The Flash #9 from 1965 is an issue of the original “The Flash” comic book series published by DC Comics. It is a thicker square bound book in addition to being a larger volume comic with many stories. One of the main stories is Flash of Two Worlds where Barry Allen disappears. He then reappears on an alternate Earth where he has several flashbacks and adventures as he tries to figure out what is going on. There are a whole host of villains. Some of the antagonists are Fiddler, Shade and the Thinker.
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ORIGIN STORY OF THE FLASH
The Flash is one of DC Comics’ most iconic superheroes and he has had several iterations and origin stories throughout the years. The original Flash is Barry Allen.
Barry Allen’s origin story begins with a lightning bolt striking a shelf of chemicals in his police laboratory. Barry is struck by lightning while he is covered in chemical. This grants him superhuman speed and reflexes. His inspiration is his comic book hero, Jay Garrick, the original Flash from the 1940s. Barry decides to use his newfound abilities to protect Central City as the Flash.
Barry Allen, as the Flash, becomes a founding member of the Justice League of America and fights crime alongside other iconic superheroes. His super-speed helps him to apprehend criminals, solve cases, and prevent disasters. Barry’s costume consists of a red bodysuit with a lightning bolt symbol on his chest as well as his distinctive winged helmet.