A boomerang is a throwing weapon, notably used by Digger Harkness. His variety was designed and supplied by Klaus Markos. It is a steel-made curved blade, sharpened on both sides and perforated by four prolongated holes. A boomerang, as thrown, spins about an axis that is perpendicular to its flight direction and is designed to return to the thrower.
History
Harkness threw a boomerang above a man's head, later identified as A.R.G.U.S. agent Kai Wu, letting it to return and stab the victim in the back.[1]
Harkness used his boomerangs in his assault on A.R.G.U.S. offices for killing or injuring many security men and agents. He either threw the boomerangs towards the victims or used them as curved knives for slashing in hand-to-hand combats.[2]
Harkness used one explosive boomerang with small charge during his fight against Oliver in train station.
Future
In the future Nora is from, at some point in or before 2032, one of Digger's boomerangs was put on display in the Flash Museum's Hall of Villains.[3]
Weapon specifications
- Curved blade: Sharpened from both sides with four prolongated holes in the boomerang's body.
- Optional: 3D-printed polymeric explosive boomerangs with sockets for C4 charges.
- Six boomerangs: Are worn on the front side of the jacket beneath the cloak of Harkness and at least two more somewhere else.
Known users
Known victims
- Kai Wu, A.R.G.U.S. agent - killed
- Lyla Michaels, A.R.G.U.S. agent - seriously injured
- Employes of A.R.G.U.S., A.R.G.U.S. agents - killed or seriously injured
Appearances
Arrow
Season 3
Season 5
- "Lian Yu"
Season 7
The Flash
Season 1
- "Flash vs. Arrow"
- "Fallout" (mentioned)
Season 5
- "The Death of Vibe" (mentioned)
Comics
The Flash: Season Zero
- "Fish Fry"
- "Blood Loss"
- "A Little Help from Some Friends"
- "The Impossible Mission"
- "A Minor Setback"
- "A New Home"
References
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