Screen Rant

  • The latest episode of The Flash revealed a mystery regarding a "weird purple speedster." 1 / 9

    The Flash Nora West-Allen With Flash Ring vertical

  • The mystery came up as Nora West-Allen investigated a heist pulled by Godspeed. 2 / 9

  • Nora proved Godspeed's existence by identifying the white lightning he generated. 3 / 9

  • This was odd as no previous speedster, hero or villain, generated white lightning. 4 / 9

    Eobard Thawne on The Flash

  • This led to Nora's co-worker listing every speedster ever, including the "weird purple speedster." 5 / 9

    Jesse Quick on The Flash

  • The implication for viewers was Nora went back in time to become this Purple Speedster. 6 / 9

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  • Truly, it was Iris West-Allen, who gained superspeed for a day in "Run, Iris, Run" 7 / 9

    The Flash Iris West-Allen as a superhero vertical

  • Iris wore a purple costume (later adopted by her daughter) and had purple lightning. 8 / 9

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  • Nora's lightning is purple and yellow, combining the colors of her parents. 9 / 9

    The Flash TV Series Poster