Griffin (DC Comics)
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The Griffin (real name Griffin Grey) is a comic book character in the DC Comics universe.
[edit] Character history
Introduced as Bart Allen's roommate and co-worker after the events of Infinite Crisis, Griff works as a scab for Keystone Motors in the factory. Raised by his grandparents, Griff is disrespectful to people older than himself and is interested in women and going to parties.
After an explosion at the plant, Griff is rescued by Jay Garrick and is hospitalized in serious condition. While in the hospital, Griff collapses and is filled with a greenish aura. Healed, Griff checks out of the hospital and goes to the plant with Bart, agreeing to be interviewed. At the scene, Griff 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 nearly causes a child to fall to his death, and is bailed out by Jay Garrick, who advises him to give up the amateur heroics.
Undetered, Griffin sets up a ploy so that Jay will be away when a cruise ship is attacked, allowing Griffin to be a hero. However Griffin is willing to let the villains die. Accepting a sponsorship from Keystone Motors, Griffin moves out of his apartment with Bart and into a posh penthouse. To disguise the fact that his powers are also causing him to age rapidly, Griffin shaves off his hair.
After Bart and Jay reach a crime scene before him, he goes underground. Later, he abducts Jay when he realises that Jay is actually much older than he looks. He proceeds to torture Jay for his secrets of youth.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Griffin possesses the powers of superspeed and superstrength, 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 also cause Griffin to age more rapidly than a normal human, and at the age of 21, he looks well over 40.
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