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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
First Appearance:
Flash Comics #1
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

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Flash Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1940
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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

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1st appearance of Hath-Set, the first villain of Hawkman

1st appearance of Johnny Thunder

1st appearance of Yz, Johnny Thunder's thunderbolt

Flash Comics #2
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #2
 
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2nd appearance of The Flash

1st cover and 2nd appearance of Hawkman

Flash Comics #3
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #3
 
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3rd appearance of The Flash

1st appearance of King Standish, a master of disguise

Flash Comics #4
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #4
 
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4th appearance of The Flash

Flash Comics #6
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #6
 
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2nd cover appearance of the Flash

All-Star Comics #3
DC ⋅ 1940
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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

All-Star Comics #4
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #4
 
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2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America

All-Flash #1
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Flash #1
 
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Origin of the Flash retold

All-Flash #2
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Flash #2
 
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Origin of the Flash retold

Flash Comics #104
DC ⋅ 1949
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Flash Comics #104
 
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Final issue

1st appearance of The Rival, considered the first Reverse-Flash

Origin of The Flash retold

All-Star Comics #57
DC ⋅ 1951
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All-Star Comics #57
 
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Final appearance of Dr. Mid-Nite, The Flash and Green Lantern in the Golden Age

Flash #123
DC ⋅ 1961
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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

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[March 2022 - rumor that Warner Bros. will incorporate a Crisis on Infinite Earths event (which was already adapted for TV) in The Flash movie in an effort to streamline their universe of live-action projects. If this is the scenario, a Multiverse concept will first have to be established as it did in this issue]

Flash #129
DC ⋅ 1962
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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

Flash #215
DC ⋅ 1972
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Flash #215
 
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Crossover story featuring the Golden Age Flash and the Silver Age Flash

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