Is Wally West black in the comics?

Is Wally West black in the comics?

One of the characters who got rewritten was Wally West. His history was changed, so that his mother was black, and himself bi-racial, with his appearance reflecting his black ancestry. , A DC comics fan since Jimmy Olson was an Ape and the Legion was in Adventure.

What race is Iris West?

The Evolution of Iris West

Species	Status
Human	Alive

What happens to Iris West in the comics?

She is accidentally trapped in the Speed Force by Turbine, but is freed by Barry's alter-ego. Later issues confirm that she is in love with Barry. Barry does not yet reciprocate Iris' affections, though he hints at it when he's forced to take on the role of the Black Racer and goes to Iris for help.

Does Iris West have powers in the comics?

Iris has no metahuman abilities. She is an expert investigative journalist whose cunning keeps her several steps ahead of everyone around her. Iris was given temporary Speed Force powers once. But she sacrificed her abilities in order to save Barry's life and help put the villainous Reverse-Flash back behind bars.

Who kills Iris West in the comics?

Professor Zoom 4 Jai And Iris West Were Killed By Professor Zoom While In The Womb. Wally West and Linda Park-West eventually announced she was pregnant, though the happy news was soon turned tragic after Linda was injured by a sonic boom during a battle between Wally West/Flash and Hunter Zolomon/Zoom.

When was Iris West introduced in the comics?

• When Iris was introduced in the comics in 1956, the idea of making her Black would never have even been considered. For the Arrowverse series, the show's creators wanted to diversify the cast of characters and chose to make the West family Black.

How is Iris West related to the Flash?

• Iris West is the wife of Barry Allen, aunt to Wally West and Wally West, and grandmother of Bart Allen, related to multiple generations of The Flash legacy. Her children are the Tornado Twins, Don and Dawn Allen. She is a reporter working in Central City, although she was originally born in the 30th Century.

How is Iris West related to Wally West?

• Originally in the comics, Iris was Wally West's aunt. The sister of Wally's dad Rudy, Iris was the cool member of the family that lived in the big city and knew the Flash. After Flashpoint, a new Wally was introduced but was still Iris's nephew. On the show, Iris and Wally are brother and sister, although they didn't grow up together.

Who is playing Iris West in Justice League?

• In the DC Extended Universe feature film Justice League, she was portrayed by Kiersey Clemons, but her scenes were cut. Clemons appeared as the character in Zack Snyder's Justice League and will reprise the role in The Flash.