The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive Vol 2 1

Information
Name	Stronger Than Steel
Series	The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive
Chronology
Next Issue	The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive 2

“	The Flash's story isn't over... it's just beginning... the life I had... the people I lost... and the ones I can still save... it's not over. It's not going to be easy-- It's never been easy. I just need to keep running.	”
— Barry Allen[src]

Stronger Than Steel is the first and only story featured in The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive 1 which is the first chapter of The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive. It was released on September 13, 2022.

Synopsis

Race through the streets of Central City in this lead-up to the hotly anticipated blockbuster The Flash (2023 Film)! After Barry's adventure with the Justice League, he's determined to become a truly skilled and inspirational hero. As a new threat emerges in Central City going by the name of Girder, Barry turns to Batman for advice on training to master his powers. Can The Dark Knight help show the Scarlet Speedster a way to defeat this metallic menace, or will the Flash be crushed by Girder's strength?

Appearances

Characters

Protagonists

• The Flash (Barry Allen)
• Batman (Bruce Wayne)
• Alfred Pennyworth

Antagonists

• Vincent Inzerillo (first appearance)
• Broome (first appearance)
• Girder (Anthony Woodward) (first appearance)

Other Characters

• God (mentioned)
• Anthony Woodward's Father (first appearance)
• Patty Spivot (first appearance; phone call)
• Julian Albert (first appearance; mentioned)
• Nora Allen (flashback)
• Henry Allen (flashback)

Teams and Organizations

• Sally's Showcase Amusement Park (first appearance)
• Inzerillo Logistics Warehouse (first appearance)
• Central City Police Department (mentioned)
• Gotham City Police Department
• Jacks (first appearance)
• Central City General Hospital (first appearance)
• Iron Heights Penitentiary (first appearance)

Events

• Fight Against Girder (first appearance)
• Invasion of Earth (flashback)
  • • Battle of Pozharnov (flashback)

Species

• Humans
• Metahumans
• Parademons (flashback)

Objects and Concepts

• The Flash Suits
  • Flash Ring (first appearance)
• Batsignal
• Batsuit
  • Utility Belt
    • Grappling Gun
• Batman's Motorcycle (first appearance)
• Terminator (mentioned)
• Batmobile

Locations

• Earth-1
  • Earth
    • Asia (flashback)
      • Russia (flashback)
        • Pozharnov (flashback)
    • North America
      • United States of America
        • Ohio
          • Central City
            • Sally's Showcase Amusement Park (first appearance)
            • Inzerillo Logistics Warehouse (first appearance)
            • Downtown Central City (first appearance)
              • 9th Precinct (first appearance)
            • Central City General Hospital (first appearance)
            • Allen Residence (first appearance; flashback)
            • Iron Heights Penitentiary (first appearance)
        • New Jersey
          • Gotham City
            • Batcave
• Hell (mentioned)

Gallery

• Stronger Than Steel

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