'LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE' chapter one 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.'