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Kelson · 01-04-2008, 11:15 PM

With DC tying the WildStorm universe more closely to the DC Multiverse as Earth-50, I've decided I need to start adding Wildstorm-based speedsters to my site. There's only one problem: I don't know where to look.

I know about Surge from Countdown...Ray Palmer: Wildstorm, and I picked up the book today. Has he appeared before?

I also found some references to Jet a.k.a. Crimson a.k.a. Backlash, and found the Wikipedia article. Does she have an origin story issue somewhere?

Anyway, that's basically all I've found. Are there any other WildStorm speedsters running around? (pun not intended)

Thanks in advance!

nihil_domini · 01-05-2008, 05:11 AM

I'm pretty sure you won't find much of a history with Jodi Slayton. There will be much more on her father. She's kind of relegated to daughter of legendary soldier status. It's where she gets her powers from, and quite literally her sense of identity.

She may be mentioned in the last Team 7 arc or in Gen12, but I'll bet dollars to donuts her first real appearance is somewhere in the middle of Backlash's solo title.

You know, I can't possibly think of any other pure speedsters other than Jodi.

Jenny Sparks pretty much was electricity, so I'd have to think a decent speed would be in her bag of tricks.

Majestic and Apollo pretty much have Supermans powers, so they've got fair speed levels as well.

But Other than that......

......unless there was someone in Wildcore, Divine Right or GenActive (the WS titles I haven't read), I REALLY can't think of any.

Hellstormer · 01-05-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelson

With DC tying the WildStorm universe more closely to the DC Multiverse as Earth-50, I've decided I need to start adding Wildstorm-based speedsters to my site. There's only one problem: I don't know where to look.

I know about Surge from Countdown...Ray Palmer: Wildstorm, and I picked up the book today. Has he appeared before?

I also found some references to Jet a.k.a. Crimson a.k.a. Backlash, and found the Wikipedia article. Does she have an origin story issue somewhere?

Anyway, that's basically all I've found. Are there any other WildStorm speedsters running around? (pun not intended)

Thanks in advance!

Backlash #9+ starts Crimson's origin.

Dizzy D · 01-05-2008, 07:08 AM

Wildstorm speedsters apart from Jet/Crimson/Backlash II (girl needs to stick with a name) and Surge (he was the Vatican speedster, right?), will mostly be one-issue characters.

Impetus was the Flash-analogue in Apollo and Midnighter's original Stormwatch group, modelled after the JLA. Speaking of which Midnighter himself also has a decent amount of superspeed.

Swift, from Stormwatch/The Authority is also faster than a regular winged flyer usually is.

Scarlet from the Establishment was stated to have low levels of superspeed, but I can't really remember any real feats by her.

SPAfreak · 01-05-2008, 08:46 AM

The High was also a Superman analogue. He appeared in one of Ellis's Stormwatch stories. I don't remember if he specifically displayed superspeed but he almost certainly had it in his repertoire.

kenaustin · 01-05-2008, 09:30 AM

There's also Slapjack and his granddaughter Ajita(Leona Terrell) from "Welcome to Tranquility." Both are speedsters.

Dizzy D · 01-05-2008, 12:34 PM

One of the teachers in the Intimates was also a speedster (the counselor IIRC). I'm searching for his name right now.

Flash's Lightning · 01-05-2008, 02:43 PM

Guidance Counselor Glenn Dashett.

I miss Intimates. :(

Dizzy D · 01-05-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash's Lightning

Guidance Counselor Glenn Dashett.

I miss Intimates. :(

That's the one.

Great character.

DaveEB · 01-05-2008, 07:13 PM

There was a speedster in Stormwatch: Team Achilles but he was in only one or two issues and I don't remember his name.

Chris Striker · 01-05-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveEB

There was a speedster in Stormwatch: Team Achilles but he was in only one or two issues and I don't remember his name.

You mean Wizzy/Pico?

Aubergine~! · 01-05-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy D

Swift, from Stormwatch/The Authority is also faster than a regular winged flyer usually is.

I also recall her killing some speedster. Think it was in that arc where the Authority fought the Avengers analogue? I'm not sure, but she definitely kills a speedster on the Carrier.

Also, Jakita Wagner from Planetary is pretty fast. John Stone as well, though he uses a special suit for that, and it isn't exactly speed.

SPAfreak · 01-06-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubergine~!

John Stone as well, though he uses a special suit for that, and it isn't exactly speed.

Blitzen Suit if I recall correctly.

Scorpion13 · 01-06-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SPAfreak

Blitzen Suit if I recall correctly.

Still awesome. I love how he leaves the bar with it.

Kelson · 01-07-2008, 12:28 PM

Thanks, everyone! I'll have to check those out.

01-04-2008, 11:15 PM	#1
Kelson Speed Force Historian Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 408	Wildstorm Speedsters? With DC tying the WildStorm universe more closely to the DC Multiverse as Earth-50, I've decided I need to start adding Wildstorm-based speedsters to my site. There's only one problem: I don't know where to look. I know about Surge from Countdown...Ray Palmer: Wildstorm, and I picked up the book today. Has he appeared before? I also found some references to Jet a.k.a. Crimson a.k.a. Backlash, and found the Wikipedia article. Does she have an origin story issue somewhere? Anyway, that's basically all I've found. Are there any other WildStorm speedsters running around? (pun not intended) Thanks in advance! __________________ "The Flash lives! I always wanted to say that." - Wally West, Flash v.2 #50 Blogging the Flash at Speed Force and Twittering @SpeedForceOrg. Flash: Those Who Ride the Lightning - reference site for DC's speedsters, supporting cast, and enemies.

01-05-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
nihil_domini Needs No Fuel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 516	I'm pretty sure you won't find much of a history with Jodi Slayton. There will be much more on her father. She's kind of relegated to daughter of legendary soldier status. It's where she gets her powers from, and quite literally her sense of identity. She may be mentioned in the last Team 7 arc or in Gen12, but I'll bet dollars to donuts her first real appearance is somewhere in the middle of Backlash's solo title. You know, I can't possibly think of any other pure speedsters other than Jodi. Jenny Sparks pretty much was electricity, so I'd have to think a decent speed would be in her bag of tricks. Majestic and Apollo pretty much have Supermans powers, so they've got fair speed levels as well. But Other than that...... ......unless there was someone in Wildcore, Divine Right or GenActive (the WS titles I haven't read), I REALLY can't think of any. __________________ Have A Drink!:D

01-05-2008, 07:08 AM	#4
Dizzy D Elder Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wageningen, Netherlands Posts: 12,645	Wildstorm speedsters apart from Jet/Crimson/Backlash II (girl needs to stick with a name) and Surge (he was the Vatican speedster, right?), will mostly be one-issue characters. Impetus was the Flash-analogue in Apollo and Midnighter's original Stormwatch group, modelled after the JLA. Speaking of which Midnighter himself also has a decent amount of superspeed. Swift, from Stormwatch/The Authority is also faster than a regular winged flyer usually is. Scarlet from the Establishment was stated to have low levels of superspeed, but I can't really remember any real feats by her. __________________ Cyclops Week Special

01-05-2008, 09:30 AM	#6
kenaustin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 188	There's also Slapjack and his granddaughter Ajita(Leona Terrell) from "Welcome to Tranquility." Both are speedsters. __________________ Legion of Super-Heroes meets Magic the Gathering - kenaustin's korner

01-05-2008, 12:34 PM	#7
Dizzy D Elder Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wageningen, Netherlands Posts: 12,645	One of the teachers in the Intimates was also a speedster (the counselor IIRC). I'm searching for his name right now. __________________ Cyclops Week Special

01-05-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
SPAfreak Oh my, yes Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 931	The High was also a Superman analogue. He appeared in one of Ellis's Stormwatch stories. I don't remember if he specifically displayed superspeed but he almost certainly had it in his repertoire.

01-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#8
Flash's Lightning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,095	Guidance Counselor Glenn Dashett. I miss Intimates. :(

01-05-2008, 07:13 PM	#10
DaveEB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 690	There was a speedster in Stormwatch: Team Achilles but he was in only one or two issues and I don't remember his name.

01-07-2008, 12:28 PM	#15
Kelson Speed Force Historian Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 408	Thanks, everyone! I'll have to check those out. __________________ "The Flash lives! I always wanted to say that." - Wally West, Flash v.2 #50 Blogging the Flash at Speed Force and Twittering @SpeedForceOrg. Flash: Those Who Ride the Lightning - reference site for DC's speedsters, supporting cast, and enemies.

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