List of DC Comics characters: G
G.I. Robot
G.I. Robot is the name of a series of six robots that appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. The first four versions of G.I. Robot were all created by writer Robert Kanigher, though each was designed by a different artist. Each incarnation of G.I. Robot is an android of advanced, experimental technology designed to carry out combat and rescue missions. Multiple versions of G.I. Robot seem to develop their own free will, as well as loyalty and a sense of friendship towards human soldiers they work alongside. The first G.I. Robot, nicknamed Joe and designed by Ross Andru, first appeared in Star Spangled War Stories #101.Fictional character biography
Joe
During World War II, "Joe" the G.I. Robot is handed over to a Ranger unit to be tested in the field. Humanoid, with smooth features, no mouth and a control panel on its chest, Joe is assigned a human "buddy", corporal Mac. In three stories from Star Spangled War Stories #101—#103, Joe and Mac end up fighting "The War that Time Forgot" against prehistoric creatures on Dinosaur Island.Mac
Star Spangled War Stories #125 introduced another G.I. Robot nicknamed "Mac" and his human partner Reed as part of the war-era Suicide Squad, a team specially trained for missions no ordinary soldier was expected to survive. During its first mission, Mac sacrifices itself to save Reed and another soldier from a Tyrannosaurus.J.A.K.E. 1
Some time after the destruction of Mac, MIT develops a new version of G.I. Robot with built-in weaponry, more advanced technology, and a more robotic appearance. Thompson's team names this new G.I. Robot "J.A.K.E. #1". For its first mission, J.A.K.E. 1 is deployed to a Pacific island alongside the Marines to fight the Japanese military and placed under the control of Sergeant Coker. Coker initially does not trust J.A.K.E., but comes to respect him. J.A.K.E. later joins the Creature Commandos and sacrifices himself to save them.J.A.K.E. 2
Weeks after the destruction of J.A.K.E. 1, his successor J.A.K.E. 2 is sent to the Pacific islands to join the marines there. On activation, J.A.K.E. 2 seems unresponsive at first but then acts to defend the marine camp from a samurai robot built by the Japanese military. After defeating the robot, J.A.K.E. 2 engages in several missions in the Pacific Theater, as well as on Dinosaur Island. Eventually, he also meets the Creature Commandos and is accepted into their ranks. Later on, J.A.K.E. 2 and the Creature Commandos are aboard a rocket that misfires and heads into deep space. The Creature Commandos are known to have survived, but J.A.K.E. 2's fate is unknown. The DC Comics Encyclopedia describes J.A.K.E. 2 as having survived into the 31st century.J.A.K.E. #6.1
In Checkmate #24, a new G.I. Robot is revealed, with the designation J.A.K.E. #6.1. It is one of the organization's Rooks, a team of four elite operatives of last resort. Apparently constructed using the original World War II era programming, it has a new body made of components formerly used by Maxwell Lord during a time when his consciousness was contained in an android form.Lord Job
A new G.I. Robot of unknown origin appears in the 2008-2009 The War That Time Forgot miniseries written by Bruce Jones, where it is known as "Lord Job", but calls himself "Joe". This version can speak and has bright red eyes, but is otherwise of a similar appearance to the earlier models, particularly Joe.Powers and abilities
The G.I. Robots are all fully autonomous mechanical soldiers, capable of making decisions and adapting to changes in their environment. J.A.K.E. 1, J.A.K.E. 2, and J.A.K.E. #6.1 are equipped with a minigun in their left arm, with J.A.K.E. #6.1 also possessing a grenade launcher mounted on its right shoulder and caltrops deployed from its chest cavity.G.I. Robot in other media
- G.I. Robot appears in the teaser for the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Plague of the Prototypes!", voiced by an uncredited James Arnold Taylor. He works with Batman and Sgt. Rock to stop Nazi soldiers before sacrificing himself to save Sgt. Rock from a landmine.
- G.I. Robot appears in Creature Commandos, voiced by Sean Gunn. This version previously served with the Easy Company during WWII before he was eventually arrested and incarcerated in Belle Reve Penitentiary's Non-Human Internment Division for killing a Neo-Nazi group in the 2000s. After being recruited into the eponymous team in the present, he becomes fond of teammate Nina Mazursky and is eventually destroyed by Circe, but is later rebuilt with a larger body.
- G.I. Robot appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.
- G.I. Robot appears in issue #6 of the Batman: The Brave and the Bold tie-in comic.
G'nort
Walker Gabriel
Charlotte Gage-Radcliffe
Galactic Golem
The Galactic Golem is a solar-powered creature created by Lex Luthor who is an enemy of Superman. Creator Len Wein said that he created the Golem "because I needed somebody Superman could hit! The problem with Superman's rogues' gallery was, they were all thinkers...they were scientists, or guys who built toys. With the Golem, he could hit Superman, and Superman could hit him back". It only made two appearances: Superman #248 and 258, before being erased from continuity following Crisis on Infinite Earths.The Galactic Golem is reintroduced in Superman #675, where it is depicted as a Daxamite superweapon.
Paul Gambi
Paul Gambi is a tailor in Central City and associate of the Rogues. He later created the "ultimate super-costume", which was first worn by serial killer Dell Merriwether until he was defeated by Flash and Green Lantern and sentenced to the electric chair. However, the suit unexpectedly gained sentience and became indestructible.In the "DC Rebirth" reboot, Flash unsuccessfully invades Gambi's business to find the Rogues.
Paul Gambi in other media
Paul Gambi appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15.Peter Gambi
Gambler
Gamesman
Gamesman is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.Gamesman is a mercenary. He kidnapped Animal Man's daughter Maxine Baker and imprisoned her in the Red. At the time when Aquaman was blinded by Poseidon for besting Triton, Animal Man sought out Aquaman for help. Animal Man draws upon the strength of the sperm whale Namek to damage Gamesman's armor causing him to flee Both of them managed to free Maxine as Animal Man taps into the fight abilities of a gull to pursue Gamesman while Aquaman keeps Maxine safe.
During the "Infinite Crisis" storyline, Gamesman appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.
Lar Gand
Laurel Gand
Ganthet
Alba Garcia
Allegra Garcia
Allegra Garcia is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is the daughter of supervillain Eduardo Reyes / Wavelength, and inherited similar light manipulation powers.Allegra Garcia was raised in the Santa Marta slums of Rio de Janeiro by her foster parents Ramon Garcia and Esperanza Garcia. Upon emigrating to Gotham City while developing the ability to emit electromagnetic light, she fell in with some gangs and took parts in robberies before being stopped by the local vigilantes and remanded to Arkham Asylum. To reunite with his daughter after some villains he knew saw Allegra, Wavelength hired Deathstroke and his version of the Titans to spring her out of Arkham Asylum, fighting through Batman and some of Arkham Asylum's inmates when they tried to escape. When the mission was a success, Deathstroke's Titans brought her to Brazil, where Allegra lashed out against her father for abandoning her and used the UV rays in the sky to fry him. Deathstroke declined Allegra's offer to join up with him, stating that she has a lot of growing up to do.
Allegra Garcia in other media
/ Wavelength appears in The Flash, portrayed by Kayla Compton. This version is a young metahuman with abilities based on the electromagnetic spectrum who wants to become a reporter. Despite coming from a criminal background and having been previously incarcerated in Iron Heights Penitentiary, Cecile Horton helps her turn her life around. After an attack by her metahuman cousin Ultraviolet and being framed for her crimes, Allegra is saved by Barry Allen. Afterwards, she interns at Iris West-Allen's Central City Citizen newspaper. Allegra later investigates Black Hole, helps Team Flash stop various supervillains, reforms her cousin, becomes a protégé of Nash Wells, and enters a relationship with Chester P. Runk.- Compton also portrays Maya, Allegra's Earth-719 counterpart.
Esperanza Garcia