Griffin (DC Comics)
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The Griffin is a fictional character
who appeared in comic books published by DC Comics, within the DC Universe
. He first appeared in Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1 (August 2006).
's roommate and co-worker after the events of Infinite Crisis
, Griffin works as a scab
for Keystone Motors in their factory. After an explosion at the plant, Griff is rescued by Jay Garrick
. While in the hospital, Griff collapses and is filled with a greenish aura. Healed, Griff checks out of the hospital and finds he has the ability to leap into the air and catch a falling reporter. His newfound powers and fame seem to excite him.
A few nights later, Griffin takes on the identity of The Griffin and attempts to become a superhero. Instead of being the hero, however, Griffin causes a child to fall from a tall building, but at the last minute, the child is saved from death by Jay Garrick
. After the rescue, Jay advises Griffin to give up the amateur heroics. Undeterred, Griffin sets up a ploy so that Jay will be away when a cruise ship is attacked, allowing Griffin to stop a disgruntled serial bomber, only for the Flashes to becoming increasly suspicious of his motives when he simply killed the bomber rather than capturing him. Accepting a sponsorship from Keystone Motors, Griffin moves out of his apartment with Bart and into a posh penthouse, his already-awkward friendship with Bart having become increasingly awkward due to Bart's discomfort over Griffin's attitude towards his 'heroic' career as every action he has taken has resulted in someone being killed (Albeit only the criminals).
A side effect of Griffin's powers causes him to age rapidly. Griffin desperately abducts and tortures Jay to learn the secret of his longevity. The Flash finds them and rescues Jay.
In a last ditch effort to pursue fame as a superhero, Griffin destroys a city bridge so he can save everyone on it. The Flash arrives to the rescue instead- noting that the entire scheme was poorly planned as the bridge was too well-built to simply fall apart-, and a final showdown ensues. Griffin dies in the fight, but not before learning that the Flash is his former friend.
that surround Bart. His powers cause the Griffin to age more rapidly than a normal human, and at the age of 21, he looks well over 40. Within the later stages of his aging, he gains the ability to manipulate his aura to create fire, electricity and instantaneously rust metal.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
who appeared in comic books published by DC Comics, within the DC Universe
DC Universe
The DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity...
. He first appeared in Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1 (August 2006).
Fictional character biography
Introduced as Bart AllenBart Allen
Bartholomew "Bart" Allen is a superhero in the . Allen first appeared as the superhero Impulse. He would later go on to become the second Kid Flash and the fourth Flash. Allen's first cameo appearance was in The Flash #91, while his first full appearance was in issue #92...
's roommate and co-worker after the events of Infinite Crisis
Infinite Crisis
Infinite Crisis is a 2005 - 2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books...
, Griffin works as a scab
Strikebreaker
A strikebreaker is a person who works despite an ongoing strike. Strikebreakers are usually individuals who are not employed by the company prior to the trade union dispute, but rather hired prior to or during the strike to keep the organisation running...
for Keystone Motors in their factory. After an explosion at the plant, Griff is rescued by Jay Garrick
Jay Garrick
Jay Garrick is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics universe and the first to use the name Flash.-The Flash:...
. While in the hospital, Griff collapses and is filled with a greenish aura. Healed, Griff checks out of the hospital and finds he has the ability to leap into the air and catch a falling reporter. His newfound powers and fame seem to excite him.
A few nights later, Griffin takes on the identity of The Griffin and attempts to become a superhero. Instead of being the hero, however, Griffin causes a child to fall from a tall building, but at the last minute, the child is saved from death by Jay Garrick
Jay Garrick
Jay Garrick is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics universe and the first to use the name Flash.-The Flash:...
. After the rescue, Jay advises Griffin to give up the amateur heroics. Undeterred, Griffin sets up a ploy so that Jay will be away when a cruise ship is attacked, allowing Griffin to stop a disgruntled serial bomber, only for the Flashes to becoming increasly suspicious of his motives when he simply killed the bomber rather than capturing him. Accepting a sponsorship from Keystone Motors, Griffin moves out of his apartment with Bart and into a posh penthouse, his already-awkward friendship with Bart having become increasingly awkward due to Bart's discomfort over Griffin's attitude towards his 'heroic' career as every action he has taken has resulted in someone being killed (Albeit only the criminals).
A side effect of Griffin's powers causes him to age rapidly. Griffin desperately abducts and tortures Jay to learn the secret of his longevity. The Flash finds them and rescues Jay.
In a last ditch effort to pursue fame as a superhero, Griffin destroys a city bridge so he can save everyone on it. The Flash arrives to the rescue instead- noting that the entire scheme was poorly planned as the bridge was too well-built to simply fall apart-, and a final showdown ensues. Griffin dies in the fight, but not before learning that the Flash is his former friend.
Powers and abilities
The Griffin possesses the powers of super-speed and super-strength, as well as rapid healing. When he utilizes his powers, he is often surrounded by a green aura, similar to the manifestations of the Speed ForceSpeed Force
The Speed Force is a concept presented in various comic books published by DC Comics, primarily in relation to the various speedsters in the DC Universe.-Empowered:...
that surround Bart. His powers cause the Griffin to age more rapidly than a normal human, and at the age of 21, he looks well over 40. Within the later stages of his aging, he gains the ability to manipulate his aura to create fire, electricity and instantaneously rust metal.