The Flash has one of the most colorful, fan-favorite rogues galleries in comic books and the gleefully loudest of them all is The Trickster. True to his moniker, the villain employs a variety of gadgets, gear and weapons to commit crimes across Central City and give the Scarlet Speedster a run for his money.

The Trickster's reign of terror has extended to television as well, with several different live-action incarnations of the Trickster confronting the Fastest Man Alive, most memorably portrayed by Mark Hamill. Now, we're taking a look back at the Trickster, from his appearances in comics to both of the Flash's live-action series.

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Who is the Trickster?

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The classic Trickster James Jesse was created in 1960's The Flash #113, by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. As a circus acrobat with an aptitude for developing all kinds of colorful, occasionally lethal, technology, Jesse decided to become a con man and villain and faced Barry Allen while committing crimes in Central City, using his gadgets helping him stand-to-toe against the superhero. After a short-lived partnership with the demon Neron, Jesse made an attempt at heroic redemption, even working with the FBI, before siding with the Rogues once again. Although he was killed by Deadshot, Jesse would reappear alive and well during the DC Rebirth era.

A second, teenage Trickster named Axel Walker was created in 2002's The Flash #183, by Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins. After stealing Jesse's stash of weapons and gadgets while his inspiration was working for the FBI, the new Trickster was more reckless and violent than his predecessor while trying to earn the respect of the Rogues. During the New 52 era, Trickster lost his right arm to Gorilla Grodd and eventually replaced it with a robotic prosthetic. This change carried into the DC Rebirth era, where Walker temporarily bonded with the Strength Force and attempted to use to gain revenge on Iron Heights Warden Wolfe for his previous abuses while imprisoned in Central City's maximum security prison.

Mark Hamill's First Trickster

The original Flash television series, which ran from 1990 to 1991, had Hamill portray mass-murderer James Jesse, who was wanted in several states for his crimes. After capturing private investigator Megan Lockhart, Barry Allen rescues her and has Jesse imprisoned. This defeat leads the villain to become obsessed with Megan and Barry, and he takes on the persona of the Trickster after escaping custody, using all kinds of pranks to stay one step ahead of Barry Allen.

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Kidnapping Megan and coercing her to become his costumed partner Prank, Trickster was eventually defeated by the Flash once again. At his criminal trial, the court stenographer was revealed to be his obsessive fan Zoey Clark, portrayed by Corinne Bohrer, the heir to a wealthy toy company, and eager to become his new protege. After freeing him, Zoey became the new Prank, and the two brainwashed Barry into becoming Trickster's sidekick before Zoey became jealous of Jesse's attention with his new partner before Barry regains control of his mind and defeats the two.

Arrowverse Trickster

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Both James Jesse and Axel Walker appear in the Arrowverse's Flash series, with Hamill portraying Jesse and Devon Graye portraying Walker. After breaking Jesse out of Iron Heights where he had been imprisoned for the past 20 years, Walker learns that the original Trickster is his long-lost father and becomes his protege. After their defeat by the Flash, Walker is broken out of Iron Heights by his mother Zoey Clark -- with Bohrer reprising her role from the 90s series -- before both are defeated by the Elongated Man.

An additional live-action incarnation of The Trickster is seen on Earth-3, with Hamill portraying the alternate version of the character. This version's design is heavily influenced by the Joker -- a character famously voiced by Hamill multiple times in animation and video games -- before being defeated by Barry and Earth-3's speedster superhero Jay Garrick.

Airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on The CW, The Flash stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Panabaker, Tom Cavanagh, Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Nicolet and Hartley Sawyer.

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