![]() ![]() In The Flash: Rebirth #2 this idea is mentioned once again. In Issue #6, Wally West suggests that the Black Racer and the Black Flash are one and the same. The Black Racer also appears at the end of Issue #2, pursuing Barry Allen/The Flash and the God-bullet that has been fired backwards through time. Jones and Grant Morrison decided to play up the Black Knight aspect of the character in this new design. The Final Crisis Sketchbook states that J.G. As with the other New Gods, his appearance has been redesigned he now wears a sleeker armor only faintly resembling his classic appearance, and his poles appear much like scythes. The Black Racer makes an appearance in Issue #1, present at the death of Orion. Serifan of the Forever People was seen exiting the room after his death. He was killed by Infinity-Man who tore his heart out. The Racer's original form makes brief appearances to test Shilo Norman's skills.ĭeath of the New GodsWillie Walker was killed in the first issue of the eight-part Death of the New Gods mini-series. He has a bet with Metron as to whether Mister Miracle will be successful in saving the New Gods. ![]() Seven SoldiersIn Grant Morrison's miniseries Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle, the Black Racer appears as a wheelchair user, following the destruction of Apokolips and New Genesis. Galactus crossover, Silver Surfer was able to delay the Racer when it came to claim Orion, giving Orion's Mother Box time to heal his injuries. Young Justice came across him while he was moving Steel to Apokolips and pursued him by initiative of Lobo and Superboy, even if Robin disagreed. Nekron, meanwhile, represents "Death as the Ultimate Opponent." While this has been contested by Neil Gaiman, who says that Death of the Endless is the ultimate incarnation of death in the DC Universe, the statements in Captain Atom were published and, presumably, passed editorial muster, while Neil Giaman is not and never has had editorial authority within DC Comics.ĭuring the Our Worlds at War crossover, he came to harvest Steel's soul, but Superman talked him out of it. Īccording to Captain Atom #42 the Black Racer represents "death as inevitability", whereas Death of the Endless represents "death as compassionate release". New Gods are collected by the Racer at the moment of their deaths, and taken to Hadis. The Racer makes use of what appear to be skis as his means of transport, much like how the Silver Surfer, another Kirby creation, uses a surfboard. Walker was contacted by the Source when Darkseid first brought the war of the gods to Earth, and told it was his responsibility to take on the role. Willie Walker, who was paralyzed during the Vietnam War. The Black Racer's corporeal form is that of the otherwise bedridden Sgt. ![]()
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