The Flash: All 5 Barry Allen actors ranked from worst to best

The Flash is one of DC Comics' most iconic superheroes, and even then, the mantle belongs to multiple different characters. If you refer to The Fastest Man Alive, it could mean any one of Jay Garrick, Wally West, Bart Allen, or perhaps the most famous of them all, Barry Allen.

Barry was introduced in the comics in 1956, being the first to don the iconic all-red cowl and speedster suit (Jay Garrick came first and he had his classic red sweater and silver helmet combo). A forensic chemist - or CSI in more recent adaptations - he obtains super-powers when struck by lightning. From the moment he became the Scarlet Speedster, he was involved in some of DC's most iconic stories, including playing a major role in Crisis On Infinite Earths.

Perhaps the one thing that makes Barry more well-known than his fellow Flashes is the fact that he has been adapted onto the screen on multiple occasions. The star of multiple TV shows and now a feature film, Barry Allen has become a household name in recent years, and it's wonderful to see.

However, which actor has played Barry the best? We're not talking about the best Flash (no, we did that already); we want to know who nailed Barry's tendencies, his knowledge, and his heroism the best? Who is the definitive Barry Allen?