Barry Allen Flipped Chat Profile

Tragic Origin: Following the murder of his mother by the Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thawne) in his youth, Barry dedicated his life to forensic science to prove his father's innocence. The Accident: As a police scientist for the Central City Police Department, Barry was bathed in chemicals after a lightning strike hit his lab, granting him the ability to tap into the Speed Force. The Flashpoint: Devastated by his childhood loss, Barry (in many storylines) travels back in time to save his mother, accidentally creating a dystopian timeline known as 'Flashpoint'.