The Flash Family is an informal group centered around the legacy of the Flash, a famous speedster and hero who protects Central City and Keystone City. They appear in American comic books published by DC Comics. Nine people have taken up the mantle of the Flash: Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, Ivana Molotova, Eobard Thawne, Jesse Chambers, Bart Allen, Avery Ho and Hunter Zolomon.