Who Is Thinker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Thinker is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Clifford DeVoe, with over 174 comic issue appearances. A Belle Reve inmate possessing a genius-level I.Q. who suffers from a nerve-degenerating disease.

Who is Thinker?

Major Story Arcs Clifford Devoe was a failure as a lawyer, but when he noticed that criminals lacked an intelligent mind to properly lead them in their crimes, and found that a lot of money could be made from operating in the shadows. Devoe set out to become a success as the The Thinker. Devoe soon found himself in conflict with Jay Garrick , the first Flash, whom would foil his complicated schemes and escape his traps. Devoe was always looking out for new scientific devices to use in his criminal ventures, the most important and identifiable was his Thinking Cap which gave him minor telekinesis and mind control abilities, as well as enhancing his intellect. He was a founding member of the original incarnation of the Injustice Society . His arguably greatest feat was suspending Keystone City in suspended animation for decades with the help of The Shade and The Fiddler . Everyone in Keystone was affected, even Jay Garrick. The city was restored with the help of Barry Allen in the "Flashes of Two Cities" story, the effects of the villain's plan leaving the Thinker young enough to operate in the modern era.

Key facts

Thinker is of other origin and first appeared in ""Tumble Inn to Trouble"". The character is published by DC Comics. With 174 recorded issue appearances, Thinker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.