Abra Kadabra (comics)
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Abra Kadabra is fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain and a primary foe of The Flash. He was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, and first appeared in The Flash #128 and then later reappeared in The Flash #133. He has appeared many more times since then.
[edit] Fictional character biography
Abra Kadabra is from the 64th century, at a time when science has made stage magic obsolete. However, he wanted a career as a performing magician, so he went back in time to find an audience to entertain and soon clashed with the Flash (Barry Allen). His "magic" is actually based on advanced technology, disguised with supernatural trappings.
One of his more heinous acts was kidnapping Linda Park, the girlfriend of Wally West (Barry Allen's protege and successor), during their wedding and erasing her from history, though he was ultimately defeated. He also tricked five rogues into selling their souls to Neron so he could gain real magic powers.
Abra Kadabra also made an appearance in The Flash:The Fastest Man Alive #7 (Feb 2007), where he attempted to steal a vault filled with precious diamonds. Kadabra was carrying out a performance in Los Angeles (Bart Allen's town) for a fresh start when he tried to commit the robbery; his actions were foiled by the only man "faster than 64th century tech."
Abra Kadabra is mentioned in Neil Gaiman's Books of Magic miniseries. In the fourth issue Timothy Hunter, escorted by Mister E, visits the 64th century, described by E as a time when the difference between magic and technology has become blurred. The inhabitants tell them they have selected their "date-line" to send the "Madchild Abhararakadhararbarakh". Timothy Hunter responds "Abracadabra?" and Mister E tells him not to talk to the inhabitants of this time, and so they then continue their path into the future.
[edit] Abra Kadabra in other media
Abra Kadabra appeared in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Flash and Substance" as a background character in the bar frequented by Flash's enemies.
[edit] External links
- Alan Kistler's Profile On: THE FLASH - A detailed analysis of the history of the Flash by comic book historian Alan Kistler. Covers information all the way from Jay Garrick to Barry Allen to today, as well as discussions on the various villains and Rogues who fought the Flash. Various art scans.
- Crimson Lightning, an online index to the comic book adventures of the Flash.
