What is jay garrick?

Jay Garrick: The Original Flash

Jay Garrick is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first superhero to be known as The%20Flash.

  • Origin: Jay Garrick gained his super-speed abilities after inhaling hard water vapors in a laboratory accident while studying.

  • Powers and Abilities: His primary power is Super%20Speed, allowing him to run at incredible velocities. He also has enhanced reflexes, stamina and resistance to friction.

  • Golden Age Flash: He is mainly associated with the Golden%20Age%20of%20Comic%20Books. In this era, he debuted in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940).

  • Helmet: Jay Garrick is iconic for his distinct helmet, a metal helmet that resembles those worn by soldiers during World War I. This Helmet became a symbol of his identity.

  • Justice Society of America: He is a founding member and frequent leader of the Justice%20Society%20of%20America (JSA), a team of Golden Age superheroes.

  • Multiverse Connections: Later stories established him as existing on a parallel Earth, Earth-Two, connecting him to the main DC Universe. He is seen as a mentor figure to later Flashes like Barry Allen and Wally West.