Heat Wave (character)
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| Heat Wave | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | The Flash #140 (November 1963) |
| Created by | John Broome (Writer) Carmine Infantino (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Mick Rory |
| Species | Human |
| Place of origin | New Earth |
| Team affiliations | Rogues Secret Society of Super Villains Legion of Doom Freedom Fighters Legends Suicide Squad |
| Notable aliases | Rory Calhoun |
| Abilities | Criminal mastermind, pyrotechnics and explosives expert, utilizes handheld flamethrower and asbestos suit (New 52: – pyrokinesis, expert burglar) |
Heat Wave (Mick Rory) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, first appearing in The Flash #140 (1963).
Fictional character biography
[change | change source]He is a pyromaniac super-villain enemy to the Flash and a founding member of the Rogues. His handheld flamethrower produces enough heat to melt the Flash's boots. At a young age, Mick accidentally set his house on fire and rushed to safety without warning his parents, which led to them being killed. He developed a fascination and obsession with fire and started a criminal career, being the rival and friend of Captain Cold. He has been a member of Project Cadmus, the Secret Society of Super-Villains, the Legion of Doom, and the Legends (in the Arrowverse).
In other media
[change | change source]Actor Dominic Purcell has portrayed Heat Wave in The CW's Arrowverse television series The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow.