Books in The Flash series

My name is Barry Allen. You probably know me as The Flash. This is my story. As Central City’s guardian speedster, Barry Allen has experienced—and survived—a lot. Everything you need to know about The Flash, including all of his top-secret notes, is compiled in this ultimate guidebook. Sneak a peek at the classified S.T.A.R. Labs dossiers on everyone in Central City (human and metahuman), view case notes, and read, in Barry’s own words, exclusive details about his life before and after the accident. Includes a special bonus Episode Guide to Seasons 1-4!

THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE! Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the Fastest Man Alive. Now, he’s Central City’s favorite superhero, using his incredible abilities to fight crime and protect his city’s citizens as the Flash! But saving the world has earned the Flash some powerful enemies: Gorilla Grodd, the impossibly strong and intelligent King of Gorilla City, Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, Glider—along with the rest of the super-villains that make up the Rogues. And then there’s his most dangerous enemy of all…someone whose abilities are equal to the Flash’s, who draws his power from the same source: the mysterious energy field known as the Speed Force. The Scarlet Speedster is in for the race of his life to defeat a nemesis who represents the opposite of everything he holds dear! The acclaimed creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato reimagined the Fastest Man Alive for a brand new era, and their high-speed adventure has become an instant classic with both critics and fans alike. Now, their legendary run is collected in its entirety for the first time in this omnibus hardcover edition!

In a friendly race between Speedsters, KID FLASH and the FLASH zoom through CENTRAL CITY at nearly the speed of light. Suddenly, the startled young super hero screeches to a stop. A strange shadow is overtaking the sky. As the city becomes enveloped in near-total darkness, the Flash realizes that only one man could be behind the evil event . . . the SHADE. This shadowy super-villain is a threat to people everywhere . . . but with the entire city blanketed in darkness, the danger will be magnified ten-fold.

After a series of random robberies, the FLASH's head is whirling at super-speed. He wants to take down this out-of-sight outlaw, but the confusing clues aren't adding up. For one man, however, each piece is part of a colossal comeback. The super-villain CAPTAIN BOOMERANG is out to seek revenge against the SCARLET SPEEDSTER! But the super hero knows “what goes around comes around,” and he’s not about to let this crazy crook spin out of control.

On a hot summer day, the doors of IRON HEIGHTS PENITENTIARY open, and the WEATHER WIZARD walks out a free man. After years in prison, the super-villain takes a deep breath and looks to the heavens. Suddenly, a giant thundercloud erupts on the horizon! Across town, the FLASH streaks toward the storm and spots an F5 tornado threatening downtown CENTRAL CITY! The FASTEST MAN ALIVE must save the city's residents and identify the cause of the deadly twister. Until he does, the WEATHER WIZARD will remain under a cloud of suspicion.

Robot chimps are attacking CENTRAL CITY! The FLASH knows only one villain could create such monkey madness . . . the world's evilest ape, GORILLA GRODD! This super-intelligent super-villain has declared war on humanity. Soon, his robo-monkeys begin destroying other cities around the globe. As the SCARLET SPEEDSTER races from one battle to the next, GRODD activates the second part of his plan, a device that will change all humans into obedient monkeys. If the FLASH can't stop him, the WORLD'S FASTEST MAN might become the Fastest Ape Alive!

Super-villains HEATWAVE and CAPTAIN COLD don’t like the FLASH, but they don’t like each other either! They face off in a climate-changing smackdown that could spell disaster for Earth’s ecosystems. The FLASH tries to take the foes one-on one, but ends up encased in arctic ice. Unable to move, FLASH watches as HEATWAVE turns up the threat level by melting the frozen seabed . . . a sea full of explosive methane gas!

On a moonless night, downtown CENTRAL CITY suddenly bursts into flames. Dozens of deadly fires threaten homes, businesses, and residents of the metropolis. Luckily, the FASTEST MAN ALIVE is close by! The FLASH rushes from house to house, saving entire families and their pets. However, instead of being thankful, the rescued victims accuse the SCARLET SPEEDSTER of setting the fires in the first place. The FLASH knows only one man could imitate his super-speed . . . PROFESSOR ZOOM, the REVERSE-FLASH! The evil super-villain is out to destroy the real FLASH'S reputation and then destroy the man himself.

AXEL WALKER, the crazy TRICKSTER, likes toys and gimmicks. And this time he’s making mischief using things no one can see. Whether it’s oxygen, air pressure, or invisible gas, the TRICKSTER is bubbling over with evil schemes. Only the FLASH can outwit the nefarious knave. But soon, WALKER traps FLASH within a special bubble, a gigantic glass sphere free of friction. Without friction enabling him to move, the FLASH’s super-speed doesn’t get him anywhere. And the oxygen inside the bubble is quickly running out!

The FLASH is seeing double . . . or triple! Three crooks, mirror images of one another, are robbing CENTRAL CITY. And when the SCARLET SPEEDSTER chases them, they disappear into a shiny storefront window without crashing. There’s only one thing left to do: FLASH has to zoom through the looking glass himself. On the other side, he doesn’t believe his eyes. He finds a dazzling kingdom ruled by the mesmerizing menace of the MIRROR MASTER ! If the super hero can’t fight off his foe’s hypnotic tricks, it will be lights out for the FASTEST MAN ALIVE!

A gigantic kaleidoscope in the CENTRAL CITY Museum turns into a fearful weapon at the hands of the colorful RAINBOW RAIDER. He uses the device to hypnotize the entire city, which is just his first step to controlling the whole world. The FLASH’s super-speed is tested to the utmost. He must try racing at the speed of light to outrun the kaleidoscope’s bewildering force. If he doesn’t succeed, CENTRAL CITY could collapse into a newly created black hole!

Within hours, a monstrous volcano will destroy a Pacific island and all of its citizens. The FLASH has done everything he can, but there's only one way to stop the disaster . . . cool the volcano's magma chamber. Unfortunately, only one man is capable of such a task . . . his archenemy, CAPTAIN COLD. The SCARLET SPEEDSTER cuts a deal with this frosty felon, and they're off to save the day. But CAPTAIN COLD cannot be trusted. While firing his freeze gun into the volcano, this sneaky super-villain sees an opportunity. He'll turn the tropical paradise into his personal tundra.