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Jesse Chambers
Interior artwork from Justice League of America vol. 2, 57 (May 2011 DC Comics)
Art by Brett Booth
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceJustice Society of America (vol. 2) #1 (August 1992)
Created byLen Strazewski, Mike Parobeck
In-story information
Full nameJesse Belle Chambers
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsTeen Titans
Justice Society of America
Justice League
Notable aliasesThe Flash, Liberty Belle, Jesse Quick, Jesse Rannsonem
Abilities
  • Superhuman speed, agility, and reflexes
  • Speed force connection
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability
  • Accelerated healing
  • Enhanced senses
  • Flight by using her super speed
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Advanced hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist

Jesse Belle Chambers is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Chambers, who mainly uses the superhero name Jesse Quick[1] and briefly Liberty Belle, is the daughter of Golden Age heroes Johnny Quick[2] and Liberty Belle.[3] She inherited both of her parents' powers of superhuman speed and super-strength, and, unlike other speedsters, is also capable of flight. She was initially a scholar of superheroes who was recruited into the Justice Society of America after aiding them. She is a longtime ally of The Flash, despite their often difficult relationship, and has been a core member of the Justice Society of America, Titans and Justice League.

A version of Jesse Chambers renamed Jesse Wells appeared as a recurring character on The CW television series The Flash, portrayed by Violett Beane.

Publication history

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The 1992 limited series Armageddon: Inferno re-introduced the Justice Society of America after their disappearance into and re-emergence from the limbo dimension of Ragnarok (where they had been trapped since 1986's The Last Days of the Justice Society). Subsequently, a new Justice Society of America series (vol. 2) debuted. The series' first issue introduced the character of Jesse Chambers. Thereafter, Jesse became a supporting character in The Flash (vol. 2) as Wally West's partner, Jesse Quick. She also spends a brief run on Booster Gold's team The Conglomerate, when he leaves the JLA.

In 1999, Jesse was featured in a lead role in writer Devin Grayson's series Titans, which ran until 2002.[4] After 50 issues, Titans was cancelled and ultimately relaunched in writer Judd Winick's Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day limited series. Jesse was not part of the new roster of Titans introduced after Graduation Day.

Following Graduation Day, Jesse played a small supporting role in Geoff Johns and David Goyer's JSA series, where she served as Rick Tyler's love interest. When the book relaunched in 2006 as Justice Society of America (vol. 3), Jesse was featured as one of the main characters, now going by the name of Liberty Belle. She served primarily under the Liberty Belle name until Johns' 2009 limited series, Flash: Rebirth, where she returned to the Jesse Quick identity. She continued to feature as one of the leads in Justice Society until late 2010, when she was brought over to the writer James Robinson's revamp of the Justice League of America (vol. 2) series.

In addition, the character was the star of the Liberty Belle & Hourman back-up feature in JSA All-Stars from issue #2 of the series. Written by Jen Van Meter and drawn by Travis Moore, the series was an action/romance feature which chronicled the adventures of Jesse and her husband Rick as they battled the villainous couple of Tigress and Icicle. The series had its finale in JSA All-Stars #10 in October 2010.[5]

Fictional character biography

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Origin and early career

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In hopes of creating a successor, Johnny Quick taught the formula that gave him his enhanced speed to his daughter, Jesse.[6] The formula worked on Jesse as well and she gained super-speed. However, rather than becoming a costumed crime fighter as her father had intended, Jesse instead opted to continue her education as her mother requested.

While Jesse was studying at Gotham University, the superhero team her parents had been colleagues with, the Justice Society of America, reemerged following a long absence. Naturally, her thesis topic became "The Impact of Superheroes on Society" and she began to follow the returned heroes, cataloging their adventures. When her father asked her to deliver some documents to the Society, the encounter would result in her aiding the team as Jesse Quick, finally living up to her father's dream of her being a costumed crime fighter.

It was during that time that she met Wally West, the Flash, who would later ask her to be his replacement if something were to happen to him. It was all an elaborate plan on his part, trying to force Bart Allen, Impulse, to take his role in the legacy of the Flash more seriously and be Wally's successor. Although she felt betrayed, she would end up saving Wally's life, though her leg was hurt in the process. When Wally returned from the mythical Speed Force, he healed her leg, and the earlier deception was largely forgiven but not forgotten.

When, shortly after, Jesse lost her enhanced speed, the person she blamed was Wally who had been directly using the Speed Force energies instead of simply tapping them like the other speedsters did. In fact, it turned out to be the villain Savitar who was the cause, having severed her connection to the Speed Force, as well as multiple other speedsters. Nonetheless, Wally chose the depowered Jesse to accompany him to Savitar's lair where she succeeded in regaining her powers. During the following battle with Savitar, her father gave his life to protect his daughter from one of Savitar's forces and merged with the Speed Force. Although Wally would ultimately triumph over the villain, Jesse was left to mourn her father.

Per Degaton told her she would do something terrible, destroying the world.

Titans

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Jesse accepted the reins of managing her father's corporation, Quickstart Enterprises, while also operating as Jesse Quick, even joining the members of the Titans to stop a nuclear threat. When the Titans were later going through a reorganization, Wally, a founding member, selected Jesse to join the roster, hoping to soothe their old wounds. After initially declining the offer, she ultimately joined the Titans, but was only on the team for a short time, feeling herself to be second-best to Wally.

Nightwing, another founding member, persuaded Jesse to return to the Titans. Later, Jesse became involved in a murder mystery involving her own widowed mother, Libby Lawrence. The victim was Philip Geyer, Libby's fiancé. An investigation by the Titans revealed not only the killer but also an ongoing affair between Philip and Jesse which had contributed to his death. Although Jesse attempted to reconcile with her mother, the saddened Libby found it hard to forgive her daughter although she apparently did, as in later appearances the two had returned to their friendly relationship. The Titans were disbanded not long afterwards, as two of the team's members were killed in an attack by a rogue Superman robot in the limited series Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day.

Powerless

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Jesse saving Wally West during the battle with Zoom.

Following that disbanding of the team, Jesse threw herself back into her responsibilities at Quickstart Enterprises, finding little time for a social life. When Wally would later need assistance to defeat the villain Zoom who was capable of moving at speeds surpassing any of Earth's other speedsters, Jesse lent Wally a portion of her special abilities, temporarily boosting Wally's speed so that he was moving almost faster than light and allowing him to defeat Zoom, but leaving her powerless and unable to remember the formula to access her powers. Although Wally knew the formula, she told him not to remind her, reminding him that he had earlier told her that she needed to slow down anyway.

After that, she worked as business manager for a newly reformed Justice Society of America. The JSA successfully rescued her mother, who had returned to her role as Liberty Belle, but whose powers had gone out of control. In that same adventure, mother and daughter reconciled.

One Year Later

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Main article: One Year Later (comics)

Jesse had become a member of the Justice Society, carrying on her mother's legacy as the new Liberty Belle. She is now married to fellow second-generation hero Rick Tyler, also known as Hourman.[7]

After hearing the news of Bart Allen's death, she, along with Jay Garrick, mourned his demise; her reaction to Wally West's return from the Speed Force is as yet unknown.

In an encounter with Zoom, it is revealed that Jesse has retained her speed powers by repeating her father's formula. This adds to her super-strength, which means she inherited both of her parents' powers. In the same encounter, she talks the hero Damage out of murdering Zoom.[8]

In The Flash: Rebirth miniseries, an explosion suddenly occurs in front of the pair. Jesse is shocked to see her father Johnny Quick is alive in the Speed Force, as he materializes and begs Barry Allen not to hurt Jesse before vanishing (but he dies later by Professor Zoom's actions).[9] Hourman is tending to Jesse, who (since seeing her father) has begun repeating her father's speed formula over and over. Jesse, now crackling with Speed Force energy, stops repeating the Speed Formula. She reveals that she has finally solved the equation: "Jesse Quick. Max Mercury. Jay Garrick. Wally West. Bart Allen. Barry Allen. The Speed Force".[10]

When Wally West's twins Jai and Iris are struck with crippling pain thanks to Professor Zoom, Iris takes Jai's connection to the Speed Force and nearly kills herself doing so. Jesse arrives and recites the now-revealed Speed Mantra to revive Iris, telling Jai and Linda West that Iris is the next generation of speedsters. The two join the battle between the revealed Professor Zoom and the combined forces of the three Flashes (Jay, Wally, and Barry), Max Mercury, and Kid Flash. With the speedsters reunited, Wally uses a trick with the Speed Force, revitalizing the speedsters and transforming his, Jesse's, and Iris's outfits. Jesse dons a uniform patterned after her father's.[11]

She returns to her Liberty Belle outfit for a few adventures leading up to the Blackest Night event, but switches to her Jesse Quick identity and costume when she is attacked by the reanimated corpse of her father.[12] Liberty Belle is found by her father, Johnny Quick, who claims that Jesse's love for him was the reason he came back. Jesse says that she has a uniform like his and quickly changes into it by reciting the mathematical formula that her father originally used and calls herself Jesse Quick. The two speedsters then run off.[13] While she is running across the globe with her father trying to enjoy the time she's spending with him, she thinks she should rather be with her husband, the modern-day Hourman. Jesse continues to run with her father, remembering her childhood memories of when they used to jog together around their neighbourhood and Johnny would let her win, feeling thankful that she was able to spend only a few moments with him again. Later, Black Lantern Johnny Quick is destroyed by Mr. Terrific's machine that turned off the Black Lanterns' connection to their rings.[14]

When the JSA splits into two teams,[15] Jesse remains with the JSA, while her husband Rick went to the JSA All-Stars. However, Rick and Jesse remain happily married, although her teammates and the public at large believe otherwise, forcing Rick to explain their condition as "a working couple working in different offices".[16]

At Wonder-Con, writer James Robinson announced that Jesse would be joining the Justice League of America as part of DC's Brightest Day event.[17] This development occurred at the conclusion of the JLA/JSA crossover, The Dark Things, with Batman asking Jesse to join the JLA to fill her old friend Wally West's role as the team speedster.[18]

During her tenure with the JLA, Jesse gradually begins to lose her speed abilities, and it is eventually revealed that this is due to her becoming pregnant. The League disbands shortly after this, and Jesse leaves to be with Rick.[19] Jesse later gives birth during the Convergence mini-series.

The New 52

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After the Flashpoint when Barry resets the timeline, Jesse is among those erased by Doctor Manhattan's machinations when "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. However, it is later revealed she is trapped in the Speed Force, in an area called the Starting Line with Max Mercury.[20]

DC Rebirth

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In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth" which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to "The New 52". In "Doomsday Clock", Jesse in her Liberty Belle outfit is seen with the Justice Society when Doctor Manhattan undoes the experiment that erased the Justice Society of America and the Legion of Super-Heroes.[21] This was later revealed as a failed attempt by Manhattan to repair the timeline.

After his body is possessed by Eobard Thawne, Barry finally meets Jesse and Max. Initially his guilt warps his perception, seeing them as nightmarish monsters. Once he regains control of his body, Barry frees Jesse and Max from the Speed Force to finally be reunited with the Flash family.[22] Jesse helps defeat the Legion of Zoom thereafter.[23]

Jesse later unites with the Flash Family to search for a missing Barry Allen, jumping into a portal that transports herself and Max to a post-apocalyptic wasteland. There they meet an alternate Barry, the fastest driver in his universe.[24]

In "The New Golden Age", Jesse was among those who attended a party held by the Flash family.[25]

Powers and abilities

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Just like her father, Jesse has powers of flight and accelerated speed, resulting from the state of mind achieved from the visualization of the speed-formula: 3X2(9YZ)4A. Her powers are linked to the Speed Force. She also has her mother's super-strength, enabling her to lift great weights, such as a car, with ease. As with her mother, the mechanism of her super-strength remains unexplained, which irritated her father. She attributes her powers to a "mantra" like the formula used by her father to unlock his speed. She also has superhuman stamina, superhuman reaction/reflexes and superhuman agility. She heals much faster than a normal human, thus, having super healing.

Other versions

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  • A teenage version of Jesse Chambers appears in the anime-inspired Ame-Comi universe as its version of the Flash.[26]
  • On Earth-11, an adult Jesse Quick became the Flash, a member of the Justice Guild, and the aunt/mentor of Jess Chambers / Kid Quick.[27]

In other media

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Jesse Quick as she appears in The Flash.
  • Characters based on Jesse Chambers appear in The Flash.
    • Jesse Chambers Wells / Jesse Quick appears in the second and third seasons, portrayed by Violett Beane.[28] This version is a native of Earth-2 and daughter of Harry Wells who Zoom kidnapped to force him to steal Barry Allen's speed. After Allen and his allies rescue Jesse, who enters a relationship with Wally West, she is exposed to dark matter energy and temporarily falls into a coma amidst "Team Flash's" efforts to restore Allen's speed. Allen later uses the Speed Force to revive her and defeats Zoom before she and Harry return to Earth-2, where Jesse becomes a speedster amidst her father's hesitation over her being a superhero. Eventually, he accepts her decision, gives her a super suit, and allows her to return to Earth-1 to study under Allen.[29][30] Additionally, she protects Earth-3 for Jay Garrick while he is trapped in the Speed Force. As of the fourth season, Jesse returned to Earth-2, where she recruited a team to help her combat the last of Zoom's forces, and breaks up with West to focus on her work.
    • Jess Chambers appears in the series finale "A New World" Pt. 4, portrayed by Hana Destiny Huggins.[31] They are chosen by Allen to become a speedster.
  • Jesse Quick makes a cameo appearance in the Flash's ending in Injustice 2.
  • Jesse Quick appears in Teen Titans Go! #52 as an alternate alias of Robby Reed after his H-Dial borrows Kid Flash's powers.

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Jesse Chambers

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Jesse Chambers, better known by her superhero alias Jesse Quick, is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, created as the daughter of the Golden Age heroes Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle. First appearing in Justice Society of America (vol. 2) #1 in 1992, she is depicted as a brilliant scholar who inherits her parents' metahuman abilities, blending super speed with enhanced strength to become a prominent speedster and member of the Flash Family. Chambers' powers derive from her father's mathematical formula—3X2(9YZ)4A—which grants her access to the Speed Force for velocities approaching light speed, while her mother's genetic legacy provides and durability, allowing her to deliver devastating punches even at rest. She also possesses accelerated healing, heightened reflexes, and the ability to generate speed mirages, making her one of the most versatile speedsters in the . Educated at Gotham University, where she wrote a thesis on the societal impact of superheroes, Chambers balances her heroic pursuits with her role as CEO of Quickstart Enterprises, her family's tech conglomerate. Throughout her comic history, Jesse Quick has been a key ally to the Flash, notably partnering with during his tenure as the Scarlet Speedster and mentoring young speedsters like Impulse (). She has served as a member of the and the Titans, and briefly adopted the Liberty Belle mantle. In more recent storylines, including the 2024 JSA series, she rejoins the Justice Society to combat threats such as the amid a world reeling from the Absolute Power crossover, reaffirming her status as a cornerstone of DC's legacy hero teams.

Publication history

Creation and debut

Jesse Chambers was created by writer Len Strazewski and artist Rick Burchett, making her first appearance in Justice Society of America (vol. 2) #1 (August 1992), published by DC Comics. This 10-issue limited series, spanning August 1992 to May 1993, marked a revival of the Justice Society of America (JSA) in post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity, with stories set in the 1950s to explore the team's activities during that era after years of editorial limbo. Chambers was depicted as the daughter of Golden Age heroes Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle, inheriting a combination of her parents' superhuman speed and strength abilities, positioning her as a generational link between the JSA's foundational era and potential modern-age successors. In her debut story, Chambers assisted the JSA without a costumed identity, initially operating as a civilian ally amid threats facing the team. She adopted the superhero alias Jesse Quick in Justice Society of America (vol. 2) #8 (March 1993), drawing directly from her father Johnny Quick's mathematical speed formula, "3X2(9YZ)4A," which she recited to activate her powers. This naming choice emphasized her heritage while establishing her as a speedster in the DC Universe, bridging the legacy of 1940s heroes with contemporary storytelling.

Major appearances and developments

Following her debut in the 1992 Justice Society of America miniseries, Jesse Chambers established a recurring presence in The Flash vol. 2 during the 1990s, appearing in key arcs such as "Terminal Velocity" (issues #95-100, 1994-1995) where she supported Wally West as a speedster ally. She also featured prominently in crossover events, including Zero Hour: Crisis in Time (1994), contributing to the timeline-altering narrative alongside other speedsters and Justice Society members. Her role expanded in Day of Judgment (1999), a supernatural event miniseries where she aided in confronting heavenly threats as part of a broader heroic coalition. Chambers joined the Titans series (1999-2003) for approximately 50 issues, serving as the team's primary speedster and developing close ties with Nightwing during team-based adventures and internal conflicts. This run highlighted her evolution from a supporting Flash family member to a core Titan, with notable appearances in issues #1-50. Later, in (2005-2006), she participated in multiversal stakes through tie-in stories, including JSA #81-87 (2006), where her speed powers played a role in the cosmic convergence plot. In vol. 3 (2007-2011), Chambers shifted to the Liberty Belle identity, honoring her mother's legacy, and assumed leadership as the team's chairwoman in the early issues. This period marked a publication peak, emphasizing her strategic role in JSA revivals and family-themed arcs. Publication gaps followed, with limited appearances during the era (2011-2016). The DC Rebirth initiative (2016 onward) brought further appearances in The Flash and Titans titles, reintegrating her into speedster and team dynamics with renewed focus on legacy themes. More recent appearances include her prominent role in the 2024 JSA series (ongoing as of November 2024), where she rejoins the Justice Society as a core member to combat threats amid universe-wide shifts.

Fictional character biography

Origin and early career

Jesse Belle Chambers was born in , New York, as the daughter of superheroes Johnny Quick, a speedster who accessed his powers through a mathematical formula, and Libby Lawrence, known as Liberty Belle, a heroine with enhanced strength and a background in journalism and broadcasting. Her parents, both members of the during , divorced amicably when Jesse was very young, but she maintained a close relationship with her father, who shared stories of his heroic exploits and instilled in her an appreciation for the legacy of mystery-men. Growing up amid this superhero heritage, Jesse was raised primarily by her mother while developing an interest in history and the societal impact of costumed adventurers. During her adolescence, Jesse began working at Quickstart Enterprises, the technology company founded by her father, finishing high school early and entering Gotham University at age 16 to major in history. There, she wrote her thesis on "The Impact of Superheroes on Society," drawing directly from her parents' careers and the . While in college, Jesse discovered she had inherited her mother's innately, but her father's superspeed required recitation of his formula to activate; she initially kept these abilities secret, focusing on her studies and budding business role at the family firm. Upon graduating, she assumed the position of CEO at Quickstart Enterprises, balancing corporate responsibilities with private training to hone her powers. Jesse's initial reluctance to embrace heroism stemmed from the weight of her family's expectations and her desire to forge an independent path beyond their shadows, viewing as a potential distraction from her professional ambitions. This changed during a crisis in the 1992 Justice Society of America miniseries, where she first recited her father's formula amid an attack on the team, delivering critical aid at super speed and debuting as Jesse Quick in a costume that blended elements of her parents' iconic outfits—her father's blue-and-yellow scheme with her mother's patriotic accents. This event resolved her hesitations, marking the start of her early solo adventures as she patrolled independently, intervening in crises while continuing to lead Quickstart Enterprises, before formally aligning with larger teams.

Justice Society of America

Jesse Chambers joined the Justice Society of America (JSA) during its reformation in the early 1990s, debuting as the speedster Jesse Quick in the team's relaunched series. Motivated by her parents' legacy as Golden Age heroes, she brought her formula-activated super-speed to the team, aiding veteran members like the Flash (Jay Garrick) and Green Lantern (Alan Scott) in reestablishing the JSA's role as Earth's premier superhero legacy group. Her abilities were instrumental during the Zero Hour: Crisis in Time crossover, where she helped combat the reality-warping threat of Extant, contributing to the preservation of the timestream alongside the society's core roster. After the death of her mother, Libby Lawrence—the original Liberty Belle—Jesse transitioned to the Liberty Belle identity, inheriting the vibrational sonic bell that amplified her strength and leadership presence within the JSA. This shift marked a deeper integration into the team's roots, as she balanced her speedster heritage with her mother's powerhouse capabilities, solidifying her as a bridge between eras. In the 2007 Justice Society of America series, Jesse served as the JSA's chairwoman, directing strategic operations and fostering unity among the diverse roster of legacy heroes and newcomers. Under her guidance, the team confronted time-traveling tyrant in arcs threatening historical stability and the dark sorcerer in battles that tested the society's magical defenses. Key contributions during this period included her efforts to restore the JSA's iconic headquarters, the Brownstone in , transforming it into a fortified hub for training and operations after years of disrepair and attacks. She also took on a mentorship role, particularly with younger heroes like (Grant Emerson), guiding his unstable atomic powers and integrating him into the team's ethos of responsibility and legacy. Throughout JSA crossovers, such as those with the of America, Jesse experienced temporary enhancements from the Speed Force, amplifying her velocity and allowing her to outmaneuver cosmic-level foes in joint missions. These boosts underscored her evolving connection to broader dynamics while reinforcing her foundational role in the society's revival.

Titans

Jesse Chambers, operating as Jesse Quick, joined the Titans in 1999 as part of the team's reformation following the "Technis Imperative" crossover event with the . Recruited alongside new members , , and Argent to bolster the core group of Nightwing, , Starfire, , and Tempest, Jesse brought her speedster expertise to the fold, with advocating for her inclusion based on their shared connections to the Speed Force. During her time with the Titans, Jesse participated in several high-stakes adventures, including the prolonged battle against and the organization in Titans vol. 1 #12–17 (2000), where the team dismantled the villain's schemes amid intense personal stakes for members like Nightwing and . The Titans also defended against the in a confrontation detailed in Titans Secret Files #2 (2000), with Jesse's playing a crucial role in countering the group's coordinated assaults led by Doctor Light and Psimon. These arcs highlighted the team's collaborative dynamics, with Jesse often leveraging her super-speed for reconnaissance and rapid interventions. Jesse formed particularly strong bonds with young speedsters, notably (Impulse), exchanging knowledge on Speed Force mastery during joint operations and training sessions that emphasized control and potential dangers of their powers. As the Titans relocated their headquarters to a new Tower in to better coordinate urban threats, Jesse contributed to resolving internal tensions, such as Cyborg's push for greater leadership authority amid evolving team roles. Following personal setbacks tied to her heroic legacy, Jesse left the Titans in 2001 (Titans vol. 2 #23), transitioning briefly to the team for a short stint before further explorations in her career.

Powerless and recovery

Following the death of her father, Johnny Quick, who sacrificed himself to save her during the 1996 battle against the villain Savitar in the Dead Heat storyline (The Flash vol. 2 #108-111 and Impulse #10-12), Jesse Chambers suffered severe emotional trauma, straining her relationship with , whom she blamed for the Speed Force disruptions that contributed to the events. However, she retained her powers and continued her heroic career, including her time with the Titans (1999-2001). After her mother's death in 2006, Jesse adopted the mantle of Liberty Belle to honor Libby Lawrence, relying on her inherited adrenaline-based for heroism while providing strategic leadership and resources from Quickstart Enterprises to the . She contributed through combat prowess, team coordination, and administrative oversight, mentoring younger heroes while managing corporate duties. During her tenure with the JSA, Jesse became pregnant with her son, Johnny Tyler (fathered by Rick Tyler/Hourman II), briefly losing access to her super-speed due to the pregnancy; this resolved after birth. The subsequent psychological block intensifying her was rooted in lingering guilt over her father's 1996 sacrifice, compounded by dual pressures of corporate stewardship at Quickstart and parenthood. This period marked a low point, with Jesse questioning her place among speedsters and legacy heroes, often channeling her turmoil into fierce determination on the battlefield and in business. In Justice Society of America vol. 3 #8 (2007), a clash with the villain Zoom exposed the truth: Jesse's speed loss had been a self-imposed mental barrier rooted in unworthiness after her father's death, not a true severance from the Speed Force. With insight from Zoom and support from JSA teammates, including veteran speedster Jay Garrick, who guided her reconnection through Speed Force meditation techniques, Jesse shattered the block and fully restored her velocity, blending her dual heritages. She emerged renewed, updating her costume to incorporate speedster motifs from her Jesse Quick days with Liberty Belle's patriotic flair, symbolizing her integrated identity as she resumed active duty with enhanced confidence.

Infinite Crisis and One Year Later

During the Infinite Crisis storyline, Jesse Chambers, operating as Jesse Quick, emerged as one of the key speedsters supporting the heroic efforts against the multiversal threats orchestrated by Alexander Luthor and . With many other speedsters like and either missing or trapped in the Speed Force, Jesse and Jay Garrick stood as the primary remaining speed forces available to the and . The instability of the Speed Force posed a significant risk, as overuse could lead to its complete shutdown, yet Jesse's participation was vital in countering the escalating chaos. In the climactic Battle of Metropolis depicted in #6-7, Jesse Quick allied with the assembled heroes to confront and his allies amid the destruction of the city. Her super-speed abilities enabled her to engage in high-velocity maneuvers, aiding in the defense against the villain's relentless assaults and contributing to the broader effort to protect civilians and contain the multiverse-altering rifts. This event marked a pivotal moment in her career, highlighting her resilience as a speedster ally during one of the DC Universe's most devastating conflicts. The "One Year Later" time jump following brought significant changes to Jesse's life and role in the . Retaining her powers through the recitation of her father Johnny Quick's formula—3X2(9YZ)4A—she avoided the full loss experienced by some speedsters and resumed her dual life as a corporate executive and hero. In the 52 miniseries, Jesse is portrayed leading Quickstart Enterprises while mentoring emerging heroes, such as during investigations tied to the Everyman Project. Her appearances include occasional support for the and Titans, balancing business acumen with heroic interventions against lingering multiversal threats. Jesse's involvement extended to stabilizing Speed Force anomalies emerging from the Crisis, where she collaborated with Jay Garrick to mitigate rifts that threatened dimensional stability. On a personal level, the period saw her relationship with Rick Tyler (Hourman II) deepen into marriage, and the couple started a family, enriching her civilian identity and providing emotional grounding amid her high-stakes adventures. This evolution underscored her growth from a reluctant successor to her parents' legacies into a multifaceted leader in both worlds.

The New 52

In the New 52 continuity, Jesse Chambers was reintroduced as the speedster Jesse Quick in The Flash vol. 4 #3 (April 2012), where she encountered Barry Allen within the Speed Force and aided his escape alongside the veteran speedster . Her origin was streamlined to emphasize her as the daughter of the World War II-era hero Johnny Quick, with her existence initially erased by the Flashpoint event but restored through direct ties to the Speed Force and the broader Flash Family, including connections to . Jesse joined the of America in 2013, serving as a member of the government-sanctioned team overseen by , and participated in missions combating threats such as the villain Shadow Thief. During this period, she grappled with the villainous legacy of her father's name, facing off against antagonistic variants of Johnny Quick who embodied darker interpretations of his speed-based abilities. These confrontations influenced adjustments to Jesse's powers, allowing her to integrate enhanced — inherited from her mother Liberty Belle—more seamlessly with her speed, reducing her reliance on reciting the full mathematical formula traditionally associated with her father's powers. In the crossover event (2013–2014), Jesse contributed to the Flash Family's resistance against the , battling their speedster Johnny Quick and other members invading the prime Earth. Her appearances in era remained limited overall, reflecting an abbreviated exploration of her character before the continuity's conclusion.

DC Rebirth

In the era, Jesse Chambers returned to her Jesse Quick identity, re-establishing her connections to Barry Allen and the broader Flash family after a period of diminished powers. Having lost her speed while aiding during his return from the Speed Force, she regained her abilities with his assistance, solidifying her role as a key speedster ally. Chambers played a prominent role in the reformed Titans team, debuting in Titans: Rebirth #1 (June 2016) and continuing through Titans vol. 3 #1–24 (July 2016–February 2018), where she helped lead initiatives involving speedster members amid the group's efforts to reconnect and combat emerging threats. Her involvement extended to Odyssey #1–25 (December 2018–October 2020), where she contributed to speedster-led operations in the Ghost Sector, balancing cosmic exploration with tactical support for the team's diverse roster. Throughout these stories, she navigated her dual life as a hero and CEO of Quickstart Enterprises, her family's legacy business. Family dynamics became a focal point, with Chambers interacting more deeply with her husband, Rick Tyler (), and their son, Johnny Tyler, who exhibited emerging abilities tied to their heroic lineages. This personal expansion highlighted her efforts to integrate heroism with parenthood, as seen in Flash family crossovers where she mentored younger speedsters while managing familial responsibilities. In the aftermath of (2018–2019), she supported speedster rehabilitation efforts, providing therapy and guidance to affected allies recovering from the tragedy. Chambers participated in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event, appearing in the one-shot (September 2020) to aid in multiversal speedster defenses against the Darkest Knight. By 2024, she made minor appearances in Flash family crossovers and rejoined the in JSA #1 (November 2024). In 2025, she continues as a core member of the JSA, facing personal challenges including the dissolution of her marriage to Rick Tyler while mentoring her son , who exhibits emerging powers, underscoring her ongoing relevance in team narratives.

Powers and abilities

Powers

Jesse Chambers possesses a combination of superhuman abilities derived from her genetic inheritance and her attunement to the Speed Force, setting her apart from other speedsters in the . Her core power is speed, initially accessed by reciting the formula "3X2(9YZ)4A," a mnemonic device taught by her father, Johnny Quick, which channels kinetic energy from the Speed Force. This enables her to achieve velocities up to half the , or roughly 149,896,229 meters per second, allowing her to outpace conventional vehicles and react instantaneously to threats. At these speeds, she can generate air currents strong enough to simulate flight by redirecting momentum or create vibrational effects for precision tasks. Complementing her speed is superhuman strength inherited from her mother, Liberty Belle, which amplifies her physical output during bursts of velocity. This allows her to deliver punches with explosive force capable of shattering reinforced structures and perform feats that combine speed and power, such as hurling massive objects at high velocities. Her enhanced durability, agility, and reflexes are intrinsically linked to these speed bursts, providing resistance to high-impact collisions, acrobatic maneuvers beyond human capability, and sensory processing that anticipates dangers in microseconds. After a period of powerlessness where she sacrificed her abilities to save Wally West, resulting in chronic leg pain and disconnection from the Speed Force, Chambers regained her powers through direct integration with the energy source, facilitated by West's intervention. This deeper Speed Force connection unlocks advanced capabilities, including accelerated healing that repairs injuries at an exponentially faster rate, for phasing through solid matter, and dilated perception of time, enabling her to experience the world in extreme slow motion while operating at full speed. These enhancements make her a versatile combatant, though her pre-connection reliance on the formula meant powers could falter if misrecited or interrupted. Despite these advantages, Jesse's abilities have notable limitations. Early in her career, her speed was strictly formula-dependent, limiting spontaneous access and requiring vocalization, which could be disrupted in combat. Even with her stabilized Speed Force bond, prolonged exertion drains her stamina, potentially causing fatigue, disorientation, or temporary blackouts as her body struggles to process the kinetic overload.

Abilities and equipment

Jesse Chambers demonstrates a genius-level , excelling in physics, , and , which enabled her to assume the role of CEO at Quickstart Enterprises following her father's death. This expertise allows her to innovate technological solutions that support her heroic endeavors, blending scientific acumen with corporate leadership. In combat, Chambers has honed hand-to-hand fighting skills through self-initiated training with the , drawing on the mentorship of veteran members like to develop proficiency in close-quarters tactics that complement her speed. Her time with the Titans further refined these abilities under Nightwing's guidance, emphasizing agile, team-oriented maneuvers suitable for high-stakes confrontations. Chambers exhibits strong leadership and tactical acumen, coordinating complex strategies during crises as both a corporate executive and a key member of superteams like the and Titans. Her ability to rally diverse groups stems from practical experience managing Quickstart Enterprises and directing field operations in multithreat scenarios. Among her equipment, Chambers utilizes a protective featuring insulated materials designed to withstand and environmental hazards encountered at superhuman velocities. She also employs tech gadgets developed through Quickstart Enterprises, including devices that enhance speed bursts and provide utility in reconnaissance or evasion. Chambers' family legacy as the daughter of Golden Age heroes imparts extensive historical knowledge of superhero lore, aiding in international operations and archival research for the .

Other versions

Alternate Earths and timelines

In the Injustice universe, an alternate timeline where Superman establishes a tyrannical regime following the destruction of Metropolis, Jesse Quick serves as a speedster operative hired by Lex Luthor. Employed on retainer to extract him from catastrophic events, she races to save him when the city is nuked by the Joker, but arrives too late and perishes in the explosion. In the Amalgam Universe, a 1996 crossover imprint merging DC and Marvel characters, Jesse Quick is combined with Marvel's Turbo (Michiko Musashi) to form Jesse Turbo. This version discovers her uncle Johnny's secret identity as the retired hero Johnny Quicksilver and inherits an experimental armor suit that grants supersonic flight and kinetic energy blasts.

Multiverse variants

In the DC Multiverse following the Flashpoint event, Jesse Chambers appears in various iterations across different Earths, reflecting adaptations in continuity, identity, and abilities. On Earth-11, a matriarchal world explored in DC's imprint through titles like Multiversity: Teen Justice, Jesse Quick serves as the Flash and a key member of the Justice Guild. This version acts as and mentor to her nibling, Jess Chambers, who operates as the genderfluid non-binary speedster Kid Quick and later assumes the Flash mantle in narratives. Both utilize the familial speed formula 3X2(9YZ)4A to channel the Speed Force, emphasizing themes of legacy and diverse identities in a gender-reversed society. In the Ame-Comi universe, an anime-inspired alternate reality, a teenage version of Jesse Quick operates as the Flash, a member of the all-female superhero team. She possesses super speed and briefly wields a White Lantern Ring after the creation of a , fighting threats like and vampires alongside other heroines. On Prime Earth during the Rebirth era, Jesse Quick represents the core continuity with restored connections to her parents, Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle, positioning her as a vital member of the Flash Family and . A notable variant emerges in the Dark Nights: Death Metal crossover, specifically the Speed Metal one-shot, where she unites with other speedsters—including Barry Allen, , and Wallace West—in a desperate race across the apocalyptic Wastelands. This storyline depicts her contributing to a collective effort against the Darkest Knight's Lightning Knights, leveraging the Speed Force in a high-tension team dynamic that highlights multiversal threats and familial bonds among speedsters. Emerging narratives in the 2024-2025 Absolute DC line, including the relaunched JSA series where Jesse Quick joins the roster alongside Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and others, have yet to introduce distinct multiversal variants of the character as of November 2025, leaving potential explorations underexplored amid the imprint's focus on reimagined core heroes.

In other media

Television

Jesse Wells, an adaptation of the comic character Jesse Chambers (Jesse Quick), was portrayed by Violett Beane in the Arrowverse, debuting in season 2 of The Flash in 2016. In this version, she is reimagined as the daughter of Harrison "Harry" Wells, a brilliant physicist from Earth-2, rather than the daughter of Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle as in the comics. Introduced as a quirky college student caught in a conflict between Barry Allen (The Flash) and the villain Zoom, Jesse becomes a key ally to Team Flash. Jesse gains superhuman speed powers after being exposed to from a explosion on Earth-2, transforming her into the speedster Jesse Quick. She trains under Barry Allen and contributes to battles against Zoom, including a pivotal role in his defeat during the season 2 finale. Beane reprised the role in a recurring capacity across 21 episodes of The Flash through seasons 2 to 4 (2016–2018), with Jesse eventually returning to Earth-2 to protect it as its resident speedster. Her storyline explores themes of legacy and heroism, diverging from the comics by tying her origin to the Wells family dynamics and multiverse elements central to the . In 2017, Jesse Quick crossed over into DC's Legends of Tomorrow for the episode "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4," where she assists the Legends and other heroes in combating multiversal threats from the Nazi-dominated Earth-X. This appearance highlights her speed abilities in a larger team-up context, reinforcing her role as a supportive speedster in the shared Arrowverse universe. No further live-action appearances occurred after 2018, as the character was written out following season 4 of The Flash, with Beane pursuing other projects. Jesse Quick has no major appearances in animated television series, though the character remains a potential candidate for future revivals or DC adaptations given the ongoing interest in speedster narratives.

Video games and animation

Jesse Chambers, known primarily as Jesse Quick, has made notable appearances in video games and select animated-style tied to DC's animated properties, often highlighting her speedster abilities and dual heritage from Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle. In the 2017 fighting video game , Jesse Quick features in a cameo during The Flash's single-player story ending. There, she aids Barry Allen and other heroes in forming a resistance against Superman's Regime, utilizing her super-speed to support the multiversal effort to restore balance. (2011–present), a set in the , allows players to customize and portray characters inspired by Liberty Belle (Jesse Chambers' secondary alias). These player-created avatars employ a hybrid moveset blending super-speed for rapid movement and attacks with enhanced strength for melee combat, especially in Justice Society of America-themed alerts and episodes where JSA members confront threats like the . Official style items, such as the Liberty Belle Emblem, further enable accurate recreations of her iconic look. In the animated-style comic Teen Titans Go! #52 (cover date April 2008), part of the series bridging the animated series and comics, Jesse Quick serves as a parody alias for the shape-shifting Robby Reed. In the story "," Reed uses his H-Dial device to transform into various superheroes to combat Billy Numerous's duplicates, briefly becoming Jesse Quick to swiftly handle multiple foes in a nod to her quick-change formula and speed powers. Appearances of Jesse Chambers in non-television animation remain sparse as of 2025, with no major roles in animated films or series following her earlier cameos.

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