Tonight’s episode of The Flash was a huge one. Danielle Panabaker made her directorial debut, the series was back after being off for a few weeks, and perhaps best of all, the eagerly-anticipated debut of a fan-favorite villain finally happened. We’re talking, of course, about Godspeed. The villain’s arrival had been rumored and teased for quite some time and in the episode named for the white-clad speedster he finally made his live-action arrival. However, fans of The CW series aren’t quite sure what to make of the debut.
Godspeed is a relatively new character in comics. First appearing in The Flash: Rebirth #1, Godspeed was created by Joshua Williamson and Carmine Di Giandomenico. He is, as his name would suggest, a speedster, but he has a power that most speedsters in the DC Universe probably wouldn’t mind having themselves. That power? Godspeed has the ability to separate speedsters from their connection to the speed force — an action that can kill the speedster in the process. This ability makes Godspeed crazy deadly and it’s only the tip of the iceberg in terms of his skills. He’s a speedster with all that comes with — one that may just be even faster than Barry Allen himself.
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However, despite being newer, the character is a fan-favorite which made his debut tonight all the more significant. The general consensus seems to be that Godspeed looked fantastic with an exceptionally comics-accurate look, but the issue? There wasn’t nearly enough! Fans want more of the speedster and are already asking how they can make that so. It could be a complicated ask. Godspeed, it turns out, is a villain in 2049 — Nora’s time. In fact, he’s the first villain she defeats upon realizing her own speedster powers. But even if getting Godspeed back in future episodes isn’t the cards, fans have a lot to say about his debut now. Want to see what fans are saying? Scroll on for some of our favorite responses and be sure to let us know your take in the comments below.
The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
High praise
This is pretty bad ass! @CW_TheFlash @dpanabaker ⚡️ #Godspeed @DCComics pic.twitter.com/zggTfOdtHr
— Animated Jordan Weaver 🎬💻 (@jordananimate) April 17, 2019
Hopefully not a one-off
Hopefully, #Godspeed isn’t a one-off. That faithful costume deserves more screen time. #TheFlash
— Charles Skaggs (@CharlesSkaggs) April 17, 2019
Kind of wasted
I feel like Godspeed was fun but kind of wasted 🤷🏽♂️
— Al Sah Him (@domotheking_) April 17, 2019
Most comics-accurate costume
Confession time. I haven’t watched ANY CW DC shows since the break after Elseworlds. I’m gonna have to get caught up on (at least) #TheFlash, because This #Godspeed is the MOST Comic Accurate Costume I think ANY of the CW shows have had up to now, aside from The Monitor! pic.twitter.com/HgjB7USu7h
— 🐲-Ye Olde Dragon-🐲 (@DraconicVerses) April 17, 2019
Need more Godspeed
I know people may have mix views on Godspeed appearance but I feel they are hyping him up for next season. I didn’t have no expectations while watching the show because it is only 50 minute with limited budget. I have a feeling we will see him back again #TheFlash
— Christina (@ChristinaPers11) April 17, 2019
Seriously, we need more
#theflash love the show and so pleased with @dpanabaker great work on the ep. hate that Godspeed just got used but isn’t going to be more of a villain in the future. What a great character to come and go so quickly.
— Timothy Patterson (@timp4jc) April 17, 2019
Best thing this whole season
Godspeed on flash tonight was the best thing that’s happened this entire season other than the Eobard scenes
— Toddeth (@Prodigal_Xo) April 17, 2019
MORE!
I can’t believe #TheFlash is finally showing #Godspeed!!! I hope he returns soon after the episode!
— Baligong (@Baligong69) April 17, 2019
So many emotions
That ending with nora+barry broke me EVEN MORE than i expected after i saw the vid of jess+grant filming it😭😭
— chloe❤️ (@WinchesterSmoak) April 17, 2019
She just wanted to get to know her dad😭 She only started working w/ Thawne bc she wanted to save 2049 CC from godspeed💔#NoraWestAllen #theflash
This can’t be the last time
Also Godspeed was so badass and epic and we really need to see him again! I really hope we do, this can not be the last time we see him on the show!!!!! #TheFlash
— ⚡️Scarlet Speedster⚡️ (@layd2814) April 17, 2019
