This article will describe the enemies of Flash. We will list them below. Flash is the name that belongs to several fictional superheroes DC Comics. The first such character was created by Harry Lampert and Gardner Fox. The story about him was published in 1940. Flash can develop extraordinary speed, it also uses superhuman reflexes, thereby violating individual laws of physics. In total, there are four characters who received the pseudonym Flash.
Clifford devo
Next will be considered the main enemies of Flash. These should include the Golden Age villains. Among them is Clifford DeVo. This is a loser lawyer. He ended his career with shame. As a result, he became the think tank of the association of petty criminals. This character has chosen the nickname Thinker. Soon, the original Flash defeated him. A characteristic feature of the Thinker is the regular search for adaptations, which can be used in criminal activity. These include a special “Cap”. This is a metal hat designed to focus thoughts. The thinker has used this device repeatedly.
Competitor
The enemies of Flash were represented by his mirror copy. In particular, this applies to Dr. Edward Clariss, or the Competitor. He is a dark and evil version of Flash. This is the villain of the Golden Age. In life, Clariss is a teacher at the university, but dreams of super-speed. He is the author of the formula "Speed 9". She reveals temporary abilities to him. He became a supervillain and took the pseudonym “Competitor”.
Darkness
Enemies Flush appeared with him before the formation of the publishing house DC Comics. In particular, Gloom arose on the pages of National Comics. This character's real name is Richard Swift. He made his debut as a villain and became known for fighting against 2 generations of superheroes of the Golden and Silver Age. Originally, Gloom was a thief who knew how to manipulate shadows using a cane. He was later reborn as a morally ambiguous immortal being of the Victorian era. The gloom won the 89th position in the list of "The Greatest Villains."
Professor
Enemy Flash Zoom created by Carmine Infantino and John Brum. Appeared for the first time on the pages of The Flash 139 comic. He is the main enemy of Barry Allen - the second Flash. Eobard Thawn was born in the XXV century. He was a fan of Flash. This character later became a scientist. He invented a special electrochemical bath and gained supernatural abilities. He also made a time machine and went to the past to meet with the idol. However, during the trip his mind was damaged. He began to think that he was Barry Allen. Flash defeated him in the battle, and then sent him back to the future, while clearing his memory. In the future, however, Thane found a time capsule in which he was wearing a Flash suit. Using a special machine, he endowed this artifact with the ability to give superhuman speed to everyone who puts it on. After all the transformations, the character called himself Professor Zoom, turn into a criminal. However, Flash appeared in the future and defeated him again. Thone returned to the past, becoming one of Flash's main enemies. Zuma's abilities are similar to what a superhero has. He can move, reaching the speed of light, he is also able to create vortices and move on the water surface.
Other characters
Enemies Flush Rosa and Thorn are quite peculiar. The real name of this character is Rose Kenton and he suffers from a split personality. The evil self has gained the ability to control plants. Rose with hired thugs opposed Flash. Having rid herself of Shipa’s second personality, the heroine got married and raised two children. Died after a surge of madness.
Enemies Flash in the series were moved from the pages of comics. In particular, the violinist. The real name of this character is Isaac Bowin. For his crimes he used a violin. Initially, this character was introduced as a street thief who was arrested by Indian law enforcement agencies. He is sent to prison, and young Isaac meets the fakir.
As a result, the villain meets the “mystical art” of Indian music. The fakir admitted that the violinist had surpassed the teacher. After that, the villain hypnotized the guards and escaped to freedom with a new acquaintance. After the crisis, the story of the emergence of this character has changed. Isaac Bowen emerged as the son of wealthy parents who were British aristocrats. In him lived a craving for travel. When he lost his money, he turned to theft, thus wanting to get food.
Other enemies of Flash: Rag Doll, Abra Cadabra, Albert Desmond, Spinning Top, Gorilla Grodd, Golden Glider, Captain Cold, Pied Piper, Magister of Mirrors, Weather Wizard, Heatwave, Trickster, Alexander Petrov, Beam, Blacksmith, Brother Grimmt, Blue Grimm Double Bet, Boomerang, Kurt Engstrom, Magenta, Manfred Mota, Pick-a-boo, Curling Man, Tar Pit, Savitar, Cicada, Whisper, Turtle, Rainbow Raider.