The Flash Issue 1

Forensic Scientist, Barry Allen, is imbued with the powers of the speed force. He also stops his first crime.

Synopsis
Barry Allen, a young forensic scientist is working late in his shared laboratory built at the back of his apartment. He reads from his comic book telling the adventures of "Jay Garrick - Speed". A storm rages outside the building and Barry is about to shut up when the building is struck by lightning, shattering the window to the laboratory. Barry tried to make a run for it, but was struck himself by lightning and covered in chemicals by a falling chemical stand.

Elsewhere in the City Barry's roommate, Reed Richards, sees the storm, hears it has struck the building and calls Barry.

Barry wakes up and feels okay, but decides to go to the hospital. He misses his bus, but finds himself thrust forward when he runs after it and ends up at the next bus station, way down the block. Barry is surprised and goes to the hospital.

Upon returning from the hospital, he sees a mugging occur near his apartment. He runs and catches the criminal, dodges a bullet and knocks him out with a super charged punch. Barry then returns the stolen purse and calls the police. He realises he can be a superhero like "Speed".

Characters
Characters in order of appearance

Barry Allen - The Flash - Hero and forensic Scientist

Reed Richards - His best friend and roommate

Locations
Baxter Building - the home of Barry Allen and Reed Richards

Trivia

 * This is the first issue of The Flash Comics