There are many superheroes, bad guys, and supporting characters in the DC Comics universe, which has been around for almost a century. But which DC character is the oldest? The solution might surprise you.
Jay Garrick, popularly known as the original Flash, is the earliest DC character. He made his debut in the January 1940 issue of Flash Comics #1, which was written and illustrated by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert. College student Jay Garrick developed superhuman speed after accidentally inhaling hard water fumes in a lab. His distinctive appearance was a scarlet tunic with a lightning bolt on it and a winged helmet.
In the Golden Age of comics, Jay Garrick was a well-liked figure; however, in the Silver Age, Barry Allen took his position. But Jay Garrick kept showing up in different DC Comics, such the Justice Society of America, which featured the original superheroes. He was a significant character in the John Wesley Shipp-starring TV show The Flash as well.
Let’s move on to other queries pertaining to Washington, D.C., the setting for many DC Comics. Has the 1871 legislation been repealed? The District of Columbia was originally administered by a Board of Commissioners chosen by Congress before the Organic Act of 1871 established a municipal government. The measure also established a mayor and a city council and changed the district’s name to Washington, D.C. The most recent amendment to the law was made by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973, which gave the district some degree of limited autonomy. The act has not been repealed.
How is the District of Columbia run? Because Washington, D.C. is a federal district and not a state, it is not represented by votes in Congress. A mayor and a city council are in charge of the district, but the federal government has final say. The district gets three electoral votes for president, and the president appoints a non-voting representative to the House of Representatives.
So are all crimes in D.C. federal offences? No, not every crime committed in Washington, D.C., is a federal offense. The majority of local crimes, including theft, assault, and drug charges, are dealt with by the district’s own criminal court system. But some criminal offenses that take place on government property or involve federal organizations like the Secret Service or the FBI may be brought up in federal court.
Last but not least, why isn’t Puerto Rico a state? Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, which means that although it is not a part of the United States, it is governed by American law. Despite being citizens of the United States, Puerto Ricans are not represented in Congress and are not allowed to vote in presidential elections. Although Puerto Rico has held many referendums on its statehood, the matter is still up for debate. Others favor a different status, such as independence or free association, while some contend that Puerto Rico should become the 51st state. The final say lies with Congress, which has the authority to accept new states into the Union.