Who Is Fastball? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Fastball is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of John Malone, with over 34 comic issue appearances. He can pitch anything with deadly skill, accuracy and power. He was a threat to the Justice League and usually teamed up with other powerful villains.

Who is Fastball?

Origin John was a former baseball player to whom the Overmaster gave equipment and drafted into the first Cadre. After they were defeated, Fastball went underground and was largely forgotten. He eventually returned to crime and joined the new Cadre under Doctor Polaris but was defeated by the Power Company . Fastball has been identified as one of the deceased entombed below the Hall of Justice . Major Story Arcs The OMAC Project For more information see: The OMAC Project Fastball is "Terminated" by OMAC 972676. Revenge of the Green Lanterns For more information see: Revenge of the Green Lanterns Blackest Night For more information see: Blackest Night Fastball returns as a Black Lantern . Powers and abilities Fastball was given an powerful exoskeleton that has the ability to throw explosive spheres. Other media Fastball in Justice League Unlimited Fastball appears in JLU along side Black Mass , Crowbar , and Shatterfist .

Key facts

Fastball is of human origin and first appeared in "Claws". The character is published by DC Comics. With 34 recorded issue appearances, Fastball ranks among the most featured characters in comics.