Why does Iris have the Speed Force?

This suggests that, though Barry was the one struck by lightning years before, the love he shares with Iris is so powerful that it allowed her to forge a physical connection with the Speed Force as well.
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Why was the Speed Force in Iris?

Later, Barry discovered that the Speed Force still existed within Iris when he felt a "spark" when he was with her. Barry and Harrison Wells then theorized that it was possible that the Speed Force never disappeared since it is an elemental part of the universe.
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Does Iris become the Speed Force?

With Barry's powers completely drained, Iris was able to power the device that transferred her residual Speed Force energy to Barry, effectively rebooting the extra-dimensional source.
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Is Iris a speedster permanently?

The showrunner confirmed it was only temporary, since Iris is not a true speedster. I hope she is. Iris isn't a speedsters she just has a little amount of like "speed force" in her. You can learn more of that in the Force storyline.
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Does Iris ever get powers?

Her powers eventually manifest when she witnesses her father being tortured, and she becomes XS of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
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Is Iris pregnant in The Flash?

Toward the end of The Flash Season 7, Barry and Iris decided to start a family. In episode 15, they believed that Iris was pregnant, but, unfortunately, it was a false alarm.
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Is Iris faster than Barry?

Iris used her newfound abilities to become a superhero, taking the mantle of Impulse from Bart and more than living up to its name. She has arguably the greatest potential of any speedster in the Flash Family, and not only matches Barry in speed, but surpasses him in her understanding of the Speed Force.
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What episode is Iris pregnant?

The Flash season 7, episode 10 "Family Matters, Part 1" hints Iris and Barry may finally be pregnant, setting up Bart Allen (Impulse) and Nora (XS).
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Does Iris become a meta?

This time, it would be long-lasting. With the addition of the Mirrorverse powers, Iris was once more an active metahuman, with the ability to stop shards of glass from flying at her in her fight with Eva.
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Who is the fastest speedster?

1) Flash (Wally West)

The third superhero known by the name of Flash, Wally West is undoubtedly the fastest man alive, not just in the DC comics multiverse but in the entire history of comic book fiction. A fan of the scarlet speedster, Wally West gained his superpowers in a lab accident similar to Barry Allen.
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Does the Speed Force love Barry?

It's when you realize that the Speed force has grown very fond of Barry over the last few years. When Barry was going into the speedforce they promised him he wouldn't be going into a personal hell unlike how Wally and Jay did.
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Did Barry create the Speed Force?

10 The Speed Force was Created by Barry Allen

Back in 2005's The Flash: Rebirth by Geoff Johns, it was revealed that Barry Allen himself was actually the person who created the Speed Force.
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Who was the first speedster?

3 Jay Garrick: The Very First Comic Speedster Who Set The Standard. The first speedster in comics, as well as being the first Flash, Jay Garrick set the standard that all speedsters would follow.
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Was Barry Allen the first speedster?

Barry Allen / The Flash

Barry wasn't the first Flash – at least not historically. In current continuity, he's now predated by Jay Garrick – but he was the hero who set the bar among all of DC's pantheon, even going beyond Superman's heroism by sacrificing himself to save all of reality in Crisis On Infinite Earths.
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Why is the Speed Force evil?

The Speed Force in itself isn't pure evil as they don't have the motives that Thawne, Zoom, and Savitar had. Instead, it's a conflict of different ideologies: whereas Barry wants to help the people affected by the New Forces, the Speed Force wants them dead.
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What were the two things Savitar needed?

In order to ascend, however, Savitar will need two things: Iris will need to die so that Barry is driven so far into the dark that he creates the time remnants to stop Savitar, thus creating Savitar. Still following? So the other thing Savitar needs? Well, he declined to share that secret with Barry.
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Is Iris from the future?

In the comics, Iris phases back and forth in time because it's revealed she is actually from the future and was sent back to the 20th century by her birth parents.
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Why is Iris West Black?

For the Arrowverse series, the show's creators wanted to diversify the cast of characters and chose to make the West family Black. The series has never put a focus on Iris's race, instead choosing to focus on the other aspects of the character.
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What is wrong with Iris The Flash?

In Season 7, she got infected with a mysterious “time sickness.” She spent the early part of Season 8 worrying that hubby Barry was fated to facilitate, you know, Armageddon. And ever since then, her aforementioned time sickness has caused her to unwittingly make objects (and sometimes people, eep!) disappear.
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Will Iris become a speedster in season 7?

As the Speed Force resurfaced during the Season 7 finale to give the Flash Family a power boost, Iris' residual connection to the Forces led to her gaining super-speed herself.
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How did Barry and Iris create the forces?

After Barry Allen and Team Flash discovered that the Speed Force still existed within Iris West-Allen, the team was able to use that energy to restore the Speed Force; thus, ultimately creating the new forces.
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When did 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).
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Why is Savitar so fast?

The suit gives its wearer speed as the wearer gives off static electricity. Tracy Brand theorized that Savitar gives off so much speed and power when he runs that the suit protects him and keeps it from overwhelming him.
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Who is faster than Savitar?

3. Savitar - Barry was the only speedster fast enough to beat Savitar. Eobard could beat him too as he is from the future (and knows everything) and the Negative Force (His powers) mimic the Speed Force (Barry's powers). Savitar is also self proclaimed, “the God of Speed”.
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