Jay Garrick is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He is known as the original Flash, first introduced in 1940. Jay possesses super-speed abilities, allowing him to run at incredible velocities, and he is often depicted wearing a distinctive winged helmet. As a character, Jay Garrick has been a member of the Justice Society of America and has played a significant role in the Flash franchise. He is recognized for his classic design and has influenced various iterations of speedsters in the DC Universe, including later versions of the Flash like Barry Allen.