| The Griffin | |
 Griffin Grey, pictured with The Flash, on the cover for The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #3. |
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| Publication information | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1 (August 2006) |
| Created by | Danny Bilson Paul DeMeo |
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| Alter ego | Griffin Grey |
| Abilities | Super speed, super strength, rapid healing, energy emission |
The Griffin (real name Griffin Grey) 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).
Fictional character history
Introduced as Bart Allen'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 be a hero. Accepting a sponsorship from Keystone Motors, Griffin moves out of his apartment with Bart and into a posh penthouse.
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, and a final showdown ensues. Griffin dies in the fight, but not before learning that the Flash is his former friend.[1]
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 Force 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.
References
- ^ Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #6
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