The Flash may be one of the best known superhero names, but it hasn’t been an easy feat for him. In fact, Barry Allen could have revealed that he could have had a better name if it weren’t for some unfortunate reason.
Forensic scientist Barry Allen has become the fastest man in the world after being exposed to chemicals and being struck by lightning. It’s been a dream come true for Allen, a longtime fan of comics and superheroes, as he now has the power to fight crime just like the heroes he admired since long. With his connection to the Speed Force, Barry can take down some pretty powerful threats. But what makes him an even more capable hero is his deep understanding of science. Allen’s “flash truth” keeps him and his allies out of trouble, thanks to him using scientific laws and principles to his advantage.
While Barry may be science-minded, he seems to have a helping hand when it comes to the creative side of being a hero.exist flashing #0 Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato recount Barry’s humble beginnings as a Scarlet Speedster. In the context of The New 52, the classic roots of The Flash that fans know and love are discovered. Thinking of his father going to prison for the murder of his mother Barry, Allen is determined to become a superhero and fight for justice and style. Uniforms for his new venture. While trying to prevent his first heist, a criminal calls Barry “Red Fuzzy” and the hero reveals that he is actually called The Flash, although he admits that he is. It took a while to come up with this name.
Admittedly, creativity isn’t a requirement for heroism, but that doesn’t mean The Flash is a hard name to come up with. In fact, it was easy for Barry to come up with such a name, as he was a Lightning Earth 2 fan and read his comics as a child. It’s a bit odd that Barry was able to master the science of his powers and the mysteries of the Speed Force in record time, but he hasn’t been able to come up with a name for quite some time.
Could it be that Barry was telling the truth, and he’d racked his brains for hours and couldn’t think of a better way than to steal Jay Garrick’s name off The Flash? Or did he give up before moving on, and pick the first thing that made sense and end it? Either way, that’s unfortunate for The Flash. No other hero in the DC universe is as “enthusiastic” as the superhero game, or a comic book fan as Barry. Gaining powers will unleash his inner nerd and allow him to become the superhero he’s always dreamed of. But Barry seems a bit left-brained. He’s pretty good at figuring out the science behind his powers, but no better at figuring out a better identity than The Flash.