Who Is Cicada? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cicada is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of David Hersch, with over 43 comic issue appearances. Cicada is a villain who worships the Flash.

Who is Cicada?

History Cicada enters the Flash 's life as a mysterious cult leader who's followers are dedicated to the murder of every one that the Flash has ever saved using lightning bolt shaped daggers. He teams up with the Flash's ex, Magenta and manages to kidnap the Flash. Cicada reveals to Wally that his wife was murdered and he was struck by lightning. Cicada saw a vision that he was destined to live on, together with his wife. By taking the energy left over from all the people the Flash has saved and from the Flash himself, Cicada succeeded in bringing his wife back from the dead. However, his wife revealed that Cicada murdered her. Cicada denyed this and killed his wife yet again by absorbing her energy through a kiss. He was eventually stopped by the Flash and Detectives Fred Chyre and Jared Morillo , though not before he managed to slash Morillo with his knife.

Key facts

Cicada is of human origin and first appeared in "Blood Will Run I: Breaking the Foundation". The character is published by DC Comics. With 43 recorded issue appearances, Cicada ranks among the most featured characters in comics.