The DCU will be launching its first projects in the coming years, and it will be attempting to rebuild the reputation of DC characters on screen. The DCEU went for a darker and more mythological approach to the classic heroes, but it ignored much of the history and fun of DC Comics. With The Flash’s lukewarm response from fans and critics, it may be time to use a different character than Barry Allan for now. The Golden Age of DC Comics has the perfect option, Jay Garrick. The original Flash can finally be given his due in the DCU and placed at the forefront of the Flash family.Many fans are primarily familiar with Barry Allan as The Flash because of the widely popular CW series The Flash. Wally West is also an incredible popular choice as the Scarlet Speedster due to his long-running tenure as the hero in the 90’s. Yet, Jay Garrick is the original Flash and acts as the grandfather for the entire Flash family. Garrick will be able to open up new and unseen story opportunities for the DCU that can allow the new universe to further separate itself from its predecessors. Even more importantly, Garrick can bring a sense of fun and family back to the DC films.Jay Garrick first raced onto the page in Flash Comics #1 in 1940. He was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert. Jay Garrick’s version of The Flash is very much inspired by the Roman god Mercury. His helmet is especially taken from this mythology. Garrick originally got his power by inhaling a vapor that bestowed him with his super speed. When he was introduced, Garrick was a hit. He quickly joined the Justice Society of America and within a year he had his own solo series. The Golden Age of comics ended after World War II and with it ended Jay’s run in comics. All the comics he was in or lead were canceled, and it wasn’t until Flash #123 in 1961 that Garrick returned in the iconic issue.RELATED: The Brave and the Bold Needs to Adapt a New Villain
The DCU will be launching its first projects in the coming years, and it will be attempting to rebuild the reputation of DC characters on screen. The DCEU went for a darker and more mythological approach to the classic heroes, but it ignored much of the history and fun of DC Comics. With The Flash’s lukewarm response from fans and critics, it may be time to use a different character than Barry Allan for now. The Golden Age of DC Comics has the perfect option, Jay Garrick. The original Flash can finally be given his due in the DCU and placed at the forefront of the Flash family.
Many fans are primarily familiar with Barry Allan as The Flash because of the widely popular CW series The Flash. Wally West is also an incredible popular choice as the Scarlet Speedster due to his long-running tenure as the hero in the 90’s. Yet, Jay Garrick is the original Flash and acts as the grandfather for the entire Flash family. Garrick will be able to open up new and unseen story opportunities for the DCU that can allow the new universe to further separate itself from its predecessors. Even more importantly, Garrick can bring a sense of fun and family back to the DC films.
Jay Garrick first raced onto the page in Flash Comics #1 in 1940. He was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert. Jay Garrick’s version of The Flash is very much inspired by the Roman god Mercury. His helmet is especially taken from this mythology. Garrick originally got his power by inhaling a vapor that bestowed him with his super speed. When he was introduced, Garrick was a hit. He quickly joined the Justice Society of America and within a year he had his own solo series. The Golden Age of comics ended after World War II and with it ended Jay’s run in comics. All the comics he was in or lead were canceled, and it wasn’t until Flash #123 in 1961 that Garrick returned in the iconic issue.
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