In this article, we will be ranking the top 10 flash variants from dc comics. From familiar faces to lesser-known variants we will try to cover best among the rest.
Created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino, Barry Allen made his first appearance in Showcase #4 in 1956. Barry became the Silver Age version of the Flash.
Original Golden Age Flash “Jay Garrick” holds a special place in the history of the character. Making his debut in Flash Comics #1 in 1940, Jay Garrick’s speedster persona became an inspiration for future speedsters in the DC Universe.
Wally West, the nephew of Iris West (Barry Allen’s love interest), first appeared as Kid Flash in The Flash #110 in 1959. Created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino.
Bart Allen, the grandson of Barry Allen and Iris West, made his first appearance as Impulse in Flash #92 in 1994. Created by writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo, Bart was initially portrayed as a hyperactive and impulsive speedster.
Red Death is actually an evil version of Batman from an alternate reality known as the Dark Multiverse. In this reality, Bruce Wayne becomes corrupted by the powers of the Speed Force.
The Amalgam Comics universe made its debut during the epic clash between Marvel and DC in the unforgettable Marvel vs. DC/DC vs. Marvel crossover event. In a momentous twist, the cosmic entities known as the Brothers.
Jesse is the daughter of Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle, and she possesses superhuman speed and agility, similar to her father. She first appeared in the comics in Justice Society of America.
August Heart, known by his vigilante alias Godspeed, is a relatively new addition to the Flash family of characters. He was introduced in 2016’s “The Flash: Rebirth” #1, written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico.
On Earth-3, Johnny Quick is a variant of the Flash who exists as a member of the infamous Crime Syndicate. Earth-3 is a parallel universe where heroes are villains and vice versa, creating a twisted mirror image of the main DC Universe.
In Dan Jurgens’ Tangent Comics, Lia Nelson was a unique version of the Flash in the DC universe. Unlike the traditional speedster, Lia was the first child born off Earth on a space station.