Who was the first Black Flash?

The Black Flash fulfills the role of Death for those who possess super-speed, returning them to the source of their powers: the Speed Force. It was reportedly seen before the deaths of Barry Allen and Johnny Quick; Max Mercury, having had several near-death experiences, also saw the Black Flash... read more

The Black Flash appeared to The Fourth Flash, Bart Allen, immediately before his Death at the hands of The Rogues at the Getty Center. The Flash: Rebirth Barry Allen later became the new Black Flash after the old one was found"apparently dead". read more

The Black Flash appeared to the fourth Flash, Bart Allen, immediately before his death at the hands of the Rogues at the Getty Center. Barry Allen later became the new Black Flash after the old one was found"apparently dead". Soon after, the title was taken by Professor Zoom in his corpse Black Lantern form. read more

Black Flash, created by Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, and Ron Wagner and first appearing in the 1988 issue “The Flash” vol. 2 #138, was both a death manifestation and an omen of death to those in contact with the Speed Force. read more