Does iris become a speedster?

Does iris become a speedster?

During a battle with the team, Matthew transfers Barry's super speed to Iris, giving her the powers of the Flash. Hence, when a new threat is unleashed on Central City, Barry must act as the team leader, while Iris takes over as a speedster in order to defeat their new foe.

What episode does iris become a speedster?

Iris of course first ran in Season 4, Episode 16, when the bus meta dubbed Melting Pot, who had the ability to swap people's DNA, transferred Barry's superspeed to his wife (and she in turn suited up like the boss that she is).

Does Iris West stay a speedster?

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.

Does Iris have powers Flash?

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.

When did Iris become a speedster in the Flash?

• Iris became a speedster in The Flash season 4, episode, 16, 'Run, Iris, Run' when she gets Barry's powers, and has purple lightning instead of yellow. During Iris's short time as a speedster, she had a distinct look.

How did Iris West survive the Speed Force?

• Iris survived thanks to the sacrifice of H.R Wells, and in the final battle, she killed Savitar, erasing him from existence. After Barry's disappearance into the Speed Force, she took over Team Flash and coordinated the superhero activities of Vibe and Kid Flash.

Why does Iris have a different lightning color?

• Other speedsters in the series, however, generate a different colored lightning — like Iris's purple variant. Since Iris and Wally are siblings, it seems unlikely that genetics are the reason for Iris's distinct lightning color; therefore, their differing relationships with the Speed force is a more likely explanation.

Who is the new speedster in the Flash?

• Iris becomes Central City's newest speedster in the trailer for next week's episode of The Flash, "Run Iris, Run.". It will be a huge role reversal for Barry and Iris in the upcoming outing of the Arrowverse show as the latter takes on the mantle of a superhero, while the former sits this one out.