Johnny Quick

The Speed Formula…

 

Johnny Chambers worked as an assistant to Professor Gill who found a formula for super speed on a papaya.   Professor Gill passed this information down to Johnny and begged him to use it to do good.   Johnny did so, he became a costumed mystery man named Johnny Quick.

Johnny became a newsreel photographer to get close to stories where he could use his powers to help others.   Johnny joined the All-Star Squadron and began a relationship with Liberty Belle.   The two All-Star Squadronites were married during World War II leading to a happy moment during the great conflict.

 

First Appearance

Created By:   Mort Weisinger

Powers

Protective Aura – Johnny’s aura protects him and his clothing from friction as he runs quickly

Super Speed – Johnny recites his speed formula of “3X2(9YZ)4A” and then he has the power to move as fast as Jay Garrick.   He deactivates his power by reciting the negating formula of “Z25Y(2AB)6″   While saying this formula works for Johnny, there must be some other unknowns involved as others who have said the same formulas do not gain the power of super speed.

Vulnerabilities

Johnny is a normal human man and except for being difficult to hit while using his super-speed, has no special defenses against attacks.

Skills

Cinematographer – Johnny as a newsreel photographer is adept with a keen eye for capturing the moment.

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