The Flash Is Retiring! Barry Allen Says Goodbye in 'Absolute Power'

Get ready, DC Comics is about to take you on a super shocking trip! In the DC world of comics, Barry Allen, the original and well known "The Flash", is finally retiring after a 68 year run.

The Flash's Departure

What's the shocking twist? He lost all his power!

He might have always been DC Comics' biggest "The Flash" and had tons of fans who cheered him on!

It appears Barry Allen's tenure has ended, so fans need to get used to a DC Universe where there's no longer a need to see if he is going to come back for more.

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Absolute Power:

The three Flashes discuss how their access to the multiverse is gone, and Barry Allen reveals that he's lost his powers completely Image

It's all thanks to the latest event in DC Comics - called "Absolute Power!" The comic event features a battleground, that is not just any world but one where multiple worlds clash. A lot is going to happen with our well-known heroes and you see Barry Allen go up against his enemies. The series includes an iconic battle between "The Flashes!"

And there's more, as Barry Allen finds a way to seal off his world so there is a separation between all the other Multiverses!

What you may not expect. When everything settles Barry Allen reveals the sad fact that he no longer has his power and will have to retire from the Flash mantle!

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Barry Allen's Impact

It's almost a tradition for this iconic, fan-favorite hero to face down some incredible, sometimes heartbreaking obstacles!

Barry Allen had to step aside before, but fans will remember that he always came back.
Barry Allen even gave up his role to protect the entire DC Universe back in the series, "Crisis on Infinite Earths" (1985).
But he found his way back with the amazing help of Wally West. He even took over as The Flash. This all occurred in "Final Crisis!"

So it's really a heartbreaking turn! This amazing series, a part of DC is always shifting the status quo! What may feel impossible might happen with this series, bringing the incredible, memorable hero Barry Allen to his last run as "The Flash"!

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Why It Might Not Be A Short Break:

Now you may have some hope that he could come back like he did before. Fans were super excited! Barry Allen's role in DC Comics. But fans need to prepare themselves for this change!

There's an incredibly long run.
Even Wally West, who seems to be the best pick for taking on the Flash title. He's in the Justice League and doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon!
But most telling, in this whole era. We're looking at the series "All In", DC Comics will also focus on this. What does it mean? Barry Allen doesn't even have his own comics!

It's quite possible that he is now done! That even though Barry Allen might have a new future! This era will give fans the ultimate glimpse into a DC Comics universe without Barry Allen as "The Flash".

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A Remarkable Career:

Crisis on Infinite Earths, Barry Allen runs himself to death to save the DC Universe Image

For a long, long time fans have been so thrilled to see Barry Allen's adventures, all the crazy escapades, and how he put his abilities as The Flash to use! Even more so, when you hear of his accomplishments and how powerful his "Speed Force" is.

With the super speed he's developed, he is able to even travel through time! There were a lot of iconic wins for The Flash as well. There's nothing better for The Flash than those awesome "race" match ups. That includes some major match ups!

Barry Allen has even beat out Superman!

The Flash's Iconic History

Barry Allen as The Flash Running in Comic Art Image

You know all the great super-powered stories are never smooth sailing.

Even though Barry Allen had so much success and has become such a legendary character. There have been some missteps that took fans and writers by surprise!

The event called "Flashpoint." In which Barry Allen took the power of time and tried to make a change to undo his mother's death.

This is not a typical happy ending, because his efforts didn't just have an effect. His efforts created a huge chain of consequences which nearly resulted in the end of the universe.

You can see the magnitude of his ability!

There's something to always take away from these characters. And as the series' creators say! Even those who might have made a big mistake will still try their best. The most memorable aspect of his story might not have all those Powers.

For those who followed Barry Allen's career for all these years, this has left a major impact on the whole world, as his Flash story began back in the 1950s.

For fans, they saw how the super-powered character took over in an amazing era!

What we learned is Barry Allen and his story with DC Comics have had so much history and now even in these latest editions the influence is unforgettable.

A New Flash

It's sad news. Fans, comic lovers. There will be a need to embrace a new world with "The Flash!" There's also something pretty exciting to look forward to in DC Comics.

Even as Barry Allen leaves his final appearance. There is another, Wally West
He might be a fitting new Flash and he takes over "The Flash's" ring.

This was truly a unique gesture that made a heartfelt connection, a transition of the mantle from the one to the other. Fans may have had lots of great memories of Barry Allen but Wally West may just be what this era of DC Comics is calling for. He even appears to have the super-speed skills that Barry Allen used.

Even as "The Flash" steps away, Barry Allen's history and DC's impact on the world continues to be amazing and he is known to have given us everything he's got!

What’s next for DC Comics and its characters? Fans will love that we're all going on another adventure with these exciting characters and storylines. If you love a comic book world that changes from issue to issue, it's going to be fun! With Wally West, fans can expect to see an even more amazing world, full of crazy, heroic twists! What may sound impossible might just turn out to be an adventure of a lifetime!