Who Is Jay Garrick? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Jay Garrick (DC Comics): Jay Garrick is the original, Golden Age, super-speedster, and was the first to have the mantle of the Flash and a founder of the Justice Society of Am
Jay Garrick is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Jason Peter Garrick, with over 2,104 comic issue appearances. Jay Garrick is the original, Golden Age, super-speedster, and was the first to have the mantle of the Flash and a founder of the Justice Society of America. It was Jay Garrick's legendary heroics that inspired Barry Allen.
Who is Jay Garrick?
This page is for the original Flash, Jay Garrick. For the second (and current) Flash, see Barry Allen . For the third Flash, see Wally West . For the fourth Flash (currently Kid Flash), see Bart Allen . Origin When Jason Peter "Jay" Garrick was a young boy he read many pulp magazine stories all about the super-hero, Whip Whirlwind . Little did that young Jay Garrick know that one day he would gain the same super powers as his childhood hero, Whip Whirlwind. Flash Comics #1 Jay Garrick attended Midwestern University in Keystone City . Jay double majored in both physics and chemistry.
Key facts
Jay Garrick is of human origin and first appeared in "Origin of the Flash". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2,104 recorded issue appearances, Jay Garrick ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
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Who is Jay Garrick?
Jay Garrick is the original, Golden Age, super-speedster, and was the first to have the mantle of the Flash and a founder of the Justice Society of America. It was Jay Garrick's legendary heroics that inspired Barry Allen.
What is Jay Garrick's real name?
Jay Garrick's real identity is Jason Peter Garrick.
When did Jay Garrick first appear?
Jay Garrick first appeared in "Origin of the Flash".
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