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Flash (Garrick)

Flash (Garrick)
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Creation & Design

Jay Garrick was created during the Golden Age of Comics and was the first character to take on the mantle of The Flash. His design was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, featuring a winged helmet.

Early Years

Jay Garrick debuted in 1940 and quickly became a popular character, representing the archetype of the superhero in the Golden Age. He was a founding member of the Justice Society of America.

Character Development

Over the years, Jay Garrick has evolved from a Golden Age hero to a mentor figure for younger speedsters, embodying the legacy of The Flash and the importance of heroism across generations.

Cultural Reception

Jay Garrick has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his classic superhero qualities and his role in the history of comic books.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jay Garrick
Aliases:
The Flash, Golden Age Flash
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron
Abilities:
Super speed, Enhanced reflexes, Time travel
Equipment:
Speed Force, Golden Age Flash costume
Weight:
165lbs
Height:
6' 1"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
DC Jan 1940

Flash Comics #1

Flash Comics #1
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1st appearance and origin of the Flash, Jay Garrick
First mention of Keystone City, protected by The Flash
1st appearance and origin of Hawkman, Carter Hall
1st appearance Shiera Sanders, later becomes Hawkgirl
1st appearance of Hath-Set, the first villain of Hawkman
1st appearance of Johnny Thunder
1st appearance of Yz, Johnny Thunder's thunderbolt
DC Dec 1940

All-Star Comics #3

All-Star Comics #3
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1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman
3rd appearance of the Atom
DC Sep 1961

Flash #123

Flash #123
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Flash in the Silver Age
Key issue of the Mutliverse concept
2nd appearance of The Shade
First mention of Earth-2, home of the Golden Age superheroes
DC Jun 1962

Flash #129

Flash #129
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First team-up of the Golden Flash, Jay Garrick and the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott in the Silver Age
1st team appearance of the Justice Society of America in the Silver Age
DC Nov 2022

New Golden Age #1

New Golden Age #1
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1st cameo team appearance of the Thirteen: Betsy Ross, Cherry Bomb, Ladybug, John Henry Jr., Mister Miracle, Molly Pritcher, Quiz Kid, Salem the Witch Girl, the Boom aka Judy Garrick - daughter of the Golden Age Flash
1st appearance of the Stranger
Biographies of Aquaman, Betsy Ross and Molly Pitcher, Cherry Bomb, Harlequin's Son, John Henry Jr., The Boom, Ladybug, Legionnaire, Mister Miracle, Quiz Kid, Salem The Witch Girl, Red Lantern

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