Bartholomew Allen (Earth-8998)

"Life is locomotion... if you're not moving, you're not living. But there comes a time when you've got to stop running away from things... and you've got to start running towards something, you've got to forge ahead. Keep moving. Even if your path isn't lit... trust that you'll find your way."

- - Flash

Bartholomew "Barry" Allen was a forensic officer of the New York Police Department who dedicated himself to combat crime following his father Henry's wrongful imprisonment duo to the mysterious death of Barry's mother, Helen. Joining the police force, Barry was a remarkable officer, which attracted the attention of Commissioner Joe West. During a shift night at the CPD precinct, Barry was struck by a bolt of lighting, which only intensified by falling chemicals into his skin. Going into coma for weeks, Barry eventually woke up and discovered he was superhumanly fast with the help of S.T.A.R. Labs CEO Harrison Wells. Deciding to continue his fight against crime with his powers, Barry became the Flash, the fastest man of the world.