Flash (comics) 1956, DC Comics successfully revived superheroes, ushering in what became known as the Silver Age of comic books. Rather than bringing back the same Golden Age heroes, DC rethought them as new characters for the modern age. The Flash was the first revival, in the tryout comic book "Showcase" #4 (Oct. 1956). This new Flash was (Barry Allen), a police scientist who gained super-speed when bathed by chemicals after a shelf of them was struck by lightning. He adopted the name "The Scarlet Speedster" after reading a comic book featuring the Golden Age Flash. After several more appearances in "Showcase",
Scarlet Witch in the ensuing conflict while Wanda goes on to become a member of Captain America's Avengers. She appears in the 2016 film "". Both Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson signed multi-picture deals. Olsen appeared in "", which was released on April 27, 2018. She will reprise the role again in "", scheduled to be released on April 26, 2019. Scarlet Witch's solo appearances have been collected in a number of trade paperbacks: Scarlet Witch Scarlet Witch is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby,