The Flash: Year One

In 2020, DC Comics and writer Joshua Williamson redefined the Scarlet Speedster’s origins with The Flash: Year One, a single-issue story illustrated by Howard Porter. This self-contained tale offers a modern, streamlined take on Barry Allen’s transformation into the Flash, stripping away decades of continuity to focus on the core tragedy and heroism that defined his earliest adventures. It matters as a definitive, accessible entry point for new readers and a loving homage for longtime fans, cementing Williamson and Porter’s lasting stamp on the character’s mythology.