Reed Richards

Reed Richards was a genius physicist working in Central City. He was also the best friend, roommate and team mate of Barry Allen.

Early Life
Reed knew Barry from an early age and the two became best friends. They then moved in together when the pair moved back to Central. They both used their shared laboratory at the rear of the apartment.

Working with the Flash
Reed was out the night Barry became "The Flash" but witnessed the storm which gave him his abilities. He later suggested the "Cold-Cast Polyester" suit, a new diet and his name "The Flash". Richard set up a fan page for the Flash to help raise awareness for the new hero.

Reed encourages Barry to keep up training when he becomes too relaxed and supports him when the speedster "Hurricane" comes to Central City.

Reed also helped when Barry went up against Killer Frost, helping upgrade his suit to make it ice-resistant, and trying to locate Frost and Sabretooth when they escaped Prison.