry Allen and his superhero persona have also appeared in a digital comic book