In the vast history of DC Comics and the various animated and live-action adaptations, many characters have managed to "punch" The Flash, despite his incredible speed. One of the most famous instances occurs when Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) uses his tactical brilliance to predict Barry Allen's path, tripping him or landing a blow by anticipating where he will be. Another prominent character is Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thane), who possesses the same Speed Force abilities and can match him blow-for-blow. In the Justice League animated series, even Batman has famously used "calculated" strikes to neutralize a speeding Flash. Additionally, powerful cosmic beings like Darkseid or strength-based villains like Gorilla Grodd have landed hits when The Flash is caught off-guard or trapped. In the 2026 gaming landscape, players in combat simulators often debate the "hitbox" of speedsters, but narratively, it is almost always a villain using "Negative Speed Force" or high-level tactical precognition that allows them to physically strike the Scarlet Speedster.