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DEThe Flashpoint Paradox: Understanding the Timeview Ripple
The Flashpoint Paradox remains one of the most pivotal events in DC Comics history, illustrating the catastrophic consequences of altering the past. When Barry Allen (The Flash) traveled back in time to prevent the murder of his mother, Nora Allen, he inadvertently created a fractured timeline where the world was on the brink of destruction.
What is a "Time-Boom"?
In the DC Universe, breaking the sound barrier creates a sonic boom. However, Eobard Thawne (Reverse-Flash) explains that when Barry broke the time barrier, he created a "Time-Boom." Unlike a clean surgical change, this temporal disruption sent ripples of distortion throughout history. This explains why events unrelated to Nora Allen’s life were altered, such as:
The Wayne Family: In this timeline, Bruce Wayne was killed in Crime Alley, leading Thomas Wayne to become a brutal version of Batman and Martha Wayne to become the Joker.
The Amazon-Atlantean War: A global conflict between Wonder Woman’s Amazons and Aquaman’s Atlanteans decimated Europe and threatened to destroy the entire planet.
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