Who Is Fastbak? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Fastbak is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 57 comic issue appearances. Fastbak discovered a way to travel at incredible speeds using a set of Aero-Pads he invented.

Who is Fastbak?

Fastbak, one of the youngest New Gods , is a native of New Genesis , the peaceful sister planet of Darkseid 's dismal home world Apokolips . He earned a reputation in the city of Supertown for his ability to race through the air at great speeds using the aeropads in his boots. Highfather , the ruler of New Genesis, once had his hands full with the impetuous Fastbak, discouraging the lad from racing at top speeds through Supertown lest he inadvertently injure someone or damage property. As Fastbak matured he became a valuable aide to Highfather and New Genesis's quest for peace. Unlike New Gods Orion and Lightray , Fastbak has rarely participated in the ongoing struggle between New Genesis and Apokolips. He once pushed his aeropads to their fastest possible speed when he outraced both the Black Racer , the messenger of death from New Genesis, and Darkseid's vile Parademons , in an effort to save the life of another young New God, Esak , the protege of Metron . On one mission for Highfather, Fastbak battled Infernus, a fire-projecting member of Darkseid's Elite , in a quest to prevent the evil lord of Apokolips from attaining a sword that housed the power, wisdom, and knowledge of th.

Key facts

Fastbak is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Spawn". The character is published by DC Comics. With 57 recorded issue appearances, Fastbak ranks among the most featured characters in comics.