How is Barry Allen different from Superman?

Posted by Captain13 (1889 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

I didn't start reading any flash books until the series by Geoff Johns, so I don't have a very great understanding of Barry Allen. I'm starting to like him, but I feel like Barry has the same personality as Superman. It seems like you could easily replace Barry Allen in his book with Clark, and nothing would be different. Can someone please explain the personality differences between Barry Allen Superman to me?

#1 Posted by Braxxis7 (245 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

one is the flash and the other one isnt

#2 Posted by Jotham (4564 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

I think he's more goofy, whereas Superman is more serious.

#3 Posted by Captain13 (1889 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

@Braxxis7 said:

" one is the flash and the other one isnt "

Smart alec.

#4 Posted by Supreme Marvel (10992 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

They both grew have the same morals. Doesn't mean they're the same person. As Jotham pointed out, one is more of a serious person. While the other jokes around a lot.

#5 Posted by Captain13 (1889 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

@Supreme Marvel said:

" They both grew have the same morals. Doesn't mean they're the same person. As Jotham pointed out, one is more of a serious person. While the other jokes around a lot. "

My only exposure to the Flashes has been in Geoff Johns's current Flash series and the Justice League cartoon. I heard that the Flash is not nearly as jokey as the cartoon, and in the series so far, Barry hasn't been cracking jokes like Spider-man or another jokey character.
All I've seen of Barry is his serious side and his Midwestern morals, which is probably why he reminds me of Clark so much.
If Barry is jokier than Clark, can someone recommend a good story in which he's really funny (or post a scan)? I want to get to know him better.

#6 Posted by Supreme Marvel (10992 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

@Captain13 said:

" @Supreme Marvel said:
" They both grew have the same morals. Doesn't mean they're the same person. As Jotham pointed out, one is more of a serious person. While the other jokes around a lot. "
My only exposure to the Flashes has been in Geoff Johns's current Flash series and the Justice League cartoon. I heard that the Flash is not nearly as jokey as the cartoon, and in the series so far, Barry hasn't been cracking jokes like Spider-man or another jokey character. All I've seen of Barry is his serious side and his Midwestern morals, which is probably why he reminds me of Clark so much.If Barry is jokier than Clark, can someone recommend a good story in which he's really funny (or post a scan)? I want to get to know him better. "

It's most likely because he's just came back, and in the time he's gone and few of his best friends have died. So it's sort of a serious time. I'll have a look, however I don't have many on Barry.

#7 Posted by Captain13 (1889 posts) - 2 years, 11 months ago - Show Bio

@Supreme Marvel:
Thanks! Much appreciated.

#8 Posted by daredevil21134 (7474 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

Barry Allen never really has been a joker he's always been a seriuos forensics scientist

#9 Posted by Theodore (3445 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

Barry is a forensic scientist, Clark is a reporter (I guess).

#10 Posted by daredevil21134 (7474 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

Yeah.But like I said has never been the joking type he may cut a joke here or thre beu he's not like Spiderman Nightwing Human torch or Deadpool

#11 Posted by Theodore (3445 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

@daredevil21134 said:

" Yeah.But like I said has never been the joking type he may cut a joke here or thre beu he's not like Spiderman Nightwing Human torch or Deadpool "

yeah he's always been pretty serious.

#12 Posted by daredevil21134 (7474 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

@Theodore:
Agreed.Are you enjoing his series so far

#13 Posted by PrimeDirective (385 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

Current Superman can't throw infinite mass punches. Take that Superboy Prime!

#14 Posted by daredevil21134 (7474 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago - Show Bio

lol

#15 Posted by Video_Martian (5631 posts) - 1 year, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@Braxxis7 said:

one is the flash and the other one isnt

LOL, so true

Barry Allen

Barry Allen is the Silver Age Flash and will always be the first Silver Age superhero. He is the second Flash in the Flash family tree, and has recently returned to life after his famed death in Crisis on Infinite Earths. His actions led to the New 52.

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