Allen, Barry (Flash)
1. Where to Start
A. Origin Stories
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Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt by Robert Kanigher
First appearance of Barry Allen.
B. Jumping-On Points
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Flash: Rebirth by Geoff Johns
The world reacts to Barry’s return from the dead. -
Move Forward by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato
Barry’s first story arc in the rebooted New 52 timeline. -
Lightning Strikes Twice by Joshua Williamson
Barry’s first story arc after the events of DC Universe Rebirth.
2. Recommended Stories
A. Classic Stories (Pre-Crisis)
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Flash of Two Worlds by Gardner Fox
Barry meets retired Flash Jay Garrick in the first parallel Earth story. -
Trial of the Flash by Carey Bates
Barry is charged for the death of Reverse Flash. -
Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman
The final chapter in Barry’s original tenure as the Flash.
B. Modern Stories (Post-Crisis)
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The Dastardly Deaths of the Rogues by Geoff Johns
Are Barry’s classic foes being murdered, and if so, by whom? -
Flashpoint by Geoff Johns
Barry finds himself in a bleak alternate timeline and seeks to correct it.
C. Current Stories (Post-Flashpoint)
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The Button by Tom King and Joshua Williamson
Batman and Flash investigate an item tied to DC Universe Rebirth.