John Wesley Shipp is an award-winning actor best known to comic fans as the face of CBS’s The Flash (1990–1991), where he portrayed Barry Allen / The Flash and helped define live-action superhero television for a new era. He later returned in The CW’s The Flash, appearing prominently in the series’ mythology across multiple seasons and versions of the character’s world.

Beyond the Speed Force, Shipp is widely recognized as Mitch Leery on Dawson’s Creek and for acclaimed work in daytime television, including Daytime Emmy wins tied to As the World Turns and Santa Barbara.

At Super Jersey Comic Expo 2026, fans can expect an authentic, heartfelt guest experience—stories from behind the scenes, career-spanning insights, and a chance to meet a true cornerstone of superhero TV history.