Darwin Elias, a prominent theoretical physicist who had designed a device that could re-code the human genome. While on his first date with co-worker Patty Spivot at a technology symposium, Barry had a chance encounter with Dr. He later stated the name was under consideration. When asked for a name, the Flash announced they would be called 'The Super Seven'. Soon after, the seven were rewarded and began to debate on whether they should become a league of superheroes helping to protect civilians in catastrophic world situations. Superman rejoined them after being saved by Batman and delivered the final punch to send Darkseid back to his world. Wonder Woman eventually did some damage but the five remaining members were proving to struggle against the alien overlord. Superman then attempted to battle Darkseid but was swiftly defeated and captured.īatman then formulated a plan, consisting of him being captured to rescue Superman while the others engaged Darkseid in a fight. Fearfully, the Flash attempted to rouse his fellow heroes. However, the Flash seemed the only one conscious to see the terrifying creature enact his attempt at domination over Earth. Soon, the master of the creatures and mind behind the attacks was revealed to be Darkseid. The team also eventually enlisted Cyborg. Here, Aquaman, the legendary superhero of the sea, joined the fray as the battle continued. After another lengthy battle with the aliens, the Flash noticed they were forming above the water. It was there that they met Wonder Woman, an Amazonian princess who had recently settled onto Prime Earth. Soon after, a new portal was opened in Metropolis and the four men ensued a battle on stopping the alien creatures that were now attacking the city. After Batman calmed Superman down, explaining that he and Green Lantern had nothing to do with the strange creatures that had been plaguing the world, the Flash remained confused looking to Green Lantern for confirmation on whether they were still fighting. Showcasing his super speed abilities, the Flash was surprised when Superman managed to defeat him with just a flick of his finger. The New 52 Forming the Justice Leagueīarry's first meeting with his future Justice League team members happened while attempting to stop a fight between Batman and Superman in Central City.
He created the ring that held his specially designed costume and became known as the Flash, the fastest man alive. Inspired by Darryl's example, Barry decided to take on a symbol for himself and fight for good. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning crashed through his lab's window and struck him in the chest, causing him to drop the chemical vials he was carrying and douse himself.Īfter a 4 month long months in a coma after the accident, Barry woke with super-speed abilities. On the night of a storm, Barry angrily tore his lab apart. The shock of realizing that all of his efforts had been for nothing depressed Barry. Because the years in prison had worn on him, Henry gave up hope, broke down in tears, and admitted to his son that he had committed the crime. For years, Barry visited his father in prison, promising to look over all of the evidence of his mother's murder case until he found a way to prove his innocence.Īs an adult, Barry's life of searching for answers about his mother lead him to becoming a forensic scientist for the Central City Police Department. By the time Barry returned, however, his mother had been murdered, and his father had been placed under arrest, though he professed his innocence.įortunately, Darryl Frye, who had secretly been involved romantically with Nora, pulled some strings and was able to take Barry in. When Nora returned from work, she was happy to see that her son had won the competition, but she was obligated to speak to Henry about their relationship, and so Barry was sent to the bookstore in the meantime. He received the divorce papers on the day of the spelling bee, and because Nora had to work, he seethed and took Barry to school.
When Barry was a boy, his parents' relationship wasn't going well, and while he prepared to participate in a spelling bee at school, his mother Nora was struggling to encourage him despite working double shifts and trying to get a divorce from his father Henry.
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