We at SciFi Mafia are fans of The CW‘s Arrow, even though they’ve avoided the super-powers angle in that series. We cover it because it’s comics-based. We don’t need to make such distinctions, though, when covering spinoff series The Flash, because the new series is giving us super powers aplenty.

Check ’em out in the new TV spots below, along with assurances from the cast that you don’t need to know a thing about the comics history of The Flash to be able to watch, follow, and enjoy the exploits of TV Barry:

TV Spot: The Flash – My Name Is…

TV Spot: The Flash – Speed Trap

Featurette: The Flash – Red Carpet Interviews

The Flash, starring Grant Gustin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Jesse L. Martin, Rick Cosnett, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, and Robbie Amell, premieres Tuesday, October 7 at 8/7c on The CW.