Barry Allen

Barry Allen. A Forensic Scientist who was imbued with powers during a storm. He then became the superhero known as "The Flash"

Early Life
Barry grew up in Central City and at a very young age he became a forensic scientist. He joined the CCPD. He also moved in with his old friend Reed Richards, a physicist.

Becoming the Flash
Whilst in his personal laboratory at home, Barry was reading a comic book about his childhood hero - "Speed". It was then that a storm was hitting Central City, and Barry was granted his powers after being struck by lightning and covered in chemicals. After stopping a mugging he realised he had been given Super Speed, like his idol.

With the help of his friend and roommate Richard Reed, he gets a "Cold-Cast Polyester" suit, changes his diet and recreates himself as "The Flash".

The Flash's first super-enemy came in the form of Sabretooth, who he was able to stop after a bank robbery, and apprehended the man. He shortly after prevented a museum break by the gang leader Harold Kane AKA Hurricane. Both times he is brought to public view by new writer Lois Lane.

Icy Lovers
The Flash then came into contact with Killer Frost, a scientist who was given metahuman powers and turned to killing unfaithful men. The Flash faced his first major defeat at her hands. However, with the help of Richard, he was able to upgrade his suit and eventually captured her.

When Killer Frost escaped with Sabretooth he went to stop a Hostage situation in Moundsview. There he came face to face with Lois Lane saving her from Killer Frost.

Finally when the pair robbed the Gedde Museum, Barry was able to use the pair's hatred of one another to defeat the pair and return to prison.

Powers and Abilities

 * Super-Speed
 * Enhanced Healing

Equipment

 * Barry's suit - designed by Richard Reed, Barry's suit is amde to help him achieve as his alter-ego "The Flash".
 * Cold-Cast Polyester - designed to prevent friction between Barry and his clothes, preventing wear and tear and general damage from movement.
 * Ice-resistant - following a run-in with Killer Frost, Richard made the suit resistant to cold.

Weaknesses

 * Increased Metabolism

Trivia

 * Barry Allen is the primary hero in "The Flash".
 * Barry Allen's idol, is a speedster - Jay Garrick - called "Speed".