What is Heat Wave (character)?
{{complex|date=March 2024}} '''Heat Wave''' ('''Mick Rory''') is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. The character was created by [[John Broome (writer)|John Broome]] and [[Carmine Infantino]], first appearing in ''The Flash'' #140 (1963). == Fictional character biography == He is a pyromaniac super-villain enemy to the [[The Flash|Flash]] and a founding member of the [[Rogues]]. His handheld flamethrower produces enough heat to melt the Flash's boots. At a young age, Mick accidentally set his house on fire and rushed to safety without warning his parents, which led to them being killed. He developed a fascination and obsession with fire and started a criminal career, being the rival and friend of [[Captain Cold]]. He has been a member of [[Project Cadmus]], the [[Secret Society of Super-Villains]], the [[Legion of Doom]], and the Legends (in the [[Arrowverse]]). == In other media == Actor [[Dominic Purcell]] has portrayed Heat Wave in [[The CW]]'s [[Arrowverse]] television series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' and ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]''. [[Category:DC Comics supervillains]] [[Category:DC Comics superheroes]]