Harrison Wells (Earth-19)


 * For other characters of the same name, see Harrison Wells.

"You were prompted by my suggestions. That is how ideas work! People, you need a Muse! I can be your Muse."

- HR to Team Flash

Harrison "HR" Wells is the former face of S.T.A.R. Labs on Earth Nineteen. However, he eventually was exposed for being a fraud of a scientist, and everything fell apart for him on his Earth. When his partner, Randolf Morgan, solved the cryptogram sent by Team Flash, HR was given an opportunity to come to Earth One to write a novel on his adventures, "The Tales of HR Wells". To disguise himself on Earth One, so as not to be confused with the "Evil Wells", HR took on the likeness of his partner, dubbing himself "HR Randolf".

Biography
Harrison Wells is the former face of S.T.A.R. Labs on Earth Nineteen, which he led as a charismatic leader, before being defamed as a fraud of a scientist, unable to work with basic computers. However, despite that, HR claimed to have had assisted the Flash of his Earth in tracking down meta-humans in "World War M", about which he wrote several best selling books. At one point of time, Randolf Morgan, a partner of Wells, cracked the cryptogram sent out by Earth Two Harrison Wells, Cisco Ramon, and Caitlin Snow. Deciding to respond, HR Wells sent his own hologram to Earth One to communicate with the cryptogram's senders. In his hologram audition, he expressed interest in helping the Earth One heroes fight crime and find meta-humans, trying to show off his good humor. However, his audition was rejected by Earth Two Harrison Wells, but he ended up selected anyway.

When Harrison Wells arrived on Earth One, he greeted Team Flash by saying "Greetings Earthlings", in deep tone of voice, though he quickly assured the team he was joking. Wells then proceeded to call his Earth Two doppelgänger handsome. He was then introduced to Team Flash by his doppelgänger. After Harrison Wells and Jesse Quick returned to Earth Two, Wells jokingly questioned what his doppelgänger was about to say before returning to Earth Two. The Wells of Earth Nineteen proceeded to ask if Earth One had a Big Belly Burger.

While trying to track down a holographic monster, it was revealed that HR didn't have the scientific skills of his predecessors, being mostly an ideas man and the face of his company, rather than a genius scientist. Despite Cisco Ramon refusing to trust the new Wells, and Wally West calling him a conman, he tried to persuade Team Flash that he can be of some use to them, suggesting ideas for the team to develop, acting as their "muse", and taking part in the adventures so that he could later write a book about them. While most members of the team were disappointed, Barry allowed HR to stay for some time and try to prove his worth as a teammate, before going back to Earth Nineteen.

Looking over the history of Team Flash, HR told the team that sooner or later somebody would connect the dots regarding the use of the almost-abandoned S.T.A.R. Labs by the vigilante team assisting the Flash. To give S.T.A.R. Labs a cover, he proposed turning it into a museum, with him as its charismatic director. Deciding to go into town, HR was stopped by Cisco Ramon, who reminded him that Earth One is fearful of the murderous deeds of "Evil Wells", and he'd be shot on sight. Changing his plans, HR appeared in the guise of his partner, Randolf Morgan, showing Cisco and Caitlin his facial transmogrification device from Earth Nineteen. HR then joined Joe West, Cisco and Caitlin on a trip to the park cinema, on a viewing of "The Shining", where he suddenly decided to flirt with Joe's date, Cecile Horton. The screening was cut short, as the meta-human criminal Shade appeared, attacking the citizens. Evacuating with Cisco and Caitlin, he stayed with them as Cisco hacked into the cars' computers, weakening Shade with the flashing lights.

Personality
Unlike his other known counterparts, HR is shown to have a more humble and upbeat demeanor. Friendly and eager to try new experiences, he jumped at the chance to travel to a new universe and help in crime-fighting. He has a strong sense of humor, having his entrance to Earth One as a set up for a joke. Being the face of S.T.A.R. Labs on Earth Nineteen, he has acquired qualities of a charismatic leader, a partner to his employees, shown when he met Team Flash with coffee personally brewed for each team member, and suggested a "corporate bonding" game. HR's adventurous side, along with his proclaimed helping with his Earth's Flash, also showed itself in his hobby of writing best-selling books. After being found out by Earth One's Team Flash, HR still tried to keep the jokey demeanor and sell his "idea person" act to his new teammates.

However, HR's expressions change greatly when he's alone and recording the entries on his cooperation with the team, supposedly for his books. HR knows about Cisco's past bond with Eobard. As noted in his recording, HR hopes he can help Cisco recover from the pain of Eobard's betrayal. When Barry and Cisco rummaged through his personal belongings, trying to vibe who he really is, Wells dropped the cheerful act, addressing Cisco in an emotionless, almost-threatening voice, eerily similar to that of the "Other Wells". As soon as Cisco appeared distraught in regards to HR's change of character, Wells snatched the recording device from the young scientist's hand, keeping it to himself. He's also shown to be a ladies man as he told Caitlin that he was single when he first met her and was able to seduce Cecile with his sense of humor.

Abilities

 * Keen intellect: Although lacking the breadth of scientific knowledge possessed by his other doppelgängers, HR has excellent insight into the motives and actions of others and a creative intellect. Although lacking the ability to execute his ideas himself, his insight and approach to conflict prove useful to the team. As a best-selling author, he is very creative and articulate. Additionally, HR Wells describes himself as an "ideas man", providing creative solutions to problems at hand. Wells also has encountered several dopplegangers of the Flash's villains on his earth, which proves helpful to the team. HR also studies the files of criminals the Flash has encountered on Earth One, like Captain Cold, which helped Team Flash find Caitlin Snow while she was "Killer Frost".
 * Skilled leader/Charisma: HR is very charismatic, becoming the face of his S.T.A.R. Labs corporation, and organizing the team together. Eventually, he was revealed as a fraud of a scientist, but still kept contact with his partners at S.T.A.R. Labs, getting one to decypher the cryptogram.

Equipment

 * Drumsticks: HR brought a pair of drumming sticks with him, as he constantly uses a stick akin to a magic wand, punctuating his words or playing with it..
 * Earth Nineteen currency: When HR relocated to Earth One, he brought with him a handful of coins that served as currency on his Earth. Among these coins was at least one Helbing.
 * Facial transmogrification device: HR used a special holographic device to make his face appear identical to that of his partner, Randalf Morgan, hiding his true identity. The device also emits a flash that allows those nearby to see the user's original face if the user wants.
 * Recording device: Using this device, HR Wells makes entries regarding his interactions with Team Flash, supposedly for the sake of his upcoming novel "The Tales of HR Wells".

Trivia

 * HR is more humble and humorous than Fake Wells and Earth-2 Wells; however, it seems these positive traits come with the trade-off of HR being less understanding of technology and science.
 * HR's need to constantly play with his drumsticks when thinking might be a signal that he could have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the drumsticks help keep his attention.
 * Unlike the Earth-2 Wells, who was forced to stay in STAR Labs to avoid being mistaken for Fake Wells by others, HR has a facial transmogrification device to disguise himself when in public.
 * According to HR himself he doesn't have any kids of his own making Harry the only doppelganger who is known to be a father.

Behind the scenes

 * His nickname, "HR Wells", is a nod to famous fiction writer H. G. Wells, as well as the fact that he is an author.
 * HR Wells shares some similarities with the DC Comics character Abra Kadabra, using a drumming stick as if it was a magic wand and putting a grandiose presentation before Team Flash when arriving to Earth One, all the while hiding his true intentions. Additionally, in one comic arc Abra Kadabra used his futuristic technology to impersonate Eobard Thawne, whom Tom Cavanagh has also portrayed on The Flash; similarly, HR Wells used futuristic technology to appear in the guise of Randolf Morgan.