Alias: Bartholomew Henry “Barry” Allen
Debut: Showcase #4 (1956)
Affiliation: Hero
The best-known and most popular iteration of the Flash character, Barry Allen is a beloved character that has done so much for DC Comics. Much like Eobard Thawne, whom we have talked about already, Barry Allen is essential to the evolution of DC Comics since the 1990s, but in a heroic, rather than a villainous role. He has played an important role in almost all major DC crossover events since Crisis on Infinite Earths, including Blackest Night, Flashpoint, Convergence, and DC Rebirth, and his return – after years of absence – was hailed by comic book fans around the world. It is fair to say that modern DC Comics would not be as it is without Barry Allen. On top of that, Barry Allen is a really cool guy. He has a great backstory, he has ideals he fights for, he is quite likable and very funny, which is why fans love him so much. His importance for the development of DC’s modern stories is why we put him in front of Wonder Woman and gave him a spot in the top three.
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