Black Racer (DC)
The Black Racer is a male comic character who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
The Black Racer was a cosmic being who was of the pantheon of the New Gods where he derived his power from the Source. (New Gods v1 #3) He was said to be one of a number of beings that presented the concept of 'death' with these including Death herself and Nekron. (Captain Atom v2 #42)
In deep space, the Black Racer was in pursuit of the New God Lightray who was deemed destined to die. Despite his speed, the young god was unable to outrun his pursuer and was cornered where he nearly faced oblivion. However, a Boom Tube was opened by Metron who redirected the Black Racer elsewhere in the universe thus offering a reprieve for Lightray. (New Gods v1 #3)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Overview
Personality and attributes
At one point, one of his bodies was Willie Walker who became one of the messengers of the Black Racer entity. (New Gods v1 #3)
One account held that he represented 'death' as an inevitability and embodied the 'dark race' itself that all living beings ran from but ultimately lost. (Captain Atom v2 #42) He was noted as heeding the call of destiny that directed his actions. It was said that a brush with the Black Racer was a humbling experience at best. (New Gods v1 #3)
He was noted for being relentless and unshakeable in his purpose. (New Gods v1 #3)
Powers and abilities
It was noted that his power was derived from the Source. (New Gods v1 #3)
Walls served as no barrier to him as he was able to walk through solid objects. He was noted for his superb agility and for being as swift as Lightray who was capable of the speed of light. (New Gods v1 #3)
He was shown as being capable of merging his power with the body of a mortal thus turning them into a vessel for the Black Racer. This would see his old body turn to dust and returned to the Source as his new host form became a New God. (New Gods v1 #3)
Notes
- Black Racer was created by Jack Kirby where he made his first appearance in New Gods v1 #3 (July, 1971).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Video games
- In Injustice 2, the Black Racer was referenced in dialogue in the setting of the fighting video game. The Reverse Flash mentioned him during special clash dialogue with it also stated that the Black Racer was imprisoned by Darkseid.
- In DC: Unchained, the Black Racer appeared as an alternate skin for the Flash in the setting of the mobile video game with it being based on the version in Darkseid War.
Appearances
- New Gods v1: (1971)
- Captain Atom v2:
- Justice League v2:
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