How to Be a Flash Fan
Evaluate why you like the Flash., Understand that the Flash is not a Marvel character., Read and understand Flash's back story., Learn/know the different versions of Flash., Familiarize yourself with Flash's enemies., Familiarize with side...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Evaluate why you like the Flash.
You can't call yourself a fan without actually liking him.
Can you relate with Flash? Is he a great role model in your opinion? Think this way in your evaluation. -
Step 2: Understand that the Flash is not a Marvel character.
Always, remember this.
If you slip up and identify Flash as a Marvel character, you'll probably have a few angry fanboys/girls on your hands. , He was a forensics scientist who was fatefully struck by a lightning bolt, gifting him with the ability to run at superhuman speeds. , These are:
Barry Allen, the main Flash Wally West, AKA Kid Flash, Flash's nephew The Reverse Flash, Flash's nemesis Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and, in the TV shows, the Earth-3 Flash Hunter Zolomon, Jay Garrick's nemesis Zoom, the Earth-2 Reverse Flash , Here are some examples:
Grodd Weather Wizard The Trickster Mirror Master King Shark Reverse Flash Captain Cold. ,, These introduce the classic Jay Garrick, Wally West, and Barry Allen. , Some good reads are:
Crisis on Infinite Earths Lost Time Issues #30-40 Dastardly Death of the Rougues Flashpoint Flash:
Rebirth Final Crisis , This is the Flash that appears in DC's new movies.
His first appearance was a vision in Batman vs.
Superman:
Dawn of Justice, but will appear in 2018 in his own movie and in 2017 and 2019 in the Justice League movies. , Some of his most notable appearances were in:
Justice League:
New Frontier Justice League:
Crisis on Two Earths Justice League:
Doom Justice League:
Flashpoint Paradox Justice League:
Throne of Atlantis Justice League vs.
Teen Titans , It stars John Wesley Shipp as the Flash. , It stars Grant Gustin as the Flash.
You should be aware that CW's Flash adds new characters into the mix, alters back stories, and changes villain alter egos, motivations, and relationships. , Arrow is another CW TV show that started in
2012.
It follows the vigilante Green Arrow, and as Barry Allen is friends with him, occasionally stars Flash and other Flash characters.
The crossover episodes are:
The Scientist (Season 2, Episode 8) Taken (Season 4, Episode 15) Three Ghosts (Season 2, Episode 9) The Man Under the Hood (Season 2, Episode 19) The Brave and the Bold (Season 3, Episode 8) Broken Arrow (Season 3, Episode 19) Green Arrow (Season 4, Episode 1) My Name is Oliver Queen (Season 3, Episode 23) Legends of Yesterday (Season 4, Episode 8) , Supergirl is a show that aired in
2015.
It follows Kara Danvers, the cousin of Superman, and her attempts to prevent supernatural crime on Earth.
The eighteenth episode, World's Finest, features Barry Allen. , Legends of Tomorrow is yet another CW TV show that began in
2016.
The following episodes feature the Flash:
Pilot, Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 1) Fail Safe (Season 1, Episode 5 Star City 2046 (Season 1, Episode 6) , It's episode four, and called Run.
Be aware that the Smallville Flash is known as Bart Allen instead of Barry Allen, but has the same powers. , You can also memorize the side actors and actresses that are in the Flash movies and TV shows. , There are hundreds of many cool shirts, posters, and other things related to the Flash out there.
If you have some extra money go check some out. , If you're into going to comic con/other cosplay events, go as the Flash. , If you're more of a fanfiction person, use sites like FanFiction.net and Archiveofourown.com to write and post your fanfiction.
If you prefer fanart, visit sites like Tumblr and DeviantArt.com to post your fanart. , Display them around your house or room. , Flash figurines.
There are also many different characters from Flash that appear in Funko POP! form, such as Arrow, the Reverse Flash, and the Flash from the comics. , He appears most prominently in the Lego DC video games. -
Step 3: Read and understand Flash's back story.
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Step 4: Learn/know the different versions of Flash.
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Step 5: Familiarize yourself with Flash's enemies.
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Step 6: Familiarize with side characters from the Flash comics
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Step 7: such as: Iris West Joe West (CW TV show only) Cisco Ramon/Vibe Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost
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Step 8: Read all the original Flash comics.
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Step 9: Read the newer Flash comics.
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Step 10: Familiarize yourself with the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) Flash.
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Step 11: Watch Flash's appearances in animated movies.
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Step 12: Watch the CBS 1990s Flash TV show.
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Step 13: Watch the CW 2014 Flash TV show.
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Step 14: Watch the Arrow/Flash crossover episodes.
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Step 15: Watch the Supergirl/Flash crossover episode.
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Step 16: Watch the Legends of Tomorrow/Flash crossover episodes.
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Step 17: Watch the Smallville episode featuring the Flash.
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Step 18: Familiarize yourself with the actors that have voiced and portrayed Flash.
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Step 19: Purchase Flash merchandise.
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Step 20: Cosplay.
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Step 21: Write fanfiction and fanart.
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Step 22: Collect Lego Flash sets.
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Step 23: Purchase Flash toys or figurines
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Step 24: such as the Funko POP!
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Step 25: Play Flash video games.
Detailed Guide
You can't call yourself a fan without actually liking him.
Can you relate with Flash? Is he a great role model in your opinion? Think this way in your evaluation.
Always, remember this.
If you slip up and identify Flash as a Marvel character, you'll probably have a few angry fanboys/girls on your hands. , He was a forensics scientist who was fatefully struck by a lightning bolt, gifting him with the ability to run at superhuman speeds. , These are:
Barry Allen, the main Flash Wally West, AKA Kid Flash, Flash's nephew The Reverse Flash, Flash's nemesis Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and, in the TV shows, the Earth-3 Flash Hunter Zolomon, Jay Garrick's nemesis Zoom, the Earth-2 Reverse Flash , Here are some examples:
Grodd Weather Wizard The Trickster Mirror Master King Shark Reverse Flash Captain Cold. ,, These introduce the classic Jay Garrick, Wally West, and Barry Allen. , Some good reads are:
Crisis on Infinite Earths Lost Time Issues #30-40 Dastardly Death of the Rougues Flashpoint Flash:
Rebirth Final Crisis , This is the Flash that appears in DC's new movies.
His first appearance was a vision in Batman vs.
Superman:
Dawn of Justice, but will appear in 2018 in his own movie and in 2017 and 2019 in the Justice League movies. , Some of his most notable appearances were in:
Justice League:
New Frontier Justice League:
Crisis on Two Earths Justice League:
Doom Justice League:
Flashpoint Paradox Justice League:
Throne of Atlantis Justice League vs.
Teen Titans , It stars John Wesley Shipp as the Flash. , It stars Grant Gustin as the Flash.
You should be aware that CW's Flash adds new characters into the mix, alters back stories, and changes villain alter egos, motivations, and relationships. , Arrow is another CW TV show that started in
2012.
It follows the vigilante Green Arrow, and as Barry Allen is friends with him, occasionally stars Flash and other Flash characters.
The crossover episodes are:
The Scientist (Season 2, Episode 8) Taken (Season 4, Episode 15) Three Ghosts (Season 2, Episode 9) The Man Under the Hood (Season 2, Episode 19) The Brave and the Bold (Season 3, Episode 8) Broken Arrow (Season 3, Episode 19) Green Arrow (Season 4, Episode 1) My Name is Oliver Queen (Season 3, Episode 23) Legends of Yesterday (Season 4, Episode 8) , Supergirl is a show that aired in
2015.
It follows Kara Danvers, the cousin of Superman, and her attempts to prevent supernatural crime on Earth.
The eighteenth episode, World's Finest, features Barry Allen. , Legends of Tomorrow is yet another CW TV show that began in
2016.
The following episodes feature the Flash:
Pilot, Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 1) Fail Safe (Season 1, Episode 5 Star City 2046 (Season 1, Episode 6) , It's episode four, and called Run.
Be aware that the Smallville Flash is known as Bart Allen instead of Barry Allen, but has the same powers. , You can also memorize the side actors and actresses that are in the Flash movies and TV shows. , There are hundreds of many cool shirts, posters, and other things related to the Flash out there.
If you have some extra money go check some out. , If you're into going to comic con/other cosplay events, go as the Flash. , If you're more of a fanfiction person, use sites like FanFiction.net and Archiveofourown.com to write and post your fanfiction.
If you prefer fanart, visit sites like Tumblr and DeviantArt.com to post your fanart. , Display them around your house or room. , Flash figurines.
There are also many different characters from Flash that appear in Funko POP! form, such as Arrow, the Reverse Flash, and the Flash from the comics. , He appears most prominently in the Lego DC video games.
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