With an eagerly awaited new show premiering next week on The CW, it’s safe to say the Flash is more popular than he’s ever been before. Considering we’re talking about a character who has remained an icon of comics for over 70 years, that’s really saying something. Yet, while many people may recognize who the Flash is, the character’s world and history aren’t generally as well known as those of Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman. So to fill you in on a few of the basics, we thought we’d whip up a quick 101 on the Fastest Man Alive. Or should we say, the Fastest Men Alive.
Yes, there have been a total of four men who have wielded the mantle of the Flash since the character’s debut, and we thought we’d take a quick (this is the Flash, after all) look at them. But first, a caveat. With the possible exception of Green Lantern, the Flash has the most complex history of all of the Justice Leaguers. His stories involve traveling through time and dimensions. We’re talking about the guy who discovered the Multiverse, after all. There’s no way we’ll be able to touch on everything in a simple, straightforward blog post. Instead, we’re just going to focus on the basics, largely for the benefit of new fans. If you’re a longtime Flash reader, you probably don’t need this 101. You’re ready for the advanced class.
Yes, there have been a total of four men who have wielded the mantle of the Flash since the character’s debut, and we thought we’d take a quick (this is the Flash, after all) look at them. But first, a caveat. With the possible exception of Green Lantern, the Flash has the most complex history of all of the Justice Leaguers. His stories involve traveling through time and dimensions. We’re talking about the guy who discovered the Multiverse, after all. There’s no way we’ll be able to touch on everything in a simple, straightforward blog post. Instead, we’re just going to focus on the basics, largely for the benefit of new fans. If you’re a longtime Flash reader, you probably don’t need this 101. You’re ready for the advanced class.
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