Jay Garrick

“	We came together to find justice, not vengeance.	”
	— *Flash in "Summer School: Chapter Nine"*

Jay Garrick is a guest character in The CW series, Stargirl.

Jay is a member of the Justice Society of America, operating as the superhero named, the Flash.

Biography[]

Jay was a hero and a Golden Age member of the Justice Society of America. At some point, he encountered Per Degatron and defeated him by banishing him to an alternate timeline. During the first rise of Eclipso, Jay voted against killing his human host, Bruce Gordon, and did not participate in the killing. The Justice Society disbanded not long after.

Jay took part in the final battle against the Injustice Society of America on Christmas Eve, 2010. It was widely believed he had perished in a fight against Icicle, since his trademark helmet was discarded and frozen over near Sandman's corpse. His suit consisted of a helmet with golden wings, and a shirt with a lightning bolt on it. His items were placed in the JSA's headquarters after his apparent death. A photograph of Jay with the rest of his team was kept with Pat Dugan's belongings.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Jay had in fact survived the massacre of the JSA, but where he has been all this time is unknown.

Series[]

Season 1[]

In 2019, Courtney Whitmore angrily knocked over her step-father, Pat Dugan's belongings and discovered a photograph of Pat, with the infamous superhero team, the Justice Society of America. In the photograph was the Flash, who Pat noted had died in a battle against their sworn enemies, the Injustice Society of America.^[1] To help Courtney understand the importance of being a superhero, Pat brought her to the JSA's headquarters to see the relics of the Golden Age. Included in the artifacts were the Flash's helmet and his banner, which hung with the other Golden Age members around the JSA table.^[2]

Season 2[]

Decades ago, Jay Garrick attended the funeral of Rebecca McNider, reuniting with his JSA team members after the burial. Pat happily calls Jay the Flash, which earns him a reprimand from Sylvester for using code names in public. Jay greets Pat as Stripesy, but then mentions he learned more about the demon they're facing. The diamond originally came from an island but was brought to the town, by Bruce Gordon. While he isn't sure how they will defeat Eclipso, he knows it's possible. A few days later, the JSA visits Pat in the headquarters' garage, as they need an odd number in case of a tie. None of their other members were able to defeat Eclipso, who is now threatening to harm the JSA's families.

Wildcat thinks that, they should kill the host and take a vote. Pat objects to killing a human, and Wildcat angrily doesn't understand why Pat is, even involved as he isn't a real member of the team - he doesn't risk his life everyday like the rest of them. Despite the hostility, Flash defends Pat and his involvement. Wildcat votes to kill as he has a son to think of, Flash votes not to kill, Hourman votes to kill, and Pat votes against. The deciding vote rests in Starman's hands, with both Flash and Pat assuming their leader will vote no.

But Starman surprises everyone by voting yes to the death of Bruce.

Pat and Flash are shocked, but Starman explains they don't have a choice as Eclipso is threatening his family and he will protect them. He commands Pat to make sure that, the Star Rocket Racer is ready, with Pat initially refusing to obey. But Pat eventually does concede and drives the car for Starman. The JSA members kill Bruce Gordon, but broke apart after that, night as they were never the same after what they did. Pat frequented the headquarters, but no one, ever returned, until the ISA resurfaced, with a new leader and mission. Years later, Pat believes the reason why the JSA lost the battle against the ISA, was because they weren't a team anymore.^[3]

Season 3[]

By 2031, the Justice Society of America is led, by Starwoman, who helps transform the JSA's former headquarters, into a museum. Shade leads a group of eager visitors, into the final part of the museum - the famed table. He delivers his speech on how no evil can stop the JSA. A portal opens on the other side of the table and the Flash speeds through, slicing the JSA table in half. Shade exclaims not to break the table and stares at the broken pieces in annoyance.

Shade turns to see the Flash, who skids to a halt a few feet from the tourists. Shade recognizes him as the Flash and the hero greets his old friend. He tells Shade that the Justice Society is needed and according to Courtney Whitmore that, includes Shade too. He tells Shade to gather the troops, putting on his helmet. Their adventures are not over. Shade sighs and wonders if they ever are.^[4]

Personality[]

Jay was the peacekeeper of the Golden Age JSA and treated everyone as equals. He saw Pat as a member of the team, despite his status as Sylvester's sidekick. He was also incredibly kind and didn't put up with the likes of Wildcat saying that Pat was lower than the rest of the team. He was also vocal about plans set up, by the JSA, saying that, Bruce Gordon was a victim of Eclipso and that, the JSA would be killing an innocent victim.

Jay had permanently lost the complete trust and respect that, he had for Rex Tyler, Sylvester Pemberton and Ted Grant simultaneously, as he was completely enraged and disgusted, by the fact that, they had violated the Justice Society of America's moral code, by killing an innocent individual, Gordon, who was a victim of Eclipso, as Jay had refused to work, with them again.

Another notable trait of Jay's personality is that, he doesn't judge people, by, who they used to be and offers them second chances. This is evident in 2031, when he asked the Shade to reconvene the Justice Society of America against a new threat. The Shade, who was once a member of the Injustice Society of America, who had previously fought against Jay the night, when the ISA massacred the original JSA. Instead, Jay met Shade with respect and kindly referred to him as an "old friend". This shows that, he has forgiven Shade and is willing to trust him as an ally and friend.

Physical Appearance[]

Jay is a remarkably well-preserved man, seemingly middle aged, of strong build with slightly greying dark brown hair. In his civilian attire, he wears a three piece suit.

As the Flash, Jay wore a super suit that signified his alter-ego. It was a red, long-sleeved shirt with yellow lightning bolts stitched, into the sleeves. A hardened breast plate with a large gold lightning bolt emblem attached covered his chest. The shirt had a visible zipper in the front and a slightly raised collar. He wore a bronze bet with two identical lightning bolts on either side of the deep bronze buckle. His pants were blue and reached into boots. He carried around an old bronze helmet with large lightning bolts that stuck out on either side. He is depicted in the JSA headquarters as wearing a red shirt, with a yellow lightning bolt across the centre.

Powers[]

Superhuman Speed: As Jay's name implies, he is was capable of running at an extreme level of speed. He could even travel to alternate timelines, as he banished Per Degatron to one.
- Superhuman Momentum: Jay's speed allows him to exert great amounts of physical force through the kinetic energy he generates. This was shown when he tore the JSA meeting table apart as he appeared out of a portal, shattering it into two pieces.
- Superhuman agility: Jay's speed affords him a measure of superhuman agility, shown as he raced over the JSA meeting table and stopped on a dime.
- Electrokinesis: Jay generates a trail of gold and red electricity, when he runs. Even after he stops moving, this aura of energy crackles around him for a moment.
- Portal Creation: Jay's speed appears to, allow him to create portals that, he travels through at his superhuman speed.

Weaknesses[]

Vulnerability: Jay was not invulnerable to human attacks or superhuman abilities, despite his immense speed and power. He was notably vulnerable to cryokinetic individuals, such as Icicle as the cold prevented him from moving quickly.

Equipment[]

The Flash Suit: When operating as the Flash, Jay wore a costume consisting of a red shirt with a hardened breast plate and a lightning bolt logo on the chest, blue pants and red boots.
- Helmet: Jay also wore a winged helmet, reminiscent of the helmet of the Roman god Mercury.

Appearances[]

Stargirl	1	3	6	9	12	13
Season 1	P		P
Season 2				★
Season 3		M			M	★

Notes and Trivia[]

The Flash banished Per Degaton to an alternate timeline.^[5]
Despite Jay's powers being teased leading up to his eventual introduction, he does not demonstrate any of his superhuman powers in his pivotal flashback appearances. Instead, he dons a different suit than previously depicted in the JSA's banners and doesn't mention his powers.
Jay and Dr. Mid-Nite are the only original members of the JSA to survive the ISA attack. Dr. Mid-Nite was transported to The Shadowlands, while Jay somehow escaped through unknown means.
The suit Jay wears is the same one John Wesley Shipp wears in The Flash where he also plays Jay Garrick. The Flash is another CW series based on the DC comics; but in a separate continuity from Stargirl.

Comic Comparisons[]

In the mainstream DC Universe, Jay Garrick was a college student. He was investigating an experimental form of heavy water, when an accident released hazardous fumes that rendered him unconscious. After inhaling the fumes all night, he awoke in the hospital to discover he could move and react at superhuman speed and used his newfound powers to become a superhero. He would later join the Justice Society of America.