The Flash Character Guide
The Fastest Man Alive
The Flash is DC's premier speedster, wielding the power of the Speed Force to break the laws of physics. With nearly 2,900 monthly searches for DC Comics Flash characters, the Scarlet Speedster remains a fan favourite across all media.
Speed Force Powers Explained
The Speed Force grants abilities far beyond simple super speed. Speedsters can vibrate through solid matter, create speed mirages, generate lightning, travel through time, and even cross dimensional barriers. Our metahuman lexicon details every Speed Force ability available for roleplay.
The Flash Family
Barry Allen is the most well-known Flash, but the legacy includes Jay Garrick (the original), Wally West (often considered the fastest), Bart Allen (Impulse/Kid Flash), Jesse Quick, and Max Mercury. Each speedster brings a unique perspective to the Speed Force mythology.
Rogues and Reverse-Flashes
The Flash's Rogues Gallery is unique in comics — Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard, Heat Wave, and the Trickster operate by a code of honour. The Reverse-Flashes — Eobard Thawne, Hunter Zolomon, and others — are far more personal and dangerous threats.
Run With the Speed Force
Create a speedster character in World of Metahumans. Whether you connect to the Speed Force, the Negative Speed Force, or the Still Force, your velocity-powered story begins with a single step.