A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts—but just where did this amazing new friend come from? FLASH FACT: 2016 is the 60th anniversary of Barry Allen becoming The Flash, and it''s a privilege to be a part of it, says writer Joshua Williamson. ''The Return of Barry Allen'' in FLASH #79 [1993] is one of my favorite comics of all time. It''s where I became a Flash fan for life.