Firefly (DC)

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Firefly is the name of several characters that feature in DC Comics.

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Firefly (Garfield Lynns)

Main Article: Garfield Lynns

Pre-Crisis

Garfield Lynns was a male human born in the modern age where he became a special effects creator who turned to crime and tried to gain profit by stealing from the wealthy people of Gotham. When his first crime was stopped by Batman and Robin, he managed to escape thanks to an actual firefly. Lynns then decided to adopt the costumed identity of Firefly and started a series of crimes using his knowledge in special effects. After a few attempts, he was finally captured by Batman and Robin. (Detective Comics v1 #184)

Post-Crisis

Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.

Firefly escaped from Arkham along with all the other inmates after Bane destroyed the asylum's walls. Firefly created a new suit with wings that would help him glide above the fire and protect him as well. Firefly was obsessed with the places he couldn't go as a child and decided to burn them. His first target was Elmo's Pier, which he burned to the ground and he escaped after Batman arrived at the place. His second target was the Majestic Theater and once again Batman located him and tried to stop the madman. (Detective Comics v1 #661)

Post-Flashpoint

Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.

Firefly (Ted Carson)

Main Article: Ted Carson

Pre-Crisis

Ted Carson was a male human who lived in the modern age. He came to use special equipment to commit his crimes, like a lamp helmet and a special belt that emmitted supersonic vibrations. As Firefly, Carson faked a robbery on his own mansion in order to drive away any suspicion. Because of his occasional social meeting and irregular activities, Kathy Kane became suspicious of Carson, but she came to the wrong conclusion that Carson was Batman. Kathy immediately started dating Carson, which made Bruce Wayne, the real Batman, a bit jealous. One time, Carson was in Kathy's home and before leaving, he dropped a note with one of his crime plans. Kathy assumed that the note was part of Batman's investigation and she decided to join Carson as Batwoman. Carson proceeded to capture her and then he moved on to steal from the Gotham Natural History Museum. Carson was confronted by Batman and Robin, who managed to stop the criminal with help from Batwoman, who had escaped from Carson's trap. After this, the reign of terror of the Firefly ended. (Batman v1 #126)

Post-Flashpoint

Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.

Lady Firefly (Bridgit Pike)

Main Article: Bridgit Pike

Bridgit Pike was a female human who was said to had been born in the modern age. It was noted that she came to operate in Gotham City when she was taken under the tutelage of Ted Carson who was grooming her as his protégé. She came to take the name Lady Firefly for herself as she began working as a costumed super-criminal. (Detective Comics v1 #988)

Overview

Notes

  • Firefly was created by France Herron and Dick Sprang where the concept made its first appearance in in Detective Comics v1 #184 (June, 1952).

Alternate Versions

In other media

Television

  • In The Batman, the Garfield Lynn Firefly appeared in the setting of the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Jason Marsden.
  • In Gotham, a female Firefly named Bridgit Pike was first created for the live-action television series where she was portrayed by actress Michelle Veintimilla.

Films

  • In Batman: Bad Blood, Firefly appeared in the setting of the 2016 animated film where he was voiced by actor Steve Blum.

Video games

Appearances

  • Detective Comics v1: (1952)

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