He can't, though. When Barry Allen ran at the speed of light, his body turned into the lightning bolt that caused him to become a speedster, since only energy can travel that fast.
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· 9 years ago
But wouldn't the bolt hitting you also kill you? And maybe he found a way to beat that universal rule later on, but I don't know. I've never read the comics nor watched the shows/movies. I just like the lore and I want to read the comics soon
People have been struck by lightning and survived countless times, but particles would tear you apart at those speeds (not in the comics, though). But, particles at that speed turn into energy regardless if they have superhero legs attached to them, which ultimately caused the death of Barry Allen.
(jk please understand this is a joke ^^ I'm quoting a thing)