Flash (Jay Garrick)

The first in a long line of super-speedsters, Jay Garrick is the original superhero known as the Flash. As a founding member of the Justice Society of America, he was one of the most prominent heroes of the Golden Age.

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Overview

  • The first in a long line of super-speedsters, Jay Garrick is the original superhero known as the Flash. As a founding member of the Justice Society of America, he was one of the most prominent heroes of the Golden Age.
  • By tapping into the extra-dimensional Speed Force, Jay is capable of running at velocities near the speed of light. Garrick is also a gifted scientist, and has served as a mentor to other speedsters, and to many heroes over several generations, most notably the Flash Family.
Related article links (2)Justice Society of America · Flash Family
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Background

  • A failed college football player in the 1930's, Jay Garrick became a research scientist. By accidentally inhaling the hyper-charged atoms of a radioactive liquid, Garrick gained incredible super speed. He also fought in the second world war with the Allies along with the original Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Wildcat, Hawkman and Hawkgirl.
Related article links (5)original Wonder Woman · Green Lantern · Wildcat · Hawkman · Hawkgirl
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Combat Statistics

  • Jay Garrick (Vendor)
  • Jay Garrick (Old STAR Labs)
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Involvement

Related article links (1)FP: Flash to the Future
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Heroes

Related article links (2)Iconic Battle Suit · Speed Force Spectrum
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Villains

  • You must defeat Barry Allen and Jay Garrick in the mission The Flash's Speed-Treads.
Related article links (2)Barry Allen · The Flash's Speed-Treads
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Associated Equipment

Related article links (4)Original Speedster Helmet · Flash Emblem - Jay Garrick · Jay Garrick Statue · Jay Garrick Statue - Small
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Trivia

  • Flash (Jason Garrick) first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940)
  • Jason Garrick's voice in this game was provided by voice actor Ryan Wickerham.
  • Jay's helmet was given to him by his father, Joseph Garrick, who fought in WWI.
  • By repeatedly speaking with Jay in the Watchtower, Jay will welcome the player to the hero community and talk a bit about himself and the Justice Society of America.
  • Though unmasked, Jay kept his identity secret by vibrating his features into a blur during public media presentations.
  • In his prime, Jay could run at light-speed, however, in modern time age has caused him to become slower.
  • Jay married his love, Joan Williams, in early 1947 and have lived happily together ever since.
  • When WayneTech bought Garrick Laboratories for three-times the market value, Bruce Wayne gave Jay part-time directorship of the division; allowing him to continue researching nanotechnology between his heroic duties.
Related article links (4)Ryan Wickerham · Justice Society of America · WayneTech · Bruce Wayne
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Gallery

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See also

Related article links (2)Flash Family · Justice Society of America
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External links

  • The Flash Wikipedia
  • Flash (Jay Garrick) DC Database
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