In the universe known as the Arrowverse, there’s a multitude of characters who need their stories told. Alongside the main characters like Green Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, each series boasts a team of supporting characters demanding attention and individual storylines. This leaves little room for outside characters to fully develop, which is why shows like Legends of Tomorrow are important. They provide a stage for secondary characters with promising potential. Unfortunately, not every Arrowverse hero or villain can hop on the Waverider, leaving many to make do with occasional cameos that give them enough material to work with.
In The CW’s franchise, some characters have been brought in after appearing on other shows, like Matt Ryan’s Constantine. This prior history gives the warlock an advantage when he teams up with Oliver Queen and the Legends. However, unlike others, one character departs from the Arrowverse to become a more integral part of another DC universe’s narrative.
Jay Garrick Is an Important Figure on The Flash Until He Isn’t
In the season finale of “The Flash” (Season 1), Jay Garrick’s famous helmet makes an appearance in the Arrowverse before he does. Later, in Season 2, he arrives on Earth-1 to alert Team Flash about Zoom, a menacing speedster causing chaos across the multiverse. Barry Allen and his team assist Jay in understanding their enemy, but they soon find that the Flash from Earth-2 is not a hero, but rather Zoom disguised as him. By the end of Season 2, the genuine Jay Garrick, who resembles Barry’s deceased father, is liberated and ready to guide all speedsters on “The Flash”.
Approximately once a season, Jay Garrick is likely to reappear to offer guidance, such as following Barry Allen’s creation of the “Flashpoint” reality and when a nuclear explosion occurs in Central City. However, The Flash himself doesn’t get another chance to shine. His closest brush with importance is when Impulse travels back in time to fight Godspeed, who kills Jay in the future. It’s only logical that the show doesn’t want two skilled speedsters around during crises, as it would simplify problem-solving, but the series fails to find a role for Jay in subsequent seasons. Luckily, he finds a new place in another series where his speedster abilities are needed.
The Flash Is Part of the Justice Society of America in Stargirl
Concurrently, as The CW found itself with an abundance of DC shows, Warner Bros. debuted the DC Universe streaming platform, housing shows like Titans and Stargirl. The latter revolves around Courtney Whitmore, a young girl who stumbles upon a magical staff that endows her with extraordinary powers. As she uncovers the staff’s history, she learns it once belonged to Starman, a member of the Justice Society of America. Although the team was disbanded years prior to Courtney’s arrival, she is compelled to reform a new team when the Injustice Society of America initiates its scheme to conquer the world.
In the series Stargirl, Jay appears through flashbacks, with John Wesley Shipp reprising his role as the helmeted character once more. Interestingly, he dons a similar costume to what he wore in The Flash, causing speculation about whether they are one and the same character. However, this seems unlikely as Jay doesn’t refer to his exploits on Earth-1 or other speedsters. Nonetheless, it’s exciting that Jay takes a more prominent role in Stargirl, particularly when he pops up in the finale to hint at future Justice Society tales yet to be unveiled. If these stories materialize, they will likely center around Jay significantly, which is fantastic as the Arrowverse did not fully honor his character in the end.
The Flash is streaming on Netflix, while Stargirl is streaming on HBO Max.
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