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I feel that it may be presumptive to state that the hero warning Dr. Light is Barry Allen, at this point. While, the Flash warning the Japanesse heroine was wearing Barry's costume, it may be Bart, or another speedster, (as Superboy-Prime upon leaving the Speed Force also had a new costume). Stating the speedster wore Barry's costume, rather than asserting the man himself, would help to improve the quality of the section to the standards of Wiki. (I suggest re-editting "Is a matter of fact" or at least making it a complete sentence.)
Archive 1: Kitson's Image Discussion
I don't think Phaeton from League of Justice really belongs in the Barry Allen article. Phaeton is based more upon the Flash in general as opposed to Barry Allen. -- user:driscolj
Please see revelant topics at Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/templates and Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Comics#Infobox: Powers section. Thanks. dfg 05:59, 29 March 2006 (UTC)
I think there should be a page dedicaded to her, I mean she dies, is from the future, is born in the past? Its very confusing, Im sure there is enough about her to warrent a seperate page, not just a redirect back to The Flash(Barry allen)
[1] Whoever renamed this from Barry Allen didn't fix any of the redirects.-- Exvicious // + @ 03:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
the legion destroyed the anti monitors weapon in issue 15 leaving a live barry allen is this where he comes from to countdown —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.139.142.182 ( talk) 23:54, 12 March 2007 (UTC).
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I don't believe that Wolfman was ever editor-in-chief at DC Comics, as stated in the "After Death" section. -- Vlouie01 15:25, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
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Towards the end of the flash run, before crisis, did Barry get plastic surgery due to a severe beating that changed his physical appearance permanently? I seem to remember this happening in the last few issues of the flash comic, but am unsure. I think this would be a significant addition to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.164.189.7 ( talk) 22:38, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
Batman once said "Barry is the kind of man that I would've hoped to become if my parents hadn't been murdered".
Where'd that come from? Admittedly I never memorized every single thing ever said by Batman, but that sounds very out of character. Does anyone know where and when this was published? If we can't cite the source, can we remove it? Even if we can cite the source, I vote dumping it anyway cuz it sounds pretty stupid. ZachsMind ( talk) 18:37, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
I found The Flash in the above category, I admit I'm not a big comic reader so forgive me if I'm wrong, but to my knowledge but he doesn't teleport in the true sense of the word does he? he's just very fast. He couldn't appear the other side of walls or bars for example, could he? (without running around them) I skip read the article and found nothing of teleporting mentioned in it. Should it be removed from this category? Even the vibrating thing would this be teleporting or more like phasing - Carlwev ( talk) 11:45, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
More (original) Information on Pre-Crisis Barry Can be found here:
Regarding the Final Crisis image that is being constantly added:
Right now, there is no reason, given or apparent, to justify the inclusion of the Final Crisis promotional image.
- J Greb ( talk) 11:11, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
Why is Gardner Fox listed as a creator of this version of the Flash? He didn't write the character until almost a dozen issues in, and John Broome (not listed as co-creator here) wrote the majority of Barry Allen stories before that, including half of his debut issue. Is the Fox credit based on anything (interviews, official records)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.235.153.46 ( talk) 16:53, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
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If the above concern(s) can be addressed in light of the relevant policies and/or guidelines, the image use can be retained. If not, the image needs to be removed from the article.
The issue with Flash rebirth.jpg has been addressed.
- J Greb ( talk) 01:37, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
you guys have probably seen the cover of 2 http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=11691 by now, and it appears to meet the criteria for an infobox image. perhaps with the removal of the background. so i'm gonna work on that and i'll put it up if no one objects. -- Exrebel ( talk) 06:57, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
This is a bit more general than the above section.
Right now we've got the following up for the infobox:
And we're getting Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/Style guidance#Superhero box images quoted.
Some observations:
The guideline does State a preference for a static, full or "torso and head", facing forward, 3/4 view. "B" does not meet this.
The guidelines also shoots for "the most universally recognisable appearance of a character". "C" falls short on this.
Keep in mind, the image only deals with the contents of this article. Since Wally and Bart are not, and should not be, depicted in this article, there is no justification for the unmasked image in this article. It would be more than appropriate at Flash (comics)#Barry Allen, where it honestly looks like we've got redundant images across Barry, Wally, and Bart.
Also, a simple punch out crop would be preferable if there is going to be insistence on the "no background". And if we're going that route "A" has a problem since a background was added in place of actual artwork. And "B" can't easily be "punched out". The guideline does leave a good deal of room though with point #3 - and since the Flash is the prominent element in "B" and the unaltered section which "A" is based on, the "punch out really isn't necessary.
There are a few other issues, but they stem more from 1) the lack of an actual publication history section and 2) an odd case of weighting the sections in the FCB.
- J Greb ( talk) 07:36, 25 June 2009 (UTC)
HE did not return, he's still dead, he's not existing in the dc universe, this should be deleted, so it has to be!-- 67.167.12.162 ( talk) 18:13, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
??? 129.139.1.68 ( talk) 18:42, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
And we are back to this again... The last time was in June 2009. And IIRC it was the same editor for his scan of "new comics" - [4] starting with [5] - that is pushing it this time.
At the time it was pointed out that the current image is the best fit with regard to WP:CMOS#BOXIMAGE. And that a simple "punch out" crop of the Kitson art would be the preferable change was also pointed out as the best change at the time.
It also interesting that this time around the editor decided to play the copyright card regarding the background this time, though it wasn't the important issue to them last year.
- J Greb ( talk) 22:36, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
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This image by Ryan Sook: [9] may be a very suitable replacement for the Kitson image, if either the trade dress is cropped out or a version is found without it. Thoughts? -- CmdrClow ( talk) 19:47, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone recall a story involving the Flash (probably Barry Allen), that involved him either visiting a planet or a parallel dimension where everyone has superspeed? I seem to recall one part of the story there was a superfast tortoise! It is probable that this story was from the 1960's
Jpmct ( talk) 11:14, 15 August 2011 (UTC)Jpmct
I think we should create an article for Patty Spivot. I mean, she is Barry's current love interest, she is a supporting character in the new Flash series, she even played a role in Flashpoint. Patty debuted debuted in a 1977, so she is older than we initially thought. What do you say? Leader Vladimir ( talk) 23:48, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: not moved per Wikipedia:Naming conventions (comics) -- JHunterJ ( talk) 16:19, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) → Barry Allen (comics) –
The correct formatting of this article's name would be the subject followed by the context parenthisised, not the character's alter ego followed by the main subject parenthisised. ArtistScientist ( talk) 08:40, 31 March 2012 (UTC)
This page hasn't been updated in forever! Is it because none of the New 52 makes enough sense to write about? 05:50, 23 April 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.189.46.33 ( talk)
I think the content of the section needs to by split into Barry Allen (The Flash (2014 TV series), due to it is excessive on amount of intricate detail, and thus a subpage would be more suited for the character who is adapted for the television series. Section is already over 100 KB and should be split per Wikipedia:Article size. -- NeoBatfreak ( talk) 21:12, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Not moved. No support for moving outside of the nominator. ( non-admin closure) Natg 19 ( talk) 01:00, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
– Consistency and Primary Topic. - Wally West is not called "Flash (Wally West)" and Bart Allen is not called "Flash (Bart Allen)". Additionally, Barry Allen (the Flash character) appears to be the primary topic - according to Special:WhatLinksHere, there are more than 500 page links to "Flash (Barry Allen)" compared to 20 for Barry Allen (musician) and about 50 for Barry Allen. In addition, all search results on the first two pages of a Google search for "Barry Allen" are about the Flash character, rather than about the musician. Relisted. Jenks24 ( talk) 10:33, 16 July 2015 (UTC) Alza08 ( talk) 15:16, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
Oppose There are several characters who take the name of The Flash, and I'm going to repeat my argument from the current requested move at Jay Garrick's page. I argue that since these characters are primarily known as "Flash" and only secondarily as their real names (in the same way that Superman and Batman are their primary names, not Clark Kent/Kal-el and Bruce Wayne) I would suggest "Flash" be would be the more common search term, i.e. someone would ask themselves "what is Flash's real name?" type in Flash in the WP search box, then come to Flash (Jay Garrick), or Flash (Barry Allen) etc. rather than just Jay Garrick/Barry Allen. Also, most people (as mentioned in one of the previous discussions on the Garrick page) will not know Barry Allen as a standalone character, but as the Flash, so "Flash (Barry Allen)" to me makes more sense. Also, as there is already another Barry Allen page (the musician), it should not be changed. And I agree with above user regarding the WHATLINKSHERE counts and consistency. Vyselink ( talk) 15:52, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello, in which comic was the prevention of murder of Wally's mom (and so the start of Flashpoint and later The New 52) published? Wishes, -- Urgelein ( talk) 18:10, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
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Someone aught to upload a photo of Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash under the DC Extended Universe section.-- DisneyMetalhead ( talk) 03:35, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
The also needs to be either a section about the comic-book alternate universe Barry Allen known as The Future Flash, or an entirely different page needs to be made. -- DisneyMetalhead ( talk) 03:41, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
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The result of the move request was: no consensus to move the page at this time, per the discussion below. Dekimasu よ! 22:09, 25 May 2018 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) →
Barry Allen (comics) – As per
WP:NATURALDIS, and for the same reason "Vigilante (Adrian Chase)" was moved to simply "Adrian Chase", also the same reason why "Hunter Zolomon" is not "Zoom (Hunter Zolomon)" or that "Eobard Thawne" is not "Reverse Flash (Eobard Thawne)". Also, as seen in season 3 of
The Flash, there is another identity assumed by Barry:
Savitar. Usually when DC or Marvel characters use more than one alias, moving them from "Alias (Real Name)" to "Real Name" is justified.
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Should we add Barry's role in Heroes in Crisis? He doesn't do much in the first three issues, but that could change. Leader Vladimir ( talk) 15:54, 27 November 2018 (UTC)
I am proposing a new infobox image (The_Flash_Vol_5_60.png) which shows the complete outfit as opposed to the current one. DrRC ( talk)
Under Fictional Character Biography> Tragedy
The last sentence of the second paragraph reads;
"Unfortunately, when Barry is unable to make an appearance at his own wedding, his fiancée eventually descends into madness and stommpes out of the room walking in somber."
I know almost nothing about this subject. The reason I came to this article was to learn about the Flash, This sentence caused more questions than it answers.
My thoughts;
Unfortunately (Flourish, not necessary), when Barry is unable to make an appearance at his own wedding, his fiancée eventually (When? If this takes place at the wedding "eventually" should be removed if it happens at a later time it should be noted) descends into madness and stommpes (Not a word, "stomps" or "storms" perhaps) out of the room (What room? The chapel? Her kitchen? Her parent's family room after she eventually descends into madness four days after the wedding date?) walking in somber.
Viceroth ( talk) 23:08, 6 March 2019 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: No consensus to move this particular article. Broader discussion needed at WT:Naming conventions (comics). No such user ( talk) 08:59, 19 August 2022 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) → Barry Allen (character) – The title does not follow Wikipedia's naming conventions, such as it against the rule of not using alternative names to disambiguate. NeoBatfreak ( talk) 20:05, 3 August 2022 (UTC) — Relisting. – robertsky ( talk) 10:00, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
On the right-hand box WP has the publisher as Marvel. The Flash is DC not Marvel (everybody knows that). This is rediculous. 2600:1008:B000:DF8C:0:4:D5B7:BB01 ( talk) 02:03, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
I'm thinking that "foer" is a typo, but I don't know what change to implement. "before" maybe? R. Henrik Nilsson ( talk) 07:34, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
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I feel that it may be presumptive to state that the hero warning Dr. Light is Barry Allen, at this point. While, the Flash warning the Japanesse heroine was wearing Barry's costume, it may be Bart, or another speedster, (as Superboy-Prime upon leaving the Speed Force also had a new costume). Stating the speedster wore Barry's costume, rather than asserting the man himself, would help to improve the quality of the section to the standards of Wiki. (I suggest re-editting "Is a matter of fact" or at least making it a complete sentence.)
Archive 1: Kitson's Image Discussion
I don't think Phaeton from League of Justice really belongs in the Barry Allen article. Phaeton is based more upon the Flash in general as opposed to Barry Allen. -- user:driscolj
Please see revelant topics at Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/templates and Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Comics#Infobox: Powers section. Thanks. dfg 05:59, 29 March 2006 (UTC)
I think there should be a page dedicaded to her, I mean she dies, is from the future, is born in the past? Its very confusing, Im sure there is enough about her to warrent a seperate page, not just a redirect back to The Flash(Barry allen)
[1] Whoever renamed this from Barry Allen didn't fix any of the redirects.-- Exvicious // + @ 03:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
the legion destroyed the anti monitors weapon in issue 15 leaving a live barry allen is this where he comes from to countdown —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.139.142.182 ( talk) 23:54, 12 March 2007 (UTC).
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I don't believe that Wolfman was ever editor-in-chief at DC Comics, as stated in the "After Death" section. -- Vlouie01 15:25, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
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Towards the end of the flash run, before crisis, did Barry get plastic surgery due to a severe beating that changed his physical appearance permanently? I seem to remember this happening in the last few issues of the flash comic, but am unsure. I think this would be a significant addition to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.164.189.7 ( talk) 22:38, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
Batman once said "Barry is the kind of man that I would've hoped to become if my parents hadn't been murdered".
Where'd that come from? Admittedly I never memorized every single thing ever said by Batman, but that sounds very out of character. Does anyone know where and when this was published? If we can't cite the source, can we remove it? Even if we can cite the source, I vote dumping it anyway cuz it sounds pretty stupid. ZachsMind ( talk) 18:37, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
I found The Flash in the above category, I admit I'm not a big comic reader so forgive me if I'm wrong, but to my knowledge but he doesn't teleport in the true sense of the word does he? he's just very fast. He couldn't appear the other side of walls or bars for example, could he? (without running around them) I skip read the article and found nothing of teleporting mentioned in it. Should it be removed from this category? Even the vibrating thing would this be teleporting or more like phasing - Carlwev ( talk) 11:45, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
More (original) Information on Pre-Crisis Barry Can be found here:
Regarding the Final Crisis image that is being constantly added:
Right now, there is no reason, given or apparent, to justify the inclusion of the Final Crisis promotional image.
- J Greb ( talk) 11:11, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
Why is Gardner Fox listed as a creator of this version of the Flash? He didn't write the character until almost a dozen issues in, and John Broome (not listed as co-creator here) wrote the majority of Barry Allen stories before that, including half of his debut issue. Is the Fox credit based on anything (interviews, official records)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.235.153.46 ( talk) 16:53, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
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While the image is a representation of a significant thing, it is redundant within the section with the Final Crisis page. In that respect, one or the other only should be used. Since the section is labeled "Return", the FC image is more relevant than the teaser for a later series.
If the above concern(s) can be addressed in light of the relevant policies and/or guidelines, the image use can be retained. If not, the image needs to be removed from the article.
The issue with Flash rebirth.jpg has been addressed.
- J Greb ( talk) 01:37, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
you guys have probably seen the cover of 2 http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=11691 by now, and it appears to meet the criteria for an infobox image. perhaps with the removal of the background. so i'm gonna work on that and i'll put it up if no one objects. -- Exrebel ( talk) 06:57, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
This is a bit more general than the above section.
Right now we've got the following up for the infobox:
And we're getting Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/Style guidance#Superhero box images quoted.
Some observations:
The guideline does State a preference for a static, full or "torso and head", facing forward, 3/4 view. "B" does not meet this.
The guidelines also shoots for "the most universally recognisable appearance of a character". "C" falls short on this.
Keep in mind, the image only deals with the contents of this article. Since Wally and Bart are not, and should not be, depicted in this article, there is no justification for the unmasked image in this article. It would be more than appropriate at Flash (comics)#Barry Allen, where it honestly looks like we've got redundant images across Barry, Wally, and Bart.
Also, a simple punch out crop would be preferable if there is going to be insistence on the "no background". And if we're going that route "A" has a problem since a background was added in place of actual artwork. And "B" can't easily be "punched out". The guideline does leave a good deal of room though with point #3 - and since the Flash is the prominent element in "B" and the unaltered section which "A" is based on, the "punch out really isn't necessary.
There are a few other issues, but they stem more from 1) the lack of an actual publication history section and 2) an odd case of weighting the sections in the FCB.
- J Greb ( talk) 07:36, 25 June 2009 (UTC)
HE did not return, he's still dead, he's not existing in the dc universe, this should be deleted, so it has to be!-- 67.167.12.162 ( talk) 18:13, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
??? 129.139.1.68 ( talk) 18:42, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
And we are back to this again... The last time was in June 2009. And IIRC it was the same editor for his scan of "new comics" - [4] starting with [5] - that is pushing it this time.
At the time it was pointed out that the current image is the best fit with regard to WP:CMOS#BOXIMAGE. And that a simple "punch out" crop of the Kitson art would be the preferable change was also pointed out as the best change at the time.
It also interesting that this time around the editor decided to play the copyright card regarding the background this time, though it wasn't the important issue to them last year.
- J Greb ( talk) 22:36, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
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This image by Ryan Sook: [9] may be a very suitable replacement for the Kitson image, if either the trade dress is cropped out or a version is found without it. Thoughts? -- CmdrClow ( talk) 19:47, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone recall a story involving the Flash (probably Barry Allen), that involved him either visiting a planet or a parallel dimension where everyone has superspeed? I seem to recall one part of the story there was a superfast tortoise! It is probable that this story was from the 1960's
Jpmct ( talk) 11:14, 15 August 2011 (UTC)Jpmct
I think we should create an article for Patty Spivot. I mean, she is Barry's current love interest, she is a supporting character in the new Flash series, she even played a role in Flashpoint. Patty debuted debuted in a 1977, so she is older than we initially thought. What do you say? Leader Vladimir ( talk) 23:48, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: not moved per Wikipedia:Naming conventions (comics) -- JHunterJ ( talk) 16:19, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) → Barry Allen (comics) –
The correct formatting of this article's name would be the subject followed by the context parenthisised, not the character's alter ego followed by the main subject parenthisised. ArtistScientist ( talk) 08:40, 31 March 2012 (UTC)
This page hasn't been updated in forever! Is it because none of the New 52 makes enough sense to write about? 05:50, 23 April 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.189.46.33 ( talk)
I think the content of the section needs to by split into Barry Allen (The Flash (2014 TV series), due to it is excessive on amount of intricate detail, and thus a subpage would be more suited for the character who is adapted for the television series. Section is already over 100 KB and should be split per Wikipedia:Article size. -- NeoBatfreak ( talk) 21:12, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Not moved. No support for moving outside of the nominator. ( non-admin closure) Natg 19 ( talk) 01:00, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
– Consistency and Primary Topic. - Wally West is not called "Flash (Wally West)" and Bart Allen is not called "Flash (Bart Allen)". Additionally, Barry Allen (the Flash character) appears to be the primary topic - according to Special:WhatLinksHere, there are more than 500 page links to "Flash (Barry Allen)" compared to 20 for Barry Allen (musician) and about 50 for Barry Allen. In addition, all search results on the first two pages of a Google search for "Barry Allen" are about the Flash character, rather than about the musician. Relisted. Jenks24 ( talk) 10:33, 16 July 2015 (UTC) Alza08 ( talk) 15:16, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
Oppose There are several characters who take the name of The Flash, and I'm going to repeat my argument from the current requested move at Jay Garrick's page. I argue that since these characters are primarily known as "Flash" and only secondarily as their real names (in the same way that Superman and Batman are their primary names, not Clark Kent/Kal-el and Bruce Wayne) I would suggest "Flash" be would be the more common search term, i.e. someone would ask themselves "what is Flash's real name?" type in Flash in the WP search box, then come to Flash (Jay Garrick), or Flash (Barry Allen) etc. rather than just Jay Garrick/Barry Allen. Also, most people (as mentioned in one of the previous discussions on the Garrick page) will not know Barry Allen as a standalone character, but as the Flash, so "Flash (Barry Allen)" to me makes more sense. Also, as there is already another Barry Allen page (the musician), it should not be changed. And I agree with above user regarding the WHATLINKSHERE counts and consistency. Vyselink ( talk) 15:52, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello, in which comic was the prevention of murder of Wally's mom (and so the start of Flashpoint and later The New 52) published? Wishes, -- Urgelein ( talk) 18:10, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
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The article and other related articles fail to explain editorial reasons to create Barry instead of recreating Jay as well as the reasons behind his Rebirth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.186.31.217 ( talk) 04:06, 13 April 2016 (UTC)
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Someone aught to upload a photo of Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash under the DC Extended Universe section.-- DisneyMetalhead ( talk) 03:35, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
The also needs to be either a section about the comic-book alternate universe Barry Allen known as The Future Flash, or an entirely different page needs to be made. -- DisneyMetalhead ( talk) 03:41, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
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The result of the move request was: no consensus to move the page at this time, per the discussion below. Dekimasu よ! 22:09, 25 May 2018 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) →
Barry Allen (comics) – As per
WP:NATURALDIS, and for the same reason "Vigilante (Adrian Chase)" was moved to simply "Adrian Chase", also the same reason why "Hunter Zolomon" is not "Zoom (Hunter Zolomon)" or that "Eobard Thawne" is not "Reverse Flash (Eobard Thawne)". Also, as seen in season 3 of
The Flash, there is another identity assumed by Barry:
Savitar. Usually when DC or Marvel characters use more than one alias, moving them from "Alias (Real Name)" to "Real Name" is justified.
Kailash29792
(talk) 05:25, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
Should we add Barry's role in Heroes in Crisis? He doesn't do much in the first three issues, but that could change. Leader Vladimir ( talk) 15:54, 27 November 2018 (UTC)
I am proposing a new infobox image (The_Flash_Vol_5_60.png) which shows the complete outfit as opposed to the current one. DrRC ( talk)
Under Fictional Character Biography> Tragedy
The last sentence of the second paragraph reads;
"Unfortunately, when Barry is unable to make an appearance at his own wedding, his fiancée eventually descends into madness and stommpes out of the room walking in somber."
I know almost nothing about this subject. The reason I came to this article was to learn about the Flash, This sentence caused more questions than it answers.
My thoughts;
Unfortunately (Flourish, not necessary), when Barry is unable to make an appearance at his own wedding, his fiancée eventually (When? If this takes place at the wedding "eventually" should be removed if it happens at a later time it should be noted) descends into madness and stommpes (Not a word, "stomps" or "storms" perhaps) out of the room (What room? The chapel? Her kitchen? Her parent's family room after she eventually descends into madness four days after the wedding date?) walking in somber.
Viceroth ( talk) 23:08, 6 March 2019 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: No consensus to move this particular article. Broader discussion needed at WT:Naming conventions (comics). No such user ( talk) 08:59, 19 August 2022 (UTC)
Flash (Barry Allen) → Barry Allen (character) – The title does not follow Wikipedia's naming conventions, such as it against the rule of not using alternative names to disambiguate. NeoBatfreak ( talk) 20:05, 3 August 2022 (UTC) — Relisting. – robertsky ( talk) 10:00, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
On the right-hand box WP has the publisher as Marvel. The Flash is DC not Marvel (everybody knows that). This is rediculous. 2600:1008:B000:DF8C:0:4:D5B7:BB01 ( talk) 02:03, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
I'm thinking that "foer" is a typo, but I don't know what change to implement. "before" maybe? R. Henrik Nilsson ( talk) 07:34, 17 November 2022 (UTC)