XS (Jenni Ognats) is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the 30th–31st centuries's Legion of Super-Heroes. She is the granddaughter of Barry Allen (the second superhero known as the Flash), and cousin of Bart Allen (the second Kid Flash). Her first appearance is in Legionnaires #0 (Oct 1994).[1]
| XS | |
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 XS as depicted in Legionnaires #0 (October 1994). Art by Jeff Moy. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Legionnaires #0 (October 1994) |
| Created by | Tom McCraw Jeff Moy |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Jenni Ognats |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Legion of Super-Heroes |
| Abilities | Powers:
Abilities:
Equipment:
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Jessica Parker Kennedy portrayed a variation of the character in The CW Arrowverse television series The Flash.
Fictional character biography
editJenni Ognats is the granddaughter of Barry Allen, and was born in the 30th century.[2] After her Speed Force abilities activate, Jenni joins the Legion of Super-Heroes as XS.[3]
During the Legion's first trip to the 20th century, XS is separated from them and meets her cousin, Bart Allen / Impulse.[4][5] She eventually returns to her time via the Cosmic Treadmill.
After the Legion disbands during Legion Lost, XS and Star Boy travel to the latter's home planet of Xanthu and become involved in a war with Robotica.[6]
Following Infinite Crisis, XS and her version of the Legion exist on Earth-247 in the DC multiverse.[7]
In Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds, XS helps Brainiac 5 revive Bart Allen by retrieving him from the Speed Force.[7] The two then team up against Superboy-Prime.[8] After the battle with Prime and his Legion of Super-Villains, XS resigns from the Legion.[9]
Powers and abilities
editXS possesses Speed Force-based powers like the other members of her family (Barry Allen, Bart Allen, Wally West and Iris West II). She can run at near-light speeds, vibrate through solid matter, and travel through time and space by altering her molecular vibrational frequencies.
As a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, XS is provided a Legion Flight Ring, which allows her to fly and protects her from the vacuum of space and other dangerous environments.
In other media
editTelevision
edit- XS makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Legion of Super Heroes two-part series finale "Dark Victory".
- A character based on XS and Dawn Allen named Nora West-Allen appears in The Flash, portrayed by Jessica Parker Kennedy. This version is the future daughter of Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen from the year 2049 and the older sister of Bart Allen.[10][11][12][13][14]
Video games
editXS appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[15]
Miscellaneous
editXS appears in Adventures in the DC Universe #10.[16]
References
edit- ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 334. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
- ^ Impulse #25 (May 1997)
- ^ Legion of Super Heroes (vol. 4) Annual #6 (1995)
- ^ Impulse #9 (December 1995)
- ^ Impulse #12 (March 1996)
- ^ Infinite Crisis #6 (May 2006)
- ^ a b Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #3 (February 2009)
- ^ Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #4 (April 2009)
- ^ Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #5 (July 2009)
- ^ MacDonald, Lindsay (November 22, 2017). "The Flash: Barry and Iris' Wedding Gets a Mysterious Guest". TV Guide. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 18, 2018). "The Flash: Jessica Parker Kennedy Will Be a Series Regular for Season 5". TVLine. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Graff, Nicholas (May 4, 2021). "The Flash Season 7 Confirms XS Return". ScreenRant. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (July 20, 2021). "The Flash boss discusses [SPOILER]'s return and teases season 8's five-part special event". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 4, 2023). "The Flash: Rick Cosnett, Matt Letscher, Jessica Parker Kennedy Return For Season 9". Deadline. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Adventures in the DC Universe #10 - The Blobs (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
External links
edit- Unofficial Biography at DCUGuide.com
- History & Significant Appearances at Hyperborea.org
- Entry at World of Black Heroes
- A Hero History Of XS at MajorSpoilers.com